We had a blast at the Australian Production Design Guild Awards 2026! Here are some great photos from the night: 2026 Photography by New Point of View (Rez), Reza Bagheri and Media wall photography by James Oorloff.
Australian Production Design Guild 2026 Awards Winner Special Mention to Nathan Andrew Evans for “Collect Call’ as Winner of the Wysiwyg 3D Design for a Short Form Screen Production Award Congratulation Nathan! Proud APDG 2026 Awards Sponsors for 14 years. For more information on 3D Scanning for Screen, Film, Video or Art projects Contact Us.
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 3D Scanning Brings 1,700-Year-Old Ilminster Ring to Life Collector couple to fund art history and AI fellowship at London’s Birkbeck 3D…
Wysiwyg 3D started when 3D scanning was barely known, and one industry alone couldn’t keep us going. We had to switch between engine parts and movie sets just to pay the bills and support our growing team. Today, we serve a wide range of fields—from engineering to entertainment—and that variety shapes who we are. Here’s…
We have been doing this for over 20 years! Check out some past videos of fly-through mesh and 3D models that we have captured. Need a Digital Twin or do you have a legacy part that is broken – Contact Us for more information.
Foodpro Australia is where the food industry meets new ideas and smart tech. Visit Stand AH4 in the IT and Digital Factories to see Wysiwyg 3D and meet Shane. FoodPro Australia stands out because it gathers the brightest minds and innovative tech under one roof. Whether you’re a small bakery or a major manufacturer, there’s…
First off – We want to say a huge congratulations to all the nominees! Being a part of such a wonderful community is an honour. Another drum roll please….the nominees for the ‘WYSIWYG 3D Design for a Short Form Screen Production Award’ are… ‘Coke Studio Music Videos’Josephine Wagstaff – Production Designer ‘Collect Call’Nathan Andrew Evans…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 What Is a 3D Scanner and Why It Matters in Modern 3D Printing AIMMS gives US Marines metal additive manufacturing capability…
Forget preconceived notions about equipment maintenance in food processing. Allowing machines to fail is costly, time-consuming, and can compromise food safety. 3D laser scanning and digital twins are revolutionising the industry by identifying wear before it becomes problematic, ensuring seamless production. This post examines how Sydney’s latest inline measurement technology is redefining standards of accuracy…
Last week, Leanne and I headed to Brisbane for two days of education, networking and professional development. We were attending the Leica Futures Forum, supported by Leica and, of course, the great team at CR Kennedy. We thought it would be 60% social and 40% business, how wrong were we! First up, download the App…
Two major tech events this month of May. Leica Future Forum saw over 300 professionals, with hands-on demos and insights into leading AI systems. Also, Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 concluded this month in Brisbane, highlighting a manufacturing sector that defies the “industrial desert” stereotype. From CNC machining and laser cutting to robotics and automation, Australian…
What’s New Software Release This new version brings a strong combination of enhanced automation capabilities, connection with more devices, support for additional inspection workflows such as boundary inspection, scan data processing improvements, usability improvements, and important stability updates across core workflows, reinforcing Control X as a reliable and scalable platform for inspection and metrology operations.…
Confused about which 3D scanner to buy? Buying a 3D scanner in 2026 should be easier than ever. But it’s not. If anything, it’s more confusing. Every week I see the same question: “What’s the best 3D scanner?” And the honest answer is—there isn’t one. The mistake most people make is focusing on specifications instead…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 Digital tools deployed to preserve Xinjiang’s ancient Kizil murals 3D scanning firm completes full digital record of Japan’s Odawara Castle ABB…
MEX Engineering Group‘s recent Open Day offered a rare chance to connect with experts in 3D printing technology, AI in manufacturing, 3D Scanning and safety barriers. The event was an intimate setting where real conversations sparked ideas for collaboration in manufacturing and investment in manufacturing projects. If you’re curious about how Australian manufacturing readiness is…
Rolton, April 10 2026 3D scanning news is moving faster than ever, and Australian manufacturing can’t afford to fall behind. New 3D printing trends in Australia are reshaping how businesses design and produce, cutting costs and speeding up timelines. If you want to see how the latest 3D printing innovations could change your operations, keep reading—there’s plenty…
Vivid Sydney draws crowds of over 2 million every year, turning the city into a glowing playground of light and art. Behind the scenes, capturing the essence of Sydney architecture demands more than just skill—it calls for knowing exactly what to scan. On the 3rd of February, Shane and I took the Leica scanner through…
Wysiwyg 3D Closed for the Easter Holidays. Our Office will be closed for the Easter Break – We will be closed from Friday 3rd April 2026 to Monday 6th April 2026 – See you back in the office on Tuesday 7th April 8.30am. Stay Safe and have a great holiday! If you…
Futuretech – Manufacturing NSW Expo with MEX Engineering – 22 April 2026, 10am–1pm. Proudly Supporting MEX Engineering in conjunction with ALFEX, Factory AI, Industry Partners Australia and the Barrier Group. Explore Additive Manfuacturing with real world expertise, AI-driven solutions & innovation. Join us on 22 April 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at MEX Engineering 18 Grahams Hill Road Narellan NSW 2567…
3D scanning is transforming storytelling in Australia’s art scene, and it’s not just about the technology. When artists and engineers collaborate, their combined skills push creative boundaries and improve every project. From the famous Phantom of the Opera masks to Bangarra Dance Theatre’s impactful props, this teamwork is shaping a $111 billion art economy [1]…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 Design Infringement: Blue Elephant Representative Arrested 3D scanning and shape analysis help archaeologists connect objects across space and time to recover…
Geomagic Design X Whats New! This version is packed with meaningful enhancements that make it easier to convert physical parts into digital parametric CAD models. Contact Wysiwyg 3D for more information Key Highlights: Shrink Wrap toolPrepare the scan for reverse engineering workflows, package designing, shelling, 3D printing, etc. by creating single watertight mesh from one or…
Join us at FoodPro 2026 on Stand AH4 in the Intelligent and Digital Factories Zone from 26-29 July 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Showcasing Digital Twins using 3D Laserscanning, to suit 3D Visualisations, Design upgrades and Manufacturing. Also featuring Geomagic 3D Software – Create accurate CAD models from 3D scan…
Our Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. Our last day will be Friday 19th December and we will reopen on Monday 12th January 2026 We would like to take the time to say Thankyou for your support during the 2025 year. If you have urgent 3D Scanning work during…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 Atlanta VA First in U.S. Veterans Health Care System to Offer 3D Printed Casts & Splints Scottish Museum’s 3D Models Used in Israeli Military…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2025 APDG Award winners and the award for the ‘WYSIWYG 3D Production Design or Costume Design for a Short Film, Music Video or Web Series Award’ is……. Winner If/WhenCourtney Westbrook and Ara Nuri Steel – Production Designers Wysiwyg 3D are Proud Sponsors of…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2025 APDG Award Nominees are now out. The APDG Awards ceremony is held annually and gathers together professionals from the Australian live performance, film, television and interactive multimedia industries, to celebrate the art of visually captivating audiences the world over. The awards recognise outstanding achievements…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 AHO finishes 3D printed properties in Dubbo This 3D-printed Watermelon Knife Block might be the quirkiest kitchen gadget I’ve seen this year 3D scans…
It’s a wrap on Foodtech QLD Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit us at Foodtech in QLD, we truly appreciate your support. We hope you discovered something new and valuable during your visit. It’s always a pleasure to catch up with our existing clients, hear about your latest projects, and share…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 CDG opens new UK demo facility for 3D scanning & AM Frightening new AI can recreate your face just by analyzing your DNA Vienna…
Frequently Asked Questions – Part 3 So you’ve searched Google and received a bunch of quotes from the growing list of 3D Scanning providers, as with all service providers the prices could vary enormously so how do you choose a 3D scanning service provider, what’s the difference between us and them, isn’t is just 3d scan data!…
Frequently Asked Questions – Part 2 Discover how our 3D scanning services can save you time, reduce costs, and provide a competitive edge. 1. What is the accuracy of your 3D scanning services? We utilize eight distinct scanning technologies, each tailored for specific applications: Arm-based laser scanners: Accuracy up to 25 microns. Handheld scanners:…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Big news for all the Geomagic Users – Hexagon completes acquisition of Geomagic from 3D Systems The Titanic is all over the news this…
Frequently Asked Questions – 3D Scanning for Newbies – Part 1 3D scanning is a transformative technology that captures the precise geometry of objects, enabling their digital representation for various applications. To enhance your understanding, we’ve compiled answers to some frequently asked questions: 1. What is 3D Scanning? 3D Scanning converts real objects into…
FoodTech Qld brings together the most innovative food manufacturing and technology solutions into one destination event on the Gold Coast. Join us at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-20 June 2025 to discover breakthrough technologies from 140+ suppliers on the exhibition floor and unlock actionable insights from subject matter experts speaking…
Our Office will be closed for an extended break during the Easter and Anzac Day Holidays. Our last day will be from 5pm Thursday 17th April and we will reopen on Monday 28th April 2025. Stay Safe and have a great holiday! If you have urgent requirements during this period please Contact…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D 3D Printing Is Revolutionizing Surgical Planning, and It’s Only the Beginning Improving vehicle quality with advanced metrology A Viral Video Just Gave 10 Million…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D The city of Bismarck scans the road for future repairs Neural Network Model Restores Damaged Historical Artifacts From Photos Chicago’s Field Museum scans dozens…
Our Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. Our last day will be Friday 20th December and we will reopen on Monday 13th January 2025. We would like to take the time to say Thankyou for your support during the 2024 year. If you have urgent 3D Scanning work during…
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3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Margate: Women’s Institute shrinks for Hornby’s 70th anniversary How was ancient China revived in the Wukong video game? Cas Chronicles – Dr. Davide Tanasi…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2024 APDG Award Winners Congratulations to this year’s award winner ‘WYSIWYG 3D Production Design or Costume Design for a Short Film, Music Video or Web Series Award’ My Heart Calls For You Joseph Tiernan Wysiwyg 3D are Proud Sponsors of the…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Robert the Bruce’s Face Unveiled in 3D at Dunfermline Abbey SJSU Black Power salute statues restored Bolton Museum reveals King Tut’s family life in…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2024 APDG Awards are now open. And……drum roll….the nominees for the ‘WYSIWYG 3D Production Design or Costume Design for a Short Film, Music Video or Web Series Award’ are…. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday August 24, 2024 at Queensland State Library within…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D image caption ANFISA LETYAGO REVEALS DEBUT OF MERMAID-INSPIRED LIVE AUDIOVISUAL SHOW, “PARTENOPE” Robots will head to the depths to scan the Titanic ASI is…
MotorEx is one of Australia’s largest motor shows, and we were thrilled to be a part of it in Melbourne recently! Our own Shane Rolton, encouraged by his co-worker and good mate Russell, had the honor of speaking at the event. Sharing the stage with industry giants like Brian Tianti and other esteemed names, Shane…
Meguiar’s MotorEx is the largest and most prestigious car show of its kind in Australia. Each year Meguiar’s MotorEx attracts Australia’s best custom and modified cars, which travel from all over the country to create an amazing visual spectacle of colour, chrome and individual style. Covering over 40,000 square metres, it features 700-plus vehicles with…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D 3D INNOVATION LAB EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO CREATE New technological breakthrough for fast and efficient 3D imaging of objects Best 3D Printed Art Introducing the…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2024 APDG Awards are now open. Early-bird entries will close on April 15, 2024 and all entries will close on April 29, 2024. The 2024 categories are: Animation Design Art Direction for a feature film or a television production Concept Art Costume Design for a feature film Costume…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D North Houston Hearing Solutions improves patients’ overall health with latest technology Octacove Homes offers affordable housing with 3D printing and polygonal design Pedal to…
Our Offices will be closed for the Easter Holidays. Our last day will be from 5pm Thursday 28th March and we will reopen on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Stay Safe and have a great holiday!
We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our arsenal of cutting-edge tools: the Leica RTC360 laser scanner. This state-of-the-art device is set to revolutionize the way we approach 3D scanning and reality capture. Here’s why the Leica RTC360 is a game-changer: Unparalleled Speed: With a scanning rate of up to 2 million points…
The latest edition of Oqton’s 3D scan-based inspection software is here! Here are some of the new feature highlights The all new capability – Replace Reference Data command streamlines the updating of inspection reference models in response to CAD data changes during product development. You can reuse existing inspection features for similar shapes, which means…
We use Geomagic Design X every day and while we think it’s pretty awesome it can always do with some improvements. Here are some of the new feature highlights Modeling Wizards Generate Constraints: Reduce modeling time by generating constraints in the Wizards workflow. Robust Results for Surface Cut: Get robust results from the Revolution Wizard…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D How scientists reconstructed a huge statue of Emperor Constantine the Great in Rome Wilson Sporting Takes it to the Hole With Airless Gen1 Basketball…
Over the years as Australia’s only independent 3D Scanning Service Provider, Managing Director Shane Rolton has been asked numerous times what do you look for in a 3D Scanning Solution. There have been huge advancements in the world of 3D scanning over the last 20 years since the first 3D laser scanner arrived in Australia.…
Join us at AMW 2024 on Stand AM788 in the Additive Manufacturing Zone this April 2024 at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour Sydney. Showcasing 3D Laserscanning and 3D Inspection for Reverse Engineering, Design and Manufacturing. Also featuring Geomagic 3D Software – Create accurate CAD models from 3D scan data, faster, and more reliably…
Our Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. Our last day will be from 11:30am Thursday 21st December and we will reopen on Monday 15th January 2024 We would like to take the time to say Thankyou for your support during the 2023 year. However, we will have skeleton staff aavailable if you have…
Congratulations to all award recipients for the 2023 APDG Awards, a special mention to Josh Simmonds (VFX Supervisor) for Elvis. for the Wysiwyg 3D Design for a Digital Production or Performance Award Design Team: Nathan Ortiz – CG Supervisor, Drew Wood-Davies – Head of Lighting and Look Dev Kiersten Casey – Joint Head of Model/Texture,…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Inside Ohio’s BCI: Animation helps identify human remains ASICS AND LUXCREO LAUNCH SECOND GENERATION ACTIBREEZE HYBRID 3D PRINTED SANDAL Harvest, 3D at Depth in…
Perfect Pumps: Reverse Engineering of cast components with Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. In this month’s Geomagic Tech Tips webinar, Cullen will show us how quickly you can take scan data of a cast pump casing and build usable 3D CAD data directly inside your SOLIDWORKS environment using Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. Wed 30 August, 2023 16:00 BST…
Join us at FoodPro 2023 on Stand W1 in the IT and Digital Factory Zone this July 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Showcasing Digital Twins using 3D Laserscanning, to suit 3D Visualisations, Design upgrades and Manufacturing. Also featuring Geomagic 3D Software – Create accurate CAD models from 3D scan data, faster,…
MORE than 70 talented designers and design associates have been nominated for the 2023 APDG Awards, competing for awards in 22 categories for outstanding designers in feature film, television, live performance, events and visual effects. In the digital design/VFX category, Stuart White was nominated for Interceptor, Josh Simmonds for Elvis and Glenn Melenhorst for…
Blast From the Past Our 3D team were involved in a fundraising initiative of the Steve Waugh Foundation. The Steve Waugh Foundation raises funds for children with rare diseases (approximately 6,000 – 8,000 rare diseases affecting 400,000 Australian children) through their Captain’s Ride. This is an exclusive 6 day on road cycle by invitation only.…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Technology is crucial for restoring cultural heritage sites Roadshow Art Center Of Tianfu, An Urban Landmark On The Shores Of Xinglong Lake Building blocks…
Visit Shane Rolton Founder and Owner of Wysiwyg 3D at AMW 2023 on Stand AM220 to discuss all things 3D, Industry 4.0 and Geomagic 3D Software at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 9th-12th May 2023. Register to Attend For more information on 3D Scanning and Industry 4.0 Contact Us.
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Top 5 3D Printing Videos: Food 3D Printing with Natural Machines 3D Systems & Stewart-Haas Racing Accelerate Innovation with Multi-year Partnership Still not sure…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Top 5 3D Printing Videos: Food 3D Printing with Natural Machines 3D Systems & Stewart-Haas Racing Accelerate Innovation with Multi-year Partnership Still not sure…
Why Choose Wysiwyg 3D? So you’ve searched Google and received a bunch of quotes from the growing list of 3D Scanning services provider, as with all service providers the prices could vary enormously so how do you choose a 3D scanning service provider, what’s the difference between us and them, isn’t it just pushing a…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Speed, accuracy, sustainability: The benefits of 3D laser scanning for mass timber construction F1 driver seat ‘avatar’ has potential to improve comfort and performance…
The 1st of January is Wysiwyg 3D’s 20th birthday and Shane’s been scanning for 23 years! What an amazing, challenging and sometimes stressful time it’s been. We still love a challenge and our passion for bringing the real world into the digital world hasn’t changed. Our clients have won gold medals and court cases, we’ve…
The team at Wysiwyg 3D was contracted by long-term clients Tilt Design to perform 3D Scanning of the as-built structural steel geometry. Learn More about how the 3D Data was used for this AEC project at UTS Central. For more information on 3D Scanning for your next Architecture, Engineering or Construction project Contact Us.
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Capturing the majesty of nature in three dimensions (cosmosmagazine.com) NSF grants $1.2 million to expand prosthetic hand control BMW wants to build new car and battery…
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Physical Security Has a New Partner: 3D LiDAR 6 Ways 3D Scanning Can Improve Productivity at Your Workplace Manufacturing May be Possible on Mars Thanks to…
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D A unique perspective on the devastating effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Latvian minister demands Daugavpils mayor to present schedule for Soviet monuments’ demolition HMUSA…
Geomagic Control X 2022 gives you simple and powerful inspection capabilities leading to better decision-making, improved efficiency for inspection workflows, and lower overall risks and costs. The latest update pack for Geomagic Control 2022.1.0, delivers: Geomagic Control X 2022.1 What”s New Flyer How can you buy Geomagic Control X? Geomagic Control X is available as…
Geomagic Design X 2022 delivers new, enhanced features to streamline reverse engineering workflows, improve part design and quality, and increase productivity, enabling you to: Geomagic Design X 2022 What’s New Flyer How Can you Buy Geomagic Design X? Geomagic Design X is available as a standalone license or as part of a license package: For more…
Congratulations to all award recipients for the 2022 APDG Awards, a special mention for the Wysiwyg 3D Design for a Digital Production or Performance Award Method Studios for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings We are always in good company with fellow sponsors – Docklands Studio Melbourne, Event Engineering, AFTRS, NIDA, Technical Direction…
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Project creates 3D portraits of Hastings and St Leonards residents “We believe the future of manufacturing is additive” – Siemens teams with Oak Ridge National Laboratory…
Wysiwyg 3D offer complete VFX data capture capabilities – including lidar scanning, prop scanning, cyber scanning, full camera rig, set photography, data wrangling and 3D Printing. With over 25 movies and 20 years 3D Scanning the engineers at Wysiwyg 3D are the VFX specialists. For more…
Behind the Scenes – 3D Scanning the cast for the new Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour https://fb.watch/bF0Riy7ap4/ 3D Scanning can be done on set or location and can take as little as 5 minutes. Digital cleanup of the scan data is done back in the office and files sent securely. Image Credit: Phantom…
Behind the Scenes – 3D Scanning the cast for the new Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour To See the Article head to Sunrise – 7 News Image Credit: Phantom of the Opera – Opera Australia For Tickets to Phantom of the Opera Book Now!
And the winner of the WYSIWYG 3D Design for a Digital Production or Performance Award is GLENN MELENHORST (VFX Supervisor) – “The Witches”.⠀ ⠀ Congratulations, Glenn! Wysiwyg 3D a proud sponsor of the APDG Awards for 10 years! Visit APDG for more information on the Awards
Questions to Ask when selecting a 3D Scanning Services Provider! So you’ve searched Google and received a bunch of quotes from the growing list of 3D Scanning providers, as with all service providers the prices could vary enormously so how do you choose a 3D scanning service provider, what’s the difference between us and them, isn’t…
The French car maker, Delage, was one of the premier sporting and luxury car manufacturers of theearly years of the motor car. With numerous technical innovations and motor racing successes,Delage was a leader in automotive technology. Philip GuilfoyleVintage Restoration Management Pty Ltd When you have no replacement parts, no other examples and traditional methods of…
Not to one shy away from the camera, owner and founder of Wysiwyg 3D Shane Rolton secured a guest spot on both the SBS and 9News on Wednesday 7th October 2020. Thanks to Tracey Spicer and Natalie Chapman from gemaker for securing this guest spot in response to the government’s latest budget. View the 9News…
Beard Season is a non-profit Aussie charity with a global impact. It is a gentle reminder for our family and friends to get a skin check with a GP or dermatologist to fight Melanoma – one of the world’s deadliest cancers.
An amazing Australian first surgery performed by Sydney Surgeon Dr Joe Dusseldorp who needed both 3D Scanning and 3D Printing to provide Maxim followed closely by Sebastian with a 3D printed ear! The custom 3D printed technique has several advantages over the rib technique, can be performed with less pain and time in hospital, it only…
Congratulations to all winners and nominees whose work was celebrated at the 2018 APDG Awards at the Eternity Theatre, Darlinghurst, Sunday 16 December. Special Mention to winner of the Wysiwyg 3D Award for Visual Effects Design goes to Will Reichelt from Animal Logic for Peter Rabbit – a sweet win for our client! For the…
Egyptologists excavate 2,500-year-old mummy and 3D scan Mer-Neith-it-es. The coffin had been at Sydney University for more than 150 years but nobody realised it was full of human remains but ‘Who is inside the coffin?’” investigation lead and Senior Curator Nicolson Museum Dr Jamie Fraser said. “The latest modern technology is being used to try to solve this…
City of Sydney always puts on a great event and Chinese New Year 2018 is certainly no different! Shining brightly around the Sydney foreshore all twelve Chinese Zodiacs were featured along side some of Australia’s best know icons – Sydney Opera House, The Museum of Contemporary Art, The Rocks and Circular Quay attracting thousands of visitors to the…
The Wysiwyg 3D team collaborated with Hycast Metals to manufacture and supply over 8,200 aluminium bricks to restore the Hong Kong Central Police Station. Wysiwyg 3D helped create a granite textured 3D model. The concept of creating a 3D file with a 2mm thick granite textured surface was the first step to overcome. Our team employed a…
Every now and then you get a project that you know is special and 3D scanning the 1914 Delage is special! So special that ABC 7.30 Report thought everyone should know about it – and we couldn’t be prouder! Not only does Shane Managing Director of Wysiwyg 3D love his cars but knows first hand…
Managing Director Shane Rolton was happy to present 3D Scanning and 3D Printing to the owners of the Jaguar Drivers Club. Even though it was one of the hottest days on record – it was a great turn out and it seems as though everyone enjoyed themselves. “Your presentation and the expose of the technologies…
Loyal Customer and Sculptor Ronnie van Hout goes international with a giant new sculpture on the Gallery roof at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The hand and face are based on the artist Ronnie van Hout’s own, WYSIWYG 3D provided the 3D Scanning and prepared the final models from concept to object. Ronnie named his piece “Quasi”…
Bernie doesn’t just shake is a 4 day exhibition about people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) that have re-invented themselves and as a result are benefiting from their positive attitude. The It’s Not Funny team thought that it would be a great idea to make a dashboard wobbly doll as a good representation of a positive attitude…
Tonight on Catalyst, Mark Horstman joins scientists on the banks of the Darling River to solve an extraordinary murder mystery. Toorale Man, 8pm ABC TV. Managing Director Shane Rolton Wysiwyg 3D used the latest in 3D Scanning technology to capture accurate details of the actual skeleton. Combining the scan data with high resolution photos we…
With over 15 blockbuster movies under our belt in the 12 years we’ve been 3D Laser Scanning it’s still exciting to get the crew call on a big budget movie such as Unbroken with Angelina Jolie at the helm as Director. Filmed at locations in and around Sydney including Cockatoo Island and Blacktown Sports Centre…
Sydney Design Festival at Powerhouse Museum 2014 uses 3D Scanning for Hack the Collection. 10 Objects 10 Designers Infinte Possibilites Pre-Selected Items were 3D Scanned by Wysiwyg 3D Engineers and sent to Powerhouse Museum Designers – now the creative process starts! Find out over the weekend of the 16th -17th August to see the challenges…
Breaking News! A very exciting week as we 3D Scanned Channel 7 Reporter Adene Cassidy. Watch tonight between 6.30-7pm as we bring Adene to life as a 3D Printed Doll. Featuring on Channel 7 News in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane 6.30pm-7pm and on Today Tonight in Perth and Adelaide 6.30pm-7pm. See Shane Rolton Managing Director…
It’s always great to hear clients are able to use 3D Scans for more than one purpose and this was certainly the case for band ‘The Presets’ 3D Cyber Scans were taken almost 18months ago for the Album Cover ‘Pacifica’ but now masks were made for the latest video clip ‘Fall’ – Tshirts can also be…
Have you seen the latest Optus TVC? 3D Laser Scanning has never looked so good!To view our latest commercial view the link. now
We had a blast at the Australian Production Design Guild Awards 2026! Here are some great photos from the night: 2026 Photography by New Point of View (Rez), Reza Bagheri and Media wall photography by James Oorloff.
Australian Production Design Guild 2026 Awards Winner Special Mention to Nathan Andrew Evans for “Collect Call’ as Winner of the Wysiwyg 3D Design for a Short Form Screen Production Award Congratulation Nathan! Proud APDG 2026 Awards Sponsors for 14 years. For more information on 3D Scanning for Screen, Film, Video or Art projects Contact Us.
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 3D Scanning Brings 1,700-Year-Old Ilminster Ring to Life Collector couple to fund art history and AI fellowship at London’s Birkbeck 3D…
Wysiwyg 3D started when 3D scanning was barely known, and one industry alone couldn’t keep us going. We had to switch between engine parts and movie sets just to pay the bills and support our growing team. Today, we serve a wide range of fields—from engineering to entertainment—and that variety shapes who we are. Here’s…
We have been doing this for over 20 years! Check out some past videos of fly-through mesh and 3D models that we have captured. Need a Digital Twin or do you have a legacy part that is broken – Contact Us for more information.
Foodpro Australia is where the food industry meets new ideas and smart tech. Visit Stand AH4 in the IT and Digital Factories to see Wysiwyg 3D and meet Shane. FoodPro Australia stands out because it gathers the brightest minds and innovative tech under one roof. Whether you’re a small bakery or a major manufacturer, there’s…
First off – We want to say a huge congratulations to all the nominees! Being a part of such a wonderful community is an honour. Another drum roll please….the nominees for the ‘WYSIWYG 3D Design for a Short Form Screen Production Award’ are… ‘Coke Studio Music Videos’Josephine Wagstaff – Production Designer ‘Collect Call’Nathan Andrew Evans…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 What Is a 3D Scanner and Why It Matters in Modern 3D Printing AIMMS gives US Marines metal additive manufacturing capability…
Forget preconceived notions about equipment maintenance in food processing. Allowing machines to fail is costly, time-consuming, and can compromise food safety. 3D laser scanning and digital twins are revolutionising the industry by identifying wear before it becomes problematic, ensuring seamless production. This post examines how Sydney’s latest inline measurement technology is redefining standards of accuracy…
Last week, Leanne and I headed to Brisbane for two days of education, networking and professional development. We were attending the Leica Futures Forum, supported by Leica and, of course, the great team at CR Kennedy. We thought it would be 60% social and 40% business, how wrong were we! First up, download the App…
Two major tech events this month of May. Leica Future Forum saw over 300 professionals, with hands-on demos and insights into leading AI systems. Also, Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 concluded this month in Brisbane, highlighting a manufacturing sector that defies the “industrial desert” stereotype. From CNC machining and laser cutting to robotics and automation, Australian…
What’s New Software Release This new version brings a strong combination of enhanced automation capabilities, connection with more devices, support for additional inspection workflows such as boundary inspection, scan data processing improvements, usability improvements, and important stability updates across core workflows, reinforcing Control X as a reliable and scalable platform for inspection and metrology operations.…
Confused about which 3D scanner to buy? Buying a 3D scanner in 2026 should be easier than ever. But it’s not. If anything, it’s more confusing. Every week I see the same question: “What’s the best 3D scanner?” And the honest answer is—there isn’t one. The mistake most people make is focusing on specifications instead…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 Digital tools deployed to preserve Xinjiang’s ancient Kizil murals 3D scanning firm completes full digital record of Japan’s Odawara Castle ABB…
MEX Engineering Group‘s recent Open Day offered a rare chance to connect with experts in 3D printing technology, AI in manufacturing, 3D Scanning and safety barriers. The event was an intimate setting where real conversations sparked ideas for collaboration in manufacturing and investment in manufacturing projects. If you’re curious about how Australian manufacturing readiness is…
Rolton, April 10 2026 3D scanning news is moving faster than ever, and Australian manufacturing can’t afford to fall behind. New 3D printing trends in Australia are reshaping how businesses design and produce, cutting costs and speeding up timelines. If you want to see how the latest 3D printing innovations could change your operations, keep reading—there’s plenty…
Vivid Sydney draws crowds of over 2 million every year, turning the city into a glowing playground of light and art. Behind the scenes, capturing the essence of Sydney architecture demands more than just skill—it calls for knowing exactly what to scan. On the 3rd of February, Shane and I took the Leica scanner through…
Wysiwyg 3D Closed for the Easter Holidays. Our Office will be closed for the Easter Break – We will be closed from Friday 3rd April 2026 to Monday 6th April 2026 – See you back in the office on Tuesday 7th April 8.30am. Stay Safe and have a great holiday! If you…
Futuretech – Manufacturing NSW Expo with MEX Engineering – 22 April 2026, 10am–1pm. Proudly Supporting MEX Engineering in conjunction with ALFEX, Factory AI, Industry Partners Australia and the Barrier Group. Explore Additive Manfuacturing with real world expertise, AI-driven solutions & innovation. Join us on 22 April 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at MEX Engineering 18 Grahams Hill Road Narellan NSW 2567…
3D scanning is transforming storytelling in Australia’s art scene, and it’s not just about the technology. When artists and engineers collaborate, their combined skills push creative boundaries and improve every project. From the famous Phantom of the Opera masks to Bangarra Dance Theatre’s impactful props, this teamwork is shaping a $111 billion art economy [1]…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 Design Infringement: Blue Elephant Representative Arrested 3D scanning and shape analysis help archaeologists connect objects across space and time to recover…
Geomagic Design X Whats New! This version is packed with meaningful enhancements that make it easier to convert physical parts into digital parametric CAD models. Contact Wysiwyg 3D for more information Key Highlights: Shrink Wrap toolPrepare the scan for reverse engineering workflows, package designing, shelling, 3D printing, etc. by creating single watertight mesh from one or…
Join us at FoodPro 2026 on Stand AH4 in the Intelligent and Digital Factories Zone from 26-29 July 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Showcasing Digital Twins using 3D Laserscanning, to suit 3D Visualisations, Design upgrades and Manufacturing. Also featuring Geomagic 3D Software – Create accurate CAD models from 3D scan…
Our Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. Our last day will be Friday 19th December and we will reopen on Monday 12th January 2026 We would like to take the time to say Thankyou for your support during the 2025 year. If you have urgent 3D Scanning work during…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 Atlanta VA First in U.S. Veterans Health Care System to Offer 3D Printed Casts & Splints Scottish Museum’s 3D Models Used in Israeli Military…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2025 APDG Award winners and the award for the ‘WYSIWYG 3D Production Design or Costume Design for a Short Film, Music Video or Web Series Award’ is……. Winner If/WhenCourtney Westbrook and Ara Nuri Steel – Production Designers Wysiwyg 3D are Proud Sponsors of…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2025 APDG Award Nominees are now out. The APDG Awards ceremony is held annually and gathers together professionals from the Australian live performance, film, television and interactive multimedia industries, to celebrate the art of visually captivating audiences the world over. The awards recognise outstanding achievements…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 AHO finishes 3D printed properties in Dubbo This 3D-printed Watermelon Knife Block might be the quirkiest kitchen gadget I’ve seen this year 3D scans…
It’s a wrap on Foodtech QLD Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit us at Foodtech in QLD, we truly appreciate your support. We hope you discovered something new and valuable during your visit. It’s always a pleasure to catch up with our existing clients, hear about your latest projects, and share…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 CDG opens new UK demo facility for 3D scanning & AM Frightening new AI can recreate your face just by analyzing your DNA Vienna…
Frequently Asked Questions – Part 3 So you’ve searched Google and received a bunch of quotes from the growing list of 3D Scanning providers, as with all service providers the prices could vary enormously so how do you choose a 3D scanning service provider, what’s the difference between us and them, isn’t is just 3d scan data!…
Frequently Asked Questions – Part 2 Discover how our 3D scanning services can save you time, reduce costs, and provide a competitive edge. 1. What is the accuracy of your 3D scanning services? We utilize eight distinct scanning technologies, each tailored for specific applications: Arm-based laser scanners: Accuracy up to 25 microns. Handheld scanners:…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Big news for all the Geomagic Users – Hexagon completes acquisition of Geomagic from 3D Systems The Titanic is all over the news this…
Frequently Asked Questions – 3D Scanning for Newbies – Part 1 3D scanning is a transformative technology that captures the precise geometry of objects, enabling their digital representation for various applications. To enhance your understanding, we’ve compiled answers to some frequently asked questions: 1. What is 3D Scanning? 3D Scanning converts real objects into…
FoodTech Qld brings together the most innovative food manufacturing and technology solutions into one destination event on the Gold Coast. Join us at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-20 June 2025 to discover breakthrough technologies from 140+ suppliers on the exhibition floor and unlock actionable insights from subject matter experts speaking…
Our Office will be closed for an extended break during the Easter and Anzac Day Holidays. Our last day will be from 5pm Thursday 17th April and we will reopen on Monday 28th April 2025. Stay Safe and have a great holiday! If you have urgent requirements during this period please Contact…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D 3D Printing Is Revolutionizing Surgical Planning, and It’s Only the Beginning Improving vehicle quality with advanced metrology A Viral Video Just Gave 10 Million…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D The city of Bismarck scans the road for future repairs Neural Network Model Restores Damaged Historical Artifacts From Photos Chicago’s Field Museum scans dozens…
Our Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. Our last day will be Friday 20th December and we will reopen on Monday 13th January 2025. We would like to take the time to say Thankyou for your support during the 2024 year. If you have urgent 3D Scanning work during…
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3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Margate: Women’s Institute shrinks for Hornby’s 70th anniversary How was ancient China revived in the Wukong video game? Cas Chronicles – Dr. Davide Tanasi…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2024 APDG Award Winners Congratulations to this year’s award winner ‘WYSIWYG 3D Production Design or Costume Design for a Short Film, Music Video or Web Series Award’ My Heart Calls For You Joseph Tiernan Wysiwyg 3D are Proud Sponsors of the…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Robert the Bruce’s Face Unveiled in 3D at Dunfermline Abbey SJSU Black Power salute statues restored Bolton Museum reveals King Tut’s family life in…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2024 APDG Awards are now open. And……drum roll….the nominees for the ‘WYSIWYG 3D Production Design or Costume Design for a Short Film, Music Video or Web Series Award’ are…. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday August 24, 2024 at Queensland State Library within…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D image caption ANFISA LETYAGO REVEALS DEBUT OF MERMAID-INSPIRED LIVE AUDIOVISUAL SHOW, “PARTENOPE” Robots will head to the depths to scan the Titanic ASI is…
MotorEx is one of Australia’s largest motor shows, and we were thrilled to be a part of it in Melbourne recently! Our own Shane Rolton, encouraged by his co-worker and good mate Russell, had the honor of speaking at the event. Sharing the stage with industry giants like Brian Tianti and other esteemed names, Shane…
Meguiar’s MotorEx is the largest and most prestigious car show of its kind in Australia. Each year Meguiar’s MotorEx attracts Australia’s best custom and modified cars, which travel from all over the country to create an amazing visual spectacle of colour, chrome and individual style. Covering over 40,000 square metres, it features 700-plus vehicles with…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D 3D INNOVATION LAB EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO CREATE New technological breakthrough for fast and efficient 3D imaging of objects Best 3D Printed Art Introducing the…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2024 APDG Awards are now open. Early-bird entries will close on April 15, 2024 and all entries will close on April 29, 2024. The 2024 categories are: Animation Design Art Direction for a feature film or a television production Concept Art Costume Design for a feature film Costume…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D North Houston Hearing Solutions improves patients’ overall health with latest technology Octacove Homes offers affordable housing with 3D printing and polygonal design Pedal to…
Our Offices will be closed for the Easter Holidays. Our last day will be from 5pm Thursday 28th March and we will reopen on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Stay Safe and have a great holiday!
We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our arsenal of cutting-edge tools: the Leica RTC360 laser scanner. This state-of-the-art device is set to revolutionize the way we approach 3D scanning and reality capture. Here’s why the Leica RTC360 is a game-changer: Unparalleled Speed: With a scanning rate of up to 2 million points…
The latest edition of Oqton’s 3D scan-based inspection software is here! Here are some of the new feature highlights The all new capability – Replace Reference Data command streamlines the updating of inspection reference models in response to CAD data changes during product development. You can reuse existing inspection features for similar shapes, which means…
We use Geomagic Design X every day and while we think it’s pretty awesome it can always do with some improvements. Here are some of the new feature highlights Modeling Wizards Generate Constraints: Reduce modeling time by generating constraints in the Wizards workflow. Robust Results for Surface Cut: Get robust results from the Revolution Wizard…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D How scientists reconstructed a huge statue of Emperor Constantine the Great in Rome Wilson Sporting Takes it to the Hole With Airless Gen1 Basketball…
Over the years as Australia’s only independent 3D Scanning Service Provider, Managing Director Shane Rolton has been asked numerous times what do you look for in a 3D Scanning Solution. There have been huge advancements in the world of 3D scanning over the last 20 years since the first 3D laser scanner arrived in Australia.…
Join us at AMW 2024 on Stand AM788 in the Additive Manufacturing Zone this April 2024 at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour Sydney. Showcasing 3D Laserscanning and 3D Inspection for Reverse Engineering, Design and Manufacturing. Also featuring Geomagic 3D Software – Create accurate CAD models from 3D scan data, faster, and more reliably…
Our Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. Our last day will be from 11:30am Thursday 21st December and we will reopen on Monday 15th January 2024 We would like to take the time to say Thankyou for your support during the 2023 year. However, we will have skeleton staff aavailable if you have…
Congratulations to all award recipients for the 2023 APDG Awards, a special mention to Josh Simmonds (VFX Supervisor) for Elvis. for the Wysiwyg 3D Design for a Digital Production or Performance Award Design Team: Nathan Ortiz – CG Supervisor, Drew Wood-Davies – Head of Lighting and Look Dev Kiersten Casey – Joint Head of Model/Texture,…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Inside Ohio’s BCI: Animation helps identify human remains ASICS AND LUXCREO LAUNCH SECOND GENERATION ACTIBREEZE HYBRID 3D PRINTED SANDAL Harvest, 3D at Depth in…
Perfect Pumps: Reverse Engineering of cast components with Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. In this month’s Geomagic Tech Tips webinar, Cullen will show us how quickly you can take scan data of a cast pump casing and build usable 3D CAD data directly inside your SOLIDWORKS environment using Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. Wed 30 August, 2023 16:00 BST…
Join us at FoodPro 2023 on Stand W1 in the IT and Digital Factory Zone this July 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Showcasing Digital Twins using 3D Laserscanning, to suit 3D Visualisations, Design upgrades and Manufacturing. Also featuring Geomagic 3D Software – Create accurate CAD models from 3D scan data, faster,…
MORE than 70 talented designers and design associates have been nominated for the 2023 APDG Awards, competing for awards in 22 categories for outstanding designers in feature film, television, live performance, events and visual effects. In the digital design/VFX category, Stuart White was nominated for Interceptor, Josh Simmonds for Elvis and Glenn Melenhorst for…
Blast From the Past Our 3D team were involved in a fundraising initiative of the Steve Waugh Foundation. The Steve Waugh Foundation raises funds for children with rare diseases (approximately 6,000 – 8,000 rare diseases affecting 400,000 Australian children) through their Captain’s Ride. This is an exclusive 6 day on road cycle by invitation only.…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Technology is crucial for restoring cultural heritage sites Roadshow Art Center Of Tianfu, An Urban Landmark On The Shores Of Xinglong Lake Building blocks…
Visit Shane Rolton Founder and Owner of Wysiwyg 3D at AMW 2023 on Stand AM220 to discuss all things 3D, Industry 4.0 and Geomagic 3D Software at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 9th-12th May 2023. Register to Attend For more information on 3D Scanning and Industry 4.0 Contact Us.
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Top 5 3D Printing Videos: Food 3D Printing with Natural Machines 3D Systems & Stewart-Haas Racing Accelerate Innovation with Multi-year Partnership Still not sure…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Top 5 3D Printing Videos: Food 3D Printing with Natural Machines 3D Systems & Stewart-Haas Racing Accelerate Innovation with Multi-year Partnership Still not sure…
Why Choose Wysiwyg 3D? So you’ve searched Google and received a bunch of quotes from the growing list of 3D Scanning services provider, as with all service providers the prices could vary enormously so how do you choose a 3D scanning service provider, what’s the difference between us and them, isn’t it just pushing a…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Speed, accuracy, sustainability: The benefits of 3D laser scanning for mass timber construction F1 driver seat ‘avatar’ has potential to improve comfort and performance…
The 1st of January is Wysiwyg 3D’s 20th birthday and Shane’s been scanning for 23 years! What an amazing, challenging and sometimes stressful time it’s been. We still love a challenge and our passion for bringing the real world into the digital world hasn’t changed. Our clients have won gold medals and court cases, we’ve…
The team at Wysiwyg 3D was contracted by long-term clients Tilt Design to perform 3D Scanning of the as-built structural steel geometry. Learn More about how the 3D Data was used for this AEC project at UTS Central. For more information on 3D Scanning for your next Architecture, Engineering or Construction project Contact Us.
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Capturing the majesty of nature in three dimensions (cosmosmagazine.com) NSF grants $1.2 million to expand prosthetic hand control BMW wants to build new car and battery…
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Physical Security Has a New Partner: 3D LiDAR 6 Ways 3D Scanning Can Improve Productivity at Your Workplace Manufacturing May be Possible on Mars Thanks to…
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D A unique perspective on the devastating effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Latvian minister demands Daugavpils mayor to present schedule for Soviet monuments’ demolition HMUSA…
Geomagic Control X 2022 gives you simple and powerful inspection capabilities leading to better decision-making, improved efficiency for inspection workflows, and lower overall risks and costs. The latest update pack for Geomagic Control 2022.1.0, delivers: Geomagic Control X 2022.1 What”s New Flyer How can you buy Geomagic Control X? Geomagic Control X is available as…
Geomagic Design X 2022 delivers new, enhanced features to streamline reverse engineering workflows, improve part design and quality, and increase productivity, enabling you to: Geomagic Design X 2022 What’s New Flyer How Can you Buy Geomagic Design X? Geomagic Design X is available as a standalone license or as part of a license package: For more…
Congratulations to all award recipients for the 2022 APDG Awards, a special mention for the Wysiwyg 3D Design for a Digital Production or Performance Award Method Studios for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings We are always in good company with fellow sponsors – Docklands Studio Melbourne, Event Engineering, AFTRS, NIDA, Technical Direction…
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Project creates 3D portraits of Hastings and St Leonards residents “We believe the future of manufacturing is additive” – Siemens teams with Oak Ridge National Laboratory…
Wysiwyg 3D offer complete VFX data capture capabilities – including lidar scanning, prop scanning, cyber scanning, full camera rig, set photography, data wrangling and 3D Printing. With over 25 movies and 20 years 3D Scanning the engineers at Wysiwyg 3D are the VFX specialists. For more…
Behind the Scenes – 3D Scanning the cast for the new Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour https://fb.watch/bF0Riy7ap4/ 3D Scanning can be done on set or location and can take as little as 5 minutes. Digital cleanup of the scan data is done back in the office and files sent securely. Image Credit: Phantom…
Behind the Scenes – 3D Scanning the cast for the new Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour To See the Article head to Sunrise – 7 News Image Credit: Phantom of the Opera – Opera Australia For Tickets to Phantom of the Opera Book Now!
And the winner of the WYSIWYG 3D Design for a Digital Production or Performance Award is GLENN MELENHORST (VFX Supervisor) – “The Witches”.⠀ ⠀ Congratulations, Glenn! Wysiwyg 3D a proud sponsor of the APDG Awards for 10 years! Visit APDG for more information on the Awards
Questions to Ask when selecting a 3D Scanning Services Provider! So you’ve searched Google and received a bunch of quotes from the growing list of 3D Scanning providers, as with all service providers the prices could vary enormously so how do you choose a 3D scanning service provider, what’s the difference between us and them, isn’t…
The French car maker, Delage, was one of the premier sporting and luxury car manufacturers of theearly years of the motor car. With numerous technical innovations and motor racing successes,Delage was a leader in automotive technology. Philip GuilfoyleVintage Restoration Management Pty Ltd When you have no replacement parts, no other examples and traditional methods of…
Not to one shy away from the camera, owner and founder of Wysiwyg 3D Shane Rolton secured a guest spot on both the SBS and 9News on Wednesday 7th October 2020. Thanks to Tracey Spicer and Natalie Chapman from gemaker for securing this guest spot in response to the government’s latest budget. View the 9News…
Beard Season is a non-profit Aussie charity with a global impact. It is a gentle reminder for our family and friends to get a skin check with a GP or dermatologist to fight Melanoma – one of the world’s deadliest cancers.
An amazing Australian first surgery performed by Sydney Surgeon Dr Joe Dusseldorp who needed both 3D Scanning and 3D Printing to provide Maxim followed closely by Sebastian with a 3D printed ear! The custom 3D printed technique has several advantages over the rib technique, can be performed with less pain and time in hospital, it only…
Congratulations to all winners and nominees whose work was celebrated at the 2018 APDG Awards at the Eternity Theatre, Darlinghurst, Sunday 16 December. Special Mention to winner of the Wysiwyg 3D Award for Visual Effects Design goes to Will Reichelt from Animal Logic for Peter Rabbit – a sweet win for our client! For the…
Egyptologists excavate 2,500-year-old mummy and 3D scan Mer-Neith-it-es. The coffin had been at Sydney University for more than 150 years but nobody realised it was full of human remains but ‘Who is inside the coffin?’” investigation lead and Senior Curator Nicolson Museum Dr Jamie Fraser said. “The latest modern technology is being used to try to solve this…
City of Sydney always puts on a great event and Chinese New Year 2018 is certainly no different! Shining brightly around the Sydney foreshore all twelve Chinese Zodiacs were featured along side some of Australia’s best know icons – Sydney Opera House, The Museum of Contemporary Art, The Rocks and Circular Quay attracting thousands of visitors to the…
The Wysiwyg 3D team collaborated with Hycast Metals to manufacture and supply over 8,200 aluminium bricks to restore the Hong Kong Central Police Station. Wysiwyg 3D helped create a granite textured 3D model. The concept of creating a 3D file with a 2mm thick granite textured surface was the first step to overcome. Our team employed a…
Every now and then you get a project that you know is special and 3D scanning the 1914 Delage is special! So special that ABC 7.30 Report thought everyone should know about it – and we couldn’t be prouder! Not only does Shane Managing Director of Wysiwyg 3D love his cars but knows first hand…
Managing Director Shane Rolton was happy to present 3D Scanning and 3D Printing to the owners of the Jaguar Drivers Club. Even though it was one of the hottest days on record – it was a great turn out and it seems as though everyone enjoyed themselves. “Your presentation and the expose of the technologies…
Loyal Customer and Sculptor Ronnie van Hout goes international with a giant new sculpture on the Gallery roof at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The hand and face are based on the artist Ronnie van Hout’s own, WYSIWYG 3D provided the 3D Scanning and prepared the final models from concept to object. Ronnie named his piece “Quasi”…
Bernie doesn’t just shake is a 4 day exhibition about people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) that have re-invented themselves and as a result are benefiting from their positive attitude. The It’s Not Funny team thought that it would be a great idea to make a dashboard wobbly doll as a good representation of a positive attitude…
Tonight on Catalyst, Mark Horstman joins scientists on the banks of the Darling River to solve an extraordinary murder mystery. Toorale Man, 8pm ABC TV. Managing Director Shane Rolton Wysiwyg 3D used the latest in 3D Scanning technology to capture accurate details of the actual skeleton. Combining the scan data with high resolution photos we…
With over 15 blockbuster movies under our belt in the 12 years we’ve been 3D Laser Scanning it’s still exciting to get the crew call on a big budget movie such as Unbroken with Angelina Jolie at the helm as Director. Filmed at locations in and around Sydney including Cockatoo Island and Blacktown Sports Centre…
Sydney Design Festival at Powerhouse Museum 2014 uses 3D Scanning for Hack the Collection. 10 Objects 10 Designers Infinte Possibilites Pre-Selected Items were 3D Scanned by Wysiwyg 3D Engineers and sent to Powerhouse Museum Designers – now the creative process starts! Find out over the weekend of the 16th -17th August to see the challenges…
Breaking News! A very exciting week as we 3D Scanned Channel 7 Reporter Adene Cassidy. Watch tonight between 6.30-7pm as we bring Adene to life as a 3D Printed Doll. Featuring on Channel 7 News in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane 6.30pm-7pm and on Today Tonight in Perth and Adelaide 6.30pm-7pm. See Shane Rolton Managing Director…
It’s always great to hear clients are able to use 3D Scans for more than one purpose and this was certainly the case for band ‘The Presets’ 3D Cyber Scans were taken almost 18months ago for the Album Cover ‘Pacifica’ but now masks were made for the latest video clip ‘Fall’ – Tshirts can also be…
Have you seen the latest Optus TVC? 3D Laser Scanning has never looked so good!To view our latest commercial view the link. now
We had a blast at the Australian Production Design Guild Awards 2026! Here are some great photos from the night: 2026 Photography by New Point of View (Rez), Reza Bagheri and Media wall photography by James Oorloff.
Australian Production Design Guild 2026 Awards Winner Special Mention to Nathan Andrew Evans for “Collect Call’ as Winner of the Wysiwyg 3D Design for a Short Form Screen Production Award Congratulation Nathan! Proud APDG 2026 Awards Sponsors for 14 years. For more information on 3D Scanning for Screen, Film, Video or Art projects Contact Us.
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 3D Scanning Brings 1,700-Year-Old Ilminster Ring to Life Collector couple to fund art history and AI fellowship at London’s Birkbeck 3D…
Wysiwyg 3D started when 3D scanning was barely known, and one industry alone couldn’t keep us going. We had to switch between engine parts and movie sets just to pay the bills and support our growing team. Today, we serve a wide range of fields—from engineering to entertainment—and that variety shapes who we are. Here’s…
We have been doing this for over 20 years! Check out some past videos of fly-through mesh and 3D models that we have captured. Need a Digital Twin or do you have a legacy part that is broken – Contact Us for more information.
Foodpro Australia is where the food industry meets new ideas and smart tech. Visit Stand AH4 in the IT and Digital Factories to see Wysiwyg 3D and meet Shane. FoodPro Australia stands out because it gathers the brightest minds and innovative tech under one roof. Whether you’re a small bakery or a major manufacturer, there’s…
First off – We want to say a huge congratulations to all the nominees! Being a part of such a wonderful community is an honour. Another drum roll please….the nominees for the ‘WYSIWYG 3D Design for a Short Form Screen Production Award’ are… ‘Coke Studio Music Videos’Josephine Wagstaff – Production Designer ‘Collect Call’Nathan Andrew Evans…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 What Is a 3D Scanner and Why It Matters in Modern 3D Printing AIMMS gives US Marines metal additive manufacturing capability…
Forget preconceived notions about equipment maintenance in food processing. Allowing machines to fail is costly, time-consuming, and can compromise food safety. 3D laser scanning and digital twins are revolutionising the industry by identifying wear before it becomes problematic, ensuring seamless production. This post examines how Sydney’s latest inline measurement technology is redefining standards of accuracy…
Last week, Leanne and I headed to Brisbane for two days of education, networking and professional development. We were attending the Leica Futures Forum, supported by Leica and, of course, the great team at CR Kennedy. We thought it would be 60% social and 40% business, how wrong were we! First up, download the App…
Two major tech events this month of May. Leica Future Forum saw over 300 professionals, with hands-on demos and insights into leading AI systems. Also, Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 concluded this month in Brisbane, highlighting a manufacturing sector that defies the “industrial desert” stereotype. From CNC machining and laser cutting to robotics and automation, Australian…
What’s New Software Release This new version brings a strong combination of enhanced automation capabilities, connection with more devices, support for additional inspection workflows such as boundary inspection, scan data processing improvements, usability improvements, and important stability updates across core workflows, reinforcing Control X as a reliable and scalable platform for inspection and metrology operations.…
Confused about which 3D scanner to buy? Buying a 3D scanner in 2026 should be easier than ever. But it’s not. If anything, it’s more confusing. Every week I see the same question: “What’s the best 3D scanner?” And the honest answer is—there isn’t one. The mistake most people make is focusing on specifications instead…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 Digital tools deployed to preserve Xinjiang’s ancient Kizil murals 3D scanning firm completes full digital record of Japan’s Odawara Castle ABB…
MEX Engineering Group‘s recent Open Day offered a rare chance to connect with experts in 3D printing technology, AI in manufacturing, 3D Scanning and safety barriers. The event was an intimate setting where real conversations sparked ideas for collaboration in manufacturing and investment in manufacturing projects. If you’re curious about how Australian manufacturing readiness is…
Rolton, April 10 2026 3D scanning news is moving faster than ever, and Australian manufacturing can’t afford to fall behind. New 3D printing trends in Australia are reshaping how businesses design and produce, cutting costs and speeding up timelines. If you want to see how the latest 3D printing innovations could change your operations, keep reading—there’s plenty…
Vivid Sydney draws crowds of over 2 million every year, turning the city into a glowing playground of light and art. Behind the scenes, capturing the essence of Sydney architecture demands more than just skill—it calls for knowing exactly what to scan. On the 3rd of February, Shane and I took the Leica scanner through…
Wysiwyg 3D Closed for the Easter Holidays. Our Office will be closed for the Easter Break – We will be closed from Friday 3rd April 2026 to Monday 6th April 2026 – See you back in the office on Tuesday 7th April 8.30am. Stay Safe and have a great holiday! If you…
Futuretech – Manufacturing NSW Expo with MEX Engineering – 22 April 2026, 10am–1pm. Proudly Supporting MEX Engineering in conjunction with ALFEX, Factory AI, Industry Partners Australia and the Barrier Group. Explore Additive Manfuacturing with real world expertise, AI-driven solutions & innovation. Join us on 22 April 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at MEX Engineering 18 Grahams Hill Road Narellan NSW 2567…
3D scanning is transforming storytelling in Australia’s art scene, and it’s not just about the technology. When artists and engineers collaborate, their combined skills push creative boundaries and improve every project. From the famous Phantom of the Opera masks to Bangarra Dance Theatre’s impactful props, this teamwork is shaping a $111 billion art economy [1]…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 Design Infringement: Blue Elephant Representative Arrested 3D scanning and shape analysis help archaeologists connect objects across space and time to recover…
Geomagic Design X Whats New! This version is packed with meaningful enhancements that make it easier to convert physical parts into digital parametric CAD models. Contact Wysiwyg 3D for more information Key Highlights: Shrink Wrap toolPrepare the scan for reverse engineering workflows, package designing, shelling, 3D printing, etc. by creating single watertight mesh from one or…
Join us at FoodPro 2026 on Stand AH4 in the Intelligent and Digital Factories Zone from 26-29 July 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Showcasing Digital Twins using 3D Laserscanning, to suit 3D Visualisations, Design upgrades and Manufacturing. Also featuring Geomagic 3D Software – Create accurate CAD models from 3D scan…
Our Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. Our last day will be Friday 19th December and we will reopen on Monday 12th January 2026 We would like to take the time to say Thankyou for your support during the 2025 year. If you have urgent 3D Scanning work during…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 Atlanta VA First in U.S. Veterans Health Care System to Offer 3D Printed Casts & Splints Scottish Museum’s 3D Models Used in Israeli Military…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2025 APDG Award winners and the award for the ‘WYSIWYG 3D Production Design or Costume Design for a Short Film, Music Video or Web Series Award’ is……. Winner If/WhenCourtney Westbrook and Ara Nuri Steel – Production Designers Wysiwyg 3D are Proud Sponsors of…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2025 APDG Award Nominees are now out. The APDG Awards ceremony is held annually and gathers together professionals from the Australian live performance, film, television and interactive multimedia industries, to celebrate the art of visually captivating audiences the world over. The awards recognise outstanding achievements…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 AHO finishes 3D printed properties in Dubbo This 3D-printed Watermelon Knife Block might be the quirkiest kitchen gadget I’ve seen this year 3D scans…
It’s a wrap on Foodtech QLD Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit us at Foodtech in QLD, we truly appreciate your support. We hope you discovered something new and valuable during your visit. It’s always a pleasure to catch up with our existing clients, hear about your latest projects, and share…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 CDG opens new UK demo facility for 3D scanning & AM Frightening new AI can recreate your face just by analyzing your DNA Vienna…
Frequently Asked Questions – Part 3 So you’ve searched Google and received a bunch of quotes from the growing list of 3D Scanning providers, as with all service providers the prices could vary enormously so how do you choose a 3D scanning service provider, what’s the difference between us and them, isn’t is just 3d scan data!…
Frequently Asked Questions – Part 2 Discover how our 3D scanning services can save you time, reduce costs, and provide a competitive edge. 1. What is the accuracy of your 3D scanning services? We utilize eight distinct scanning technologies, each tailored for specific applications: Arm-based laser scanners: Accuracy up to 25 microns. Handheld scanners:…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Big news for all the Geomagic Users – Hexagon completes acquisition of Geomagic from 3D Systems The Titanic is all over the news this…
Frequently Asked Questions – 3D Scanning for Newbies – Part 1 3D scanning is a transformative technology that captures the precise geometry of objects, enabling their digital representation for various applications. To enhance your understanding, we’ve compiled answers to some frequently asked questions: 1. What is 3D Scanning? 3D Scanning converts real objects into…
FoodTech Qld brings together the most innovative food manufacturing and technology solutions into one destination event on the Gold Coast. Join us at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-20 June 2025 to discover breakthrough technologies from 140+ suppliers on the exhibition floor and unlock actionable insights from subject matter experts speaking…
Our Office will be closed for an extended break during the Easter and Anzac Day Holidays. Our last day will be from 5pm Thursday 17th April and we will reopen on Monday 28th April 2025. Stay Safe and have a great holiday! If you have urgent requirements during this period please Contact…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D 3D Printing Is Revolutionizing Surgical Planning, and It’s Only the Beginning Improving vehicle quality with advanced metrology A Viral Video Just Gave 10 Million…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D The city of Bismarck scans the road for future repairs Neural Network Model Restores Damaged Historical Artifacts From Photos Chicago’s Field Museum scans dozens…
Our Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. Our last day will be Friday 20th December and we will reopen on Monday 13th January 2025. We would like to take the time to say Thankyou for your support during the 2024 year. If you have urgent 3D Scanning work during…
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3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Margate: Women’s Institute shrinks for Hornby’s 70th anniversary How was ancient China revived in the Wukong video game? Cas Chronicles – Dr. Davide Tanasi…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2024 APDG Award Winners Congratulations to this year’s award winner ‘WYSIWYG 3D Production Design or Costume Design for a Short Film, Music Video or Web Series Award’ My Heart Calls For You Joseph Tiernan Wysiwyg 3D are Proud Sponsors of the…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Robert the Bruce’s Face Unveiled in 3D at Dunfermline Abbey SJSU Black Power salute statues restored Bolton Museum reveals King Tut’s family life in…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2024 APDG Awards are now open. And……drum roll….the nominees for the ‘WYSIWYG 3D Production Design or Costume Design for a Short Film, Music Video or Web Series Award’ are…. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday August 24, 2024 at Queensland State Library within…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D image caption ANFISA LETYAGO REVEALS DEBUT OF MERMAID-INSPIRED LIVE AUDIOVISUAL SHOW, “PARTENOPE” Robots will head to the depths to scan the Titanic ASI is…
MotorEx is one of Australia’s largest motor shows, and we were thrilled to be a part of it in Melbourne recently! Our own Shane Rolton, encouraged by his co-worker and good mate Russell, had the honor of speaking at the event. Sharing the stage with industry giants like Brian Tianti and other esteemed names, Shane…
Meguiar’s MotorEx is the largest and most prestigious car show of its kind in Australia. Each year Meguiar’s MotorEx attracts Australia’s best custom and modified cars, which travel from all over the country to create an amazing visual spectacle of colour, chrome and individual style. Covering over 40,000 square metres, it features 700-plus vehicles with…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D 3D INNOVATION LAB EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO CREATE New technological breakthrough for fast and efficient 3D imaging of objects Best 3D Printed Art Introducing the…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2024 APDG Awards are now open. Early-bird entries will close on April 15, 2024 and all entries will close on April 29, 2024. The 2024 categories are: Animation Design Art Direction for a feature film or a television production Concept Art Costume Design for a feature film Costume…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D North Houston Hearing Solutions improves patients’ overall health with latest technology Octacove Homes offers affordable housing with 3D printing and polygonal design Pedal to…
Our Offices will be closed for the Easter Holidays. Our last day will be from 5pm Thursday 28th March and we will reopen on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Stay Safe and have a great holiday!
We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our arsenal of cutting-edge tools: the Leica RTC360 laser scanner. This state-of-the-art device is set to revolutionize the way we approach 3D scanning and reality capture. Here’s why the Leica RTC360 is a game-changer: Unparalleled Speed: With a scanning rate of up to 2 million points…
The latest edition of Oqton’s 3D scan-based inspection software is here! Here are some of the new feature highlights The all new capability – Replace Reference Data command streamlines the updating of inspection reference models in response to CAD data changes during product development. You can reuse existing inspection features for similar shapes, which means…
We use Geomagic Design X every day and while we think it’s pretty awesome it can always do with some improvements. Here are some of the new feature highlights Modeling Wizards Generate Constraints: Reduce modeling time by generating constraints in the Wizards workflow. Robust Results for Surface Cut: Get robust results from the Revolution Wizard…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D How scientists reconstructed a huge statue of Emperor Constantine the Great in Rome Wilson Sporting Takes it to the Hole With Airless Gen1 Basketball…
Over the years as Australia’s only independent 3D Scanning Service Provider, Managing Director Shane Rolton has been asked numerous times what do you look for in a 3D Scanning Solution. There have been huge advancements in the world of 3D scanning over the last 20 years since the first 3D laser scanner arrived in Australia.…
Join us at AMW 2024 on Stand AM788 in the Additive Manufacturing Zone this April 2024 at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour Sydney. Showcasing 3D Laserscanning and 3D Inspection for Reverse Engineering, Design and Manufacturing. Also featuring Geomagic 3D Software – Create accurate CAD models from 3D scan data, faster, and more reliably…
Our Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. Our last day will be from 11:30am Thursday 21st December and we will reopen on Monday 15th January 2024 We would like to take the time to say Thankyou for your support during the 2023 year. However, we will have skeleton staff aavailable if you have…
Congratulations to all award recipients for the 2023 APDG Awards, a special mention to Josh Simmonds (VFX Supervisor) for Elvis. for the Wysiwyg 3D Design for a Digital Production or Performance Award Design Team: Nathan Ortiz – CG Supervisor, Drew Wood-Davies – Head of Lighting and Look Dev Kiersten Casey – Joint Head of Model/Texture,…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Inside Ohio’s BCI: Animation helps identify human remains ASICS AND LUXCREO LAUNCH SECOND GENERATION ACTIBREEZE HYBRID 3D PRINTED SANDAL Harvest, 3D at Depth in…
Perfect Pumps: Reverse Engineering of cast components with Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. In this month’s Geomagic Tech Tips webinar, Cullen will show us how quickly you can take scan data of a cast pump casing and build usable 3D CAD data directly inside your SOLIDWORKS environment using Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. Wed 30 August, 2023 16:00 BST…
Join us at FoodPro 2023 on Stand W1 in the IT and Digital Factory Zone this July 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Showcasing Digital Twins using 3D Laserscanning, to suit 3D Visualisations, Design upgrades and Manufacturing. Also featuring Geomagic 3D Software – Create accurate CAD models from 3D scan data, faster,…
MORE than 70 talented designers and design associates have been nominated for the 2023 APDG Awards, competing for awards in 22 categories for outstanding designers in feature film, television, live performance, events and visual effects. In the digital design/VFX category, Stuart White was nominated for Interceptor, Josh Simmonds for Elvis and Glenn Melenhorst for…
Blast From the Past Our 3D team were involved in a fundraising initiative of the Steve Waugh Foundation. The Steve Waugh Foundation raises funds for children with rare diseases (approximately 6,000 – 8,000 rare diseases affecting 400,000 Australian children) through their Captain’s Ride. This is an exclusive 6 day on road cycle by invitation only.…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Technology is crucial for restoring cultural heritage sites Roadshow Art Center Of Tianfu, An Urban Landmark On The Shores Of Xinglong Lake Building blocks…
Visit Shane Rolton Founder and Owner of Wysiwyg 3D at AMW 2023 on Stand AM220 to discuss all things 3D, Industry 4.0 and Geomagic 3D Software at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 9th-12th May 2023. Register to Attend For more information on 3D Scanning and Industry 4.0 Contact Us.
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Top 5 3D Printing Videos: Food 3D Printing with Natural Machines 3D Systems & Stewart-Haas Racing Accelerate Innovation with Multi-year Partnership Still not sure…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Top 5 3D Printing Videos: Food 3D Printing with Natural Machines 3D Systems & Stewart-Haas Racing Accelerate Innovation with Multi-year Partnership Still not sure…
Why Choose Wysiwyg 3D? So you’ve searched Google and received a bunch of quotes from the growing list of 3D Scanning services provider, as with all service providers the prices could vary enormously so how do you choose a 3D scanning service provider, what’s the difference between us and them, isn’t it just pushing a…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Speed, accuracy, sustainability: The benefits of 3D laser scanning for mass timber construction F1 driver seat ‘avatar’ has potential to improve comfort and performance…
The 1st of January is Wysiwyg 3D’s 20th birthday and Shane’s been scanning for 23 years! What an amazing, challenging and sometimes stressful time it’s been. We still love a challenge and our passion for bringing the real world into the digital world hasn’t changed. Our clients have won gold medals and court cases, we’ve…
The team at Wysiwyg 3D was contracted by long-term clients Tilt Design to perform 3D Scanning of the as-built structural steel geometry. Learn More about how the 3D Data was used for this AEC project at UTS Central. For more information on 3D Scanning for your next Architecture, Engineering or Construction project Contact Us.
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Capturing the majesty of nature in three dimensions (cosmosmagazine.com) NSF grants $1.2 million to expand prosthetic hand control BMW wants to build new car and battery…
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Physical Security Has a New Partner: 3D LiDAR 6 Ways 3D Scanning Can Improve Productivity at Your Workplace Manufacturing May be Possible on Mars Thanks to…
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D A unique perspective on the devastating effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Latvian minister demands Daugavpils mayor to present schedule for Soviet monuments’ demolition HMUSA…
Geomagic Control X 2022 gives you simple and powerful inspection capabilities leading to better decision-making, improved efficiency for inspection workflows, and lower overall risks and costs. The latest update pack for Geomagic Control 2022.1.0, delivers: Geomagic Control X 2022.1 What”s New Flyer How can you buy Geomagic Control X? Geomagic Control X is available as…
Geomagic Design X 2022 delivers new, enhanced features to streamline reverse engineering workflows, improve part design and quality, and increase productivity, enabling you to: Geomagic Design X 2022 What’s New Flyer How Can you Buy Geomagic Design X? Geomagic Design X is available as a standalone license or as part of a license package: For more…
Congratulations to all award recipients for the 2022 APDG Awards, a special mention for the Wysiwyg 3D Design for a Digital Production or Performance Award Method Studios for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings We are always in good company with fellow sponsors – Docklands Studio Melbourne, Event Engineering, AFTRS, NIDA, Technical Direction…
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Project creates 3D portraits of Hastings and St Leonards residents “We believe the future of manufacturing is additive” – Siemens teams with Oak Ridge National Laboratory…
Wysiwyg 3D offer complete VFX data capture capabilities – including lidar scanning, prop scanning, cyber scanning, full camera rig, set photography, data wrangling and 3D Printing. With over 25 movies and 20 years 3D Scanning the engineers at Wysiwyg 3D are the VFX specialists. For more…
Behind the Scenes – 3D Scanning the cast for the new Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour https://fb.watch/bF0Riy7ap4/ 3D Scanning can be done on set or location and can take as little as 5 minutes. Digital cleanup of the scan data is done back in the office and files sent securely. Image Credit: Phantom…
Behind the Scenes – 3D Scanning the cast for the new Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour To See the Article head to Sunrise – 7 News Image Credit: Phantom of the Opera – Opera Australia For Tickets to Phantom of the Opera Book Now!
And the winner of the WYSIWYG 3D Design for a Digital Production or Performance Award is GLENN MELENHORST (VFX Supervisor) – “The Witches”.⠀ ⠀ Congratulations, Glenn! Wysiwyg 3D a proud sponsor of the APDG Awards for 10 years! Visit APDG for more information on the Awards
Questions to Ask when selecting a 3D Scanning Services Provider! So you’ve searched Google and received a bunch of quotes from the growing list of 3D Scanning providers, as with all service providers the prices could vary enormously so how do you choose a 3D scanning service provider, what’s the difference between us and them, isn’t…
The French car maker, Delage, was one of the premier sporting and luxury car manufacturers of theearly years of the motor car. With numerous technical innovations and motor racing successes,Delage was a leader in automotive technology. Philip GuilfoyleVintage Restoration Management Pty Ltd When you have no replacement parts, no other examples and traditional methods of…
Not to one shy away from the camera, owner and founder of Wysiwyg 3D Shane Rolton secured a guest spot on both the SBS and 9News on Wednesday 7th October 2020. Thanks to Tracey Spicer and Natalie Chapman from gemaker for securing this guest spot in response to the government’s latest budget. View the 9News…
Beard Season is a non-profit Aussie charity with a global impact. It is a gentle reminder for our family and friends to get a skin check with a GP or dermatologist to fight Melanoma – one of the world’s deadliest cancers.
An amazing Australian first surgery performed by Sydney Surgeon Dr Joe Dusseldorp who needed both 3D Scanning and 3D Printing to provide Maxim followed closely by Sebastian with a 3D printed ear! The custom 3D printed technique has several advantages over the rib technique, can be performed with less pain and time in hospital, it only…
Congratulations to all winners and nominees whose work was celebrated at the 2018 APDG Awards at the Eternity Theatre, Darlinghurst, Sunday 16 December. Special Mention to winner of the Wysiwyg 3D Award for Visual Effects Design goes to Will Reichelt from Animal Logic for Peter Rabbit – a sweet win for our client! For the…
Egyptologists excavate 2,500-year-old mummy and 3D scan Mer-Neith-it-es. The coffin had been at Sydney University for more than 150 years but nobody realised it was full of human remains but ‘Who is inside the coffin?’” investigation lead and Senior Curator Nicolson Museum Dr Jamie Fraser said. “The latest modern technology is being used to try to solve this…
City of Sydney always puts on a great event and Chinese New Year 2018 is certainly no different! Shining brightly around the Sydney foreshore all twelve Chinese Zodiacs were featured along side some of Australia’s best know icons – Sydney Opera House, The Museum of Contemporary Art, The Rocks and Circular Quay attracting thousands of visitors to the…
The Wysiwyg 3D team collaborated with Hycast Metals to manufacture and supply over 8,200 aluminium bricks to restore the Hong Kong Central Police Station. Wysiwyg 3D helped create a granite textured 3D model. The concept of creating a 3D file with a 2mm thick granite textured surface was the first step to overcome. Our team employed a…
Every now and then you get a project that you know is special and 3D scanning the 1914 Delage is special! So special that ABC 7.30 Report thought everyone should know about it – and we couldn’t be prouder! Not only does Shane Managing Director of Wysiwyg 3D love his cars but knows first hand…
Managing Director Shane Rolton was happy to present 3D Scanning and 3D Printing to the owners of the Jaguar Drivers Club. Even though it was one of the hottest days on record – it was a great turn out and it seems as though everyone enjoyed themselves. “Your presentation and the expose of the technologies…
Loyal Customer and Sculptor Ronnie van Hout goes international with a giant new sculpture on the Gallery roof at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The hand and face are based on the artist Ronnie van Hout’s own, WYSIWYG 3D provided the 3D Scanning and prepared the final models from concept to object. Ronnie named his piece “Quasi”…
Bernie doesn’t just shake is a 4 day exhibition about people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) that have re-invented themselves and as a result are benefiting from their positive attitude. The It’s Not Funny team thought that it would be a great idea to make a dashboard wobbly doll as a good representation of a positive attitude…
Tonight on Catalyst, Mark Horstman joins scientists on the banks of the Darling River to solve an extraordinary murder mystery. Toorale Man, 8pm ABC TV. Managing Director Shane Rolton Wysiwyg 3D used the latest in 3D Scanning technology to capture accurate details of the actual skeleton. Combining the scan data with high resolution photos we…
With over 15 blockbuster movies under our belt in the 12 years we’ve been 3D Laser Scanning it’s still exciting to get the crew call on a big budget movie such as Unbroken with Angelina Jolie at the helm as Director. Filmed at locations in and around Sydney including Cockatoo Island and Blacktown Sports Centre…
Sydney Design Festival at Powerhouse Museum 2014 uses 3D Scanning for Hack the Collection. 10 Objects 10 Designers Infinte Possibilites Pre-Selected Items were 3D Scanned by Wysiwyg 3D Engineers and sent to Powerhouse Museum Designers – now the creative process starts! Find out over the weekend of the 16th -17th August to see the challenges…
Breaking News! A very exciting week as we 3D Scanned Channel 7 Reporter Adene Cassidy. Watch tonight between 6.30-7pm as we bring Adene to life as a 3D Printed Doll. Featuring on Channel 7 News in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane 6.30pm-7pm and on Today Tonight in Perth and Adelaide 6.30pm-7pm. See Shane Rolton Managing Director…
It’s always great to hear clients are able to use 3D Scans for more than one purpose and this was certainly the case for band ‘The Presets’ 3D Cyber Scans were taken almost 18months ago for the Album Cover ‘Pacifica’ but now masks were made for the latest video clip ‘Fall’ – Tshirts can also be…
Have you seen the latest Optus TVC? 3D Laser Scanning has never looked so good!To view our latest commercial view the link. now
We had a blast at the Australian Production Design Guild Awards 2026! Here are some great photos from the night: 2026 Photography by New Point of View (Rez), Reza Bagheri and Media wall photography by James Oorloff.
Australian Production Design Guild 2026 Awards Winner Special Mention to Nathan Andrew Evans for “Collect Call’ as Winner of the Wysiwyg 3D Design for a Short Form Screen Production Award Congratulation Nathan! Proud APDG 2026 Awards Sponsors for 14 years. For more information on 3D Scanning for Screen, Film, Video or Art projects Contact Us.
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 3D Scanning Brings 1,700-Year-Old Ilminster Ring to Life Collector couple to fund art history and AI fellowship at London’s Birkbeck 3D…
Wysiwyg 3D started when 3D scanning was barely known, and one industry alone couldn’t keep us going. We had to switch between engine parts and movie sets just to pay the bills and support our growing team. Today, we serve a wide range of fields—from engineering to entertainment—and that variety shapes who we are. Here’s…
We have been doing this for over 20 years! Check out some past videos of fly-through mesh and 3D models that we have captured. Need a Digital Twin or do you have a legacy part that is broken – Contact Us for more information.
Foodpro Australia is where the food industry meets new ideas and smart tech. Visit Stand AH4 in the IT and Digital Factories to see Wysiwyg 3D and meet Shane. FoodPro Australia stands out because it gathers the brightest minds and innovative tech under one roof. Whether you’re a small bakery or a major manufacturer, there’s…
First off – We want to say a huge congratulations to all the nominees! Being a part of such a wonderful community is an honour. Another drum roll please….the nominees for the ‘WYSIWYG 3D Design for a Short Form Screen Production Award’ are… ‘Coke Studio Music Videos’Josephine Wagstaff – Production Designer ‘Collect Call’Nathan Andrew Evans…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 What Is a 3D Scanner and Why It Matters in Modern 3D Printing AIMMS gives US Marines metal additive manufacturing capability…
Forget preconceived notions about equipment maintenance in food processing. Allowing machines to fail is costly, time-consuming, and can compromise food safety. 3D laser scanning and digital twins are revolutionising the industry by identifying wear before it becomes problematic, ensuring seamless production. This post examines how Sydney’s latest inline measurement technology is redefining standards of accuracy…
Last week, Leanne and I headed to Brisbane for two days of education, networking and professional development. We were attending the Leica Futures Forum, supported by Leica and, of course, the great team at CR Kennedy. We thought it would be 60% social and 40% business, how wrong were we! First up, download the App…
Two major tech events this month of May. Leica Future Forum saw over 300 professionals, with hands-on demos and insights into leading AI systems. Also, Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 concluded this month in Brisbane, highlighting a manufacturing sector that defies the “industrial desert” stereotype. From CNC machining and laser cutting to robotics and automation, Australian…
What’s New Software Release This new version brings a strong combination of enhanced automation capabilities, connection with more devices, support for additional inspection workflows such as boundary inspection, scan data processing improvements, usability improvements, and important stability updates across core workflows, reinforcing Control X as a reliable and scalable platform for inspection and metrology operations.…
Confused about which 3D scanner to buy? Buying a 3D scanner in 2026 should be easier than ever. But it’s not. If anything, it’s more confusing. Every week I see the same question: “What’s the best 3D scanner?” And the honest answer is—there isn’t one. The mistake most people make is focusing on specifications instead…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 Digital tools deployed to preserve Xinjiang’s ancient Kizil murals 3D scanning firm completes full digital record of Japan’s Odawara Castle ABB…
MEX Engineering Group‘s recent Open Day offered a rare chance to connect with experts in 3D printing technology, AI in manufacturing, 3D Scanning and safety barriers. The event was an intimate setting where real conversations sparked ideas for collaboration in manufacturing and investment in manufacturing projects. If you’re curious about how Australian manufacturing readiness is…
Rolton, April 10 2026 3D scanning news is moving faster than ever, and Australian manufacturing can’t afford to fall behind. New 3D printing trends in Australia are reshaping how businesses design and produce, cutting costs and speeding up timelines. If you want to see how the latest 3D printing innovations could change your operations, keep reading—there’s plenty…
Vivid Sydney draws crowds of over 2 million every year, turning the city into a glowing playground of light and art. Behind the scenes, capturing the essence of Sydney architecture demands more than just skill—it calls for knowing exactly what to scan. On the 3rd of February, Shane and I took the Leica scanner through…
Wysiwyg 3D Closed for the Easter Holidays. Our Office will be closed for the Easter Break – We will be closed from Friday 3rd April 2026 to Monday 6th April 2026 – See you back in the office on Tuesday 7th April 8.30am. Stay Safe and have a great holiday! If you…
Futuretech – Manufacturing NSW Expo with MEX Engineering – 22 April 2026, 10am–1pm. Proudly Supporting MEX Engineering in conjunction with ALFEX, Factory AI, Industry Partners Australia and the Barrier Group. Explore Additive Manfuacturing with real world expertise, AI-driven solutions & innovation. Join us on 22 April 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at MEX Engineering 18 Grahams Hill Road Narellan NSW 2567…
3D scanning is transforming storytelling in Australia’s art scene, and it’s not just about the technology. When artists and engineers collaborate, their combined skills push creative boundaries and improve every project. From the famous Phantom of the Opera masks to Bangarra Dance Theatre’s impactful props, this teamwork is shaping a $111 billion art economy [1]…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D Scanning and 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 Design Infringement: Blue Elephant Representative Arrested 3D scanning and shape analysis help archaeologists connect objects across space and time to recover…
Geomagic Design X Whats New! This version is packed with meaningful enhancements that make it easier to convert physical parts into digital parametric CAD models. Contact Wysiwyg 3D for more information Key Highlights: Shrink Wrap toolPrepare the scan for reverse engineering workflows, package designing, shelling, 3D printing, etc. by creating single watertight mesh from one or…
Join us at FoodPro 2026 on Stand AH4 in the Intelligent and Digital Factories Zone from 26-29 July 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Showcasing Digital Twins using 3D Laserscanning, to suit 3D Visualisations, Design upgrades and Manufacturing. Also featuring Geomagic 3D Software – Create accurate CAD models from 3D scan…
Our Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. Our last day will be Friday 19th December and we will reopen on Monday 12th January 2026 We would like to take the time to say Thankyou for your support during the 2025 year. If you have urgent 3D Scanning work during…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 Atlanta VA First in U.S. Veterans Health Care System to Offer 3D Printed Casts & Splints Scottish Museum’s 3D Models Used in Israeli Military…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2025 APDG Award winners and the award for the ‘WYSIWYG 3D Production Design or Costume Design for a Short Film, Music Video or Web Series Award’ is……. Winner If/WhenCourtney Westbrook and Ara Nuri Steel – Production Designers Wysiwyg 3D are Proud Sponsors of…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2025 APDG Award Nominees are now out. The APDG Awards ceremony is held annually and gathers together professionals from the Australian live performance, film, television and interactive multimedia industries, to celebrate the art of visually captivating audiences the world over. The awards recognise outstanding achievements…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 AHO finishes 3D printed properties in Dubbo This 3D-printed Watermelon Knife Block might be the quirkiest kitchen gadget I’ve seen this year 3D scans…
It’s a wrap on Foodtech QLD Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit us at Foodtech in QLD, we truly appreciate your support. We hope you discovered something new and valuable during your visit. It’s always a pleasure to catch up with our existing clients, hear about your latest projects, and share…
Ever wondered how 3D laser scanning is used worldwide to tackle complex problems? 🌍 Dive into news highlights and get inspired by global innovations in 3D printing. Ready to explore? 🚀 CDG opens new UK demo facility for 3D scanning & AM Frightening new AI can recreate your face just by analyzing your DNA Vienna…
Frequently Asked Questions – Part 3 So you’ve searched Google and received a bunch of quotes from the growing list of 3D Scanning providers, as with all service providers the prices could vary enormously so how do you choose a 3D scanning service provider, what’s the difference between us and them, isn’t is just 3d scan data!…
Frequently Asked Questions – Part 2 Discover how our 3D scanning services can save you time, reduce costs, and provide a competitive edge. 1. What is the accuracy of your 3D scanning services? We utilize eight distinct scanning technologies, each tailored for specific applications: Arm-based laser scanners: Accuracy up to 25 microns. Handheld scanners:…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Big news for all the Geomagic Users – Hexagon completes acquisition of Geomagic from 3D Systems The Titanic is all over the news this…
Frequently Asked Questions – 3D Scanning for Newbies – Part 1 3D scanning is a transformative technology that captures the precise geometry of objects, enabling their digital representation for various applications. To enhance your understanding, we’ve compiled answers to some frequently asked questions: 1. What is 3D Scanning? 3D Scanning converts real objects into…
FoodTech Qld brings together the most innovative food manufacturing and technology solutions into one destination event on the Gold Coast. Join us at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19-20 June 2025 to discover breakthrough technologies from 140+ suppliers on the exhibition floor and unlock actionable insights from subject matter experts speaking…
Our Office will be closed for an extended break during the Easter and Anzac Day Holidays. Our last day will be from 5pm Thursday 17th April and we will reopen on Monday 28th April 2025. Stay Safe and have a great holiday! If you have urgent requirements during this period please Contact…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D 3D Printing Is Revolutionizing Surgical Planning, and It’s Only the Beginning Improving vehicle quality with advanced metrology A Viral Video Just Gave 10 Million…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D The city of Bismarck scans the road for future repairs Neural Network Model Restores Damaged Historical Artifacts From Photos Chicago’s Field Museum scans dozens…
Our Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. Our last day will be Friday 20th December and we will reopen on Monday 13th January 2025. We would like to take the time to say Thankyou for your support during the 2024 year. If you have urgent 3D Scanning work during…
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3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Margate: Women’s Institute shrinks for Hornby’s 70th anniversary How was ancient China revived in the Wukong video game? Cas Chronicles – Dr. Davide Tanasi…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2024 APDG Award Winners Congratulations to this year’s award winner ‘WYSIWYG 3D Production Design or Costume Design for a Short Film, Music Video or Web Series Award’ My Heart Calls For You Joseph Tiernan Wysiwyg 3D are Proud Sponsors of the…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Robert the Bruce’s Face Unveiled in 3D at Dunfermline Abbey SJSU Black Power salute statues restored Bolton Museum reveals King Tut’s family life in…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2024 APDG Awards are now open. And……drum roll….the nominees for the ‘WYSIWYG 3D Production Design or Costume Design for a Short Film, Music Video or Web Series Award’ are…. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday August 24, 2024 at Queensland State Library within…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D image caption ANFISA LETYAGO REVEALS DEBUT OF MERMAID-INSPIRED LIVE AUDIOVISUAL SHOW, “PARTENOPE” Robots will head to the depths to scan the Titanic ASI is…
MotorEx is one of Australia’s largest motor shows, and we were thrilled to be a part of it in Melbourne recently! Our own Shane Rolton, encouraged by his co-worker and good mate Russell, had the honor of speaking at the event. Sharing the stage with industry giants like Brian Tianti and other esteemed names, Shane…
Meguiar’s MotorEx is the largest and most prestigious car show of its kind in Australia. Each year Meguiar’s MotorEx attracts Australia’s best custom and modified cars, which travel from all over the country to create an amazing visual spectacle of colour, chrome and individual style. Covering over 40,000 square metres, it features 700-plus vehicles with…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D 3D INNOVATION LAB EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO CREATE New technological breakthrough for fast and efficient 3D imaging of objects Best 3D Printed Art Introducing the…
The Australian Production Design Guild is excited to announce the 2024 APDG Awards are now open. Early-bird entries will close on April 15, 2024 and all entries will close on April 29, 2024. The 2024 categories are: Animation Design Art Direction for a feature film or a television production Concept Art Costume Design for a feature film Costume…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D North Houston Hearing Solutions improves patients’ overall health with latest technology Octacove Homes offers affordable housing with 3D printing and polygonal design Pedal to…
Our Offices will be closed for the Easter Holidays. Our last day will be from 5pm Thursday 28th March and we will reopen on Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Stay Safe and have a great holiday!
We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our arsenal of cutting-edge tools: the Leica RTC360 laser scanner. This state-of-the-art device is set to revolutionize the way we approach 3D scanning and reality capture. Here’s why the Leica RTC360 is a game-changer: Unparalleled Speed: With a scanning rate of up to 2 million points…
The latest edition of Oqton’s 3D scan-based inspection software is here! Here are some of the new feature highlights The all new capability – Replace Reference Data command streamlines the updating of inspection reference models in response to CAD data changes during product development. You can reuse existing inspection features for similar shapes, which means…
We use Geomagic Design X every day and while we think it’s pretty awesome it can always do with some improvements. Here are some of the new feature highlights Modeling Wizards Generate Constraints: Reduce modeling time by generating constraints in the Wizards workflow. Robust Results for Surface Cut: Get robust results from the Revolution Wizard…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D How scientists reconstructed a huge statue of Emperor Constantine the Great in Rome Wilson Sporting Takes it to the Hole With Airless Gen1 Basketball…
Over the years as Australia’s only independent 3D Scanning Service Provider, Managing Director Shane Rolton has been asked numerous times what do you look for in a 3D Scanning Solution. There have been huge advancements in the world of 3D scanning over the last 20 years since the first 3D laser scanner arrived in Australia.…
Join us at AMW 2024 on Stand AM788 in the Additive Manufacturing Zone this April 2024 at the International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour Sydney. Showcasing 3D Laserscanning and 3D Inspection for Reverse Engineering, Design and Manufacturing. Also featuring Geomagic 3D Software – Create accurate CAD models from 3D scan data, faster, and more reliably…
Our Offices will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. Our last day will be from 11:30am Thursday 21st December and we will reopen on Monday 15th January 2024 We would like to take the time to say Thankyou for your support during the 2023 year. However, we will have skeleton staff aavailable if you have…
Congratulations to all award recipients for the 2023 APDG Awards, a special mention to Josh Simmonds (VFX Supervisor) for Elvis. for the Wysiwyg 3D Design for a Digital Production or Performance Award Design Team: Nathan Ortiz – CG Supervisor, Drew Wood-Davies – Head of Lighting and Look Dev Kiersten Casey – Joint Head of Model/Texture,…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Inside Ohio’s BCI: Animation helps identify human remains ASICS AND LUXCREO LAUNCH SECOND GENERATION ACTIBREEZE HYBRID 3D PRINTED SANDAL Harvest, 3D at Depth in…
Perfect Pumps: Reverse Engineering of cast components with Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. In this month’s Geomagic Tech Tips webinar, Cullen will show us how quickly you can take scan data of a cast pump casing and build usable 3D CAD data directly inside your SOLIDWORKS environment using Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. Wed 30 August, 2023 16:00 BST…
Join us at FoodPro 2023 on Stand W1 in the IT and Digital Factory Zone this July 2023 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Showcasing Digital Twins using 3D Laserscanning, to suit 3D Visualisations, Design upgrades and Manufacturing. Also featuring Geomagic 3D Software – Create accurate CAD models from 3D scan data, faster,…
MORE than 70 talented designers and design associates have been nominated for the 2023 APDG Awards, competing for awards in 22 categories for outstanding designers in feature film, television, live performance, events and visual effects. In the digital design/VFX category, Stuart White was nominated for Interceptor, Josh Simmonds for Elvis and Glenn Melenhorst for…
Blast From the Past Our 3D team were involved in a fundraising initiative of the Steve Waugh Foundation. The Steve Waugh Foundation raises funds for children with rare diseases (approximately 6,000 – 8,000 rare diseases affecting 400,000 Australian children) through their Captain’s Ride. This is an exclusive 6 day on road cycle by invitation only.…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Technology is crucial for restoring cultural heritage sites Roadshow Art Center Of Tianfu, An Urban Landmark On The Shores Of Xinglong Lake Building blocks…
Visit Shane Rolton Founder and Owner of Wysiwyg 3D at AMW 2023 on Stand AM220 to discuss all things 3D, Industry 4.0 and Geomagic 3D Software at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 9th-12th May 2023. Register to Attend For more information on 3D Scanning and Industry 4.0 Contact Us.
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Top 5 3D Printing Videos: Food 3D Printing with Natural Machines 3D Systems & Stewart-Haas Racing Accelerate Innovation with Multi-year Partnership Still not sure…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Top 5 3D Printing Videos: Food 3D Printing with Natural Machines 3D Systems & Stewart-Haas Racing Accelerate Innovation with Multi-year Partnership Still not sure…
Why Choose Wysiwyg 3D? So you’ve searched Google and received a bunch of quotes from the growing list of 3D Scanning services provider, as with all service providers the prices could vary enormously so how do you choose a 3D scanning service provider, what’s the difference between us and them, isn’t it just pushing a…
3D News articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Speed, accuracy, sustainability: The benefits of 3D laser scanning for mass timber construction F1 driver seat ‘avatar’ has potential to improve comfort and performance…
The 1st of January is Wysiwyg 3D’s 20th birthday and Shane’s been scanning for 23 years! What an amazing, challenging and sometimes stressful time it’s been. We still love a challenge and our passion for bringing the real world into the digital world hasn’t changed. Our clients have won gold medals and court cases, we’ve…
The team at Wysiwyg 3D was contracted by long-term clients Tilt Design to perform 3D Scanning of the as-built structural steel geometry. Learn More about how the 3D Data was used for this AEC project at UTS Central. For more information on 3D Scanning for your next Architecture, Engineering or Construction project Contact Us.
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Capturing the majesty of nature in three dimensions (cosmosmagazine.com) NSF grants $1.2 million to expand prosthetic hand control BMW wants to build new car and battery…
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Physical Security Has a New Partner: 3D LiDAR 6 Ways 3D Scanning Can Improve Productivity at Your Workplace Manufacturing May be Possible on Mars Thanks to…
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D A unique perspective on the devastating effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Latvian minister demands Daugavpils mayor to present schedule for Soviet monuments’ demolition HMUSA…
Geomagic Control X 2022 gives you simple and powerful inspection capabilities leading to better decision-making, improved efficiency for inspection workflows, and lower overall risks and costs. The latest update pack for Geomagic Control 2022.1.0, delivers: Geomagic Control X 2022.1 What”s New Flyer How can you buy Geomagic Control X? Geomagic Control X is available as…
Geomagic Design X 2022 delivers new, enhanced features to streamline reverse engineering workflows, improve part design and quality, and increase productivity, enabling you to: Geomagic Design X 2022 What’s New Flyer How Can you Buy Geomagic Design X? Geomagic Design X is available as a standalone license or as part of a license package: For more…
Congratulations to all award recipients for the 2022 APDG Awards, a special mention for the Wysiwyg 3D Design for a Digital Production or Performance Award Method Studios for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings We are always in good company with fellow sponsors – Docklands Studio Melbourne, Event Engineering, AFTRS, NIDA, Technical Direction…
Articles sourced from around the globe to give you ideas on how you can use the latest in 3D Technology right here in Australia from the Engineers at Wysiwyg 3D Project creates 3D portraits of Hastings and St Leonards residents “We believe the future of manufacturing is additive” – Siemens teams with Oak Ridge National Laboratory…
Wysiwyg 3D offer complete VFX data capture capabilities – including lidar scanning, prop scanning, cyber scanning, full camera rig, set photography, data wrangling and 3D Printing. With over 25 movies and 20 years 3D Scanning the engineers at Wysiwyg 3D are the VFX specialists. For more…
Behind the Scenes – 3D Scanning the cast for the new Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour https://fb.watch/bF0Riy7ap4/ 3D Scanning can be done on set or location and can take as little as 5 minutes. Digital cleanup of the scan data is done back in the office and files sent securely. Image Credit: Phantom…
Behind the Scenes – 3D Scanning the cast for the new Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour To See the Article head to Sunrise – 7 News Image Credit: Phantom of the Opera – Opera Australia For Tickets to Phantom of the Opera Book Now!
And the winner of the WYSIWYG 3D Design for a Digital Production or Performance Award is GLENN MELENHORST (VFX Supervisor) – “The Witches”.⠀ ⠀ Congratulations, Glenn! Wysiwyg 3D a proud sponsor of the APDG Awards for 10 years! Visit APDG for more information on the Awards
Questions to Ask when selecting a 3D Scanning Services Provider! So you’ve searched Google and received a bunch of quotes from the growing list of 3D Scanning providers, as with all service providers the prices could vary enormously so how do you choose a 3D scanning service provider, what’s the difference between us and them, isn’t…
The French car maker, Delage, was one of the premier sporting and luxury car manufacturers of theearly years of the motor car. With numerous technical innovations and motor racing successes,Delage was a leader in automotive technology. Philip GuilfoyleVintage Restoration Management Pty Ltd When you have no replacement parts, no other examples and traditional methods of…
Not to one shy away from the camera, owner and founder of Wysiwyg 3D Shane Rolton secured a guest spot on both the SBS and 9News on Wednesday 7th October 2020. Thanks to Tracey Spicer and Natalie Chapman from gemaker for securing this guest spot in response to the government’s latest budget. View the 9News…
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An amazing Australian first surgery performed by Sydney Surgeon Dr Joe Dusseldorp who needed both 3D Scanning and 3D Printing to provide Maxim followed closely by Sebastian with a 3D printed ear! The custom 3D printed technique has several advantages over the rib technique, can be performed with less pain and time in hospital, it only…
Congratulations to all winners and nominees whose work was celebrated at the 2018 APDG Awards at the Eternity Theatre, Darlinghurst, Sunday 16 December. Special Mention to winner of the Wysiwyg 3D Award for Visual Effects Design goes to Will Reichelt from Animal Logic for Peter Rabbit – a sweet win for our client! For the…
Egyptologists excavate 2,500-year-old mummy and 3D scan Mer-Neith-it-es. The coffin had been at Sydney University for more than 150 years but nobody realised it was full of human remains but ‘Who is inside the coffin?’” investigation lead and Senior Curator Nicolson Museum Dr Jamie Fraser said. “The latest modern technology is being used to try to solve this…
City of Sydney always puts on a great event and Chinese New Year 2018 is certainly no different! Shining brightly around the Sydney foreshore all twelve Chinese Zodiacs were featured along side some of Australia’s best know icons – Sydney Opera House, The Museum of Contemporary Art, The Rocks and Circular Quay attracting thousands of visitors to the…
The Wysiwyg 3D team collaborated with Hycast Metals to manufacture and supply over 8,200 aluminium bricks to restore the Hong Kong Central Police Station. Wysiwyg 3D helped create a granite textured 3D model. The concept of creating a 3D file with a 2mm thick granite textured surface was the first step to overcome. Our team employed a…
Every now and then you get a project that you know is special and 3D scanning the 1914 Delage is special! So special that ABC 7.30 Report thought everyone should know about it – and we couldn’t be prouder! Not only does Shane Managing Director of Wysiwyg 3D love his cars but knows first hand…
Managing Director Shane Rolton was happy to present 3D Scanning and 3D Printing to the owners of the Jaguar Drivers Club. Even though it was one of the hottest days on record – it was a great turn out and it seems as though everyone enjoyed themselves. “Your presentation and the expose of the technologies…
Loyal Customer and Sculptor Ronnie van Hout goes international with a giant new sculpture on the Gallery roof at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The hand and face are based on the artist Ronnie van Hout’s own, WYSIWYG 3D provided the 3D Scanning and prepared the final models from concept to object. Ronnie named his piece “Quasi”…
Bernie doesn’t just shake is a 4 day exhibition about people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) that have re-invented themselves and as a result are benefiting from their positive attitude. The It’s Not Funny team thought that it would be a great idea to make a dashboard wobbly doll as a good representation of a positive attitude…
Tonight on Catalyst, Mark Horstman joins scientists on the banks of the Darling River to solve an extraordinary murder mystery. Toorale Man, 8pm ABC TV. Managing Director Shane Rolton Wysiwyg 3D used the latest in 3D Scanning technology to capture accurate details of the actual skeleton. Combining the scan data with high resolution photos we…
With over 15 blockbuster movies under our belt in the 12 years we’ve been 3D Laser Scanning it’s still exciting to get the crew call on a big budget movie such as Unbroken with Angelina Jolie at the helm as Director. Filmed at locations in and around Sydney including Cockatoo Island and Blacktown Sports Centre…
Sydney Design Festival at Powerhouse Museum 2014 uses 3D Scanning for Hack the Collection. 10 Objects 10 Designers Infinte Possibilites Pre-Selected Items were 3D Scanned by Wysiwyg 3D Engineers and sent to Powerhouse Museum Designers – now the creative process starts! Find out over the weekend of the 16th -17th August to see the challenges…
Breaking News! A very exciting week as we 3D Scanned Channel 7 Reporter Adene Cassidy. Watch tonight between 6.30-7pm as we bring Adene to life as a 3D Printed Doll. Featuring on Channel 7 News in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane 6.30pm-7pm and on Today Tonight in Perth and Adelaide 6.30pm-7pm. See Shane Rolton Managing Director…
It’s always great to hear clients are able to use 3D Scans for more than one purpose and this was certainly the case for band ‘The Presets’ 3D Cyber Scans were taken almost 18months ago for the Album Cover ‘Pacifica’ but now masks were made for the latest video clip ‘Fall’ – Tshirts can also be…
Have you seen the latest Optus TVC? 3D Laser Scanning has never looked so good!To view our latest commercial view the link. now
