Creaform, leader in portable 3D measurement technologies, has unveiled its new line-up of MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanners - the most accurate 3D scanners for demanding quality control and reverse engineering applications.

The MetraSCAN 3D scanners are the most accurate scanning solutions on the market, whether in lab or on the shop floor. Like Creaform's entire portfolio of measuring technologies, the MetraSCAN 3D are easy to master and use, and they take only a few minutes to set up. Featuring Creaform's TRUaccuracy technology, the MetraSCAN 3D ensure highly-accurate dimensional surface measurements, regardless of the measurement environment (instability, vibrations, thermal variations, etc.), or operator skills.

The combination of a MetraSCAN 3D CMM scanner and a HandyPROBE arm-free CMM makes for a complete and powerful measurement system for points and surfaces, and enable geometrical and freeform inspection on the same part, with the same system.

The new MetraSCAN 3D handheld scanners are now offered in two versions:

• The MetraSCAN 70 offers optimal resolution. It is ideal for projects where geometrical feature definition is key, such as sheet metal and tooling inspection.
• The MetraSCAN 210 offers increased measurement speed. Its increased stand-off and depth of field make for enhanced scanning flexibility. It is ideal for large surface metrology and large-scale reverse engineering.

Both 3D scanners feature the same accuracy and they have been fitted with a new light carbon structure.

"We believe that this expanded and enhanced MetraSCAN line-up fits the needs of our customers now more closely when it comes to quality control or reverse engineering applications, said Jean-Fran?ois Larue, product director. What's more, we integrated the know-how acquired on the technology since the launch of the first generation of MetraSCAN in 2010. Among all the inspection systems available on the market, the MetraSCAN 3D scanners remain best at increasing the reliability, speed and versatility of the measurement process."

Creaform reached C$37.5 million in sales in 2011. The company employs more than 300 people worldwide, and has offices in Qu?bec City, Montr?al, the United States, France, Germany, China, India and Japan. The company's head office and Quebec-based offices are 9001: 2008 ISO certified.

Email: ajeet.thakur@creaform3d.com