What is Artec 3D
Artec 3D is a Luxembourg-based manufacturer of professional 3D scanners and software. Their product line includes portable handheld scanners (e.g., Artec Eva, Leo, Space Spider) and metrology-grade devices for industrial applications. Known for high accuracy and ease of use, Artec scanners are widely used in reverse engineering, quality control, medical prosthetics, and cultural heritage preservation. The accompanying Artec Studio software offers powerful processing tools for mesh alignment, fusion, and measurement.
Artec 3D is a Luxembourg-based manufacturer of professional 3D scanners and software. Their product line includes portable handheld scanners (e.g., Artec Eva, Leo, Space Spider) and metrology-grade devices for industrial applications. Known for high accuracy and ease of use, Artec scanners are widely used in reverse engineering, quality control, medical prosthetics, and cultural heritage preservation. The accompanying Artec Studio software offers powerful processing tools for mesh alignment, fusion, and measurement.
Key features
- High accuracy and resolution (up to 0.01 mm)
- Portable and easy to use handheld designs
- Strong software ecosystem with Artec Studio
- Wide application range from industrial to medical
Popular models
- Artec Eva
- Artec Leo
- Artec Space Spider
- Artec Micro
Use cases
- Reverse engineering of mechanical parts
- Industrial quality inspection and metrology
- Medical prosthetics and orthotics design
- Cultural heritage digitization
- Forensic and accident reconstruction
Things to consider
- Premium pricing compared to consumer scanners
- Requires training for optimal results
- Limited to structured light technology (not laser)
