SCANTECH Nimbletrack 3D scanner for automotive applications

SCANTECH: Next Generation Handheld Laser Scanning

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What Sets SCANTECH Apart?

SCANTECH is a global provider of 3D scanning systems, tackling the unique challenges companies face when digitizing products for inspection or reverse engineering. By specializing in R&D catered towards portability, tracking, and automation their devices achieve metrology-grade certifications at an affordable price. 

SCANTECH is ideal for: 

  • Quality Control and Inspection 
  • Reverse Engineering 
  • Finite Element Analysis  
  • 3D Visualization 
  • Accelerated Product Development 

Their laser systems have helped companies that work in various fields to streamline their digitization process, specifically in fields such as aerospace, automotive, assembly machinery, and electronics which require high levels of precision and difficult scanning scenarios. 

Their optical systems are also useful for those who need to scan objects without applying any materials to the surface like museums, art, medical, and security.  

By putting research first SCANTECH delivers high-quality and user-friendly scanning devices that are easy to use and compact for travel. In this blog we’ll cover just a few of the scanning systems SCANTECH develops and what makes them an excellent choice for those looking to digitize parts for inspection or reverse engineering. 

The SCANTECH NimbleTrack scanning an aeroplane wheel utilizing the targetless and wireless setup

SCANTECH Scanner Systems: Which One is Right for You? 

SCANTECH offers multiple types of scanners that cater to specific tasks or part size. If you’re scanning a small component or a large assembly, the right scanner can make the job easier and ensure you’re meeting the accuracy and detail requirements for the job.  
 
Here are some key scanners offered by SCANTECH and their specialty 

Scanner 

Key Features 

Tracking Method & Field of View 

Accuracy & Resolution 

SimScan – E 

  • Lightweight, palm-sized, and multi-laser blue-light scanning
  • Multiple scanning modes to optimally capture details
  • Wireless scanning capabilities 
  • Targets placed on or around the part
  • A FOV of 700 x 600mm 

Resolution up to 0.02mm and accuracy of 0.02mm 

KSCAN – X 

  • Large field of view and onscreen guided information 
  • Multi-laser blue-light system for fast scanning across large spaces
  • Wireless scanning capabilities 
  • Targets placed on or around part – farther distanced targets allowed compared to SimScan 
  • FOV of 1.8 x 2.6m 

Resolution up to 0.1mm and accuracy of 0.03mm at medium-distances 

NimbleTrack 

  • Compact optical tracker and scanner for easier travel 
  • Multi-laser blue-light scanning with different scanning modes to capture details
  • Wireless scanning capabilities 
  • Targetless when using optical tracker – creates a scanning space of 3.5 x 3.5m
  • Can utilize targets for areas the tracker cannot be seen
  • FOV of 500 x 600mm 

Resolution up to 0.02mm and accuracy up to 0.025mm using the optical tracker 

TrackScan Sharp 

  • Large optical tracker to scan more surface area with less movement 
  • Multi-Laser blue-light scanning with multiple scanning modes 
  • Wireless scanning capabilities 
  • Targetless when using optical tracker – creates scanning space of 6 x 6m 
  • Can utilize targets for areas the tracker cannot be seen 
  • FOV of 800 x 700mm 

Resolution up to 0.02mm and accuracy up to 0.025mm using the optical tracker 

The SIMSCAN – E scanning the trunk of a car

Wireless Scanning and Advanced Processing

Wireless scanning makes setup and data capture easier by not having to deal with long cords potentially disturbing the scanning environment. Once the wireless modes are set up, operators can significantly speed up their preparation by installing the wireless packs to the device and begin scanning.  

For scanners such as the NimbleTrack and TrackScan Sharp this can make scanning multiple objects within the optical tracker environment easier due to the ability to rapidly swap parts within the scanning space or move the tracker to new positions without worrying about physical connections to a computer to log the data. 
 
When scanning, the multi-grid blue-light lasers and various scanning modes ensure you can capture all necessary details with little to no preparation of the object’s surface. Blue-light laser technology specializes in capturing difficult-to-scan surfaces such as glossy, semi-transparent, and thin edges due to the adjustable laser frequency. If you are scanning multiple types of materials the laser can be adjusted to achieve optimal reflection so data is captured quickly and with minimal noise. And, through the use of targets on the part, around it, or on the scanner itself (like on the NimbleTrack and TrackScan) you can maintain tracking and accuracy for oversized or thin objects.  
 
SCANTECH software and devices have noise filtering and edge-computing algorithms to ensure the data you capture has minimal outliers and misalignments. It also accounts for some environmental factors like vibrations, lighting, and temperature.  

The TrackScan Sharp scanning a large assembly without the need for targets

Why SCANTECH?

The SCANTECH portfolio brings metrology-grade blue-light laser scanning for small and large parts. This is perfect for those looking to scan tough surfaces (such as sharp edges and sheet metal) and thin objects with ease. Hawk Ridge Systems works to continue to provide solutions for all engineering needs by working with innovative companies. With professional, highly accurate scanners at an affordable price point, we’re confident that by working with SCANTECH we can continue to achieve this and fully cover all needs with our scanning portfolio. 

Learn More about SCANTECH and Hawk Ridge Systems 

These are just some of the scanners and technologies SCANTECH offers to help engineers, inspectors, and designers make high-quality digital assets for quality control, inspection, reverse engineering, and more.  

SCANTECH also offers product lines for highly specific use-cases like scanning large assemblies for aerospace applications that require large sections of featureless panels to be scanned.  

Interested in learning more about SCANTECH devices? Contact us or schedule a demo. 

 

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Matthew Fisher

Matthew Fisher is an application engineer who specializes in all things 3d scanning. Starting off as a SOLIDWORKS user he now uses a variety of 3d scanners to inspect, reverse engineer, and create renders of products. With an interest in digital preservation 3d scanning is also a hobby to capture unique finds around the city and parks