Frequently Asked Questions
What is ScanCloth?
What is ScanCloth?
ScanCloth is a patent-pending, cuttable fabric embedded with high-contrast scanning markers. It allows users to create portable 3D scanning surfaces that can be wrapped around objects, eliminating the need for traditional stickers.
What is MarkerWeave?
Due to the patent and the ideas I have, future products have already been identified. MarkerWeave is the brand, which currently has one product.
Who made this?
An AM industry veteran (polymers) who worked for a company that also made scanners (Big 3 FDM).
How does it work?
ScanCloth may be cut, wrapped, draped, or placed behind objects and scanned using the markers. This is a tool that can make setup much faster while also enabling more creative workflows.
Who is it for?
It is for people who own a laser scanner and spend too much time preparing surfaces, or who do not use their scanner enough because of setup time and complexity. Anyone with uneven surfaces.
Can I refund a pre-order?
Of course. Send an email with the appropriate information to sales@markerweave.com.
Compatibility and workflow
It is designed for laser scanners that require or benefit from markers.
Is the product in the videos or pictures final?
While the material is final, and the size is probably final, the density from the initial prototype is greatly decreased to not overwhelm scanners.
Can it wrap around irregular geometry?
It’s cloth; just don’t crease the markers. It works well as a substrate on irregular surfaces
How does it affect scanning accuracy?
This is a question we are working on, my hypothesis is none but we are completing testing with a well-known research university.
Durability, cutting, and handling
Can I cut it to fit around an object?
It is large enough that you should be able to cut off pieces to do this. It is so big you should probably cut it to make your life easier.
Is it reusable?
It is designed to be reusable, but the markers may degrade over time. We are using a thicker fabric (150 gsm), and the manufacturing facility specializes in higher-end reflective clothing. This should lend to durability
Can I wash it?
Yes, although it may degrade over time, and I cannot yet say by how much. Based on similar products, it should ideally last through multiple washes, but we will not formally recommend washing it at this time.
How should it be stored and transported?
Try not to fold it excessively.
Any Pro Tips?
You really want 6 markers in the scene give or take. So if you have too many, fold the cloth over to cover some markers.
Any ideas you need to test
Cutting a piece off gluing it to cardboard. Draping it. Wrapping it around an engine bay. Taping it under the engine bay to scan it. We will add more.
Support
sales@markerweave.com — Expect a 1–3 day response time. Shipping is free within the lower 48.
When will orders ship?
We are targeting Q3, ideally very early in Q3.
What is included with an order?
One cloth — 1400 mm (4.6 feet) x 600 mm (1.9 feet). We are still finalizing the packaging.
What is the return policy?
There is a 10% restocking fee, and you are responsible for return shipping. Returns are accepted within 14 days. Initiate a return by emailing sales@markerweave.com with the subject line “Return #OrderNumber” and a brief explanation of why you intend to return it.
I entered incorrect shipping information
Email sales@markerweave.com and operations@markerweave.com with proof of purchase and a summary of the changes you need us to make.