Industrial 3D Scanning
Compare parts with CAD, analyse deviations or prepare a reverse-engineering project. S4METRO helps select a Creaform solution based on the part, tolerances and industrial environment in Portugal.
HandySCAN 3D | EVO Series
Metrology-grade portable 3D scanner.
Accuracy: up to 0.025 mm
Highlight: 1.8 M measurements/s
Small and medium parts, dimensional inspection, and reverse engineering.
MetraSCAN 3D | BLACK Series
3D Scanner with tracker for medium and complex volumes.
Accuracy: up to 0.025 mm
Highlight: Dynamic measurement without referencing
Car bodies, moulds, tools and complex geometry parts.
HandySCAN 3D | MAX Series
Large volumes without losing accuracy.
Accuracy: 0.150 mm (EVO) · 0.075 mm (Elite)
Highlight: Parts 1–10 m (EVO) · 1–15 m (Elite)
Aeronautics, railway, energy and large-scale moulds.
HandySCAN 3D | PRO Series
Professional performance with Scan-to-CAD.
Accuracy: professional grade
Highlight: Scan-to-CAD Pro Package
Accessible reverse engineering and rapid prototyping.
Applications
Compare the scanned surface with the CAD model and analyse dimensional deviations in inspection software. For castings, sheet metal or assemblies, scanner and measurement method selection must consider tolerances and working conditions.
When CAD is unavailable or needs updating, scanning captures the part geometry as a point cloud or mesh. Reconstructing surfaces and a CAD model requires a reverse-engineering workflow suited to the intended result.
Analyse the geometry of moulds, dies and tooling, compare worn areas and check trial parts against CAD. Cavity access, surface finish and part size help define the scanning solution.
An industrial 3D scanner captures surface geometry using optical or laser methods. The data is used for dimensional inspection and reverse engineering, but scanning alone does not replace tolerance analysis or CAD model reconstruction.
Start with part size, features to inspect and tolerances. Also consider surface finish, access and the working location. Then assess measurement volume, referencing and required software. The HandySCAN and MetraSCAN ranges shown above address different needs; check each model before comparing specifications.
If moving equipment between workstations is the priority, see the portable 3D scanners page. To turn scanned data into inspection results, explore measurement and dimensional inspection software. If you need to measure a part without purchasing equipment, see our industrial metrology services.
Technical demonstration
Tell us the part size and material, tolerances and whether you need inspection or reverse engineering. Contact S4METRO to assess the equipment, software and a technical demonstration suited to the project.
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