3D scanner and software maker Artec today launched a new handheld scanner that combines many of the favorite features from its broad menu of 3D scanners.
The new and simply named Point is a blue light laser triangulation 3D scanner with three scanning modes. You can switch between scanning large objects, capturing intricate details, and digitizing tricky features, such as deep holes that many scanners have problems with. All three modes are available on the unit with one click so users can adapt to different surfaces instantly as they scan.
The large object mode uses a 17 × 17 crossed-laser grid (700 × 600 mm) to capture objects at a max scanning speed of 120 FPS. To capture fine detail, 7 parallel laser lines digitize complex surfaces in high resolution suitable for metrology tasks, Artec says. The third mode deploys a single laser to maneuver into hard-to-reach areas even inside deep grooves or holes, for inspection and reverse engineering.
Artec says the new Point is easy to grip and easy to use, with an “intuitive interface and unshakable tracking repeatable results regardless of operator skill, without having to fine-tune any settings.” It weighs about 570 grams or just less than a 12-ounce can of soda.
A lot of scanners throw around the term “metrology-grade” referring to accuracy a high level of precision, accuracy, and reliability in the measurements that the scanner can produce. This level of accuracy is essential for quality control, inspection, and reverse engineering applications where precise measurements are crucial for ensuring that components meet design specifications.
Artec backs up its claim that Point puts “metrology-grade 3D scanning in the palm of your hand” with a 0.02 mm accuracy and a 0.02 mm resolution.
There’s even a feature to zoom in to view surfaces up to eight times more closely to pick up tiny details that may not be visible at first glance.
Point Tech Specs & Price
- Scanning Technology: Laser triangulation
- Accuracy: up to 0.02 mm
- Resoultion: up to 0.02 mm
- 3D light source: blue laser (class II eye-safe)
- Working distance: > 300 mm
- Linear field of view: (H×W @ furthest range): up to 700 × 600 mm
- Depth of field: 550 mm
- Weight: 570 grams
- Scanning speed: 120 FPS
- Software: Supported OS is Windows 10, 11
- File output: OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB, STEP, IGES, X_T, CSV, DXF, XML
- Price: ~$29,000
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