3D Digitizing - A Modern Way to View the World

Posted: August 21, 2025

3D digitizing involves collecting data points of a real-world object and translating it to construct digital models. In combination with digitization software, users can view digital transformations of the models they scan, providing innovative approaches for research and development.

What is 3D digitizing and how is it used?

There are many different options when it comes to 3D digitizing - some technologies use laser scanning while others involve physically touching the object and recording the data points. Whatever the method, digitizing requires taking the physical object, capturing its shape, and creating a digitial version of the object via geometric data.

There are many uses for 3D digitizing: medical, restorative, and reverse engineering are only a few examples that can be accomplished. In the past, we have collaborated with partners to develop solutions that range from finiding the best prosthetic fit to replicating historical artifacts. The possibilities for 3D digitizing continue to grow even now with the advancement of virtual and augmented reality technologies.

How is Polhemus involved today?

While we no longer carry the FastSCAN II laser scanner, there are still options available for 3D digitizing. Multiple stylus options are available to suit digitizing needs using the probing method - allowing users to provide the exact data points of the object they are digitizing. There are multiple advantages to this method compared to other non-contact methods, namely that environmental lighting does not impact the probing measurement as it would in non-contact instances.

Wondering if 3D digitizing can fit your project's goals? Visit our contact us page or email our sales team directly to learn more about our styluses and SEUs: sales@polhemus.com.