ScanTech SimScan 3D scanner review

Updated Jan 11, 2022 1653

Hi everyone! Today, we will talk about the new portable ScanTech SimScan 3D scanner — an extremely lightweight and convenient device to use in industry. It is the smallest industrial 3D scanner in the world.

 

Highlights

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SimScan won the prestigious RedDot design award, photo by ScanTech

Whether in tight spaces or with large objects, the SimScan ensures high-quality 3D scans without any constraints of the work environment. A metrology-level measuring system helps capture every detail and build a 3D model in a very short time. The minimalist metal body makes for a balance between weight and performance.

  

Specifications

Scantech SIMSCAN 3D Scanner
Accuracy Up to 0.020 mm
Connectivity USB 3.0
Display No
Manufacturer Scantech
Manufacturer country China

 

Comparison

 

Scantech SIMSCAN

Scantech KSCAN20

Freescan UE11

Creaform Black Elite

Scan Mode

Ultra-fast Mode, Hyperfine Mode, Deep hole scanning

Standard Mode R

(Red laser), Hyperfine Mode B

(Blue laser)

Multiple Lines Scan, Single Line Scan

 

Scan Accuracy, up to

0.020 mm

0.020 mm

0.020 mm

0.025 mm

Volumetric Accuracy, up to

0.040 mm/m

0.015mm (Optional: with MSCAN L15 photogrammetry system)

0.035 mm/m

0.015mm (Optional: with MSCAN L15 photogrammetry system)

0.040 mm/m

0.025mm (Optional: with DigiMetric)

0.04 mm/m

with MaxSHOT Next™ | Elite: 0.015 mm/m

Scan Speed, up to

2.020.000 points/s

650.000 points/s

1.020.000 points/s

1.300.000 points/s

Point Distance, up to

0.025 mm

0.010 mm

0.05 mm

0.1 mm

Recommended part size

0.02–4 m

0.01 – 10 m

5 cm – 4 m

5 cm – 4 m

Single Scan Range (FOV)

410 mm × 400 mm

550mm × 600 mm

510mm x 520 mm

310 x 350 mm

Depth of Field

250 mm

550 mm

300 mm - 700 mm

250 mm

Working Distance

300 mm

0.25 ~ 0.8 m

500 mm

0.3 m

Light Source

Blue Laser

Red Laser + Bue Laser

Blue Laser

Blue Laser

Texture Scan

No

No

No

No

PC Configuration

DELL Precision 7550 CPU: i9-10885H

Memory: 32G, 2666MHz DDR4

Graphics Card: NVIDIA Quadro RTX3000 Contains 8 GB GDDR5 SSD: 1TB

Network Interface: Gigabit Network Port Operating System: Windows 7 or 10 (64-bit)

DELL Precision 7540 CPU: i7-9850H

Memory: 32G, 2666MHz DDR4

Graphics Card: NVIDIA Quadro T1000 Contains 4 GB GDDR5

Hard Disk: 1TB 7200 rpm SATA Hard Disk Network Interface: USB3.0

Operating System: Windows 7 or 10 (64-bit)

OS: Win10, 64 bit; Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX/RTX series cards, higher or equal to

GTX 1080; GPU Memory: ≥4G; Processor: I7-8700; Memory: ≥32GB

CPU: Intel Core TM i7 8850H

Ram: 64 GB

Hard drive: 1 TB SSD

GPU: NVIDIA Quadro P5200

OS: Windows 10 Pro x64

 

Smart features

One-handed control

Source: 3d-scantech.com

The SimScan portable 3D scanner weighs only 570 g and has dimensions of 203 x 80 x 44 mm, which provides unprecedented ease of scanning with one hand.

 

Portability

Source: 3d-scantech.com 

The remarkable portability of the scanner allows 3D measurements to be carried out anywhere and at any time.

  

Quality and detail

Source: 3d-scantech.com 

In Hyperfine and Deep Hole scanning modes using parallel lines and one extra line respectively, the device captures detail even on extremely complex surfaces.

11 blue laser crosses, 2,020,000 measurements per second, and a 410 x 400 mm scanning area ensure smooth and efficient 3D digitizing.

  

Look and feel

Source: 3d-scantech.com 

The all-metal shell provides the device with reliable protection, and the ergonomic design allows for a perfect fit in your palm, which adds up to a phenomenal combination of aesthetics and utility.

  

Applications

The ScanTech SimScan, the world's smallest and most user-friendly industrial 3D scanner, is designed for applications in aerospace, automotive, energy and other industries that require accuracy and compactness.

Source: 3d-scantech.com

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