Creaform Unveils Expanded and Enhanced MetraSCAN 3D Optical CMM Scanners Line-Up

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Creaform Unveils Expanded and Enhanced MetraSCAN 3D Optical CMM Scanners Line-Up

LÉVIS, Quebec, May 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Newcomers to be introduced at the CONTROL tradeshow next week in Germany

    Creaform [http://www.creaform3d.com/en/default.aspx ], leader in portable 3D
measurement technologies [http://www.creaform3d.com/en/products.aspx ], is proud to unveil
its new line-up of MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanners - the most accurate 3D scanners for
demanding quality control and reverse engineering applications.

    The MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM Scanners

    The MetraSCAN 3D scanners are the most accurate scanning solutions on the market,
whether in lab or on the shop floor. Like Creaform's entire portfolio of measuring
technologies, the MetraSCAN 3D are easy to master and use, and they take only a few
minutes to set up. Featuring Creaform's TRUaccuracy technology, the MetraSCAN 3D ensure
highly-accurate dimensional surface measurements
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrascan/default.aspx ], regardless of the measurement
environment (instability, vibrations, thermal variations, etc.) or operator skills.

    The combination of a MetraSCAN 3D CMM scanner and a HandyPROBE arm-free CMM makes for
a complete and powerful measurement system for points and surfaces, and enable geometrical
and freeform inspection on the same part, with the same system.

    What's New

    The new MetraSCAN 3D handheld scanners are now offered in two versions:

   
    - The MetraSCAN 70 offers optimal resolution. It is ideal for projects where
      geometrical feature definition is key, such as sheet metal and tooling inspection.
    - The MetraSCAN 210 offers increased measurement speed. Its increased stand-off
      and depth of field make for enhanced scanning flexibility. It is ideal for large
      surface metrology and large-scale reverse engineering.
    - Both 3D scanners feature the same accuracy and they have been fitted with a
      new light carbon structure.

    "We believe that this expanded and enhanced MetraSCAN line-up fits the needs of our
customers now more closely when it comes to quality control or reverse engineering
applications, said Jean-François Larue, product director. What's more, we integrated the
know-how acquired on the technology since the launch of the first generation of MetraSCAN
in 2010. Among all the inspection systems available on the market, the MetraSCAN 3D
scanners remain best at increasing the reliability, speed and versatility of the
measurement process."

    The new devices will be presented to the public for the first time during the CONTROL
tradeshow in Stuttgart, Germany, from May 8 to 11 (hall 5, booth 5108).

    About Creaform

    Creaform develops, manufactures and sells 3D portable measurement technologies and
specializes in 3D engineering services. The company offers innovative solutions that cover
the entire range of 3D applications, including 3D scanning, reverse engineering, advanced
surfacing, inspection and numerical simulation. Its products and services are intended for
industries such as the automotive, aerospace, 3D body measurement, consumer products,
heavy industries, manufacturing, power generation and research & education.

    Creaform has developed and sells the Handyscan 3D portable, self-positioning 3D
scanners [http://www.creaform3d.com/en/handyscan3d/products/default.aspx?v=a ], along with
the HandyPROBE arm-free portable CMM
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/handyprobe/handyprobe.aspx ] and the MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM
scanners [http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrascan/default.aspx ]. The company also brings
photogrammetry [http://www.creaform3d.com/en/maxshot3d/default.aspx ] to all its
technologies with the MaxSHOT 3D optical coordinate measuring system
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/maxshot3d/default.aspx ]. Moreover, the company offers the
Creaform 3D Body Digitizers [http://www.creaform3d.com/en/products/equipment ].

    Creaform reached C$37.5 million in sales in 2011. The company employs more than 300
people worldwide, and has offices in Québec City, Montréal, the United States, France,
Germany, China, India and Japan. The company's head office and Quebec-based offices are
9001 : 2008 ISO certified.

    For further information:

    Press Room: http://pressroom.creaform3d.com

   
    Contact:
    Isabelle Roy
    Communications
    +1-418-833-4446, ext. 217
    isabelle.roy@creaform3d.com

    http://www.creaform3d.com

Source: Creaform

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