Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division introduces the SmartScan VR800, an innovative high-productivity structured light scanner, marking a significant leap in optical 3D scanning technology.
The reengineered platform provides unparalleled flexibility, enabling users to customise data collection precisely. With three new software functions – Smart Resolution, Smart Zoom, and Smart Snap – users can efficiently manage inspection resolution and measurement volume without any mechanical changes to the system. The VR800 simplifies the scanning process by offering easy adjustment of scan detail and size through software, eliminating manual changes; fusion of detailed and broad scans into a single model for faster results and faster scan processing by reducing excess data while retaining essential details.
According to Pirmin Bitzi, General Manager for Portable Metrology Devices at Hexagon, the VR800 addresses this challenge by allowing efficient scanning at both high and low resolutions without manual adjustments. The scanner employs four 20 MP cameras in a dual stereo setup, combined with an optical-zoom digital projection unit. This unique combination enables measuring different volumes and varying resolution within each volume. The system's integrated controller unit ensures fast pre-processing of scan data on the device, delivering cleaner and easier-to-use data for metrology software.
The VR800's Smart Snap function significantly enhances workflow efficiency, especially on parts requiring high-resolution scans, streamlining the alignment process. These capabilities benefit a range of applications, including additive manufacturing, tool and die, and casting and moulding, providing flexibility in a continuous workflow.
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