ScanTech SimScan 3D scanner review
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
Comparison
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Creaform Black Elite |
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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 |
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Scan Accuracy, up to |
0.020 mm |
0.020 mm |
0.020 mm |
0.025 mm |
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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 |
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Scan Speed, up to |
2.020.000 points/s |
650.000 points/s |
1.020.000 points/s |
1.300.000 points/s |
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Point Distance, up to |
0.025 mm |
0.010 mm |
0.05 mm |
0.1 mm |
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Recommended part size |
0.02–4 m |
0.01 – 10 m |
5 cm – 4 m |
5 cm – 4 m |
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Single Scan Range (FOV) |
410 mm × 400 mm |
550mm × 600 mm |
510mm x 520 mm |
310 x 350 mm |
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Depth of Field |
250 mm |
550 mm |
300 mm - 700 mm |
250 mm |
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Working Distance |
300 mm |
0.25 ~ 0.8 m |
500 mm |
0.3 m |
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Light Source |
Blue Laser |
Red Laser + Bue Laser |
Blue Laser |
Blue Laser |
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Texture Scan |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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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
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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
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The remarkable portability of the scanner allows 3D measurements to be carried out anywhere and at any time.
Quality and detail
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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
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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.
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