3D scanning has evolved over the years from a slow process with relatively low precision to much faster, highly accurate technologies. The result is the application of 3D scanning in multiple industries, including the manufacturing of medical devices, surgical instruments, and other equipment for the healthcare field.

The masks available on the market range greatly in material types, classification, and filtration, so we decided it would be interesting to see the most common face masks used under the microscope. The team at Industrial Inspection & Analysis wanted people to easily visualize just what 0.1 micron (0.000004 inches), looks like.