there are 3D printers, that prints plastic printers. are there 3D scanners?

Jim

i understand that there are "scanners" that tells you how much of a certain element there are in a sample.

relating to this question, are there printers that also print other material?

Answer
Do YOU have any idea what you are talking about?

There are "printers" that can "printer" a 3D model using a special plastic polymer.

There are also "scanners" that can scan the dimensions of a 3D object. Most often, the input from the scanner can be used to make a plastic model of the subject using the 3D "printer".

BOTH are very expensive --several thousand dollars.

Other than that -- set back, take a breath, ask a clear and understandable question.

3d printing images..?

anthony

how do you get the picture of the object you want to print.lets say i want to print plastic parts for motorcycles how do i get the image of that model of the bike or the picture of it

Answer
you would have to take photos of object, scan views of object, compile into 3D rendering, then process that image through 3D printer,

so for a motor cycles handle grip,
you take photos of; top , ends, sides , bottom

Portable 3D Scanners
http://www.creaform3d.com/en/handyscan3d/default.aspx

place in 3D renderer, and export design,

Strata Foto 3D CX
http://www.strata.com/products/strata_3d_cx_suite/strata_foto_3d_cx/

send files to printer, via software and hardware,

NextEngine 3D Scanner
http://www.nextengine.com/

3D Systems
http://www.zcorp.com/en/home.aspx
http://www.3dsystems.com/3d-printers/personal/overview

http://www.alibre.com/products/mainpage.asp

the sizes are limited at this time to small components,

food is being replicated in other devices,
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2530195/The-future-cooking-PRINT-dinner-Dont-scoff-3D-printers-make-food.html


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