Fuel3D

Fuel3D produces an affordable handheld 3D scanner that captures high‑resolution shape and color data in seconds. The device combines pre‑calibrated stereo cameras with photometric imaging, enabling rapid, accurate 3D modeling for applications such as gaming, animation, and product design. Developed by a team of engineers and scientists at Oxford University, the technology originated in medical imaging and has been adapted for broader creative and industrial use. Fuel3D offers a point‑and‑shoot system that is significantly cheaper than traditional scanners, making high‑quality 3D capture accessible to independent developers, designers, and artists. The company is led by CEO Stuart Mead, who brings experience from multiple successful technology ventures.