What would you use a 3D scanner for?

Scanner · Newbie Joined: Oct 21, 2009 Posts: 1

If an accurate, low-cost, easy-to-use 3D scanner was available, what would you use it for?

If you already use a 3D scanner, what do you use it for?
Which 3D scanner do you use?

I am interested to know, as I am a student researching this market.

Lets hear your thoughts on what you use scanners for, and if you don't have one, what you WOULD you use a scanner for?

Regards!

3D · Newbie Joined: Nov 11, 2009 Posts: 1

hmm.. I'd use it for multimedia/graphic design. Scan a human, make a few additions and changes in a CAD program and make an animation!!
However, for your research, 3D scanners are used in many industries - reverse engineering for cars, molds, air/defense, cultural heritage, for medical applications (prosthetics).
What would you use it in?