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.
3D scanning · New York studio · U.S.-wide
3D scanning services for objects and parts, starting at $250.
PrintAWorld scans physical objects and parts into 3D files from our New York studio. Send photos first; after the quote, ship the object from anywhere in the U.S. or drop it off by appointment. You get an STL or OBJ mesh, and we can rebuild it as editable CAD or 3D print a copy. Scanning starts at $250 and takes 1–2 weeks.
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 work3D 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.
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.
Sculpture, scanned and printed
A clay angel sculpture beside a white copy made from its scan.
Boxing gloves
The glove surface captured as reference geometry for a sculpted reproduction.
Small parts and fasteners
Small parts work too. Threads and fine edges are checked before quoting.
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?
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?
Does a 3D scan create an editable CAD file?
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 do 3D scanning services cost?
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.
Shipping & drop-offIn New York? 3D scanning in NYC, by appointment
Can I ship an object for 3D scanning?
Yes, from anywhere in the U.S. Send photos and details first. Once the quote confirms the handoff, ship the object to our New York studio and we return it when the scan is done. Please don’t ship anything before we reply.
Glendale Studio
74-12 88th Street, Glendale, NY 11385
Brooklyn Studio
616 Berriman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Before we start
What do people ask about 3D scanning services?
How much do 3D scanning services cost?
3D scanning projects start at $250. The price depends on the object’s size, shape, surface, how hard it is to reach every side, cleanup, and the files you need. Mesh cleanup is about $150, a STEP file rebuilt from the scan adds about $150–$300 for simple parts, and 3D printing starts at about $30.
Can I ship an object for 3D scanning?
Yes, from anywhere in the U.S., once the quote confirms the handoff. Send photos and details first, and don’t ship until we reply. In New York you can also drop it off by appointment in Glendale or Brooklyn.
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.
Do you 3D scan rooms, homes, or buildings?
No. We scan physical objects and parts, not rooms, homes, or buildings. For a whole space, look for a reality-capture or Matterport scanning service.
How long does 3D scanning take?
Scanning takes 1–2 weeks after the object arrives. If you need it sooner, tell us your date and we’ll see what we can do. A printed copy adds its own time.
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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