3D Just Entered a New Dimension! Occipital's Awesome Structure

Did you happen to read our article about 3D printing a little while back? If so, then you’re already slightly familiar with the power of 3D technology, but this little and radical device will likely become your most favorite gadget yet. We’re talking about Occipital’s New Structure Sensor, or in simpler terms, a completely amazing and game changing mobile 3D scanner.We’re going to start by stating that this is not some mediocre tool that will fall out of fashion and into obscurity once it’s initial buzz dissipates. No, it is a revolutionary piece of technology that is poised to open up a whole new platform in the digital space. Now, you are probably wondering how on earth something as simple as a scanner will do that.Let us explain. The Structure, as it is formally called, is a rather polished looking device; the aluminum-covered piece does not resemble anything you’ve seen so far. Small and compact – just big enough to fit into your pocket – it is really easy to use and transport, just strap it to the back of your iPad and you’re good to go. But it’s not just a cute looking gadget and tablet accessory; it’s a mega powerful monster that works incredibly fast at capturing all the necessary data.http://youtu.be/JmgRdFQOLPwAccording to TechCrunch, the device has many uses, “Looking to buy a new couch? Scan your living room and see if that sucker fits next to your bookshelf. Real estate agents could benefit from easy-to-capture, manipulable models of office spaces and homes (though some startups already have a head start on that front). Thankfully, while the Structure is designed to fit on the back of your iPad, ambitious devs can connect to PCs, Macs, and Android devices thanks to a so-called hacker cable that allows for a standard connection over USB.”So you see, it’s going to be pretty neat! The portable 3D device will likely become available as early as Februray, 2014.Image and Info Source: TechCrunch