NextEngine offers a low cost scanner compared to competitive systems. Its user interface allows highly detailed, full color, 3D digital models to be captured from physical objects. Captured models can be exported in a wide variety of point cloud, mesh, surface and solid file-formats for use with third party 3D modeling software.
NextEngine was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. NextEngine has a business model of selling direct via the web. NextEngine states that the sales and support cost efficiencies are passed onto customers. NextEngine is a technology partner for HP, Kodak, Seiko, Motorola and Symbol.