In May 2024, Hexagon’s manufacturing intelligence division augmented its wide range of manufacturing inspection systems by introducing ATLASCAN Max and MARVELSCAN to its product line. These gadgets are quite effective for measuring components in different inspection environments such as rail, automotive, industrial, and general manufacturing. Further, these devices are suitable for performing tasks ranging from inverse modeling and rapid prototyping to routine 3D scanning.
In April 2024, Nikon added to their Lasermeister family of products the LM 300A next-generation Laser Deposition Nozzle 3D printer for emphasis on Directed energy deposition and Lasermeister SB10,0, which is a 3D scanner.
In March 2024, Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division reported unveiling their latest technological advancement termed the SmartScan VR800, a new type of high-productivity structured light scanner. SmartScan VR800 utilizes a platform that has been completely reengineered with optical scanning technologies to zoom lenses that are motorized and allow users to employ software to alter examination volume and data resolution.
In February 2024, SAM, the dominant American provider of professional Geospatial and Inspection services across the utility, transportation and wider range of the infrastructure markets, announced that it had acquired PrecisionPoint, Inc. (PPI). PPI is an innovative 3D laser scanning to Building Information Modeling (BIM) firm located in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The strategic fusion of this acquisition would maximize our regional Managed Geospatial Services™ business vertical.
In November 2023, Artec 3D launched Micro II, an automated desktop 3D scanner capable of achieving six microns of 3D scanning accuracy and is primarily focused on scanning small parts. The company is looking to achieve such precision for the two-in-one remote-control camera and camcorder microphone and multi-camera scanning capability through an automated one-touch process with the rollout of Micro II. With the Micro II’s automated one-touch process, the company looks to achieve such capabilities with greater detail and even better scanning capabilities.
June 2022: Metronor has introduced the M-Scan 120, a new scanner. This next-generation portable 3D scanner elevates scanning performance and convenience to new heights. The new scanner, developed in collaboration with Nikon Metrology and using their well-known technology, combines the best of both worlds: Nikon's experience scanning black and white surfaces simultaneously and Metronor's expertise in tracking and navigation.
July 2022: Trimble added the Trimble X12 scanning equipment to its geospatial scanning portfolio. The X12 combines the experience of two industry leaders into a single solution by combining simple Trimble software for precise data capture and in-field registration with state-of-the-art 3D laser scanning and imaging hardware technology from Zoller+Fröhlich (Z+F).
October 2021: Trimble released the Trimble X7 3D laser scanner and Trimble FieldLink software, both of which are completely integrated with Boston Dynamics' Spot robot. Trimble's proprietary turnkey solution, created in collaboration with Boston Dynamics, enables autonomous operation on construction sites by leveraging the robot's unique skills to negotiate complex, dynamic, and potentially hazardous settings. Trimble's 3D data capture technology, when combined with Spot, allows for a continuous flow of information between the field and the office, allowing for consistent, ongoing documentation of worksite activity.
