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Hand held 3d scanners


HandySCAN 3D, GoSCAN 3D & MetraSCAN 3D

Creaform develops highly accurate industrial 3D scanners.

Our handheld 3D scanners have been designed to accelerate the time-to-market with your product development workflows, all while helping you meet your quality control requirements in non-contact 3D measurements. Discover how our 3D scanners can help you gain a competitive edge, cut the time and costs associated with product development, and optimize production processes.

HandySCAN 3D | BLACK Series

Metrology-grade portable 3D scanners

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HandySCAN 3D | BLACK Series is the fastest portable metrology-grade 3D laser scanner on the market, offering the highest measurement rate and accuracy available. It’s ideal for product development and quality control.

Accuracy

0.025 mm

 

Resolution

0.025 mm

HandySCAN 3D | SILVER Series

Professional 3D laser scanners

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Made in North America, this professional-grade 3D scanner offers the perfect mix between unbeatable performance at a great price. Based on trusted and patented metrology-grade 3D scanning technology.

Accuracy

up to 0.030 mm

 

Resolution

0.050mm

Go!SCAN 3D

Professional portable 3D scanner

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Go!SCAN 3D enables easiest 3D scanning experience, generating fast and reliable measurements for all your design and prototyping needs. Effortlessly capture the 3D shape and color of any object.

Accuracy

up to 0.050 mm

 

Resolution

0.100 mm

MetraSCAN 3D

Optical CMM 3D scanners and probe

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The most complete 3D scanners for metrology-grade measurements on all materials, MetraSCAN 3D is a powerful inspection solution that is insensitive to instabilities and harsh environments.

Accuracy

0.025 mm

 

Resolution

0.025 mm

Which portable 3D scanner is right for you?

No matter what type of industrial 3D scanner you are looking for, Creaform has the widest breadth of 3D measurement technologies for any workflow or project. Easy to use, they deliver unmatched performance.

         
Accuracy   Up to 0.030 mm(0.0012 in)   Up to 0.050 mm(0.0020 in)   0.025 mm(0.0009 in)   0.025 mm (0.0009 in)
Probing         X
Color Acquisition     X    
Light Source   7 red laser crosses(+ 1 extra line)   White light (99 stripes)   11 blue laser crosses(+ 1 extra line)   15 blue laser crosses(+ 1 extra line)
Accreditation       ISO 17025   ISO 17025
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Find the best portable 3D scanner on the market

Talk to one of our metrology experts to determine which Creaform 3D scanner meets your unique needs.

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VXelements software platform

Discover a fully integrated 3D software platform and application suite that powers Creaform’s entire fleet of 3D scanners and 3D measurement technologies. It offers all the essential tools in a user-friendly environment for real-time visualization and complete 3D scanning experience.

 

VXinspect™

Dimensional inspection software module for first article inspections or quality control

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VXmodel™

Scan-to-CAD software module to finalize and prepare 3D scan data for use in any 3D printing or CAD solution

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Pipecheck™

NDT pipeline integrity assessment software

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SmartDENT 3D™

3D scanning solution for aircraft quality control

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3D Measurement solutions designed for manufacturers’ unique needs

Creaform’s 3D scanners address the 3D measurement requirements for each stage of the manufacturing process.

Product development and design

Creaform’s portable 3D scanners help engineers and designers to develop innovative new products and push product development further—all while minimizing design iterations and accelerating manufacturers’ time to market.

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Quality assurance and quality control

Thanks to our portable 3D scanning technologies, quality assurance and quality control teams can minimize the risk of delivering defective and non-compliant products to customers. Our 3D scanners enable manufacturers to reduce their total costs of quality.

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Maintenance, repair and overhaul

Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies around the world benefit from Creaform’s industrial 3D scanners for accurate, repeatable and reliable 3D measurements to cater to the demanding needs and regulations of OEM and airline customers.

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Non-destructive testing for oil and gas

Robust, easy to use and featuring lightning-fast speed, Creaform’s 3D scanners and pipeline assessment software help non-destructive testing (NDT) service companies and inspectors safeguard pipelines’ state of health—and the security of local communities.

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Reverse engineering

Creaform’s handheld 3D scanners and scan-to-CAD software are the tools engineers and industrial designers need to quickly and accurately generate 3D models of existing parts, assemblies and their surrounding environments for a wide range of reverse engineering workflows.

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Portable 3D scanners for the healthcare and educational sectors

Explore our 3D scanning solutions for healthcare, with our Healthcare Partner 3D scanner, and for education, with Creaform ACADEMIA.

3D scanning in healthcare

Creaform’s Healthcare Partner 3D scanner is the ideal device for healthcare and 3D scanning for body measurement, including orthotics, prosthetics, cranial scanning, podiatrics, plastic survey and more. Contrary to traditional measurement methods, such as plaster casts, our 3D scanner enables fast and highly accurate data acquisition.

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3D scanning in education

Teachers and researchers can help educate the engineers and designers of tomorrow thanks to Creaform ACADEMIA. Whether you need to teach students about metrology or conduct advanced research, our professional-grade 3D scanners are designed with educational purposes in mind.

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Creaform’s customer success stories

Find out about some of our latest customer satisfaction testimonials and learn how our clients are taking advantage of our 3D measurement technologies.

« Not only in the sport industry but in any kind of industry, when designing new products, we have to give the designers a base to work with. The HandySCAN 3D allows us go from the handmade prototype to the 3D models much faster. »

Bertrand Didier, Chief Engineer Sports division, SCOTT Sports

« After benchmarking all available measurement systems, we felt that Creaform’s products and solutions fitted best with our demanding requirements and environment, as they are less sensitive to movements during scanning. »

Jon Gunner, Technical Director, Koenigsegg Automotive AB

« With the MetraSCAN 3D scanner, we have a dynamic production development process with a common work basis for QC and design/construction. We can now make adjustments to components where we had not previously thought was possible before. »

Sebastian Witt, Quality control motorsport, KTM

« The automotive industry benefit highly from the MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanner line-up in the ability to scan in real time, get a precise image of what is going on with our parts and solve those critical quality issues. It ensures we provide good parts for our customer. »

Aaron Boyer, Global director – CAD/CAE, Flex-N-Gate

Effective and efficient 3D scanning is at your fingertips

Creaform’s continuous innovations in 3D measurement technologies gives you peace of mind knowing you are relying on proven 3D scanning solutions that get the job done.

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MetraSCAN 3D | Handheld [Optical CMM 3D Laser Scanner] by Creaform

Discover the fastest and most accurate 3D scanner and portable CMM for shop floor environments

Speed and accuracy combined with versatility

 

Faster 3D scanning

The MetraSCAN 3D features 15 laser crosses and a high measurement rate to accelerate 3D scanning processes. Thanks to quick setup and onboarding, real-time scans and ready-to-use files, your 3D scanning workflow will never have been faster.

  • High measurement rate
    1,800,000 measurements/second
  • Large scanning area for all types of parts
    15 laser crosses
  • Ultra-quick setup
    No warm-up time; users can be up-and-running in less than 5 minutes

Impressive shop floor accuracy

Free from any rigid measurement setup requirements, the MetraSCAN 3D is designed specifically for use on shop floors. It delivers accurate results, regardless of the measurement setup quality and user experience level. Thanks to the C-TrackTM optical tracker that enables dynamic referencing, the scanner, the part and the optical tracker can move during inspection and still provide accurate measurements.

  • Accuracy
    0.025 mm (0.0009 in)
  • Volumetric accuracy
    0.064 mm (0.0025 in)
  • Reliable acceptance tests
    Based on VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 standard
    ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
  • Shop floor accuracy with dynamic referencing
    Measurement accuracy insensitive to environmental instabilities
    High resolution
    Measures all types of complex and highly detailed parts

Unmatched versatility

Highly versatile, the MetraSCAN 3D can be used to scan various part sizes and surface finishes in real time—all with the same device.

With its extendable measurement volume, parts of any shape, complexity, and geometry can be measured easily without loss in accuracy or requiring leapfrog.

  • Blue laser technology
    Ideal for shiny and reflective surfaces
  • Large and easily extendable measurement volume
    Wider than other portable CMMs
    No leapfrog required
  • Optional HandyPROBE
    Combination of both 3D scanning and probing
    No targets required

Get the ultimate portable metrology-grade 3D scanner for product development and quality control.

Learn how the MetraSCAN 3D can accelerate your time to market and mitigate costly quality control issues.

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3D scanning solutions designed for manufacturers’ unique needs

Creaform’s 3D scanning solutions address the 3D measurement requirements for each stage of the manufacturing process

Product development and design

Launch innovative products to your market faster

Quality control and quality assurance

Reduce costs and ensure the quality your customers expect

Reverse engineering

Quickly extract dimensional information from existing components to produce new CAD reference models

Explore all of Creaform’s 3D measurement solutions

You’ll be amazed at the world of opportunities our 3D scanning solutions offer ahead-of-the-curve manufacturers.

3D scanning software

3D scanning software

VXelements™

The MetraSCAN 3D seamlessly operates with VXelements, a fully integrated, user-friendly 3D scanning software platform. VXelements’s range of advanced modules let you leverage all the dimensional information captured by MetraSCAN 3D in a simplified, feature-rich data processing environment.

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Well Technology Company

Manufacture of industrial ventilation equipment

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FENDERIST — Vladivostok

Development and production of tuning components

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BoatService – Croatia

Boatservice Group - A network of yacht service workshops operating in Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro since 2008. Perform almost…

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Bratuhin Customs - Izhevsk

Production of individual motorcycles and components: 3d scanning, reverse engineering, production and installation of side trailers…

bratukhincustom.com

Physics Racing - St. Petersburg

Quality construction, repair and maintenance of sports cars. Professional approach to work, preparation for exhibitions and competitions…

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RMM manufacturing — Novosibirsk

Manufacture of downpipes and exhaust systems for Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Aston Martin, McLaren, etc.

CAD Engineer

Affordable 3D scanning and CAD design services in Florida, US

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KMZ - St. Petersburg

Kingisepp Engineering Plant - a domestic manufacturer of diesel, heat exchange and deck equipment

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DirTire - Vladivostok

Manufacturing, engine swaps, design, CNC laser cutting, welding, custom work, 3d scanning, 3d printing.

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"Sport brake systems" - JBT

CTC (Sports Brake Systems) is an official dealer of high-tech brake systems JBT, providing significant . ..

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LLC "TAURUS" - Istra

LLC "Taurus" provides services for clearing land from unwanted trees and shrubs using mulchers.

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Steffi Group - Rostov-on-Don

The company specializes in laser cutting, marking, CNC metal processing, CNC tube and bar bending. 3D modeling, scanning…

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SWAP POINT

The company specializes in engine swaps and car modifications. As the guys say about themselves: “We swap everything that moves, and what ..

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SVS-Sochi

Russian company for the development and production of tuning components for cars of any class with its own unique design.

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Magic Print

3D printing, 3D scanning, design and modeling in Chechnya

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3D-Cartel — St. Petersburg

3D-Cartel offer a range of services for: 3D scanning, 3D printing, Modeling, Reverse engineering, wax casting and aluminum casting

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Box 3D - Moscow

Specializes in 3D printing: large-scale objects, engineering composites, 3D scanning, modeling, design

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Auto Concept Studio – Car Audio and Tuning Studio – Ekaterinburg

Installation and adjustment of sound, production of podiums, etc.

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Top Ten 3D Scanners from $100 to $100,000 / Sudo Null IT News

Need a 3D model for 3D printing? There are several ways for you: you can of course create your 3D model from scratch in a 3D modeling program or find a suitable one on the Internet, but you can also scan an existing object! The purpose of this review is to help you understand the variety of 3D scanners available and offer the best in every price segment from a photogrammetric smartphone app to professional 3D scanners.

Scanners are listed in ascending order of price so that you can choose the one that suits your budget and use the resulting 3D models for both 3D printing and animation.

If you are not satisfied with the suggested solutions, there is an extended overview at this link.


3D scanner in hand:

1. Best smartphone app: Autodesk 123D Catch (free)

Autodesk 123D Catch is a free photogrammetric application. It allows you to create a 3D model from photographs of an object taken from different angles. You can use it to scan objects, people, and even the landscape. For some applications, if you don't need perfect accuracy, you don't need special equipment. This application actually provides quite good detail and is easy to use. However, it will take you at least 30 minutes for the app to process your photos as the processing takes place on the server and it takes time to send them.

2. Best DIY 3D scanner: Kinect ($99. 99)

The Xbox Kinect is designed to expand your gaming experience. It is not designed for 3D scanning, but you can easily find manuals and third party software (like ReconstructMe) to turn it into a 3D scanner. If your arms are growing out of your shoulders, this is an interesting and inexpensive solution for 3D scanning.

Price: $99.99
Resolution: 0.051 mm

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This scanner can be attached to your tablet or phone (generally designed for iPad, but can be adapted to other devices). Lightweight and easy to use, with a very good resolution. Suitable for large items (can scan a full-length person) and outdoor scanning. You will be able to use it with software running on Occipital's SDK. This will increase the resolution and give you access to special features like room scanning. It probably won't be something you'll use for 3D printing, but it's interesting for game development, for example.

Price: $ 379
Resolution up to: 0.5 mm
Precision up to: 4 mm

4. The best of cheap manual 3D scanners: Cubify ($ 399) 9000 3D-scanners can be it quite affordable and easy to use if you choose from inexpensive portable models. Cubify fits these criteria very well and has a relatively good resolution. But still, its capabilities are not enough for texture scanning and it is better to use it for subsequent 3D printing of one-color models.

Price: $ 399
Resolution: 0.9 mm
Resolution at a distance of 0.5 m: 1 mm


9000 Scanner: Matter and Form ($519)

If you're looking to take your quality to the next level, you can purchase a desktop 3D scanner. This model is compact, easy to use, and delivers good resolution, especially considering the price (not your go-to option if you're looking for perfection, but great for educational and demo purposes). The scanning process takes place with the help of a laser and a rotating platform. The scan takes about five minutes and simultaneously reads the texture of the object.

Price: $ 519
Resolution: 0.43 mm
accuracy: ± 0.25 mm

6. The best device "two in one": XYZPRINTING DA VINCI 1.0 ($ 600)

($ 600) combines a 3D scanner and a 3D printer. The quality of the models is not too high, but the price is very low for such a combined device. This makes the XYZprinting Da Vinci the easiest solution for beginners who want to get into the world of 3D scanning-printing.


Professional 3D scanners:

7. Best value for money handheld 3D scanner: Fuel3D Scanify ($1490)
Very easy to use, intuitive, and feels good in the hand, this scanner delivers good accuracy and texture quality. The only limitation is that the size of the scanned area is limited, which is great for small objects, but for scanning a full-length person, for example, it will not work.

Price: $ 1490
Resolution: 0.35 mm
accuracy: to 0.3 mm

8. Best price The scanner uses a different scanning technology than others. Instead of a dual laser scanning system, it uses a structured light source and cameras for fast scanning with very fine detail down to 0.06mm! The scanner comes with DAVID Pro Edition 3 software that works with OBJ, STL and PLY 3D file formats that can be exported to other programs for further editing.

Price: $ 3995
Resolution: 0.06 mm
accuracy: 0.5% of the size of the object

9. Best professional 3D scanner: SolutionIX REL The 3D scanner and its price provides much better scanning quality. Solutionix Rexcan is equipped with two cameras for greater accuracy. It uses optical phase shift triangulation technology and two high-resolution CCD cameras to provide high-precision data.

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