3D Scanning
Using advanced 3D scanning to replicate any object
What we do
At Trade Arts, we capture every detail with precision. Our 3D scanning services transform physical objects into accurate digital models that integrate seamlessly into your project workflow. From delicate sculptural replicas to precision-engineered parts, we ensure accuracy, scale, and finish.
Who its for
- Production designers incorporating sculptural or mechanical elements into hero props
- Art directors and props masters needing precision builds with flawless finishes
- Set decorators sourcing components that demand exact fit and visual consistency
- Founders and product designers testing form, ergonomics, and assembly
- Museums and experiential designers commissioning replicas for exhibition and interpretation
- Workshops and fabrication teams requiring custom parts for integration into larger builds
Why it matters
- Accuracy at any scale – from miniatures to full-size installations
- High-resolution detail – scans that stand up to close inspection
- Smooth workflow – CAD to fabrication with minimal rework
- Flexible integration – standalone props or hybrid builds
- Exhibition-ready finishes – scenic painting, patinas, and textures that match real materials
How we work
- 3D Printing & CNC – resin for fine detail, FDM for scale, CNC for strength and precision
- Material range – PLA, PETG, engineering resins, flexible and translucent polymers
- Digital support – CAD modelling, file prep, geometry cleanup, or full builds from sketches
- Finishing & scenic – sanding, priming, painting, patinas for realism
- Hybrid integration – mechanical inserts, sculptural parts, or custom components
Technical capabilities
- Scan accuracy: up to 0.05 mm (50 microns), capturing fine surface detail
- Resolution: down to 0.1 mm point spacing for complex geometries
- Scan size range: from small objects (50 mm) up to large installations (10+ m) using modular scanning and stitching
- File outputs: OBJ, STL, PLY, STEP, and other production-ready formats
- Texture capture: full-colour and grayscale scanning options available
- Workflow integration: scans cleaned, meshed, and delivered CAD-ready
- On-site scanning: portable systems allow scanning at your workshop, studio, or location
- Post-processing: geometry cleanup, hole-filling, retopology, and scaling for manufacturing or visualisation
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