Photogrammetric Processing Software

Agisoft Metascape (agisoft.com)
We have a single, on-site license for post-processing of captured images and photos to create cloud point data models using photogrammetric processing – inquire about availability.

Reality Capture (capturingreality.com)
Another photogrammetric processing software tool that might be an option to accomplish what you are looking for. We have limited number of available licenses for faculty/student use that could set up for scanning on personal laptops. In addition, this software is available on specific lab computers and cluster computer stations – this has worked well with prototype projects within Industrial Design and Media Arts, Design and Technology studios.

For more information on acquiring a license please contact us via the web form.

Hardware Scanning

Structure Sensor 3 for iPad
https://structure.io

Available for Checkout through Cheqroom Reservation
https://login.cheqroom.com/design_ncsu/login

StructureIO Sensor 3 Scanner is a handheld 3D scanner attached to an iPad that is available for check out from our Cheqroom equipment manager reservation system. It has some options for higher resolution scanning if you move from using the iPad and connect it using a laptop – using Skanect and a hack i/o cable.

Artec Leo Scanner
http://artec3d.com/

Inquire about availability. 
https://go.ncsu.edu/contact_design_it_staff

We currently have a single held Artec Leo Scanner primarily used for scanning large models, with high mesh and high detail scanning available for faculty and sponsored studio projects – 20 seat licenses of Artec Studio for our lab installation for post-processing. 

There may be limited availability to reserve and checkout this scanning platform as it is primarily used with faculty related grant research projects and classroom/studio use.

Creality Sermoon S1 3D Scanner
https://store.creality.com/products/creality-sermoon-s1-3d-scanner

Inquire about availability. 
https://go.ncsu.edu/contact_design_it_staff

Hybrid metrology-grade 3D scanner that combines blue laser lines and near-infrared (NIR) structured light. It is designed for reverse engineering, automotive parts, custom prototyping, and full-color 3D modeling.

• 22 Cross Laser Lines& 7 Parallel Laser Lines &NIR Structured Light
• High Scanning Speed Up to 60fps 660,000 points/s and 60 Fps under laser scan mode
• Volumetric Accuracy 0.02mm+0.08mm/m
• Objects between 0.2-157″ / 5-4000mm
• Scan Black/Metal Objects without Sprays
• NIR Scanning up to 30fps 24-Bit Full-Color Scanning

NextEngine 3D Laser Scanner / Project NextLife

Inquire about availability. 
https://go.ncsu.edu/contact_design_it_staff

This scanner can scan at extremely high detail; however, it’s not as streamlined capturing larger sized objects – it requires fitting the NextEngine to a tripod mount or the handheld assembly jig we have and then scanning in multiple passes that will need stitching the mesh/cloud point data at a later time.  

Because official licensing servers are offline, the community created Project NextLife, a community-driven workaround and replacement licensing solution to restore functionality to ScanStudio CORE. It’s a community rescue patch rather than a native open-source rewrite.

Other Resources On-Campus

DH Hill Technology Lending Services (info) has several scanning options available for use as well – NextEngine and Artec LEO scanners are available; they can only be used within the Hill Library 3D Scanning Studio on-site so you would have to bring your objects into their studio lab space.