Capture 3D’s Small, Portable GOM Scan 1

Capture 3D’s GOM Scan 1 is a precise, blue light 3D scanner with mesh editing capabilities to accurately digitize physical objects into the 3D world, the company says. The company says the scanner is well suited for digitizing small- to medium-sized objects in high-quality data, enabling more people to experience the power and benefits of 3D digitalization

The scanner can be used for diverse applications such as creating a digital file of an object for 3D printing, reverse engineering, manufacturing, quality control, virtual display and 3D modeling, research and education, art and design, and health care. It offers GOM Inspect 3D inspection software to quickly capture, visualize and analyze 3D measurement data within the same workflow.

The GOM Inspect is said to deliver a comprehensive 3D measurement experience. For example, the mesh editing software function is said to enable users to smooth, thin and refine polygon meshes, fill holes and extract curvature lines, resulting in accurate meshes that support the reproduction of parts, creation of 3D models, development of new products, and 3D printing and reverse engineering applications. The company says the smart polygonization software feature creates a highly detailed mesh, while keeping its size easy to handle by importing and aligning CAD and mesh files to create surface comparisons and dimensional inspections, and generate reports. These meshes can be saved in many standard formats, including STL, G3D, and POL.

The scanner utilizes GOM’s fringe projection technology to capture detailed, full-field data with narrowband blue light recorded by two cameras that work based on GOM’s stereo camera principle. It is said the powerful light source enables short measuring times and filters out interfering ambient light during data acquisition. This principle enables the sensor to recognize and compensate for changing ambient conditions. At the same time, its software continuously monitors the calibration status, transformation accuracy, environmental changes and part movements to ensure high-quality measurement data collection. 

The GOM Scan 1 weighs only 2.5 kg, so it is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry. Its travel case fits everything required for scanning, making it possible to transport the system wherever small- and medium-sized parts need to be measured, the company says.