Artec Point II Doubles Scan Speed for Industrial Metrology Scans

More Data Per Pass

Artec 3D has launched the Point II, an updated version of its handheld target-based laser scanner for industrial metrology. The new model captures up to 5.8 million points per second, more than double the rate of the original Point. The improvement comes from an expanded laser array: 54 lines in ultra-fast mode and 17 parallel lines in hyperfine mode. The accuracy rating holds at 0.02 mm, and the new scanner remains certified to VDI/VDE 2634 and JJF 1951 standards in an ISO-certified lab. Those standards matter in quality control environments where a scan result needs to hold up to an audit.

The Point II is a palm-sized device designed for one-handed operation. It weighs roughly 570 grams and can be tilted into confined spaces, which matters when you are scanning the interior of a mold or a turbine housing. The IP50 dust rating covers industrial shop floor conditions. The operating temperature range spans minus 10 to 40 degrees Celsius, so it will function in most manufacturing environments without special enclosure.

Three Scanning Modes

Operators choose between three modes at the touch of a button. Ultra-fast mode fans out 54 laser lines across large surfaces and is the right choice when coverage speed matters more than fine detail. Hyperfine mode uses 17 parallel lines to capture intricate geometry at higher resolution. Single-laser mode targets deep holes and narrow features that wide arrays cannot reach. The three-mode structure lets a single operator move between different scan tasks without swapping hardware or reconfiguring the system.

The Point II integrates with Artec Studio processing software and can be combined with other Artec scanners in the same project. That interoperability is relevant for teams that already own an Artec Eva or Spider and want to add the Point II as a metrology-specific tool without rebuilding their software stack.

Metrology at a Lower Barrier

The original Artec Point was positioned as accessible certified metrology: a handheld scanner small enough to carry anywhere that still produced data rigorous enough for quality control and reverse engineering workflows. The Point II keeps that positioning and raises the throughput. More points per second means shorter scan sessions for the same part, which translates to less downtime on a production line when you are using scanning as a gate between manufacturing stages.

Art Yukhin, Artec 3D's President and CEO, said the Point II raises the bar for accessible certified metrology: more data per pass, faster scans, and the same accuracy professionals have relied on. That is a fair summary. The hardware improvement is incremental but meaningful in a metrology context where scan time directly affects inspection throughput.

Availability

The Point II replaces the original Artec Point in the company's lineup. It is available now through Artec 3D's global network of certified partners. Pricing has not been announced separately from the partner network, which means it will vary by region and reseller. The original Point's price point put it in the same conversation as lower-end structured light scanners, and the Point II appears to be targeting the same buyer: an engineering team that needs certified metrology data without investing in a fixed CMM arm.