Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, announces the release of the MetraSCAN BLACK+™, MetraSCAN BLACK+|Elite™ and HandyPROBE Next+, latest versions of its suite of optical CMM 3D scanners and probes.
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Leveraging new ISO 10360 certifications and setup assistance tools, this latest generation of MetraSCAN 3D lineup aims to provide professionals with sophisticated tools to optimize their operations.
Enabling the simple and precise measurement of large parts, the expansion of this lineup marks a strategic move by Creaform to meet the evolving needs of quality control experts.
Engineered to optimize workflow and enhance outcomes in any given condition and for any users (experts and non-experts alike), these new solutions introduce other standout features:
- Rigorous Acceptance Tests: Guaranteeing confidence in the stated specifications, the sensor acceptance test procedure is based on ISO 10360, an international standard which ensures intense testing to define specifications and qualify sensor performance, and performance tests are done at Creaform’s ISO/IEC 17025-2017 accredited laboratories, which ensures the quality of facilities and equipment, the traceability of artifacts and the quality of validation methods.
- New Automatic Volume Extension Specification: Now offering an accuracy specification of up to 0.025 mm + 0.015 mm/m (0.0009 in + 0.00018 in/ft) in the extended measuring volume, ensuring trust in the performance and accuracy of the QC process on large parts.
- 360° Magnetic Targets: Visible from all angles, these reusable and durable targets are easy to set up, automatically detected for automatic management and data cleanup, and helps to deliver fast results.
- Guidance Tools: Provide visual guidance feedback on positioning targets when creating a setup, which is especially useful for non-experts requiring guidance when making their first setups.
- Troubleshooting Tools: Offer advanced setup diagnostics, making it possible to validate jig or part setup deformations from any cause (thermal, impacts, etc.) in a single click.
- Control Tools: Give full control on minimum targets visibility to allow acquisition, as well as full control of equipment behavior for specific less or highly demanding applications.
“Just like our customers, we strive to deliver high quality and reliable products, notes Mathieu Desmarais, Product Manager at Creaform, and with these new acceptance tests and advanced features, we are making sure that we deliver optimum performance needed for metrology professionals, no exceptions.” Adding that “this way, Creaform ensures the simplest measurement accuracy with the highest quality standards.”