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Streamline your design, prototyping, inspection, and manufacturing workflows with 3D measurement solutions developed with automakers in mind.
3D scanning for automotive applications
All the way from design and rapid prototyping to reverse engineering and quality inspection, 3D scanners have become part and parcel of automakers’ technology toolsets. They allow automotive manufacturers to capture accurate, measurable 3D data from any part or component from tiny to very large. 3D scanning lets automakers not only speed up day-to-day productivity, but shorten output development lifecycles, and facilitate the manufacturing of high-performance vehicles without compromising on safety or quality standards.
Whether it's a classic car restoration or a brand new automotive prototype, Artec 3D's lightning-fast scanners deliver high-accuracy 3D surface data on every step of your design, prototyping, engineering, or manufacturing workflow.
9x
the speed of a CMM
All Artec scanners are faster in 3D data capture than contact-based measurement solutions, acquiring millions vs. hundreds of points per second.
100%
portable
Being lightweight and fully portable, Artec scanners can easily be taken anywhere you need to go, whether that’s across the factory floor, or over to a different facility in another city or country.
<2h
training needed
Artec scanners require very little training, so in less than 2 hours you can be scanning your objects of choice, confidently and effectively.
contact
All our scanners are contact-free, so you can scan a full spectrum of surfaces without worrying about any risk of deformation or damage.
10
microns accuracy
Digitally capture auto parts, assemblies, and components with up to 0.01 mm accuracy.
Applications
Reverse engineering
Instantly 3D capture auto parts that lack documentation, technical drawings, or those modified from their original designs – then generate accurate CAD models for further analyses and development.
Inspection and quality control
Easily collect and compare 3D scan data to CAD models to determine the accuracy of manufactured parts versus the original designs.
Rapid prototyping
Quickly create accurate, high-resolution 3D models of any auto part, component, or entire vehicle and use them as reference models for designing new prototypes.
3D visualization
Deliver immersive experiences by 3D scanning car interiors and exteriors and easily creating VR-ready 3D models, so your customers have the freedom to explore these virtual cars from anywhere, just as they would in a usual car dealership.
Virtual simulations
Obtain high-precision 3D models of any part or object to perform virtual motion analysis, virtual assembly, and other simulations.
Digital archive
Digitize all existing parts and tools to have a fully digital 3D archive, which can be utilized in further CAD/CAM/CAE applications.
Design for aftermarket auto parts
Replicate missing or hard-to-find auto parts in high-resolution 3D quickly and easily.
Success story
World-famous car shop West Coast Customs uses Artec Leo and Artec Eva to speed up workflows, increase accuracy, and open the door to new creative possibilities
“With Leo, we can just pick up and go. We can take it with us anywhere throughout the shop, and it’s ready to scan, no laptop, no cables, everything’s built in. Even out in the parking lot or at a client’s location…it scans like a dream even on a bright summer day, full data capture from the first go.”
Lorenzo Strong, VP of Sales, West Coast Customs
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Using the right combination of software allows you to achieve the results you need in minimal time.
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Artec 3D hardware
Accurate and easy-to-use, Artec 3D scanners capture all the data you need in a matter of minutes, whatever the object – from tiny auto parts to entire vehicles.
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User-friendly portable laser 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.
Our bestselling structured-light 3D scanner. Fast, versatile, and accurate.
Designed to capture small parts in high resolution, this industrial structured-light 3D scanner captures every sharp edge and thin rib.
Powerful long-range laser 3D scanner for precise capture of massive objects and scenes with remarkable speed and high accuracy.
A metrology-grade 5-micron accuracy desktop 3D scanner and automated, one-click solution.
Photogrammetry kit with 2-micron accuracy, metrology-grade precision, and high volumetric accuracy for inspection, reverse engineering, and other industrial measurement applications.
Obtaining excellent scan data is critical for constructing a safe and high-quality vehicle. See how employing high-resolution 3D models changes the game for automakers.
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Artec 3D scanners at work
Find out how Artec 3D scanners provide solutions across a growing number of industries.
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What’s the next step?
Talk to an expert and find out how our 3D scanners can improve your various automotive manufacturing workflows.
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Whether online or in person, our partners around the world are ready to give you a demo, and explain the benefits that Artec 3D scanners offer.
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Next-level 3D solutions for the auto industry
Learn more about how 3D scanning is powering up automakers, car customization experts, vehicle designers, and many others, to streamline and expedite their workflows, increase accuracy, cut costs, and more.
World-famous car shop West Coast Customs uses Artec Leo and Artec Eva to speed up workflows, increase accuracy, and open the door to new creative possibilities
“With Leo, we can just pick up and go. We can take it with us anywhere throughout the shop, and it’s ready to scan, no laptop, no cables, everything’s built in. Even out in the parking lot or at a client’s location…it scans like a dream even on a bright summer day, full data capture from the first go.”
Lorenzo Strong, VP of Sales, West Coast Customs
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Leading high-performance chassis design specialist uses Artec Eva to turbocharge his design workflow without compromising on accuracy or safety
“When you’re trying to build a race car, and you have a phase that used to take you 14 to 16 hours in the past, and now it takes you just 2 to 3 hours, that makes a massive difference to us, and that’s not even touching on the accuracy and safety angles of what 3D scanning with Artec Eva has given us.”
Jason Heard, Tekk Consulting Inc.
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Boosting the performance of an F3 race car with Artec Leo
“From looking at what has been captured, the amount of detail, compared to what I’ve seen previously, is second to none. It’s incredible, for what I’ve actually seen produced before.”
John Hughes, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Check out a wide variety of automotive parts and models created using the full range of Artec scanners.
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Assuring the quality and accuracy of every vehicle component
All the way from the early stages of automotive design to the final stages of production. Here's how 3D scanning is propelling your industry forward.
Solutions for high-precision measurements
From tiny auto components to large car body parts and entire vehicles, Artec 3D scanning solutions deliver excellent accuracy, speed, and high-quality data.
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Artec Ray II
For large to extra-large vehicles
Use the Artec Ray II long-range laser scanner to acquire high-accuracy 3D data for large and heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks, trailers, construction or agricultural machinery.
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High accuracy
Capture large auto parts and entire vehicles with high 3D point accuracy and best-in-class angular accuracy.
Comprehensive long-range capture
Expansive 360°-300° field of view for flexibility to capture objects from .5 meters to 130 meters away.
High-speed scanning
The Ray II captures objects at up to 2 million points/second, giving you the power to rapidly digitize and measure every surface of even the largest vehicles.
Artec Micro
Scanning small machine parts with ease
Fully automated desktop 3D scanner for capturing small parts such as fasteners, nuts, screws, and washers with ultra-high precision.
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User-friendly 3D scanning
Compact and ready to scan in seconds. Simply mount the object on the scanning platform and you're ready to scan.
Smart scanning mode
Digitize your parts automatically in minutes with smart scanning mode. Let the scanner choose the optimal path and time to scan, with virtually no user input required.
Up to 0.01 mm accuracy
Designed for capturing objects 90x60x60 mm or smaller, Artec Micro creates exact digital copies of any small part, with up to 10-micronaccuracy.
Accurate handheld measuring solutions
Use handheld 3D scanners from Artec to measure small to medium-sized to large auto parts, hard-to-reach areas or in some cases, entire vehicles.
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Up to 0.05 mm accuracy
Accurate, measurable 3D data from any auto part or component, from small to very large.
Ergonomics and portability
Thanks to their portability and lightweight designs, our handheld 3D scanners can easily be taken wherever you’d like to scan – in your workshop, at a client's location, or any place else.
Fast & rich 3D data capture
With up to 35 mln points/s data acquisition speed, you can be sure you’ll get all the data you need, in very little time.
No need for targets
Unlike many portable 3D solutions on the market, Artec handheld scanners don’t require any additional scanning gear (targets, spheres, tape measures) for data acquisition. However, they can be used in tandem with such accessories if needed.
Using the right software allows you to achieve the results you need in a fraction of the time.
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Your best 3D scanning solution
From classic car restoration to brand new automotive prototypes, choose the scanner that fits your application best.
User-friendly portable laser 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.
Our bestselling structured-light 3D scanner. Fast, versatile, and accurate.
Designed to capture small parts in high resolution, this industrial structured-light 3D scanner captures every sharp edge and thin rib.
Powerful long-range laser 3D scanner for precise capture of massive objects and scenes with remarkable speed and high accuracy.
A metrology-grade 5-micron accuracy desktop 3D scanner and automated, one-click solution.
Photogrammetry kit with 2-micron accuracy, metrology-grade precision, and high volumetric accuracy for inspection, reverse engineering, and other industrial measurement applications.
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Let Artec Studio do all the heavy lifting for you
Turbocharge your workflow by using the software that is flawlessly compatible with your scanning gear.
Artec Studio
Artec 3D’s advanced data capturing and processing algorithms provide a seamless experience. Apart from scanning and mesh editing features, this software includes a number of reverse engineering and inspection tools that let you perform essential mesh-to-CAD operations, compare scans to the original sketches or CAD models, and extract features necessary for reverse engineering – all in one place.
For in-depth QI or reverse engineering operations, you can also export scan data to any popular CAD software such as SOLIDWORKS, Geomagic Design X, Control X, Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS, and others.
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Tools for quality inspection
Perform fast measurements for scanned auto parts and mesh-to-CAD analysis directly within Artec Studio. For advanced inspection, Artec Studio is fully integrated with Geomagic Control X.
Essential reverse engineering
You can use precise positioning to align your 3D mesh along the axes of the global coordinate system, fit primitives into the mesh, and export both primitives and the mesh into SOLIDWORKS, Design X, or Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS.
Easy to learn
Artec Studio is designed to be simple to learn and use, allowing you to concentrate entirely on your work.
HD Mode
Powered by neural network algorithms, HD Mode makes the data you capture with Eva and Leo scanners sharper, cleaner, and with 2X higher resolution.
Cloud integration
Used as a standalone or with Artec Studio 16, Artec Cloud integrates easily with our scanner and software, and allows you to work remotely, collaborate with a team, or train new users.
Also accessible to you
Professional reverse engineering software for converting 3D scan data from Artec scanners into feature-based, editable solid CAD models.
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Redesigning an exhaust system with Artec Leo and Design X
See how you can convert scan data into CAD or RE-ready meshes using Design X.
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Scanner & Design X bundles
Choose the Artec 3D + Design X bundle that fits your design needs best.
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For a more in-depth inspection, Artec Studio is integrated with full-featured inspection packages, including Geomagic Control X.
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Validating parts in Control X using 3D scan data
See how you can inspect 3D models in Control X and validate your parts or manufacturing processes.
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Scanner & Control X bundles
With a software and scanner bundle, you have access to one (or more!) Artec Studio licenses, and a license for Geomagic Control X. This special price provides you with all you need for your workflow.
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Shine a spotlight on your object
Explore sample automotive parts captured with Artec scanners.
This radiator grille was scanned with Artec Leo in just 7 minutes
Artec Leo
Car hubcap captured in ultra-sharp definition with Artec Eva
Artec Eva
Scan of a carburetor by Artec Space Spider
Artec Space Spider
Smart scan of a complete Smart car done with Artec Ray
Artec Ray
Small industrial part captured in high detail with Artec Micro
Artec Micro
To see how your object will look in 3D, get in touch to arrange a time for us to show you how!
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