Creaform has expanded the HandySCAN 3D product line with the PRO Series, focusing on faster reverse-engineering processes and shortened design cycles. The bundle of a handheld laser scanner and the Scan-to-CAD Pro software module targets a continuous process chain: from data acquisition to transferable CAD geometry, without media breaks between metrology and design.
Technically, the PRO Series relies on 23 blue laser lines that deliver stable point clouds, especially on dark or reflective surfaces. Creaform specifies a measurable accuracy of 0.030 mm; the devices operate with self-positioning, eliminating the need for marker-based referencing or measuring arms. For practical use, an integrated multifunction LCD touchscreen and haptic feedback are provided to control scan parameters and tracking directly on the device. The systems are manufactured in North America and supported by international support teams.
On the software side, Scan-to-CAD Pro provides tools for mesh processing, including automatic and guided surface reconstruction, sketch generation on curve and plane features, as well as feature recognition for cylindrical, prismatic, and freeform shapes. Export to common CAD/PLM environments is intended to work without additional converters. Creaform positions the package starting at USD 24,990; it is aimed at design, quality assurance, maintenance, and aftermarket engineering—for example, for reproducing no-longer-available components or adapting fixtures.
“We’ve been reinventing the future of industrial metrology since 2005. The new PRO Series is on track to become the most popular solution for fast product development and rapid reverse engineering, further consolidating the HandySCAN 3D product line as the industry benchmark,” says Pierre-Luc Delagrave, Product Manager at Creaform, adding: “With its attractive price, it’s the best tool to quickly turn concepts into reality, from design to manufacturing, guaranteeing a perfect fit every time right from the start.”
For users in additive manufacturing, the benefit is obvious: high-resolution scan data supports design-for-AM, part comparison after sintering, and the derivation of function-appropriate CAD models for re-design and series transfer. This way, the PRO Series bridges a gap between shop-floor-ready metrology and CAD-based AM workflows.
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