Matter and Form
Matter and Form has announced the launch of the Matter and Form THREE, a new 3D scanner that the company claims “redefines the possibilities of object capture”. Matter and Form says the new scanner delivers metrology-level precision, and is a versatile device.
The Matter and Form THREE allows for the 3D scanning of objects of various sizes, from small items such as coins to larger objects like cars. Its ChromaSpec technology uses the full spectrum of visible light to capture both geometry and colour with precision, removing the need for scan sprays.
The company says this technology ensures accurate results for objects of any colour, from light shades to dark tones.
“Our vision at Matter and Form is to build accessible, powerful, accurate, and beautiful 3D technology to empower our users in their personally meaningful purposes. THREE delivers on that vision to an amazing degree. THREE redefines what is possible for 3D scanning, by being able to capture tiny details with metrological precision and at the same time being able to capture very large objects,” said Co-Founder and CEO of Matter and Form Trevor Townsend.
Townsend continued: “With its built-in software and our unique ChromaSpec processing software to capture all colours including black, the experience of using THREE is a pleasure. In a market crowded with indistinguishable 3D machines, THREE is a better solution that stands apart, with vastly more capability, and scan quality that rivals 3D scanners that are 15 times its price.”
Matter and Form claims that THREE is the “world’s first” 3D scanner with fully onboard software that operates seamlessly in any web browser, regardless of operating system. The company says that the scanner also does not require an internet connection or cloud services, as it operates as a self-contained unit with a 16GB internal storage solution.
THREE features an ultra-bright MEMS mirror-based DLP projector and two Sony 13-megapixel optical sensors, a quad-core 64bit SoC 1.5GHz with integrated GPU, and weighs 709 grams.
Matter and Form detailed the metrology resolution and accuracy of the machine in its press release. The company says that 220mm from the scanner, the Z accuracy in microns is 33, and the resolution in microns is 37. 400mm from the scanner, the Z accuracy in microns is 150 and the resolution is 65. 700mm from the scanner, the z accuracy is 400 microns, and the resolution is 114 microns.
The minimum object size for this scanner is 0.2mm, and the maximum object size is “theoretically unlimited” according to the company, but the scanner is limited to 16GB of storage. The working distance of the system is 200mm to 800mm.