Portable 3D laser measurement

The HandyScan line-up currently includes four scanners, according to application requirements, all incorporating the unique self-positioning capability that removes the need for additional measuring or tracking devices, such as a portable arm, fixed cameras, laser trackers or a CMM. Scanner options include user definable scanning resolutions, full colour and texture scanning, plus high accuracy scanning of large objects such as complete car bodies, train carriages and aircraft structures. The HandyScan systems are easy to use and can be applied to problems as diverse as military aircraft to dinosaur bones, human body scans to automotive designs, and architecture to Playstation games. The surface data provided by the HandyScan is said to be of the highest quality available in portable laser scanning technology, and is presented to the user in a usable format, in real-time. The VXScan software supplied with every scanner automatically creates triangulated surface data, completely eliminating the need for time consuming data processing of huge and often unmanageable point clouds. The portability of the HandyScan is second to none, with the whole system fitting into a small carrying case that is suitable as hand luggage on an aircraft. There is no need for heavy stands, power supplies or controllers, making the system highly adaptable and versatile. As the scanner requires no external device, it can be used in confined spaces, making it exceptional for applications such as vehicle interiors. A handy Field Pack enables the scanner to be used in inaccessible places where power is not possible, such as mine shafts, power pylons, cliff faces, oil platforms, or even in the desert. HandyScan laser scanners can be directly interfaced with many leading inspection and reverse engineering software solutions. The scanners can also be combined with the HandyPROBE through software such as Microlog XG and Metrolog XG, providing users with a complete and comprehensive, high accuracy probing and scanning combination for complex 3D inspection requirements.