Artec 3D releases Micro II automated desktop 3D scanner for digitising small parts with 5 micron accuracy

Artec 3D says the Micro II is twice as accurate as its predecessor and can capture a greater range of sizes.

15 November 2023

11:25

Artec 3D

Artec 3D has announced the launch of the Micro II, a new high-accuracy desktop scanner, designed for the digitisation of tiny to small objects. Artec says the scanner is ideal for use in a range of industries and applications where a stringent level of precision is essential, such as the reverse engineering of small parts, quality inspection, forensics, jewellery, and dentistry.

Twice as accurate as its predecessor according to Artec 3D, the Micro II delivers 5-micron accuracy for the tight tolerance needed for quality inspection workflows. Repeatability is consistently demonstrated says the company, with the same item producing the same results with a difference of less than 2 microns each time. The scanner is also ISO12836 certified.

“With the new Micro II, we now provide double the accuracy and can scan a wider size range of objects, all with the same automated one-click workflow,” said Artec 3D President and CEO Art Yukhin. “Going forward, we continue to develop the algorithms, as we do for all our scanners. With the next release of Artec Studio, for example, we plan to add HD Mode to Micro II’s list of features.”

In addition to high accuracy, Micro II has a larger field of view, allowing users to capture an 18.5x larger volume, and a wider range of objects, up to 20 x 20 x 15 cm in size.

The fully automated scanner is powered by algorithms in Artec Studio Software, and the scanner initiates an effective scanning path, ensuring all angles are captured according to Artec 3D.

“Using Artec Studio’s superior view-planning algorithms, the scanner automatically positions your object to follow the ideal scanning trajectory. This ensures the object is captured from all sides, and in minimal time,” said Chief Technical Officer Gleb Gusev. “The Micro II is the perfect device for those seeking a one-button 3D scanning solution.”

Artec 3D also says that the latest version of Artec 3D’s professional software, users to quickly inspect or reverse engineer within the software, or take it further with Artec Studio’s Scan-to-CAD workflow and export to SOLIDWORKS or other CAD software.