3D scanning is a powerful measurement tool for the automotive and transportation industry. Compared to other traditional methods of data collection such as using hand tools or CMM, 3D scanning is extremely fast, acquiring millions of 3D measurement data points per second with sub-millimeter accuracy. 3D scanners can even create a digital twin of highly complex, organic surfaces of any vehicles, assemblies, or parts.
Integrating 3D scanning into your work streamlines processes, allowing you to take on more complicated projects and accomplish more in a shorter time.
Artec Leo is the world’s only wireless and fully standalone professional 3D scanner. What does this mean?
Artec 3D handheld scanners like the Artec Leo are fast at capturing physical objects into digital models to get all the surface measurement points you need.
Takes millions of measurement points in one second with no physical contact with the object.
Measure once with highly repeatable results. The Artec Leo has an accuracy of up to 0.1 mm.
Bring the scanner to the object for scanning instead of the other way around. Scan wherever you need and get the job done.
Creating a 3D capture of a vehicle or part eliminates the need for the physical object, especially in situations where the physical item is not readily available.
Artec 3D scanners have the ability to scan a wide range of objects from simple, prismatic, organic, intricate, and even complex parts.
Artec handheld 3D scanners are fast at capturing 3D digital models of cars, larger transportation vehicles, and automotive parts.
Entire Car
Car Parts
Trains and Railroads
Car Interiors
Large Vehicles (Semi-Trucks, Helicopters, and Airplanes)
Marine – Boats, Yachts, and Kayaks
Customizations, modifications, repairs, and restorations
Simplify the design process for aftermarket automotive parts.
“A process of 3-4 days of back and forth–replaced with just 15 minutes of scanning.”
Relying on manual measurements using traditional hand tools frequently results in inaccuracies and consumes significant time. Getting precise measurements makes all the difference when parts need a perfect fit back into the automotive body or assemblies. When hand measurements are used, the design process becomes labour-intensive, often resulting in a roundabout way of accomplishing the goal. This leads to extensive time spent on prototyping and enduring lengthy revision cycles, encompassing tasks such as templating, designing, 3D printing prototypes, making adjustments, and testing—all due to unreliable data.
Significantly reduce product development time and build more accurate and better custom aftermarket automotive parts using 3D reverse engineering in the CAD creation process. Capture 3D measurement data from existing parts with utmost precision and accuracy using an Artec handheld 3D scanner. From there, you have all the 3D measurements to use as a reference for design. There’s no need to draw CAD models from a blank slate in the CAD software. The part’s scan data can be seamlessly integrated into Geomagic Design X or SOLIDWORKS to model guaranteed-to-fit parts, ensuring you do it right the first time.
* Source: 3Dnatives article, Using 3D Scanning to Repair and Customize the Famous Ford GT40 (photos from Artec 3D)
Fitting custom decks, retro-fitting custom seat cushions, boat and yacht repairs
With the Artec Leo, you now have the option to scan outdoors. This provides the user the freedom to scan boats and yachts without the hassle of moving them indoors.
“It’s a fully standalone 3D scanner that can capture a 45-foot boat in as little as an hour.”
With boats and yachts exposed to extreme harsh natural conditions (UV rays, rain, and sea water), the deck, cushions, or other parts might need to be repaired or undergo regular maintenance. The exterior and the interior of the boat takes on organic forms, which is extremely difficult and time consuming to take measurements by hand using physical templates.
3D scanning makes the process much simpler, especially with the Artec Leo. This smart 3D scanner has no problems capturing in the bright sun. It doesn’t need a computer, laptop, or cables for the capturing process. Artec Leo produces high-quality resolution scans of up to 0.2 mm, with an accuracy of up to 0.1 mm. The scan files have all the 3D measurement data. They can be exported for use with CAD software including Rhino and SOLIDWORKS to be used as a guide for design. This results in tremendous time savings and making the design process simple and straightforward.
Inspection, railroad maintenance, and repair to prevent derailment
Measure with confidence with the Artec Leo and make the best decisions based on the 3D surface data. This 3D measurement device has a point accuracy of up to 0.1 mm.
The great majority of derailments are due to track defects such as broken rails, track misalignments, and broken switches. With railroads stretching long distances, rail inspectors need a fast and quantifiable way of inspecting them before any major issues arise that can cause catastrophic accidents.
Using the Artec Leo, rail inspectors can document the surface geometries of specific track sections and various rail components to monitor changes over time to see when repair is needed. A 3D scanner can reveal rail damage or other structural changes. Paired with Geomagic Control X, scan data can be compared with a CAD reference model. This enables GD&T measurements such as flatness, surface profile, angularity to CAD, and parallelism for even more comprehensive and deeper analysis into the root causes of the deviation.
Traffic accident reconstruction, data collection, 3D inspection, and analysis
The Artec Leo serves as an excellent measurement tool for gathering extensive quantifiable evidence to enhance understanding of traffic accidents. This handheld 3D scanner fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, effortlessly capturing data to recreate photorealistic 3D representations in full color simply by walking around the vehicle. The collected data can be utilized for various analyses aimed at addressing inquiries pertaining to the traffic accident.
* Source: From Artec3D case study, 3D scanning for traffic accident reconstruction: How Origin Forensics uses Artec Leo
Artec Leo generates a 3D model of a vehicle’s exterior or interior in less an hour with submillimeter accuracy.
A 3D model of the damaged vehicle can be compared to the undamaged vehicle digitally to better understand the impact and direction of the collision.
Improve the aerodynamic profile of vehicles (race cars, semi-trucks) for better performance
For larger vehicles like semi-trucks or helicopters, the Artec Ray II covers the wider areas, while the Artec Leo excels at capturing hard-to-reach areas, ensuring comprehensive and precise scan results.
The scan data is then uploaded to a simulation platform like Airshaper for conducting computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulation. Pinpoint areas for refining the vehicle’s design to unlocking fuel efficiency and road performance.
* Source: From Artec3D case study, Multi-resolution Leo & Artec Ray II 3D scanning unlocks fuel efficiency gains
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