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Artec 3D scanners for forensics

Fast, accurate, and easy-to-use Artec 3D scanners transform your forensics workflow.

3D scanning for forensics

With your Artec 3D scanning solution, you’ll easily create virtual copies of crime scenes, accident scenes, as well as the physical evidence within, exactly as it was at the moment of scanning. The 3D data you obtain will give you the power to determine both how and when an event occurred. In just minutes, you can capture evidence indoors or outdoors, including bloodstain patterns, bullet holes, tool marks, shoe prints, and much more.

Benefits

Applications

Crime scene documentation and reconstruction

Artec’s professional 3D scanning solutions help you capture crucial data in a matter of minutes: examine and document crime scenes indoors and outdoors, night or day.

Crash reconstruction

Documenting forensic crash evidence following serious vehicle accidents? With Artec 3D scanners, it’s that much faster, easier, and safer.

Collecting and digitizing evidence

No more lost, compromised, or out-of-context data: Artec scanning technology helps you record and document all critical evidence onsite, so you can then revisit and analyze any evidence later on, even details you or other investigators may have overlooked in person.

Running simulations for various crime scenarios

Reconstruct pieces of evidence in a digital environment, use 3D data for extensive forensic analysis, and export it for crime scene simulations, to visualize multiple scenarios on your screen.

Creating virtual crime scenes for court

Use 3D scanning to thoroughly capture details for presenting lifelike virtual replicas of evidence during pre-trial and court hearings.

Forensic anthropology & odontology

3D scan human skeletal remains and entire death scenes to determine the identity of the deceased, estimate the time of death, and interpret any signs of trauma present.

Success story

A leading forensic anthropologist discovers a way to quickly 3D scan bones, skeletons, and entire death scenes, as well as to minimize 3D data processing time – with Artec 3D

A leading forensic anthropologist discovers a way to quickly 3D scan bones, skeletons, and entire death scenes, as well as to minimize 3D data processing time – with Artec 3D

“Artec has truly changed the face of forensic anthropology with Space Spider, Leo, and Ray. I’ve integrated Artec’s solutions into my daily field work as well as my regular and special classes for investigators, law enforcement officers, and college students, and the results have been nothing short of spectacular.”

Forensic anthropologist Dennis C. Dirkmaat, Ph.D., D-ABFA
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Artec Leo

User-friendly portable laser 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.

Artec Point

Built for industrial metrology, this lightweight, robust laser handheld scanner captures tricky surfaces with metrological accuracy and repeatability.

Artec Spider II

Built for scanning in advanced resolution and perfect color, this target-free 3D industrial scanner captures complex geometry and sharp edges.

artec_ray_2_product

Powerful long-range laser 3D scanner for precise capture of massive objects and scenes with remarkable speed and high accuracy.

Artec Eva

Our bestselling structured-light 3D scanner. Fast, versatile, and accurate.

micro-ii

A metrology-grade 5-micron accuracy desktop 3D scanner and automated, one-click solution.

Artec Metrology Kit: Professional

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?

Proven reasons to use 3D scanning in forensics

Explore the best practices for superior evidence or scene documentation and reconstruction with the help of 3D scanning – and take your investigation workflows up to the next level.

Leading forensic anthropologist 3D scans bones, skeletons, and entire death scenes quickly, with minimal post-processing work

Leading forensic anthropologist 3D scans bones, skeletons, and entire death scenes quickly, with minimal post-processing work

“When I got my Space Spider and put it to work in the field – even though I was a beginner with the scanner – what used to take a full afternoon with my old scanner, now took me only an hour or less. To say that I’m highly pleased would be an immense understatement.”

Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, PhD
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3D scanning with Eva beats photography in a study on forensic methods

3D scanning with Eva beats photography in a study on forensic methods

“The Artec Eva was successfully able to scan the bullet trajectory setup, making it ideal for autopsy situations where a bullet trajectory needs to be documented.”

Researchers at the University of Toronto
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Scanning bones to reconstruct the appearance of people and animals

Scanning bones to reconstruct the appearance of people and animals

“Artec Eva has been a great hit with the students, who amongst other things are learning forensic facial reconstruction techniques to aid in the recognition of unidentified human remains.”

Dr. Caroline Erolin, University of Dundee’s Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification
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3D acquisition of forensic data has never been faster and easier

Designed for ease of use and portability, Artec scanners bring entirely new perspectives to the rapidly changing field of forensics. 3D scanning lets you document evidence at crime scenes or accident scenes with unparalleled ease and accuracy. Here’s how.

Your best 3D scanning solution

Find the right professional scanner(s) for your forensic projects.

Artec Leo

User-friendly portable laser 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.

Artec Point

Built for industrial metrology, this lightweight, robust laser handheld scanner captures tricky surfaces with metrological accuracy and repeatability.

Artec Spider II

Built for scanning in advanced resolution and perfect color, this target-free 3D industrial scanner captures complex geometry and sharp edges.

artec_ray_2_product

Powerful long-range laser 3D scanner for precise capture of massive objects and scenes with remarkable speed and high accuracy.

Artec Eva

Our bestselling structured-light 3D scanner. Fast, versatile, and accurate.

micro-ii

A metrology-grade 5-micron accuracy desktop 3D scanner and automated, one-click solution.

Artec Metrology Kit: Professional

Photogrammetry kit with 2-micron accuracy, metrology-grade precision, and high volumetric accuracy for inspection, reverse engineering, and other industrial measurement applications.

User-friendly software for easily capturing and processing your data

For digitally capturing all the essential evidence at a crime scene, death scene, or accident scene exactly as it was at that very moment you were there, use smart software to facilitate and supplement the 3D scanning process.

Shine the spotlight on your object

Capture any essential object in glorious 3D and then rigorously inspect every nook and cranny, right on your screen. Zoom in and explore all the details, even those you may have missed when examining the object in person.

Dutch Police mock crime scene

This footprint was scanned with Artec Leo & Space Spider in under 1 minute

Forensic mannequin at crime scene

Crime scene hatchet

Hand bones masterfully captured with Artec Space Spider

Hyper-realistic car: Artec Leo scans + photogrammetry

This face was scanned with Artec Eva in 1 minute

All the organic geometries of a squirrel skull

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