Creaform and HP Partner on 3D Laser Scanning Solutions

Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, reports a strategic licensing agreement with HP to introduce the new HP DesignScan, an intuitive professional-grade 3D scanning solution. This licensing agreement combines HP’s presence in 3D printing technology with Creaform’s reputation in 3D scanning. 

The collaboration aims to provide designers and 3D printing users  integration between 3D scanning and 3D printing processes.

“Our partnership with Creaform represents an exciting step forward in empowering professionals and small businesses to take their design and manufacturing workflows to the next level,” says Dan Croft, manager of Strategic Licensing, HP. “The HP DesignScan, based on Creaform’s proven technology, offers unmatched simplicity and precision, making it a game-changer for anyone involved in industrial design, reverse engineering, or 3D printing applications.”

The HP DesignScan is offered in two configurations: one includes the HP DesignScan 3D scanner for creating 3D digital representations of any objects, while the other is tailored for reverse engineering workflow, combining the HP DesignScan 3D scanner with HP Scan-to-CAD software. Specifically designed for professionals and skilled small business owners, the HP DesignScan offers benefits such as a simple, intuitive 3D scanning experience, rapid path to CAD, and accuracy.

“This partnership with HP aligns perfectly with our vision to make high-quality 3D solutions accessible to a broader audience,” says Marc-Antoine Schneider, vice president of Sales at Creaform. “The HP DesignScan represents an exceptional opportunity for designers and manufacturers to experience innovation firsthand, combining affordability with ease of use for entry-level industrial and professional users.”

Targeted towards small to mid-sized companies, product development teams, and reverse engineering departments, the HP DesignScan is made for applications involving industrial design and 3D printing. Featuring specifications such as accuracy up to 0.050 mm, mesh resolution of 0.250 mm, and a measurement rate of 1,250,000 measurements per second, this scanner is engineered to remain accessible to a range of users. The device is equipped with color camera and a multi-function, intuitive touchscreen interface.

For more information and to purchase the HP DesignScan, visit hpdesignscan.com.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.