3D Scanning

3D Scanning Technology

There are many types of 3D scanners; each capable of digitizing a variety of physical objects. The Fabrication Underground offers a RevoPoint Miraco Plus handheld 3D scanner.

With the MIRACO Plus Industrial 3D Model & Object Scanner, switch freely between capture modes for total scanning flexibility. Near mode captures intricate details in specific areas or small objects, while Far mode excels at quickly capturing entire objects.

Understanding the Technology

What is 3D Scanning: It is the process of sampling physical objects to collect data sets which can be used to construct 3D computer models. Primary uses of 3D scanners include: design, engineering, mapping, virtual reality, the entertainment industry, and more.

What can I scan: 3D scanners are quite versatile but there are limitations, including the object size and it’s surface properties. 

3D Scanning Benefits: 3D scanning allows one to digitize complex geometry. This digitized data can then be used for a multitude of applications.

3D Scanning Disadvantages: The 3D scanning process is quite time consuming. Optical scanners, such as the Revopoint Miraco+, will struggle with highly reflective or transparent surfaces. Probe based scanners can work around this limitation, but at a great cost to speed. 

Scanner Specifications

Single-frame Accuracy - Up to 0.04 mm

Single-frame Precision - Up to 0.02 mm

Photogrammetric Length Accuracy

0.02 mm + 0.05 mm x L (m) 

（L is the maximum measuring distance in meters.）

Battery - Internal 5000 mAH

Internal Storage - 256 GB

Memory (RAM) - 32 GB DDR4 Memory

Scanning Speed - Up to 20 fps

Working Distance - 100 ~ 1000 mm

Minimum Scan Volume - 10 x 10 x 10 mm

Maximum Scan Volume - 4 × 4 × 4 m

Tracking Methods - Feature, Marker, Global Marker

Output File Formats - PLY, OBJ, STL, ASC, 3MF, GLTF, FBX

Availability and Pricing

The Revopoint Miraco+ 3D scanner is available at no cost to faculty, students, and staff for academic, project, and personal use. The 3D scanner is only available to certified users by reservation only.

How to get certified to use 3D scanners

To learn how to use the 3D scanners and earn your operator certification, please visit our Canvas Course and complete the required quiz. You will then recieve in your email a certificate of completion.  This may take 1-2 business days.

Reserve Time on a 3D Scanner

Once you have recieved your certificate, please check the calendar below for scanner availability, then complete the Reservation Request form. We will respond with a confirmation as soon as possible.

• Check the equipment schedule on the Resource Calendar

• Reserve time using the Reservation Request Form

Additional Learning Materials

• Revopoint Miraco+ 3D Scanner Guide 

• External: Revopoint Miraco Plus 3D Laser Scanner