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Professional 3D Scanners | Artec 3D

Handheld 3D scanners

Easily capture all angles of your object at speed

Leo

Our most comprehensive 3D scanner featuring wireless technology and an inbuilt touchscreen for instant data projection.

Space Spider

This new-generation metrological device is equipped with automatic temperature stabilization for high-precision scans.

Eva

Our most popular product, Eva is fast, versatile, and accurate.

Eva Lite

Entry-level structured light 3D scanner with geometry-only tracking and data capture.

Metrology-grade 3D scanning solutions

Capture both tiny and large objects or areas with the maximum precision. Ideal for quality assurance

Ray

Professional long-range laser 3D scanner with an inbuilt battery and sub-millimeter accuracy.

Micro

High-accuracy desktop 3D scanner for tiny parts, such as engine valves and connectors, jewelry, or dental components.

Artec Metrology Kit

A 2-micron measurement solution, ideal for inspection and reverse engineering.

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Find the 3D scanner best equipped for your industry or application.

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Best 3D scanners — review by Artec 3D

After reviewing the top 3D scanner lists available on the Internet, we noticed that most don’t include information about the key parameters of the objects you need to scan. Important categories such as object size and the application(s) you’ll be using the scanner for are not covered. This review aims to fill this gap and help you find the best 3D solution for your project.

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Starting out in the world of 3D scanning can be intimidating, but everything becomes clear once you take a moment to understand the technology behind it. From your own eyes (the original scanner!) to the latest 3D scanner on the market, here’s how it all works!

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What is laser 3D scanning?

In this guide, we take a deeper look into one of the most popular 3D scanning technologies – laser 3D scanning. After reading it, you’ll be familiar with what types of scanners are referred to as “laser,” how they work, where they’re most useful, and what they are used for.

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Application

3D Object Scanner Artec Eva

Scanner type	Handheld	Handheld	Handheld	Handheld	Desktop
3D point accuracy, up to	0. 1 mm	0.1 mm	0.05 mm	0.1 mm	0.01 mm
3D resolution, up to	0.2 mm	0.5 mm	0.1 mm	0.2 mm	0.029 mm
3D accuracy over distance, up to	0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m	0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m	0.05 mm + 0.3 mm/m	0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m	—
HD Mode	Yes	No	N/A	Yes	N/A
Hybrid geometry and texture tracking	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	N/A
Data processing algorithms	Geometry and texture based	Geometry based	Geometry and texture based	Geometry and texture based	Geometry based
Working distance	0.4 – 1 m	0.4 – 1 m	0.2 – 0.3 m	0.35 – 1.2 m	—
Volume capture zone	61,000 cm³	61,000 cm³	2,000 cm³	160,000 cm³	324 cm³
Linear field of view, H×W @ closest range	214 × 148 mm	214 × 148 mm	90 × 70 mm	244 × 142 mm	—
Linear field of view, H×W @ furthest range	536 × 371 mm	536 × 371 mm	180 × 140 mm	838 × 488 mm	—
Angular field of view, H×W	30 × 21°	30 × 21°	30 × 21°	38. 5 × 23°	—
Ability to capture texture	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Texture resolution	1.3 mp	—	1.3 mp	2.3 mp	6.4 mp
Colors	24 bpp	—	24 bpp	24 bpp	24 bpp
3D reconstruction rate for real-time fusion, up to	16 fps	16 fps	7.5 fps	22 fps	—
3D reconstruction rate for 3D video recording, up to	16 fps	16 fps	7.5 fps	44 fps	—
3D reconstruction rate for 3D video streaming, up to	—	—	—	80 fps	—
Data acquisition speed, up to	18 mln points/s	2 mln points/s	1 mln points/s	35 mln points/s	1 mln points/s
3D exposure time	0.0002 s	0.0002 s	0.0002 s	0.0002 s	Customizable
2D exposure time	0. 00035 s	0.00035 s	0.0002 s	0.0002 s	Customizable
3D light source	Flashbulb	Flashbulb	Blue LED	VCSEL	Blue LED
2D light source	White 12 LED array	White 12 LED array	White 6 LED array	White 12 LED array	RGB LED
Position sensors	—	—	—	Built-in 9 DoF inertial system	—
Display/touchscreen	USB streaming through external computer	USB streaming through external computer	USB streaming through external computer	Integrated 5.5" half HD, CTP. Optional Wi-Fi/Ethernet video streaming to external device	USB streaming through external computer
Multi-core processing	On external computer	On external computer	On external computer	Embedded processors: NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2 Quad-core ARM® Cortex®-A57 MPCore Processor NVIDIA Maxwell™ 1 TFLOPS GPU with 256 NVIDIA® CUDA® Cores	On external computer
Interface	1 × USB 2. 0, USB 3.0 compatible	1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible	1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible	Wi-Fi, Ethernet, SD card	USB 3.0
Internal hard drive	—	—	—	512 GB SSD	—

Supported OS	Windows 7, 8 or 10 x64	Windows 7, 8 or 10 x64	Windows 7, 8 or 10 x64	Scanning: No computer required Data processing: Windows 7, 8, 10 x 64	Windows 10 x64
Recommended computer requirements	Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with 8+ GB VRAM, CUDA 6.0+	Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM	Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM	Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with 8+ GB VRAM, CUDA 6.0+	Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with at least 3 GB VRAM, CUDA 3.5+
Minimum computer requirements	HD: Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with CUDA 6. 0+ and at least 2 GB VRAM SD: Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 12 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM	Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 12 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM	Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 18 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM	HD: Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with CUDA 6.0+ and at least 4 GB VRAM SD: Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAMA computer is needed only for data processing. Scanning does not require a computer.	Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 32GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM

Power source	AC power or external battery pack	AC power or external battery pack	AC power or external battery pack	Built-in exchangeable battery, optional AC power	AC power
Dimensions, H×D×W	262 × 158 × 63 mm	262 × 158 × 63 mm	190 × 140 × 130 mm	231 × 162 × 230 mm	290 × 290 × 340 mm
Weight	0. 9 kg / 2 lb	0.9 kg / 2 lb	0.8 kg / 1.8 lb	2.6 kg / 5.7 lb	12 kg / 26.7 lb

Top Ten 3D Scanners from $100 to $100,000 / Sudo Null IT News 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. nine0003

Scanners are listed in ascending price order so 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 proposed 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. nine0003

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: 0.051mm

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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. nine0003

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

4. The best of cheap manual 3D scanners: Cubife ($ 399)

3D 3D-scanners can be 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. nine0003

Price: $ 399
Resolution: 0. 9 mm
Resolution at a distance of 0.5 m: 1 mm

3D scanner on the table:

5. Best and cheapest table 3D 3D 3D 3D 3D 3D 3D- 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. nine0003

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

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

is inexpensive 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. nine0003

Professional 3D scanners:

7. Best value for money portable 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. nine0003

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. nine0003