Summary Reader Response Draft 1 (Peel 3D™ Peel 3 3D scanner)

The article “peel 3: the new generation of cost-effective handheld 3D scanners”, written by Kubler, I (2022), introduces the features and uses of the new Peel 3 from the company Peel 3D, Creaform – a new generation of affordable and versatile professional-grade 3D scanners aimed to improve the experience for professional users across multiple industries. The Peel 3's design features two cameras for geometry and surface identification, a newly added camera for texture and colour recognition, infrared and LED lights, an infrared projector, an improved LCD touchscreen, haptic feedback and an integrated scan-to-CAD software called Peel.OS. According to Peel 3D (n.d.), the scanner comes in two different versions, the Peel 3 designed for general use, and the Peel 3.CAD, designed specifically for reverse engineering purposes. Priced at USD 8,700 and USD 12,285 respectively, both versions offer a fully integrated 3D scanning solution, the Peel 3 allows users to easily produce high-quality scans, all while keeping costs down. Compared to previous iterations, the Peel 3 has improved ergonomics and user-device interaction. Additionally, it delivers heightened accuracy and precision. The Peel 3 can be used in a wide field of applications including but not limited to augmented and virtual reality, healthcare, engineering, education and the preservation of historical artifacts.

The affordability of peel 3 is causing a shift in the 3D scanner market, pushing manufacturers to produce more budget friendly devices, making the technology more accessible and commonplace in industry use. The use of 3D scanners can lower labor costs and project span. However, 3D scanning may raise some ethical concerns around issues like privacy and intellectual property.

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