Z Corporation debuts “world’s most affordable” portable 3D scanner, still more expensive than your car

Sure, you might be able to get by with a home-built, even Lego-built 3D scanner in a pinch, but those looking for a truly portable, off-the-shelf solution have so far been limited to pricey options like Z Corporation’s ZScanner 700. Well, it looks like good ‘ol Z Corp has some good news and some bad news for you. The good news is that it’s knocked over $10,000 off the price for its new ZScanner 600 model. The bad news? It’ll still cost you $28,900. That’ll get you a sampling speed of 18,000 measurements per second, however, along with an XY accuracy of up to 80 microns, resolution down to just 0.1 mm, a depth of field of 30 cm, a FireWire interface, and Z Corp’s own ZScan Lite software (Windows only). It also uses an eye-safe laser, so there’s nothing but hefty credit card bill standing between you and a trip to the uncanny valley.

[Via SlashGear]