3Dnatives Lab: Testing the Artec Ray 3D Scanner
Published on June 29, 2021 by
Luxembourg-based manufacturer Artec 3D has specialized over the years in the development of portable 3D scanners such as the Eva, the Space Spider and the Leo. More recently, the company has also broadened its spectrum of applications by unveiling 3D scanners of a different type, such as the Micro, an automated stationary 3D scanner for scanning small parts, or the Artec Ray, a long-distance laser 3D scanner for large parts or indoor/outdoor scenes, such as wind turbines, ship propellers, airplanes or buildings.
First introduced in 2018, the Artec Ray is based on LiDAR technology, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging. On paper, it offers an accuracy of less than a millimeter, a long range of 110 meters associated with a wide field of view of 360º×270º, an acquisition speed of 208,000 points/s and a built-in battery with a maximum autonomy of four hours. These features as well as a recommended