Creaform's HandySCAN 3D MAX Series extends the company's EVO platform to large-part measurement, with the HandySCAN MAX EVO and HandySCAN MAX EVO Elite positioned for aerospace product development, quality control, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and non-destructive testing. According to the company, the systems are intended to bring portable, metrology-grade 3D scanning directly to the places where large and complex components are developed, inspected or maintained.
Two accuracy tiers
The MAX EVO is specified at a volumetric accuracy of 0.150 mm + 0.020 mm/m and is aimed at product development teams measuring large, complex components. The MAX EVO Elite is specified at 0.075 mm + 0.010 mm/m and targets large-component inspection and non-destructive testing workflows that call for higher precision. Creaform states that the series maintains measurement reliability and accredited accuracy in accordance with ISO 17025 and VDI/VDE 2634.
Measurement away from the metrology lab
Rather than relying exclusively on fixed metrology workstations, the scanners are designed to capture 3D measurements at the aircraft structure or component itself. Creaform says the systems cover a broad range of part sizes, complex geometries and challenging surface conditions, including highly reflective materials, without surface preparation. The company names fuselage sections, wings and structural assemblies as example components, and argues that on-part measurement can reduce the setup and disassembly work that slows aerospace inspection.
Integrated photogrammetry is intended to support accurate measurement of large and complex parts outside controlled environments. Creaform ties this to aerospace maintenance, where inspections often have to take place on the hangar floor, aircraft downtime must be minimized and moving parts to a dedicated inspection area is impractical.
Mobility and in-process feedback
Paired with the Mobility Kit, the MAX Series enables wireless, cable-free inspection for daily quality control, reducing dependence on fixed workstations, carts and cumbersome cable setups. The EVO platform also carries an embedded screen that keeps scanner control and real-time data visualization on the device itself.
- Because scan data and the physical part remain within the operator's line of sight, Creaform says the platform can make complex, elevated and overhead scanning tasks more comfortable to perform.
- Real-time mesh visualization lets operators check data coverage as they scan and identify missed areas before leaving the part.
- The company positions the combination of mobility, continuous feedback and fast data acquisition as support for a shorter scan-to-report process, with technicians able to move freely around large structures and hard-to-reach areas and complete inspections with less interruption to maintenance and quality workflows.
Claims and gaps
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