3D Scanner Automates Quality Control with Cobot Compatibility

Creaform Inc., a business unit of Ametek Inc. and a global company providing portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, has announced the release of its new VXscan-R software module for the VXelements 10 platform. This latest version now offers an advanced compatibility with a wider range of robots, including collaborative ones (cobots), all of which are reported to take simplicity and ease of use to the next level while increasing quality control productivity.

Creaform says the VXscan-R software is an integral part of the R-Series, an automated 3D scanning solution well suited for at-line applications, turnkey solutions or for customizable layouts. VXscan-R offers a reliable and accurate digital twin environment for program preparation, scan simulations and execution, according to the company. Used with the MetraSCAN 3D-R, a robot-mounted optical CMM scanner, the R-Series is designed for companies that want to find defects earlier and ensure that all parts are measured correctly, without human impact and subjectivity.

The new version of VXscan-R is now compatible with collaborative robots (Fanuc CRX) as well as a variety of new industrial robots, which enables it to adapt to workflows, from large production lines to small and medium enterprises. Its lightweight, compact design is also said to improve its simple and rapid deployment, regardless of the users’ levels of expertise or experience, and features like automatically stopping when meeting resistance, maintain a safe working environment.

The MetraSCAN 3D-R reportedly offers high-performance optics, blue laser technology and 360° target coverage, providing optimal measurement accuracy, speed, versatility and operational simplicity for a range of quality control tasks. Moreover, the R-Series solutions are fully integrated in VXscan-R software and, whether it is a custom layout or turnkey solution, will seamlessly integrate into any automated quality control processes, Creaform says.