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Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics
EduTech

Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics

Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth
Data Protection

Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Aussie tailor 3D prints customers' bodies for a perfect fit
3D Printing

Aussie tailor 3D prints customers' bodies for a perfect fit

Australian menswear brand Tailors Mark is revolutionising fashion by 3D printing life-size body replicas of customers, ensuring perfect fit bespoke suits.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Sony's 3D Creator brings 3D scanning to the masses
3D Printing

Sony's 3D Creator brings 3D scanning to the masses

Sony Mobile has launched its 3D Creator software, enabling users use their phones to easily capture faces and objects in 3D.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017

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Creality launches pocket-sized Pika 3D scanner with Orbbec
Robotics

Creality launches pocket-sized Pika 3D scanner with Orbbec

Users can now scan objects on the move, as the 260g device works with a smartphone and supports up to 0.03 mm accuracy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Apollo3D urges firms to use digital twins as costs rise
Digital Transformation

Apollo3D urges firms to use digital twins as costs rise

Rising fuel and energy bills are pushing British firms to replace routine site visits with digital twins to cut delays and costs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Voxelo unveils AI studio turning product videos into 3D
Marketing Technologies

Voxelo unveils AI studio turning product videos into 3D

Manchester's Voxelo launches AI studio that turns a single product video into reusable 3D models, AR assets and eCommerce imagery in hours.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 24th Jan 2026
Primark cuts costs & emissions with virtual store mapping
Digital Transformation

Primark cuts costs & emissions with virtual store mapping

Primark uses Apollo3D's virtual 3D mapping to cut costs and emissions, upgrading lighting across 350+ UK and European stores with LED technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan
LiDAR

Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan

Central Coast Council used a remote-controlled vehicle with LiDAR and 360° CCTV to scan a 640m sewer stretch, enhancing safety and efficiency in inspections.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
How a rugged tablet helped in the preservation of Taiwan's Lugang Mazu Temple
Mobility

How a rugged tablet helped in the preservation of Taiwan's Lugang Mazu Temple

Taiwan-based firm LeaderTek used the tablet and 3D laser scanners to create 3D models for the Bureau of Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021