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
Exact Metrology touts scanner software update, adds site
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Exact Metrology employees celebrate the opening of their new service center in Moline, Ill., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Cincinnati-based laser measurement specialist Exact Metrology Inc. continues to update its scanners. It also opened a new service facility in Moline, Ill.
One recent technology update involves software from Santa Clara, Calif.-based Artec Studio, according to Exact Metrology owner Steve Young.
The latest version of the software, Artec Studio 15, has a new scan-to-CAD (computer aided design) function for quality control and basic reverse engineering operations, which saves time and effort.