🚀 Portable 3D Scanners Expand Metrology Capabilities!

[Elif Özaksu]

FARO CREAFORM has introduced its groundbreaking new HandySCAN 3D EVO and MAX Series models in the field of portable metrology. These innovations elevate industrial measurement capabilities to the next level in areas such as quality control, reverse engineering, and non-destructive testing.

🔍 Portable Metrology for Parts of All Sizes​

The company has expanded its portfolio by adding two models from the next-generation HandySCAN 3D MAX Series, alongside the HandySCAN EVO and EVO Plus, to the HandySCAN 3D family. These new systems are designed to improve portable metrology workflows for both small, precise components and large industrial assemblies within a single hardware and software environment.

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  []HandySCAN MAX EVO and MAX EVO Elite: Ideal for measuring large and complex parts with metrology-grade accuracy in workshop and production environments.
  
  []Mobility Kit: Offers wireless measurement capability, enabling fully mobile operation.
  
  []Integrated Visualization: The data collection process is simplified thanks to an on-device screen and guided scanning workflows.
  
  

According to FARO CREAFORM, the systems are calibrated in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories and validated according to VDI/VDE 2634 standards, supporting traceable dimensional inspection.

⚙️ Technical Specifications for Large Part Inspection​

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• ]HandySCAN MAX EVO: Suitable for product development and dimensional validation of large components with a volumetric accuracy of 0.150 mm + 0.020 mm/m.
  
  []HandySCAN MAX EVO Elite: Offers a volumetric accuracy of 0.075 mm + 0.010 mm/m for inspection and non-destructive testing applications requiring tighter measurement tolerances.
  
  []High Speed and Resolution: Both scanners enable rapid acquisition of large geometries with speeds up to 2.25 million measurements per second and a measurement resolution of 0.04 mm.
  
  []Measurement Range: Covers parts ranging from approximately 1 m to 15 m.
  
  

✨ Unified User Experience​

FARO CREAFORM also introduced the HandySCAN EVO and HandySCAN EVO Plus models for routine inspection tasks. These models enhance operator ease of use with integrated live mesh visualization, AI-powered target detection, and real-time scanning feedback.

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• ]Standardized Interface: A consistent software environment is offered across the EVO and MAX product families.
  
  []Creaform Metrology Suite Integration: Supports inspection, Scan-to-CAD, automation, and dynamic tracking workflows.
  
  []QR Code Reading: Enables faster loading of predefined inspection programs in Elite models.
  
• Design Award: The HandySCAN 3D EVO Series won the Red Dot Design Award for its ergonomic product design.
  

Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie, Director of Product Management for FARO CREAFORM 3D Scanners, stated that this new generation expands the mobile metrology platform for manufacturers inspecting large and complex parts, while maintaining the measurement accuracy required for critical inspection decisions.

🏭 Industrial Applications​

The expanded HandySCAN 3D portfolio targets sectors such as aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, energy, transportation, and industrial manufacturing. Typical applications include dimensional inspection, first article inspection, quality assurance, reverse engineering, maintenance, repair, and non-destructive testing of large components. These portable systems reduce the need to transport parts to stationary coordinate measuring machines.