In the first part, this work deals with the basic concepts and principles of operation of 3D scanning technology, there are analysed the various types of 3D scanners. The hardware and software of the HP 3D scanner Pro S3 are also discussed. In the second part, the hardware connection and setting of basic software parameters is analysed in detail, which is supplemented by sample tasks. In the end, the findings that were recorded during the work are summarized.