Today we live in a 3D physical world, yet we interact with a largely 2D digital world. What if the digital world could all become 3D so you could see the digital world just as you see the real world?
There are many things we don’t yet know about the world around us; for instance, what is the structure of organic forms? At what rate to do natural things change? How have organic forms evolved from the past?
But now we have 3D-scanning technologies as stepping stones to understanding the world around us.  Currently, one of our customers is studying the bone structures of fauna in New York to comprehend, catalog and teach children details about birds through each bone structure.  You can read about this exciting project here.  The more things we can scan in 3D, the more we can analyze, dissect and uncover things we never knew before.

Where are we heading?

​3D scanning can also enhance the interactive digital experience.  What if, when you were online, you could spin around that ceramic you were thinking of buying for your home in 360 degrees? You could see not only the front, but also whether you liked the back and sides, and then decide where you might want to display it. Or, if you had a 3D scanned image of yourself, you could go into virtual reality and try on an outfit for sale on a website to see if it fitted and looked good before purchasing. No more closets full of unworn mistakes!
In effect, 3D scanning will unlock many applications that are yet to be invented. 3D scanning today is used largely for reverse engineering, measurement, design development and archiving but the future of 3D scanning could be applied beyond the traditional realms into new computing platforms like Virtual Reality (VR) as we have already mentioned, to help people interact with the digital world in 3D.
3D scanning is a key technology for unlocking the future of the 3D digital world. At Growshapes we have been at the forefront of affordable 3D scanning – using our expertise to partner with many different customers who are excited about realizing their visions. We could be your partner on your 3D innovation journey into the future, too. Come talk to us.

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