(Creaform 3D: Levis, Quebec, Canada) -- Creaform is proud to present the EXAscan, a third-generation self-positioning hand-held 3-D laser scanner equipped with three high-definition cameras which produce very high scanning resolution and data-acquisition accuracy.

The EXAscan is a self-positioning and truly portable laser scanner that is cost-effective and flexible, as it doesn’t require any additional CMM arm or other external tracking devices. To determine its position in space, the EXAscan uses the cameras to locate retroreflective targets previously affixed on or around the part following a random mesh pattern. The data captured by the cameras is used to create a high-resolution mesh model.

The EXAscan also boasts a revolutionary multiresolution function enabling it to automatically set the optimum resolution level of the data acquired, according to the complexity of surface it is scanning. It is also equipped with a push button enabling the operator to switch between normal and high-resolution scanning modes. Thanks to these features, small pieces, fine details, and even textures can now be captured and reproduced.

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