Partnership strengthens quality inspection for 3D printing: Artec 3D integrates metrology from InnovMetric

In additive manufacturing, quality assurance is increasingly decisive for the industrial usability of components. Against this backdrop, the Luxembourg-based company Artec 3D and the Canadian metrology software provider InnovMetric have agreed on a global partnership. The aim is to more closely integrate the capture of 3D data with its metrological evaluation, in particular to support users in the 3D printing environment.

At the core of the collaboration is the integration of the inspection software PolyWorks|Inspector into the Artec 3D ecosystem. The solution complements the analysis functions already available in Artec Studio with classic industrial metrology capabilities. For users, this means that scanned parts can be directly compared with CAD data to identify dimensional deviations, form errors, or tolerance violations. Especially for additively manufactured components with complex geometries, this comparison is a key step in securing processes and reducing rework.

“We continue to strengthen our offering in the lucrative quality control and metrology markets, and our agreement with InnovMetric is another solid step in this direction,” says Art Yukhin, President and CEO of Artec 3D. “We’re excited about the prospects of this collaboration, which will see even more advanced tools being made available to our customers worldwide.”

“Our partnership with Artec 3D marks another significant step toward making advanced 3D metrology more accessible and efficient for manufacturers worldwide. By seamlessly integrating PolyWorks with Artec 3D’s professional scanners, we provide a unified, high-performance solution that accelerates the journey from measurement to actionable insight. This streamlined workflow is key to helping our customers achieve new levels of product quality and operational excellence,” says David Bergeron, Chief Revenue Officer at InnovMetric.

Technically, PolyWorks|Inspector is based on certified algorithms and supports geometric product specifications in accordance with ISO and ASME standards. Automation features such as macros and sequences are designed to standardize recurring inspection tasks. In combination with mobile 3D scanners, this enables efficient inspection of small printed series or customized components.

For additive manufacturing, the cooperation underscores how important integrated measurement and analysis tools have become. Only through precise feedback between the printing process and metrology can 3D printing be sustainably integrated into industrial production chains.