Portable Metrology-Grade 3D Scanner Ideal for Large, Complex Surfaces

Creaform, a business unit of Ametek Inc. and manufacturer of portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, reveals the latest addition of its flagship HandySCAN 3D lineup, the MAX Series. The handheld line of industrial 3D scanners, designed and manufactured in Canada, offers a scanning area of approximately 1m × 1m and was developed to acquire accurate 3D measurements of any large and complex surfaces up to 15m. It is suitable for large plastic injection molds in particular.

The MAX series features multiple scanning modes that enable users to choose between the fastest scanning time or maximum resolution. With a volumetric accuracy of 0.100 mm + 0.015 mm/m, ISO 17025 accreditation and compliance with the VDI/VDE 2634 part 3 standard, the MAX series provides metrology-grade results, making it ideal for quality control, precision link between parts with tight tolerancing and demanding reverse engineering of large parts. Additionally, the new scanners still feature Creaform’s dynamic referencing algorithms for accurate and rigorous 3D scans of any object, whether in the lab, on the shop floor or in the field.

The system is plug-and-play and quick to set up. The 3D scans can be easily and seamlessly integrated into any CAD software, speeding up and simplifying product development, 3D inspection and reverse engineering processes of large parts and assemblies.

The MAX Series has typical HandySCAN 3D attributes including portability, blue laser technology, integrated photogrammetry, live meshing and more. It also offers new key features to simplify any scanning process. Flex volume enables the user to scan with high quality at a short standoff distance and measure large parts at high speed from a longer standoff distance. Its smart surface algorithm, combined with artificial intelligence, optimizes surface measurements for improved tracking, better performance, better readings of difficult, contrasted finishes and a simpler scanning process. Finally, the MAX Series integrates real-time calibration directly into the scanning workflow, performing it automatically and seamlessly.