Creaform GoSCAN 50 3D Scanner

Creaform GoSCAN 50 3D Scanner

New 3D scanner Creaform GoSCAN 50
Easy 3D scanning: see your object projected in 3D directly on the HD display

Features:
Scan Area: 380h380 mm
Resolution: 0.5 mm
Accuracy: 100 microns
The depth of field of field: 250 mm
The size of the scanned object: 0.3-3 m
Light Source: White LED

3D Scanner Go! SCAN 50 – the top model in the line GO! SCAN company Creaform. This is a mobile and easy-to-use device designed primarily for 3D-scanning medium and large sites (ranging from 0.3 to 3 meters). GO! SCAN 50 is characterized by high speed, the ability to transmit the color and geometry of the object, a great autonomy and ease of use. The versatility of this 3D-scanner is used to solve problems in the field of reverse engineering, manufacturing, medicine, archeology, design, and other industries.

Technology of 3D-scanning
Laser: Laser triangulation phase
Light source: Light-emitting diode

Properties of 3D-scanning
Transfer color: Yes
Capture textures: Yes
3D-Resolution: 0.5 mm
Accuracy: 0.1 mm
Scan speed: 550 000 measurements per second
Scan Area: 380h380 mm
Operating distance from the subject: 400 mm

Software
Software: VXelements
Output format: .dae, .fbx, .ma, .obj, .ply, .stl, .txt, .wrl, .x3d, .x3dz, .zpr
Interface: USB 2.0
Supported operating systems: Windows Vista / XP / 7/8 / 8.1

Dimensions of the device
Dimensions: 150x172x251 mm
Weight: 0.95 kg
Scanning

To scan, you have to connect the GoScan! 50 to AC power and a laptop running Creaform’s VXelements software suite. Next, you calibrate the scanner using a provided calibration plate (normally takes < 1 minute) and you are ready to go.

The scanning works using two methodologies: natural feature dependent or target dependent. While the natural features option is very handy, it does have some limitations. The object you’re scanning will need to have unique geometry and/or color variation within the 15 in X 15 in (38cm X 38cm) field of view in order for this methodology to be successful. Additionally, you may have problems if you have the same feature repeated in multiple areas.

For target-dependent scanning, you place small adhesive dots on or around the surface being scanned. While this allows you to scan things that offer less geometrics variation (like a flat surface), it does take a bit of time to place the stickers at the recommended 0.75-4 in (20-100mm) spacing and then remove them after scanning. The fact that they cost about 10¢ a piece seems a bit problematic as well when you start trying to cover a 42 inch OD pipe.

For the most part, you scan and the data pops up on the screen. If the light on the scanner stays green, you are registering and everything is fine. Red lights tell you that you are too close to the object, too far from the object, or that you have lost your lock and the scanner no longer knows where it is. If you lose lock, you simply go back to an area that you have already successfully scanned and the scanner should regain lock. The real-time visuals enable you to make sure that you have full coverage and that you are registering correctly–especially if you are using natural features as constraints.

Includes:
– 3D-Scanner GO! SCAN 50 CREAFORM High Speed
– Software licenses VXelements
– 2X Battery
– 1000 markers
– USB-cable 4m
– 18V power supply
– Certified calibration
– 1 year warranty
– 5 years for software updates and technical support
– Protective carrying case