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Creaform.OS and the Creaform Metrology Suite Released

The software, known as VXelements, has been revamped and features capabilities related to reverse engineering, inspection and automated 3D scanning.

Creaform.OS and the Creaform Metrology Suite Released
Creaform Metrology Suite. Image courtesy of Creaform.

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February 24, 2025

Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions introduces Creaform.OS and the Creaform Metrology Suite, which offer a complete 360° 3D scanning solution, the company says.

Through its new intuitive user interface (UI), user-friendly tools, embedded content, and streamlined onboarding tools for new users, these newly reinvented software solutions were designed to adapt to its users’ journey and workflow, Creaform reports. Representing over 20 years of experience, these additions complete Creaform’s 3D measurement solution: metrology-grade scanners and optical CMM, intuitive software, support, online training, and technical content.

The Creaform.OS platform provides all standard acquisition modules designed to provide a 3D measurement experience across all Creaform systems, with the Scan, Probe and Photogrammetry modules, the company reports. It also includes the following improvements and features:

  • New interface: Completely redesigned UI to be workflow-oriented, it structures the core functionality with segmentation based on the major steps of each application.
  • Customizable: New homepage, new menu structure, toolbars placement, preconfigured files for specific applications and more options enable users to modulate the platforms to fit their tasks and applications.
  • The new Insight channel: An integrated communication channel that enables Creaform to share complementary training tools, success stories from other clients, and new products with all users.
  • On-boarding tools: The platform integrates several training tools and loading tips to empower users to learn the software on their own, simplifying new employees’ integration.
  • New maximized 3D viewer: A new multiple sources lightning engine as well as additional space to view the data ensure optimal data visualization.

The Creaform Metrology Suite provides a portfolio of application software modules designed for any metrology task:

  • Scan-to-CAD module: Intuitive reverse engineering toolkit for transferring data extracted from 3D scans to any CAD platform.
  • Inspection module: Software designed for accurate dimensional inspections.
  • Automation module: User-friendly and integrated programming platform for deploying automated quality control solutions.
  • Tracking module: Dynamic tracking module enabling simultaneous position and orientation of multiple objects in space and time.

“Engineered with optimal UX in mind, these platforms provide a versatile suite of tools designed to simplify operations, solve industry-specific challenges, and promote long-term growth,” explains Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie, director of Product Management at Creaform, before adding, “Innovation Takes Form in every aspect of Creaform’s hardware and software solutions, establishing partnerships founded on trust, adaptability, and technologies that not only meet today’s needs but shape the future.”

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

 

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Creaform develops, manufactures and sells 3D portable measurement technologies and specializes in 3D engineering services. The company offers innovative solutions such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing,…

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