Artec 3D scanners for the automotive industry
Streamline your design, prototyping, inspection, and manufacturing workflows with 3D measurement solutions developed with automakers in mind.
3D scanning for automotive applications
All the way from design and rapid prototyping to reverse engineering and quality inspection, 3D scanners have become part and parcel of automakers’ technology toolsets. They allow automotive manufacturers to capture accurate, measurable 3D data from any part or component from tiny to very large. 3D scanning lets automakers not only speed up day-to-day productivity, but shorten output development lifecycles, and facilitate the manufacturing of high-performance vehicles without compromising on safety or quality standards.
Whether it's a classic car restoration or a brand new automotive prototype, Artec 3D's lightning-fast scanners deliver high-accuracy 3D surface data on every step of your design, prototyping, engineering, or manufacturing workflow.
All Artec scanners are faster in 3D data capture than contact-based measurement solutions, acquiring millions vs. hundreds of points per second.
Being lightweight and fully portable, Artec scanners can easily be taken anywhere you need to go, whether that’s across the factory floor, or over to a different facility in another city or country.
Artec scanners require very little training, so in less than 2 hours you can be scanning your objects of choice, confidently and effectively.
All our scanners are contact-free, so you can scan a full spectrum of surfaces without worrying about any risk of deformation or damage.
Digitally capture auto parts, assemblies, and components with up to 0.01 mm accuracy.
Applications
Reverse engineering
Instantly 3D capture auto parts that lack documentation, technical drawings, or those modified from their original designs – then generate accurate CAD models for further analyses and development.
Inspection and quality control
Easily collect and compare 3D scan data to CAD models to determine the accuracy of manufactured parts versus the original designs.
Rapid prototyping
Quickly create accurate, high-resolution 3D models of any auto part, component, or entire vehicle and use them as reference models for designing new prototypes.
3D visualization
Deliver immersive experiences by 3D scanning car interiors and exteriors and easily creating VR-ready 3D models, so your customers have the freedom to explore these virtual cars from anywhere, just as they would in a usual car dealership.
Virtual simulations
Obtain high-precision 3D models of any part or object to perform virtual motion analysis, virtual assembly, and other simulations.
Digital archive
Digitize all existing parts and tools to have a fully digital 3D archive, which can be utilized in further CAD/CAM/CAE applications.
Design for aftermarket auto parts
Replicate missing or hard-to-find auto parts in high-resolution 3D quickly and easily.
Success story
World-famous car shop West Coast Customs uses Artec Leo and Artec Eva to speed up workflows, increase accuracy, and open the door to new creative possibilities
“With Leo, we can just pick up and go. We can take it with us anywhere throughout the shop, and it’s ready to scan, no laptop, no cables, everything’s built in. Even out in the parking lot or at a client’s location…it scans like a dream even on a bright summer day, full data capture from the first go.”
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Artec 3D hardware
Accurate and easy-to-use, Artec 3D scanners capture all the data you need in a matter of minutes, whatever the object – from tiny auto parts to entire vehicles.
User-friendly portable laser 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.
Built for industrial metrology, this lightweight, robust laser handheld scanner captures tricky surfaces with metrological accuracy and repeatability.
Built for scanning in advanced resolution and perfect color, this target-free 3D industrial scanner captures complex geometry and sharp edges.
Powerful long-range laser 3D scanner for precise capture of massive objects and scenes with remarkable speed and high accuracy.
Our bestselling structured-light 3D scanner. Fast, versatile, and accurate.
A metrology-grade 5-micron accuracy desktop 3D scanner and automated, one-click solution.
Photogrammetry kit with 2-micron accuracy, metrology-grade precision, and high volumetric accuracy for inspection, reverse engineering, and other industrial measurement applications.
What’s the next step?
Next-level 3D solutions for the auto industry
Learn more about how 3D scanning is powering up automakers, car customization experts, vehicle designers, and many others, to streamline and expedite their workflows, increase accuracy, cut costs, and more.
World-famous car shop West Coast Customs uses Artec Leo and Artec Eva to speed up workflows, increase accuracy, and open the door to new creative possibilities
“With Leo, we can just pick up and go. We can take it with us anywhere throughout the shop, and it’s ready to scan, no laptop, no cables, everything’s built in. Even out in the parking lot or at a client’s location…it scans like a dream even on a bright summer day, full data capture from the first go.”
Leading high-performance chassis design specialist uses Artec Eva to turbocharge his design workflow without compromising on accuracy or safety
“When you’re trying to build a race car, and you have a phase that used to take you 14 to 16 hours in the past, and now it takes you just 2 to 3 hours, that makes a massive difference to us, and that’s not even touching on the accuracy and safety angles of what 3D scanning with Artec Eva has given us.”
Boosting the performance of an F3 race car with Artec Leo
“From looking at what has been captured, the amount of detail, compared to what I’ve seen previously, is second to none. It’s incredible, for what I’ve actually seen produced before.”
Assuring the quality and accuracy of every vehicle component
All the way from the early stages of automotive design to the final stages of production. Here's how 3D scanning is propelling your industry forward.
Solutions for high-precision measurements
From tiny auto components to large car body parts and entire vehicles, Artec 3D scanning solutions deliver excellent accuracy, speed, and high-quality data.
Accurate handheld measuring solutions
Use handheld 3D scanners from Artec to measure small to medium-sized to large auto parts, hard-to-reach areas or in some cases, entire vehicles.
Your best 3D scanning solution
From classic car restoration to brand new automotive prototypes, choose the scanner that fits your application best.
User-friendly portable laser 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.
Built for industrial metrology, this lightweight, robust laser handheld scanner captures tricky surfaces with metrological accuracy and repeatability.
Built for scanning in advanced resolution and perfect color, this target-free 3D industrial scanner captures complex geometry and sharp edges.
Powerful long-range laser 3D scanner for precise capture of massive objects and scenes with remarkable speed and high accuracy.
Our bestselling structured-light 3D scanner. Fast, versatile, and accurate.
A metrology-grade 5-micron accuracy desktop 3D scanner and automated, one-click solution.
Photogrammetry kit with 2-micron accuracy, metrology-grade precision, and high volumetric accuracy for inspection, reverse engineering, and other industrial measurement applications.
Let Artec Studio do all the heavy lifting for you
Turbocharge your workflow by using the software that is flawlessly compatible with your scanning gear.
Also accessible to you
Scanner & Design X bundles
Choose the Artec 3D + Design X bundle that fits your design needs best.
Scanner & Control X bundles
With a software and scanner bundle, you have access to one (or more!) Artec Studio licenses, and a license for Geomagic Control X. This special price provides you with all you need for your workflow.
Shine a spotlight on your object
Explore sample automotive parts captured with Artec scanners.
