PolyWorks Point Cloud Engineering Software Interfaces with Metris Handheld Laser Scanners

By DE Editors

Metris is introducing its handheld 3D laser scanning solutions integrated into PolyWorks point cloud engineering software. This solution enables design and manufacturing professionals to take advantage of using Metris scanners in combination with leading point cloud analysis software to tackle inspection or reverse engineering tasks. Thanks to the new application programming interface (API), it becomes very straightforward for third-party software vendors to integrate Metris 3D laser scanning, according to the company.

Transparent to PolyWorks users, Focus Handheld Scanning API manages point cloud acquisition by controlling all interaction between the laser scanner and handheld localizer of choice. Also, modifying scanner parameters or running a qualification routine is handled by the Focus API. The resulting data is automatically stored in PolyWorks format and ready for further extensive point cloud processing.

The Focus Handheld API supports Metris ModelMaker in combination with K-Series Optical CMM as well as MCA or third‑party measuring arms such as Faro.

Over the next months, users of NRK Spatial Analyzer, Delcam PowerINSPECT, Metrolog, and other point cloud software will be able to use their Metris handheld scanners directly from within these applications.

For more information, visit Metris.

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