What is the Artec Micro?
The Cutting Edge of Desktop 3D Scanning.
Artec Micro brings the latest in scanning technology to your desktop. Its advanced twin cameras and blue LED lights are perfectly synchronized with Micro’s dual-axis rotation system (swing & rotation) to create the ultimate digital copy of your object with a minimum of frames captured.
Powerful robust software
Right out of the box, Micro integrates with the industry-acclaimed Artec Studio for real-time digital capture. See your scans coming to life on the screen. After scanning, Artec Studio makes it easy for you to process your data. Simply follow the same series of steps as you would with our handheld scanners, and then export the final 3D model to software such as SOLIDWORKS, PolyWorks Inspector, Control X and Design X.
Specifications
Compare the Artec Micro desktop 3D scanner to the Space Spider
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| Specification | Micro | Space Spider |
|---|---|---|
| 3D resolution, up to
Resolution is the ability of a scanning system to resolve detail in the object that is being scanned. |
0.01 mm | 0.1 mm |
| 3D point accuracy, up to
Accuracy is the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured. |
0.029 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Scanner type | Desktop | Handheld |
| Ability to capture texture | Yes | Yes |
| Texture resolution | 6.4 mp | 1.3 mp |
| Colours | 24 bpp | 24 bpp |
| Data acquisition speed, up to | 1 mln points / sec. | 2 mln points / sec. |
| 3D exposure time | Customizable | 0.0002 s |
| 2D exposure time | Customizable | 0.0002 s |
| 3D light source | Blue LED | Blue LED |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | 1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible |
| Supported OS | Windows 7, 8 or 10 x 64 | Windows 7, 8 or 10 x 64 |
| Minimum computer requirements | i5 or i7 recommended, 32Gb RAM | i5 or i7 recommended, 18GB RAM |
| Power source | AC power | AC power or external battery pack |
| Dimensions, HxDxW | 290 x 290 x 340 mm | 190 × 140 × 130 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg / 26.7 lb | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lb |
| 3D mesh formats | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | |
| 3D point cloud formats | BTX, PTX | |
| Formats for measurements | CSV, DXF, XML | |
Applications
Scanning, CMM, and Metrology possibilities are limitless
Reverse Engineering
Whether you have a small part to reproduce for which no blueprint exists, or you need to quickly redesign or simply modify an existing part and either mill or 3D print it, Artec Micro desktop 3D scanner can do the job. Accelerate your design, prototype, and production cycle by weeks and save thousands in the process.
Quality Inspection / Metrology
Across a variety of industries, there is a growing need for ensuring that product quality levels are as high as possible. Delivering extremely-high-precision scans at up to 10 microns’ accuracy, not only can Micro “see” well below the human visibility threshold of 40 microns, but its 3D measurements are among the best in today’s cutting edge scanners, making it a perfect choice for inspection and much more.
Dental
Artec Micro is ready for today’s dental practice, creating precise CAD/CAM-ready 3D scans for lab use and 3D printing. Ideal for scanning single teeth, entire arches, or complex impressions.
Export from Artec Studio to ExoCAD and other dental software. Perfect for making exact digital reproductions and archival of crowns and bridges, inlays and onlays, dentures, custom abutments, implants, and more.
Heritage, Art & Design
Artec Micro gives you the power to make highly-detailed 3D models of a multitude of small cultural objects in just minutes. From there, these models can be archived, or easily shared with researchers and others either locally or around the world, or sent to a 3D printer for printing in a variety of materials.
Jewelry
Forget about the traditional method of calipers and tracing methods. In minutes, Artec Micro transforms intricate jewelry items into CAD/CAM data for design, modification, 3D printing, and casting. Saves hours of time in the design and production of complex and highly-detailed jewelry pieces such as rings, pendants, bracelets, cameos, and more.
Software
Revolutionary 3D scanning and data processing software
Creating 3D scanning masterpieces requires smart and powerful software to capture, process, analyze and edit data. Now anyone can achieve professional results with the most comprehensive and straightforward 3D scanning software on the market today.
- User-friendly and intuitive interface for smooth, expertly guided 3D scanning
- Quick and easy start-up process. No special positioning requirements, just point and shoot
- Artec Studio software is compatible with tablets as well as 3D sensors, and together with the battery pack for the 3D scanner, you can easily create professional scans anytime and anywhere
- Get high quality scans every time with a smart tracking system that ensures correct movement of the scanner and object capture
- Stop or pause scanning and continue exactly from where you left off, with the smart
auto-continue feature - Achieve equally great results using both manual and Autopilot modes
Capturing data with an Artec Micro Desktop 3D Scanner
A three step automatic process using advanced software
1 Scan the object
No need to prepare your object in advance, just point the 3D scanner and shoot in automatic mode.
2 Fuse & Optimize
Optimize the size of your final file by reducing the number of polygons from millions to thousands while maintaining the high quality of the mesh.
3 Texturize & Export
Add high quality texture to your model in no time! Export to a variety of different CAD systems including SOLIDWORKS.
Interested in an Artec Micro 3D Scanner?
Call us free at 1-877-219-6757 and get your questions answered