Creaform announces latest 3D measurement suite with new certifications and UX upgrades

"We are making sure that we deliver optimum performance needed for metrology professionals."

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Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc., has announced the launch of its latest suite of optical CMM 3D scanners and probes.

The MetraSCAN BLACK+, MetraSCAN BLACK+|Elite and HandyPROBE Next+ are said to ‘optimise workflow’ and ‘meet the evolving needs of quality control experts’ by enabling the simple and precise measurement of large parts.

"Just like our customers, we strive to deliver high quality and reliable products," said Mathieu Desmarais, Product Manager at Creaform, "and with these new acceptance tests and advanced features, we are making sure that we deliver optimum performance needed for metrology professionals, no exceptions.

"This way, Creaform ensures the simplest measurement accuracy with the highest quality standards."

The renowned provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions said its latest offerings leverage new ISO 10360 certifications and setup assistance tools. Key features include:

  • Rigorous acceptance tests based on the international ISO 10360 standard which ensures intense testing to define specifications and qualify sensor performance. Performance tests are done at Creaform’s ISO/IEC 17025-2017 accredited laboratories, which ensures quality of facilities and equipment, traceability and quality of validation methods.
  • New Automatic Volume Extension specification of up to 0.025 mm + 0.015 mm/m (0.0009 in + 0.00018 in/ft) in the extended measuring volume.
  • Reusable and durable 360° magnetic targets, which are easy to set up, automatically detected for automatic management and data clean-up, and help to deliver fast results.
  • Guidance tools for visual guidance feedback on positioning targets when creating a setup, particularly helpful for non-experts.
  • Troubleshooting tools to provide advanced setup diagnostics, making it possible to validate jig or part setup deformations from any cause in a single click.
  • Control tools to allow full control on minimum targets visibility and equipment behaviour for demanding applications.