CREAFORM (AMETEK SRL - DIVISION CREAFORM)
About us
Boasting two decades of experience shaping the future of dimensional metrology, Creaform assists their customers achieve their measurement ambitions through cutting-edge 3D solutions. With its extensive hardware and software portfolio, Creaform enables its users to experience innovation firsthand through 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and MRO. Thousands of professionals in various industries, like automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, heavy industries, oil and gas, power generation, consumer products, research and education, have discovered that with Creaform, Innovation Takes Form.
Headquartered in Lévis, Québec, Creaform is present in more than 85 countries, through its 26 locations all around the world and a network of over a hundred distributors. A presence that enables the company to build relations and provide unmatched customer service. Creaform is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of over $7.0 billion.
Products
HandySCAN 3D BLACK: Metrology-grade 3D Scanner
The HandySCAN 3D™ line-up is the reference in portable metrology‑grade 3D scanner. Now in its 3rd generation, it has been optimized to meet the needs of design, manufacturing and metrology professionals looking for the most effective and reliable way to acquire accurate 3D measurements of physical objects anywhere. This fast and versatile patented handheld 3D scanner is easy-to-use and generates highly accurate and repeatable results—even in difficult environments and with complex surfaces.
GO!SCAN SPARK: FAST AND EASY 3D SCANNER
The Go!SCAN 3D is our fastest, user-friendly handheld 3D scanner. A powerful tool during the product development phase, the Go!SCAN 3D quickly measures any complex surface making it possible to “get it right” the first time. With its seamless integration to your 3D modelling software and your product life cycle management workflow, it will greatly improve product development, foster innovation and shorten time to market. Designed to scan any object without need for a set-up, it offers flawless texture and geometry acquisition as well as impressive details in a rich color palette. Just go…and scan!
R-Series: Fast and accurate 3D scanning solutions for automated quality control
Designed for automated quality control applications, the R-Series™ 3D scanning solutions are perfect for manufacturing companies who want to increase their productivity by measuring more dimensions on more parts without compromising on accuracy. The MetraSCAN 3D-R™ is a powerful, innovative robot-mounted optical CMM scanner that can be seamlessly integrated into automated quality control processes for at-line inspection in mass production. Its cutting-edge technology enables manufacturing companies to detect quality issues faster. The CUBE-R™ leverages the power of the MetraSCAN 3D-R in a high-productivity industrial measuring cell that has been designed to be integrated into factories for at-line inspections. Compared to traditional CMMs, the CUBE-R is much faster, providing a gain in productivity and better efficiency.
Creaform ACADEMIA: Educational solution suite
Discover Creaform ACADEMIA, an educational solution suite for forward-thinking teachers and researchers looking to inspire, collaborate, and push the innovation envelope forward by using the latest advancements in 3D measurement technologies. Benefit from the unprecedented speed, remarkable portability, and unrivalled accuracy for which Creaform 3D scanning solutions are renowned. Your ahead-of-the-curve research projects and teaching curricula will only be enhanced with our innovative and award-winning 3D scanners. - Selection of metrology-grade 3D measurement technologies from the Creaform lineup - Creaform ACADEMIA software covering reverse engineering and inspection - 2-year ACADEMIA Customer Care Plan - Optional accident coverage, warranty extension, and calibration services - E-learning courses for hardware and software
MAXSHOT 3D : OPTICAL COORDINATE MEASURING SYSTEM
Creaform’s MaxSHOT 3D lineup is a game changer for product development, manufacturing, quality control and inspection teams that need the highest measurement accuracy and repeatability as much for large‑scale projects than for parts from 2 to 10 m. Imagine achieving accuracy better than 0.015mm/m! Thanks to its sophisticated user guidance technology and easy‑to‑use software, the MaxSHOT 3D is ideal for users of all levels—even non‑metrology experts—so that you gain peace of mind knowing your measurements are always right on the dot and you increase process efficiency. If you consistently work on large‑scale projects, the MaxSHOT 3D is your go-to solution to slash budget-busting measurement mistakes, improve product quality, increase process efficiency—and minimize overall operating costs.
Portable Metrology Solutions
Creaform’s comprehensive range of portable and automated 3D optical measurement technologies is specifically dedicated to dimensional inspection for quality control in production environments. It combines the power of optical portable CMMs, 3D scanners, photogrammetry and fully integrated dimensional inspection software.
Flexible Automation Kit for Creaform Portable 3D Scanners
The Automation Kit offers a comprehensive turnkey solution for automating the HandySCAN 3D and MetraSCAN 3D, allowing users to operate them in both handheld and automated modes. The Automation Kit is the ideal solution for enhancing productivity and adapting to evolving quality control challenges while maintaining the full flexibility of handheld 3D scanning devices. The Automation Kit includes a FANUC collaborative robot with related hardware, a robot base, and a flexible fixture table. Begin your Automated Quality Control journey with the Automation Kit. Versatile • 2 modes: automated and handheld • Threaded fixture plate Easy to deploy • Safe solution using Cobots • Small footprint • No robotic integration required Easy to use • Accessible to non-experts in robotics and metrology
MetraSCAN 3D: Fastest Optical CMM Scanner for Shop Floor Environments
The MetraSCAN 3D™ optical CMM scanner line-up is designed for manufacturing and metrology professionals who want to deliver approved quality parts quickly and efficiently. Insensitive to shop floor vibrations, part movement, and environmental instability, the MetraSCAN 3D significantly increases the efficiency, reliability, and versatility of measurement processes. The MetraSCAN 3D is optimized to perform metrologygrade measurements and 3D surface inspections on a large variety of parts regardless of size, material, finish, or complexity. When paired with the HandyPROBE™, which offers optional probing capability, users can harness the power of both 3D scanning and probing for a complete, streamlined inspection process.
HandyPROBE: Measurement Arm Alternative
The HandyPROBE™ line-up is a portable optical CMM specifically designed for use on the shop floor. Thanks to its metrology-grade accuracy and dynamic referencing capabilities, the HandyPROBE delivers unmatched accuracy regardless of the measurement setup, instabilities of the environment and user experience level. Without the requirements of a rigid measurement setup, the complete measuring system—the part, optical tracker, and wireless probe—can all be moved freely at any time during the measurement sequence. The HandyPROBE is simply the best metrology solution for measuring geometrical entities on parts of any size directly on the production floor.
VXintegrity: NDT Solutions for Surface Inspections
VXintegrity is a powerful NDT software platform that integrates all analytical functions and tools into an intuitive, user-friendly working environment. Composed of four software modules designed specifically for the NDT industries, VXintegrity combines NDT knowledge and market intelligence to raise the quality of analysis and reporting to a higher level. Creaform 3D scanners bundled with VXintegrity form the only technique available on the market that offers metrology-grade accuracy, traceable data over time, as well as human-independent results that eliminate measurement variations and ambiguity in result interpretation.
HandySCAN 3D MAX : the Truly Portable Metrology-grade 3D Scanner for Large Parts
Combining the effect of portability, accuracy, speed, and simplicity, which are inherent to the HandySCAN 3D line-up, the new MAX Series is optimized to acquire highly accurate 3D measurements on large and complex parts typically present in the aerospace, transportation, energy, mining, and heavy industries. Engineered to capture fine details and scan large volumes equally well, the HandySCAN 3D|MAX Series enables professionals to measure large parts and assemblies in a simpler scanning process, resulting in high-quality 3D scans in just a matter of minutes.
HandySCAN 3D|EVO Series™
Certified based on ISO 10360 and manufactured in an ISO 17025 certified laboratory, the new HandySCAN EVO|Elite™ is the most advanced industrial scanner on the market, with unparalleled metrology-grade accuracy and provides an unmatched user experience on an evolving platform. This innovative series features a built-in touchscreen display and an integrated photo camera, incorporating augmented reality (AR) and advanced on-scanner visualization to significantly enhance the user experience. The HandySCAN EVO|Elite™ delivers a host of cutting-edge features, each designed to provide tangible benefits, enhancing precision, efficiency, and ease of use for professionals in demanding 3D scanning applications: • Real-time visualization, quick access to parameters, and processing options directly on the scanner’s 4.3-inch touch screen display, eliminating the back and forth to the computer. • Augmented reality capabilities and straightforward documentation of the inspection process through photography, enabled by the addition of a high-resolution 12 MP camera. • Easy onboarding and essential tools at your fingertips, including 3D manipulation (mesh) and advanced scanning features such as high-resolution mode and clipping options, supported by the scanner’s integrated and user-friendly GUI. • Streamlined repetitive inspections and enhanced quality control processes enabled by the new auto-alignment feature. • An accuracy of 0.020 mm and a volumetric accuracy of 0.020 mm + 0.015 mm/m powered by 46 blue laser lines (+1 extra line). • The most accurate 3D measurements wherever you need them through the use of a 350 mm scale bar.
HandySCAN 3D | PRO Series
The key to an efficient reverse engineering workflow is converting 3D scan data into ready-to-use CAD and 3D print models as quickly and as seamlessly as possible. To achieve this, product designers need a high-performance laser 3D scanner that is able to capture the finest details on any surface finish and perform reliably in any environment, all without compromising accuracy. Equally important is choosing software that excels at advanced 3D scan processing, delivering powerful sketching and modeling tools to create the fastest, most streamlined path from scan to CAD, with the ability to compare 3D models directly against the original scan data. The HandySCAN 3D | PRO Series, bundled with Scan-to-CAD Pro, offers a more powerful, accessible, and reliable solution to accelerate product development, reduce time-to-market, and lower development costs.