This is the fifth 3D scanner have owned over the past 12 years. It addresses all the limitations I had with previous scanners while being easy to use. Lots of options to maximize the quality of the scan while minimizing scan time for the wide range is objects we scan. The versatility is beyond what we had hoped for when we backed the kick starter project

THREE is a powerhouse, plain and simple. I've been scanning professionally for almost 5 years now, having used offerings from Artec, Einscan, and Faro. Its ability to capture surfaces that most other scanners struggle with, the detail retrieval, ease of use, flexibility and painless processing, are all worth noting on their own. But putting all of that under a prosumer price point makes this powerful little scanner something to behold. Plus, the synchronized turntable is a cherry on top of the sundae that is THREE.

This review is of the initial release and there are areas lacking like texture capture, but it can be improved on the user's side with decent lighting. Amazingly, this is the only real gripe I've had with it and it's minor. There were concerns on reddit before its launch that the 16GB of storage would be too little, but after scanning everything that was scannable on my desk at the highest density possible, I'm 22 projects in on the scanner and the storage is not even half full. I'm not sure how they are doing it, but it seems they have tapped into quantum physics and are storing scan data in a pocket dimension (don't quote me on that).

In summary, I am exceedingly happy with what THREE can do and I look forward to scanning literally everything I can get my hands on!

We use 'Three' for scanning in the healthcare field. Its ability to operate autonomously and without a connection to the hospital network has really made its implementation easier. That's a big plus. Regarding acquisition, we are satisfied with the results obtained with the stage and with the simplicity of use. We have more difficulties with the acquisition of objects off the stage. But overall, the quality-price ratio of Three is fabulous.

Fantastic system for close high quality scanning. The intrication of the turntable and the scanner, plus the visible light alignement makes everything easy.

I’ve been a maker for over 10 years and have owned several 3D scanners. I’ve always looked for a way to make my design process easier. While I’m okay with Fusion360, I’ve always wanted a tool to help me build custom mounts and scan multiple parts to arrange them. Over the years, I’ve bought a few scanners and even built my own SLS scanner. While I could get decent results, it was always a hassle.

On top of that, I don’t always want to scan where my computer is, so I needed a pretty powerful laptop to run the software.

The Matter and Form 3 makes 3D scanning so much easier. I just power it on, connect to a web UI, calibrate it in under a minute, and start scanning.

The turntable works great, and the automatic scan alignment works about 90% of the time (with options for point picking for the other 10%). Now, I can focus on making cool things instead of fiddling with scanning software. I don’t even need to install any software to use this scanner!

I’m also really happy with the support and the regular updates. This thing just works!

Thanks, Matter and Form!