In daily life, industrial manufacturing, or creative design, there is often a need to add markings—such as product serial numbers, brand logos, personalized names, or custom symbols—onto the surface of parts or objects. Traditional methods may involve engraving, silk-screen printing, or labeling, which are procedurally complex and challenging to achieve with precise conformity. By leveraging 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies, customized text or patterns can be rapidly and accurately integrated directly onto the object's surface, achieving true integrated customization.

This article provides a detailed guide on how to acquire a three-dimensional model of an object using the 3DeVOK MT 3D scanner, add personalized text identifiers using Bambu Studio software, and ultimately produce the physical part with a Bambu Lab 3D printer. This workflow is applicable to various scenarios including product prototyping, personalized gifts, part refurbishment, and reverse engineering restoration.

I. 3D Scanning: Acquiring the Object's 3D Model

Equipment: 3DeVOK MT 3D Scanner

Software: 3DeVOK Studio

1. Scan Preparation

Place the object to be processed onto a turntable or stable platform, ensuring the surface is free of significant reflections (if necessary, apply a matting spray to treat the surface). Launch the 3DeVOK Studio scanning software, connect the scanner, and perform device calibration.

2. Data Acquisition

Capture the complete three-dimensional geometric information of the object by rotating it on the turntable or using multi-angle scanning modes. Maintain uniform lighting and keep the object stable during the scanning process to obtain high-precision point cloud data.

3. Model Repair and Export

Upon completion of the scan, utilize the 3DeVOK Studio software to perform repair operations on the model, including hole filling, smoothing, and denoising, ensuring the model is free of holes and structurally integral.

Once processing is finished, export the model as an STL file format for subsequent editing in the slicer software.

II. Model Import and Basic Repair

Software: Bambu Studio

1. Import Model

Open Bambu Studio and load the previously generated STL file via the "Import" function.

2. Model Detection and Repair

If the software prompts the presence of "Non-Manifold Edges" or other geometric errors, click the "Repair" button for automatic correction. This step helps avoid abnormal toolpaths or print failures during the subsequent slicing process.

[Image1: Interface showing model repair prompt after import]

III. Model Placement and Print Orientation

To ensure print stability and accurate text positioning, the model must be correctly oriented on the build plate.

1. Select Face to Lay on Plate

Click the "Select Face to Lay on Plate" function in the toolbar, then click the plane intended as the bottom surface of the model. The software will automatically rotate and align the model to the build plate surface.

2. Adjust Position and Scale

Based on available print volume and specific requirements, further translate, rotate, or uniformly scale the model to achieve the optimal printing position.

[Image2: Setting the model base and placing on build plate]

IV. Adding Text Identifiers on the 3D Model

Bambu Studio features a built-in text tool, allowing for flexible addition of embossed or debossed identification content.

1. Activate Text Function

Click the "Text" icon in the top toolbar to open the text editing dialog box.

2. Input Content and Style Settings

Enter the desired text (e.g., name, serial number, logo text) and adjust the following parameters:

• Font: Supports system-installed fonts; custom font files can be imported.
• Size: Overall dimensions of the text.
• Bold: Stroke width/thickness.
• Thickness: Depth of extrusion or intrusion.
• Spacing & Angle: Character spacing and rotational orientation.
• Italic: Text slant effect.

3. Text Placement and Conformation

Once generated, a text box with yellow control handles appears in the scene. By dragging these handles, the text can be positioned anywhere on the model's surface. Combine this with view rotation to ensure the text conforms to curved or planar surfaces.

4. Switching Between Embossed and Debossed (Engraved) Effects

• By default, text is Embossed (Positive Part), extending outward from the surface.
• To create a Debossed (Engraved/Negative Part) effect, select the corresponding option in the text parameters to embed the text into the model, suitable for contrasting color fills or creating recessed markings.

[Image3: Text parameter settings and positioning adjustment interface]

V. Multi-Color 3D Printing: Text Coloring

When using Bambu Lab printers capable of multi-color printing (e.g., X2D Series, H2D Series, coupled with the AMS - Automatic Material System), the added text can be assigned a distinct color, enabling vibrantly colored identification.

1. Select the Model

Click on the object in the scene to ensure it is the active selection.

2. Color Painting Tool

Click the "Color Painting" function in the toolbar to enter coloring mode.

3. Select Area and Assign Color

Utilize a brush tool or height range selection method to select the text geometry and assign the corresponding filament color.

The software will automatically generate multi-color slicing data; during printing, the printer will execute filament changes based on the assigned colors.

[Image4: Assigning multi-color print regions to text]

VI. Slicing and Support Settings

After completing model positioning and text addition, proceed to the slicing phase.

1. Slice Plate

Click the "Slice Plate" button in the top right corner. The software will generate the print toolpath and G-code based on the current parameter settings.

2. Support Inspection

Post-slicing, utilize the preview mode to review the toolpath layer by layer.

If the model features overhanging structures or significantly protruding text, the software may indicate the need for supports. In such cases, enable support generation in the "Process" panel on the left, and select the appropriate support type (Tree supports or Standard grid supports) to ensure print success.

[Image5: Slice preview and support settings interface]

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1. Send Print Job

Once slicing is complete, click "Print Plate" to send the job to the connected Bambu Lab printer (supports transmission via Local Area Network or cloud platform).

2. Print Process Monitoring

Monitor the print progress in real-time via the printer's integrated camera or the status panel within Bambu Studio. For multi-color prints, the AMS will automatically manage filament swaps.

3. Post-Processing

After printing is finished, remove the model from the build plate, detach any support structures (if present), and perform light sanding or surface cleanup as needed to obtain the final part with the bespoke identification. (Image6&7)

[Image6&7: Print in Completed print]

• Personalized Customization: Creation of bespoke gifts, souvenirs, nameplates, etc.
• Reverse Engineering Restoration and Marking: Scanning legacy components to preserve the original geometry while adding new model or batch identifiers.
• Product Prototyping Validation: Rapid addition of branding elements or functional markings to design prototypes.
• Education and Maker Community: Applicable for instructional demonstrations and maker workshops, facilitating understanding of the complete digital design and manufacturing workflow.

Through the complete chain of 3D Scanning + Parametric Text Editing + 3D Printing, users can efficiently achieve customized manufacturing of part identification without requiring proficiency in complex modeling software, balancing both precision and efficiency.

[Image8: Demonstration of final customized part]

This article, using the 3DeVOK MT professional-grade 3D scanner and Bambu Lab 3D printers as exemplars, demonstrates a streamlined, one-stop workflow for creating customized identification—from physical object scanning to final 3D printed part. This solution not only lowers the technical barrier associated with adding markings in traditional manufacturing but also provides a flexible and reliable pathway for low-volume, high-variability production. We encourage further exploration based on specific needs with different fonts, layouts, and multi-color combinations, to create increasingly innovative and functional customized works.