Film, TV, and commercial props.
Copy a hero prop before it gets damaged, make a scaled version for a set, or archive a sculpted piece. We scan it, clean the mesh, and print the copy if you want one.
3D scanning · Los Angeles · Objects, props and parts
3D scanning services in Los Angeles, starting at $250.
PrintAWorld 3D scans objects and parts for Los Angeles clients: props, car parts, sculptures, and product samples. Send photos first and we reply with a quote. You get an STL or OBJ mesh, and we can rebuild it as editable CAD or 3D print a copy at the same size or scaled. Scanning starts at $250 and takes 1–2 weeks after the object arrives.
What do you need from the scan?
From $250
STL mesh
For 3D printing, archiving, renders, or your own modeling.
What you receive+$150–$300
STEP / editable CAD
For changing a part or machining it. We rebuild it in CAD from the scan; about $150–$300 more for simple parts.
STL or STEP?Scan + print
Printed copy
One copy or a run, same size or scaled. Printing from about $30.
How copies workThe facts
3D scanning for Los Angeles at a glance
- Service
- 3D scanning of objects and parts for Los Angeles: props, car parts, sculptures, and product samples.
- Price
- From $250 per project. Mesh cleanup about $150; STEP / editable CAD about $150–$300 more for simple parts.
- Turnaround
- 1–2 weeks after the object arrives. Rush requests considered case by case.
- Files
- STL or OBJ mesh. STEP rebuilt from the scan when you need CAD.
- Printed copies
- Same size or scaled, from about $30.
- How to start
- Send photos with a ruler or coin for scale. A person reviews them and replies with a price.
- Handoff
- The quote confirms how the object reaches us, when, and how it comes back.
- We don’t scan
- Buildings, rooms or sites; weapons or weapon parts; rings, gemstones or very small parts.
Los Angeles projects
Who uses 3D scanning in Los Angeles?
Three kinds of Los Angeles projects suit 3D scanning well: a prop or sculpture to copy, a car part nobody makes anymore, and a product sample to design around.
Classic-car and custom-car parts.
Trim, clips, bezels, and brackets that are out of production. We scan the original, rebuild it as STEP where it has to fit, and 3D print or hand off the file.
Footwear, accessories, and product samples.
Scan a shoe, bottle, or device to design packaging, inserts, mounts, or renders around its real shape.
3D scanning, explained
What are 3D scanning services?
A 3D scanner measures the visible surface of a real object and turns it into a digital mesh. That file can be archived, rendered, used as a reference for new CAD, or prepared for 3D printing.
We scan objects, sculptures, products, and parts. You tell us what the file is for, and we quote the scan and anything that comes after it.
Selected work
01 / THE WORK3D scanning projects from our studio.
Reverse engineering
Remaking a car part that’s no longer made.
The manufacturer had discontinued this media screen holder. Scanning the original gave us its exact shape, so rebuilding it as CAD took a fraction of the time of modeling it from measurements.
Carbon fiber car part
A carbon fiber panel beside its scan. Parts like this often arrive with no CAD at all.
Footwear
Shoes captured as meshes for further digital work.
Scaled up from a small original
An artist’s designer toy, printed large from its 3D model next to the small original.
Boxing gloves
The glove surface captured as reference geometry for a sculpted reproduction.
Textured surfaces
A toy dinosaur and its scan. Scales and skin texture carry into the mesh.
Mesh files you can use
Delivered as STL or OBJ meshes, cleaned to the level the quote describes.
Objects & fit
02 / THE OBJECTWhat objects can be 3D scanned?
Parts that broke or are no longer made.
Classic-car trim, clips, bezels, appliance and equipment parts. We scan the original so it can be remade or changed.
Sculptures and handmade objects.
Clay, wood, resin, and mixed-media pieces, to archive, enlarge, cast, or copy.
Products to design around.
Scan a product to design a case, mount, or foam insert that fits it, or to make renders.
Limits: We don’t scan very small objects, rings, or gemstones, and we don’t scan weapons or weapon parts. Clear, mirror-like, very dark, fuzzy, flexible, or moving subjects are hard to scan, and hidden or internal geometry can’t be captured. We don’t offer certified dimensional inspection or metrology.
STL or STEP?
Scan to CAD for Los Angeles parts: do you need STL or STEP?
Not on its own. A scanner records the surface as a polygon mesh, an STL or OBJ. That’s right for renders, archiving, sculpting, and most printed copies.
If you need to change dimensions, add features, or manufacture the part, we rebuild it as editable CAD using the scan as a reference. For simple parts that adds about $150–$300. Tell us the features and fits that matter before we quote.
Explore 3D modelingDeliverables
03 / THE FILEWhat files does a 3D scanning service deliver?
Scan mesh
The visible surface as an STL or OBJ, aligned and lightly cleaned. Enough for archiving, renders, or your own 3D work.
Repaired mesh
Holes closed, noise smoothed, and symmetry fixed where agreed. Good for sculpting, presentation, or checking a print.
Editable CAD
A clean model rebuilt from the scan, for changes and manufacturing. Tell us the features and fits that matter.
Budgeting your scan
04 / THE PRICEHow much does 3D scanning cost in Los Angeles?
3D scanning starts at$250
Per project, for the scan and an STL or OBJ mesh.
What a project can include
3D scan, delivered as STL or OBJFrom $250
Mesh cleanup and repairAbout $150
STEP / editable CAD rebuilt from the scan+$150–$300, simple parts
3D printed copyFrom about $30
For planning only. Size, shape, surface, access, cleanup, and the files you need set the final price.
Want the details? How much 3D scanning services cost walks through what changes the price.
Get my scanning quote
Send photos and we’ll reply with a price. No payment to ask.
3D scanning and printing
Can you 3D scan an object and 3D print a copy?
Yes. Scanning and printing in one studio means one quote, one handoff, and one team responsible for the result.
Scan the object
We capture the visible surface as an STL or OBJ mesh. Scanning starts at $250. Tell us the final size you want if it’s not the same as the original.
Prepare the mesh for printing
Holes are closed, thin walls thickened, and the model scaled or split for the printer. Heavier changes are quoted as 3D modeling, from $250.
Print and finish the copy
One copy or a run. We print in resin or another fitting material, then sand, paint, or plate if you want. 3D printing runs from about $30 to thousands of dollars, depending on size and finish.
Is it a fit?
Is our 3D scanning service right for your LA project?
We’re a good fit for
- Parts, props, sculptures, and products
- Classic-car and discontinued parts that need a STEP file to be remade
- Projects where you want the scan, CAD, and a printed copy from one studio
- Deadlines that allow 1–2 weeks of scanning
Another service may suit you better for
- Buildings, rooms, and job sites (LiDAR, point clouds, scan to BIM)
- Same-day scans
- Rings, gemstones, and very small parts
- Certified dimensional inspection or metrology reports
Getting started
How does 3D scanning work for a Los Angeles project?
Send photos and details first, and don’t send the object until we reply. The quote confirms how it reaches us and comes back, the files you get, and the date. Then we scan it, clean the mesh to the agreed level, and deliver the files or the printed copy.
All 3D scanning servicesBefore we start
What do Los Angeles clients ask about 3D scanning?
How much does 3D scanning cost in Los Angeles?
3D scanning starts at $250 per project. Mesh cleanup is about $150, and a STEP file rebuilt from the scan adds about $150–$300 for simple parts. A 3D printed copy starts at about $30.
Can you scan a classic-car or discontinued part and remake it?
Yes. We scan the original, rebuild it as STEP where it has to fit, and 3D print the new part if you want. Mark the clips, holes, and edges that must fit. Parts that broke or are no longer made are the most common scan we’re asked for.
Can you 3D scan a film or TV prop?
Yes, if it’s a physical object. We scan props to copy, resize, or archive them, and can print a copy. Shiny, clear, or very dark finishes are harder to capture, so tell us the surface when you send photos.
Can you scan a shoe or product sample to design around it?
Yes. A scan of the real sample gives packaging, insert, mount, and render work its true shape. Tell us what you’re designing, and we deliver an STL or OBJ, or rebuild key surfaces as STEP.
Can you scale up a sculpture or designer toy from a scan?
Yes. We scan the original, prepare the mesh, and 3D print it at the size you want, split into parts if it’s large. Heavier changes to the model are quoted as 3D modeling, from $250.
Do you do LiDAR or building scanning in Los Angeles?
No. We scan objects and parts, not buildings, rooms, or job sites. For as-built drawings, point clouds, or scan to BIM, look for a reality-capture or surveying firm.
How long does 3D scanning take for a Los Angeles project?
Scanning takes 1–2 weeks after the object arrives. CAD or a printed copy add their own time. Tell us your date when you send photos and we’ll say whether it’s realistic.
What should I send for a 3D scanning quote in Los Angeles?
Three or more photos with a ruler or coin for scale, the longest size, what you need back (STL, STEP, or a printed copy), the surface, any features that must fit, and your deadline.
Can you 3D scan an object and 3D print a copy?
Yes. We scan the object, prepare the mesh for printing, and print and finish the copy, at the same size or scaled. A raw scan is not automatically print-ready: it may need hole repair, thicker walls, or splitting into parts, and that preparation is quoted with the print. Scanning starts at $250.
Can you scan a broken or discontinued part and make a new one?
Yes. We scan the original, rebuild it as CAD where it has to fit, and 3D print or produce the new part. Send photos with a ruler and mark the features that must fit, like threads or mounting holes.
Do I need an STL or a STEP file?
STL is a mesh: right for 3D printing, archiving, and renders. STEP is editable CAD: right if you need to change the part or machine it. A scan produces a mesh, so a STEP file is rebuilt from it and costs more.
Does a 3D scan give me an editable CAD file?
Not on its own. A scanner produces a polygon mesh (STL or OBJ). An editable CAD model is rebuilt by hand using the scan as reference, which we quote as 3D modeling.
What file formats do you deliver?
STL and OBJ meshes are standard. The quote lists the format, scale, resolution, and how much cleanup is included.
How accurate is a 3D scan?
It depends on the object’s size, surface, and shape, and on what the file is for. If a part has to fit, tell us which features matter; parts that must fit are usually rebuilt as STEP. We don’t offer certified dimensional inspection or metrology.
What can’t you 3D scan?
We don’t scan very small objects, rings, or gemstones, and we don’t scan weapons or weapon parts. Clear, mirror-like, very dark, fuzzy, flexible, or moving subjects are hard to scan, and hidden or internal geometry can’t be captured. We don’t offer certified dimensional inspection or metrology.
Let’s scan your objectShow us what
Show us what
you need scanned.
You don’t need to know scanner settings. Send photos and tell us what the file is for. We’ll reply with a price and next steps.
Get my scanning quoteWhat to send
- Three or more photos, with a ruler or coin for scale
- The longest size, and the final size if you want it scaled
- What you need back: STL, STEP, or a printed copy, and how many
- The surface: shiny, black, clear, soft, or fragile
- Features that must fit, like threads, holes, or edges
- Your deadline and ZIP code
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