Artec 3D Launches Point II, a Metrology Laser Scanner That Captures 5.8 Million Points Per Second

Artec 3D has launched the Point II, the successor to its original Point handheld laser scanner for industrial metrology. The new model captures up to 5.8 million points per second, more than double the original, and keeps the same ISO-certified 0.02 mm accuracy that made the first version popular with quality-control teams.

The speed boost comes from an expanded laser configuration. The Point II uses 54 crossed blue laser lines in ultra-fast mode and 17 parallel lines in hyperfine mode, letting operators switch between rapid surface capture and detailed inspection at the touch of a button. A single-laser mode handles deep holes and hard-to-reach features that the wider patterns can miss.

Artec says the scanner works with its Studio metrology software and can combine data from other Artec devices in the same project. The output includes standard mesh formats like OBJ, PLY, and STL, plus CAD formats such as STEP and IGES for reverse-engineering workflows.

The hardware fits in a 203 by 80 by 44 mm package and weighs 0.57 kg. It connects over USB 3.0 and runs on an AC/DC adapter. The scanner is rated IP50 for dust protection and carries a one-year warranty.

Industrial metrology has been shifting toward faster, handheld systems that do not require fixed CMMs for every inspection job. The Point II is aimed at manufacturers who need certified dimensional data on the shop floor without sending parts to a separate lab. Artec is positioning it as a direct upgrade for existing Point users and as an entry point for teams moving from offline measurement to in-process inspection.