What is 3D laser scanning?

3D laser scanning is a non-contact, non-destructive technology that captures the shape of physical objects using a laser light. The scanner projects a laser beam onto the object and measures the distance to the surface by analyzing the reflected light. Millions of these measurements are collected to create a dense point cloud, which can then be used to generate a 3D model. 3D laser scanning is commonly used in applications such as reverse engineering, quality control, architecture, construction, surveying, and cultural heritage preservation.