Tyler, I prefer NOT to spend over $48k+ for
years of ownership to have a decent scanner, and then not be able to sell it.
My Steinbichler is still more accurate and slightly cheaper than a 3shape. It weighs 5x as much as wel and is truely Industrial. I will never buy a 3shape.
The License x-fer fee is also bad because you will never be able to sell it. I would love to see you attempt to mill a bar with your own strategy and your own custom built CNC mill.
Let me know when that day comes, then I will "Lurk".
Scott