In class on Wednesday we learned about scanning and prototyping. We were shown how to use scanners that are attached to an iPad. We were shown how the technology renders and image of the person it scans which can then be modified and printed. I find the whole scanning process to be very useful as it saves so much time when you want to build off of something that exists rather than create a whole new model. I visited a maker lab in Israel that had amazing scanning technology with capabilities a lot more advanced than the scanners in class. It’s amazing to view the prototypes you can render just from a scan.

The video of Jay Leno’s garage was really cool because it showed the power that scanning can really have on an industry. They showed how they could scan a part they needed and rather than going out and buying it, they could produce it in-house and make it even better than one they would have bought. My dad is a carpenter and works with similar tools and equipment so it was interesting to see how 3D printing and scanning can impact all consumers. I did not get to make a scan of my own, but maybe I will have the opportunity next class.

Norman and I worked on our project for most of the class period. I am in charge of designing the prototype so I hopped on fusion 360 and got a good portion of our model finished. Norman was also able to find some of the parts he needed for the technological aspect of our project. I’m excited to finalize the design and really see it come to life!