The Handyscan3D is the newest, hand-held, laser scanning technology giving the user the flexibility to obtain 3D models in a fast, flexible and accurate way. Two stereoscopic cameras pick-up the pattern of reflective targets attached to the surface of the object. The software running in the background uses these targets as location references to calculate its position in the 3D space.

 

This technique is similar to the triangulations performed by a GPS in reference to the beacons transmitted by the positioning satellites. The cameras also register the individual laser points reflected from the object's surface. The VXScan software allocates through triangulation a set of coordinates to each registered point. Tens of thousands of points per second are recorded in this way generating in real time a rendering of the surface. This self-referencing technology allows that the object can be moved during the scanning process.

 

APPLICATIONS OF THE HANDYSCAN 3D:

 

• Rapid prototyping
• Reverse engineering
• Scanning objects of any size and colour,
• Generating 3D digital files of physical objects
• Conformity analysis of manufactured components against original parts or production tooling
• Conformity analysis against CAD
• Comparison of the same part from different production batches or tools.
• 3D archiving of valuable or historic objects.
• Clay model digitising
• Rapid prototyping of designed or engineered objects.
• Capturing of texture and colour of surfaces

 

HANDYSCAN3D FAMILY:

 

The 3D scanners of the Handyscan3D family have been optimised to the different requirements and to accommodate also the available budgets of the clients.

 

REVscan The REVscan is the first self-positioning and truly portable laser scanner.		EXAscan The EXAscan is the scanner with the highest resolution and accuracy of the Handyscan3D family offering utmost flexibility of applications.		VIUscan The VIUscan is the youngest member of the Handyscan3D family offering now 3D colour laser scanning of surfaces.

 

MAXscan The MAXscan combines all the characteristics of the Handyscan3D laser scanning technology with large-scale photogrammetric optimisation capabilities. The MAXscan maintains high accuracy when scanning large objects, like complete cars, ship hulls, aircrafts or large machinery.		handyPROBE The HandyPROBE is an arm-free probing system powered by the C-TRACK 780 dual camera sensor. It is a reliable, affordable and accurate coordinate measuring system without having the disadvantages of measuring arms. The measuring volume as well as the flexibility of the system compares favourably with other probing devices.

 

Benefits of the HANDYSCAN3d technology

Self-positioning:

 

• No external positioning or measuring device is needed by the Handyscan3D making it therefore, extremely affordable.

• Reflective self-adhesive targets attached onto the surface of the object are used by the Handyscan3D for referencing.
• The scanner is only connected to the computer through a Firewire giving the operator total access from all sides and angles to the all surfaces of the object.
• The scanned object can be moved or tilted during the scanning process.

 

Ease of use:

• The use of the Handyscan3D and its propriety software VXScan is easy and fast to learn. As easy as it gets!
• Short learning curve reducing the implementation time of the technology.

• Short set-up cycles, les than 5 minutes from unpacking the system to start generating scanned surfaces.

 

ACCURACY AND RESOLUTION:

 

• The family of Handyscan3D scanners yield some of the best data quality available in laser scanning.
• The different models of Handyscan3D offer distinct resolution ranges.
• The polygon mesh generated by the VXScan software is optimised to a monolayer lattice.

 

AFFORDABILITY:

 

• The Handyscan3D, with its self-positioning technology, does not require to be connected to a measuring or positioning device making the system very affordable.
• The handling of the Handyscan3D scanners is simple and intuitive making the learning curve very steep. Minimising therefore, the training and introduction costs of such a scanning system in your operation.
• Although the VXScan software is based on complex and powerful algorithms to generate the 3D image of scanned object, its operation is simple and very fast to learn. Here again reducing substantially the time necessary to obtain valuable information.
• The return on investment (ROI) is high as the acquisition and maintenance costs are low and the system becomes fully operational and productive within a very short time.

Portability

 

• The scanner unit in is transport casing weighs less than 10 kg making it truly transportable.
• The Handyscan3D scanners need only to be connected to a laptop through a Firewire giving them access to the most confined and hard to reach spaces during the scanning projects.
• It is ideal for service jobs.
• The scanner units are lightweight and ergonomic, maximising the productivity without causing stress or discomfort to the operator.

 

VERSATILITY

 

• The Handyscans3D scanners offer total flexibility.
• No size limits of the scanned object for best results.
• It works in very confined and hard to reach spaces
• The Handyscan3D scanners can be adjusted through the software to scan surfaces of any colour.

 

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