Creaform Handy Scan Black Elite

Professional Metrology-grade 3d Scanners

When accuracy meets versatility and portability

The HandySCAN 3D™ line-up is the reference in portable metrology‑grade 3D scanner. Optimized to meet the needs of design, manufacturing and metrology professionals, the BLACK Series provides 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.

Accuracy of
0.025 mm

ISO 17025

Large scanning area

Scan-to-mesh in seconds

Worldwide
Support

Patented
Technology

Accurate, Reliable & High-Resolution 3D Measurements

The HandySCAN 3D|BLACK Series delivers accurate, high-resolution and repeatable results, regardless of the measurement setup quality and no matter the user experience. Featuring dynamic referencing, both the scanner and part can move during measurement and still provide an accurate and high‑quality scan.

Accuracy

0.025 mm (0.0009 in)
0.012 mm (0.0005 in) with Limited Edition

Volumetric accuracy

0.020 + 0.040 mm/m (0.0008 in + 0.0005 in/ft)
0.012 mm + 0.020mm/m (0.0005 in + 0.0002 in/ft) with Limited Edition

Reliable acceptance test

Based on VDI/VDE 2634 part 3 standard
ISO 17025 accredited laboratory

High resolution for fine details

Integrated photogrammetry

High accuracy on large measurements with volumetric accuracy optimization

Portability

This handheld 3D scanner is a stand-alone device that does not require a tripod nor any external tracking device to operate. Fitting in a small suitcase, it can be brought anywhere and used in any environmental conditions without affecting its performance.

Lightweight

0.94 kg (2.1 lb)

Self-positioning with dynamic referencing

Fits into a suitcase

Take it anywhere you need

Faster 3D Scanning Process

The HandySCAN 3D|BLACK Series scanners features multiple laser crosses and an automatic mesh generation, enabling a faster workflow from the set-up to the scan and then to the file!

Ready-to-use files

High measurement rate

Up to 1,300,000 measurements/s

Large scanning area of 11 laser crosses

Quick setup

Up-and-running in less than 2 minutes

Technical Specifications

A brief look at technical specifications of this innovative technology that enables TRUaccuracy, TRUsimplicity, TRUportability, and speed for your metrology-grade applications.

Accuracy

0.025 mm
(0.0009 in)

0.012 mm (0.0005 in) with Limited Edition

Volumetric Accuracy

0.020 mm + 0.040 mm/m
(0.0008 in + 0.0005 in/ft)

0.012 mm + 0.020mm/m (0.0005 in + 0.0002 in/ft) with Limited Edition

Measurement Resolution

0.025 mm
(0.0009 in)

Measurement Rate

1,300,000
measurements/s

Part size range (recommended)

0.05 – 4 m
(0.15 –13 ft)

  HandySCAN BLACK™ HandySCAN BLACK™|Elite
Accuracy(1) 0.035 mm
(0.0014 in)
0.025 mm
(0.0009 in)
0.012 mm (0.0005 in) with Limited Edition (5)
Volumetric accuracy(2)
(based on part size)
0.020 mm + 0.060 mm/m
(0.0008 in + 0.0007 in/ft)
0.020 mm + 0.040 mm/m (0.0008 in + 0.0005 in/ft)
0.012 mm + 0.020mm/m (0.0005 in + 0.0002 in/ft)
with Limited Edition (5)
Volumetric accuracy with MaxSHOT Next™ | Elite(3) 0.020 mm + 0.015 mm/m
(0.0008 in + 0.00018 in/ft)
Measurement resolution 0.025 mm
(0.0009 in)
Mesh resolution 0.100 mm
(0.0039 in)
Measurement rate 800,000 measurements/s 1,300,000 measurements/s
Light source 7 blue laser crosses 11 blue laser crosses
(+ 1 extra line)
Laser class 2M
(eye-safe)
Scanning area 310 x 350 mm
(12.2 x 13.8 in)
Stand-off distance 300 mm
(11.8 in)
Depth of field 250 mm
(9.8 in)
Part size range (recommended) 0.05–4 m
(0.15–13 ft)
Software VXelements
Output formats .dae, .fbx, .ma, .obj, .ply, .stl, .txt, .wrl, .x3d, .x3dz, .zpr, .3mf
Compatible software4 3D Systems (Geomagic® Solutions), InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks), Metrologic Group (Metrolog X4), New River Kinematics (Spatial Analyzer), Verisurf, Dassault Systèmes (CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS), PTC (Creo), Siemens (NX, Solid Edge), Autodesk (Inventor, PowerINSPECT)
Weight 0.94 kg
(2.1 lb)
Dimensions
(LxWxH)
79 x 142 x 288 mm
(3.1 x 5.6 x 11.3 in)
Connection standard 1 X USB 3.0
Operating temperature range 5-40 °C
(41-104 °F)
Operating humidity range
(non-condensing)
10-90%
Certifications EC Compliance (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, Low Voltage Directive), compatible with rechargeable batteries (when applicable), IP50, WEEE
Patents CA 2,600,926, CN 200680014069.3, US 7,912,673, CA 2,656,163, EP (FR, UK, DE) 1,877,726, AU 2006222458, US 8,032,327, JP 4,871,352, US 8,140,295, EP (FR, UK, DE) 2,278,271, EP (FR, UK, DE) 2,230,482, IN 266,573, US 7,487,063, CA 2,529,044, EP (FR, UK, DE) 3,102,908, US 15/114,563, CN 201580007340X
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