

In the latest version of its scanning software, Artec introduced a new High-Definition Mode (HD) so we wanted to compare the difference between the new HD Mode and the Standard Mode (SD). Its versatility, price point, and scanning results are what makes it an attractive option for anyone looking for a well-rounded, professional 3D scanner. The first contender is the Artec Eva, which is one of the most popular handheld 3D scanners on the market. Ultra-high-precision metrology-grade 3D scanner (Point and shoot using blue-light technology) It’s currently the latest version of Artec 3D scanning software. For the test, all the 3D scanners process the scans using Artec Studio 15. The 3D scanners that stepped up to the plate in this broccoli challenge include the following devices. If the scan shows the individual florets on the broccoli heads, this means we are pushing the system’s limits to the max.This is a test to see how a 3D scanner performs when 3D scanning small objects, with particular attention to the level of detail each device can pick up.This results in a fractal pattern with many cavities, which pushes 3D scanners to their limits.

The florets grow on tree-like branches that stem from larger branches. Broccoli has a range of organic shapes and difficult-to-reach areas that are challenging to scan.Here are some reasons why we chose broccoli for this test: Broccoli is a great object to scan because of its complex geometry.

In the end, we compared the results to find the best 3D scanner for scanning small objects.

We left out two of the 3D scanners designed for scanning larger objects (Artec Ray and Leo) and focused on testing Artec Eva, Space Spider, and Micro. Our goal is to discover best practices and technologies that result in the highest possible scan quality.įor this demonstration, we scanned an organic object with a complex surface topology, a broccoli, in order to show how each of the 3D scanners in Artec’s lineup handle 3D scanning small objects. In our testing lab, we’re interested in pushing the boundaries of each 3D scanner we can get our hands on. Originally published on: December 18, 2018.
