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Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014
02:47:07 -0700
From: morphmet_modera...@morphometrics.org
Reply-To: morphmet_modera...@morphometrics.org
Subject: RE: Next Engine
3D laser scanner
To: morphmet@morphometrics.org
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2014
12:34:45 -0400
From: "Garvin, Heather"
<hgar...@mercyhurst.edu>
Reply-To: "Garvin, Heather"
<hgar...@mercyhurst.edu>
Subject: RE: Next Engine 3D laser
scanner
To: "morphmet@morphometrics.org"
<morphmet@morphometrics.org>
Heidi,
I’ve only had experience with the NextEngine Desktop scanner. In my opinion, it gets the job done (and for a reasonable price). If you can be more specific on what type of material you’re planning on scanning, then we may be able to guide you better. One word of advice, however – if you do go with a NextEngine Desktop scanner it is definitely worth splurging the extra $1k for the HD Pro software. It increases the quality and decreases the time requirements. I really wouldn’t use the NextEngine without the HD Pro.
The software/program is easy enough to use. You may just need to experiment with the settings based on what material the object is you’re scanning, the size of the object, and how much detail you require. If you want to email me directly, I can let you know the settings I’ve used in the past.
One other catch is that while the software is good for scanning, and can automatically align and merge a single 360degree scan. In my experience, it kinks up if you try to combine multiple 360degree scans within the ScanStudio software. Although, this again may depend on the size of your scans – others may not have encountered the same issues. If there are issues, I suggest using some external program to perform further actions on the scans (e.g., GeoMagic Studio, Rapidworks, Polyworks). These tend to be very expensive programs. There are some freeware programs out there, but I’m not sure how they perform when it comes to aligning/merging scans. For example, I’m not sure if you can perform those actions in MeshLab.
Hope that helps. Feel free to email me directly with any questions (hgar...@mercyhurst.edu).
--Heather
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From: morphmet_modera...@morphometrics.org
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Subject: Next Engine 3D laser
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Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 11:49:46 -0400
From: Heidi Schutz <heidihabi...@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Heidi Schutz <heidihabi...@gmail.com>
Subject: Next Engine 3D laser scanner
To: morphmet@morphometrics.org
Hello all,
I am in the market for a 3D scanner.
I have been looking at the Next Engine set of scanners and software and I am curious to find out if any of you have used them.
Questions:
1. How small can they go?
2. How big can they go?
3. Which set of software do you find most useful?
4. What is the learning curve like?
6. A different set of options you like?
5. Any other beta you can provide?
Thanks in advance!
Heidi Schutz
Assistant Professor
Biology Department
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
(253)535-7094
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