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!

I purchased the Matter and Form THREE scanner specifically to handle small objects more effectively than my (redacted) 3D scanner. That goal was met immediately — but what I didn’t expect is that the THREE would become my default scanner for everything prosumer.

The user experience is refreshingly streamlined. Setup is trivial. The onboard processing is a clever design choice — it eliminates the usual driver tangle and makes it genuinely portable. You just log into its built-in web interface from any device and you're up and running. I’ve moved it between workstations and locations without any configuration headaches. Since I have old laptops and desktops sprinkled all over my residence, this makes the M&F THREE super simple to use anywhere.

Small-object scanning is effortless with the integrated turntable. Alignment is clean, the mesh quality is excellent, and I rarely need to intervene. What surprised me was how well it also handles larger objects — far better than I would have assumed from a unit this compact. For such larger objects, I would recommend a photographic tripod with as many degrees of freedom as possible in order to catch all the angles. It is surprising how many shadows you get when not using a turntable.

You don’t need fiduciary markers — at all — except maybe when working with highly symmetrical geometry, in which case you might use one just to help orient your merge for the ICP algorithm (“point picking”). You also aren't forced to use sublimating spray, but I’ve found it worthwhile when scanning very reflective or deep black surfaces.

Professionally, I work with mission-specific surface scanners that operate at the 1-micron level, so I didn’t expect much from a scanner at this price point. But the THREE gets surprisingly close. At roughly 1/20th the cost, that’s a remarkable performance-to-price ratio.

If your goal is accurate 3D scanning with minimal friction (or you just have not had any luck with those scanners that look like 1980’s brick phones) — and especially if you value versatility — the Matter and Form THREE delivers quietly and convincingly. It’s not just an entry-level tool. It’s a workhorse.

Tim Hart

Trumergence LLC

I purchased it for my business as it seems very versatile and hands off when it comes to scanning the objects themselves and i wasnt disappointed! Great quality when it comes to the scans, easy to use, it comes in a good quality case and overall its a joy to work with! I cant recommend it enough! If you need a scanner thta doesnt break the bank for your business with great quality overall this is it!

Excellent scanner!