On the hardware side is Structure, a mobile depth sensor that fits onto the back of an iPad that can be used to capture a 3D model of whatever is in front of it, including small and large objects ...

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The 3D printer market is estimated to grow to $5.4 billion by 2018. With depth sensors, users could quickly scan real-world objects or people from their smartphones in a matter of seconds.

This depth-sensing camera from Occipital can make 3D scans of your environment in seconds The $599 early-access version arrives in December, with the official product coming in March for $399.