Using Easel Pro's new 3d-carving capabilities, I sculpt a gigantic, novelty ice cream bar of my head from foam and fiberglass ...

A high-resolution 3D model of Rano Raraku shows that the moai were created in many distinct carving zones. Instead of a ...

Rano Raraku, a steep-sided crater on the southeastern coast of Rapa Nui (as locals call the island), was the heart of moai ...

We’re documenting something that really has needed to be documented, but in a way that’s really comprehensive and shareable.” ...

Located in the middle of the South Pacific, thousands of miles from the nearest continent, Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is one of ...

Unfinished moai attached to bedrock by “keels” along their backs demonstrate how carvers worked underneath from both sides until figures were separated from the source material. This production stage, ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. We've been testing them for over a decade and are here to help you find the right option. Since 2004 ...

Today's affordable 3D printers will surprise you: You can get a smooth-working machine with useful features once reserved for high-end models. Starting at just $250, these are the top budget ...

Abstract: In the past few years several systems for object reconstruction based on the analysis of 2D images have been proposed. In order for such systems to be of practical use, the 3D data ...