Creaform EXAscan Handheld 3D Laser Scanner
The Creaform EXAscan is a self positioning handheld laser scanner from the first generation of Creaform HandySCAN 3D line released in 2007. At launch it offered the highest resolution and accuracy of any Creaform scanner. It needs no coordinate measuring machine arm or external tracking device and it is designed to scan highly detailed surfaces and small objects for inspection, reverse engineering, and design work.
Key Features
- Self-positioning: no CMM arm or external tracker is needed since reference targets on the part or surroundings let the scanner position itself
- High accuracy: up to 0.040 mm (0.0016 in.),= with volumetric accuracy of 0.020 mm + 0.100 mm/m
- Fine resolution: 0.050 mm (0.002 in.) about five times finer than Creaform earlier REVscan with accuracy about twice as high
- Three-camera system: a third high definition camera in the upper center boosts scanning resolution and data accuracy
- Automatic multi-resolution: the scanner sets the best resolution level for each type of surface as it scans
- Measurement rate: 25,000 measurements per second
- Real-time 3D visualization: see the surface build up on screen while scanning
- VXscan software: Creaform proprietary data acquisition software with export to most CAD platforms
- Eye-safe laser: Class II
- Portable: about 1.25 kg (2.75 lb) measuring 172 × 260 × 216 mm, and light enough to travel in a carry on case
- Works on many materials: captures objects of almost any shape, size, or color
Typical Applications
- Reverse engineering and design
- Quality inspection of small and detailed parts
- Aerospace and automotive components
- Biomechanics and medical models
- Consumer products, education, and multimedia
- Heritage preservation and architecture
Why Choose It
The Creaform EXAscan brought high resolution, metrology level scanning into a portable handheld that does not depend on an arm. It remains a capable choice for detailed small part scanning where its accuracy and resolution still meet requirements.
