Hexagon launches its first handheld 3D scanning devices for inspection and flexible measurements

“Our first handheld 3D scanners enable customers to digitalise parts without worrying about fixturing or environmental conditions and MARVELSCAN’s cutting-edge, integrated photogrammetry system aligns to reference targets without the need for stickering.”

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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has unveiled its first handheld 3D scanning devices, the ATLASCAN Max and MARVELSCAN. Both systems complement Hexagon’s existing manufacturing inspection devices and provide the ability to complete flexible measurements, inside and outside the factory setting.

The digital reality specialist claims its latest launches are ideal for applications in the automotive, rail, industrial equipment, and general manufacturing industries. This is because both scanners are designed to measure a variety of inspection environments where metrology may not have been possible previously. Additionally, the handheld scanners can complete automated quality inspection applications and meet reverse engineering needs.

"Today, manufacturing and engineering teams recognise the value of up-to-date 3D scans throughout the product lifecycle. This means almost anyone might need to perform a metrology-grade scan of a part regardless of their location,” says Pirmin Bitzi, General Manager for Portable Measuring Devices at Hexagon. 

“Our first handheld 3D scanners enable customers to digitalise parts without worrying about fixturing or environmental conditions and MARVELSCAN’s cutting-edge, integrated photogrammetry system aligns to reference targets without the need for stickering. Wireless and ergonomic, these scanners provide a seamless, instant scanning experience from the shop floor to the shipyard.”

Key features of the ATLASCAN Max and MARVELSCAN 3D scanners:

  • Enhanced productivity with ergonomic, thumb-operated controls that help streamline 3D scanning processes in confined spaces. 
  • Multi-mode scanning eliminates the need for PC control with various features and surface types able to be measured efficiently. All data collected in any mode is automatically combined in one point cloud.
  • Parts can be moved during measurement, eliminating the need to fixture parts before measurement, saving time and making measurement processes more flexible.
  • Hole-flash capture mode makes the measuring of multiple holes and slots in the same slot both easier and quicker.
  • With the removal of cables and referencing hardware, scanning hard-to-reach places is easier.

Focusing on the MAVELSCAN, the system features a unique built-in photogrammetry that can provide targetless scanning functionality. This function will be beneficial in the scanning of large and/or repetitive parts without having to place targets on the part itself, saving time. Additionally, this will also improve accuracy levels.