PolyWorks|Inspector™
Take full control of your manufacturing workflow with a comprehensive dimensional analysis and quality control software.
Establish a digital thread
Scale your application of 3D data with PtB-certified algorithms that parametrically record each step, improving traceability and repeatability.
Accelerate design validation
Design, develop, and validate based on meaningful insights extracted from measured data, in a way that gets products to market as fast as possible.
Reduce operating costs
Easily identify deviations in mesh, CAD, and point cloud data with a high-accuracy metrology solution that helps minimize costly design errors.
All you need for smart, fast, fully automated inspection
Identify, analyze, and overcome manufacturing issues with a complete quality control toolbox.
ASME and ISO-standard GD&T
Use a powerful GD&T engine built around ASME and ISO standards, with datum modifiers, material analysis, and tolerance zoning to ensure parts meet requirements.
Automate quality control
Create measurement presets in the Sequence Editor that can be triggered automatically with the Play Inspection tool, or automate your wider workflow with macro scripting.
Measure without CAD data
Analyze the diameter, position, and orientation of any surface, or calculate the distance and angle between two points with feature-based dimensioning.
Ensure full alignment
Always get alignment right – advanced tools compare scan to CAD based on features, datums, surfaces, and edge points. Users can also fine-tune alignment using weighting or axial restraints for optimal results.
Advanced gauging features
Measure complex fillets, calculate the radius, angle, bend, sharpness, or flush & gap of sheet metal part assemblies, and extract airfoil blade geometries.
Enable digital collaboration
Group projects by GD&T controls, assess repeatability, and compile First Article Inspection (FAI) reports that can easily be shared for enterprise-wide collaboration.
Why use PolyWorks|Inspector™ with Artec 3D scanners?
Rapid, sub-millimeter-accurate Artec 3D scans deliver the perfect dataset for uncovering design flaws.
A metrology-grade 5-micron accuracy desktop 3D scanner and automated, one-click solution.
| Scanner type | Desktop |
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Object size
Typical object sizes:
XS: <5 cm S: 5–20 cm M: 20–50 cm L: 50–200 cm XL: >200 cm |
S, XS |
| Accuracy | 0.005 mm |
| Resolution | 40 microns |
User-friendly portable laser 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.
| Scanner type | Handheld |
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Object size
Typical object sizes:
XS: <5 cm S: 5–20 cm M: 20–50 cm L: 50–200 cm XL: >200 cm |
M, L |
| Accuracy | up to 0.1 mm |
| Resolution | up to 0.2 mm |
Built for scanning in advanced resolution and perfect color, this target-free 3D industrial scanner captures complex geometry and sharp edges.
| Scanner type | Handheld |
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Object size
Typical object sizes:
XS: <5 cm S: 5–20 cm M: 20–50 cm L: 50–200 cm XL: >200 cm |
S, M |
| 3D point accuracy, up to | 0.05 mm |
| 3D resolution, up to | 0.05 mm |
Our bestselling structured-light 3D scanner. Fast, versatile, and accurate.
| Scanner type | Handheld |
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Object size
Typical object sizes:
XS: <5 cm S: 5–20 cm M: 20–50 cm L: 50–200 cm XL: >200 cm |
M, L |
| Accuracy | up to 0.1 mm |
| Resolution | up to 0.2 mm |
Built for industrial metrology, this lightweight, robust laser handheld scanner captures tricky surfaces with metrological accuracy and repeatability.
| Scanner type | Handheld |
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Object size
Typical object sizes:
XS: <5 cm S: 5–20 cm M: 20–50 cm L: 50–200 cm XL: >200 cm |
S, M, L |
| 3D point accuracy, up to | 0.02 mm |
| 3D resolution, up to | 0.02 mm |
Inspect without limits
With Artec 3D scanning, no object or area is too small or large. Rapidly scan on the go with Artec Leo, digitize at a microscale with Micro II, and analyze data in PolyWorks|Inspector™.
Contact-free capture
Artec 3D scanning is as simple as firing up your device, pointing, and scanning. There’s no need for positioning targets or reference spheres, so you can start capturing straight away.
Metrology-grade accuracy
Base your inspection on high‑quality data with Artec 3D scanners delivering accuracy down to 5 microns, and perform deviation analysis using PolyWorks|Inspector™, a recognized metrology solution.
Uncover defects faster
Artec 3D scanners are the fastest on the market, allowing you to digitize faulty products, identify defects, and fix design flaws at pace.
Digitize your inspection workflow
Looking to upgrade your CMM probe-based inspection process? Requiring less than two hours’ training to operate, Artec 3D scanners offer the ideal click-to-scan replacement.
Seamless data import
PolyWorks|Inspector™ supports 38 different formats, so there’s no need for tedious file conversion – whether you’re importing from SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, or directly from Artec Studio.
Your in-depth digitization and analysis workflow
Capture with Artec 3D scanning, process data in Artec Studio, and export to PolyWorks|Inspector™ for rapid, reliable inspection results.
Scanning and processing
Digitize any physical object with an Artec 3D scanner and turn captured data into a high-accuracy 3D model.
Scan with Eva, Spider II, Point, or Micro II
Connect your scanner to Artec Studio and digitize your object of choice, using real-time feedback to ensure complete data capture.
Or scan and share data with Leo
Scan with the wireless Artec Leo for unique versatility and the ability to send data straight to Artec Studio for processing.
Artec Studio mesh optimization
Quickly, easily tidy up data as required with advanced algorithms and a suite of manual and automated editing tools. Create custom Workflows that can be activated in one click, or let Autopilot take the wheel – then export seamlessly to PolyWorks|Inspector.
Analyze with PolyWorks|Inspector
Import any point cloud, model, or mesh into PolyWorks|Inspector for analysis with a smart GD&T toolset and workflow automation.
Align your data points
Create alignments based on features, datums, surfaces, or edge points to establish a common coordinate system for accurate, reliable data comparison.
Leverage smart GD&T tools
Compare mesh-CAD pairs, measure the diameter, position, orientation, and distance between two features, or take on more advanced profile, flush & gap, and airfoil gauging.
(Optional) Play Inspection and Scripting
Build on the Workflows already included in Artec Studio for end-to-end automation. Use the Play Inspection tool to set up repeatable measurement sequences, or integrate other systems with macro-scripting.
Report and action your findings
Ensure products meet requirements, seamlessly report results, and share models for further iteration or manufacturing.
Generate FAI reports
Quickly and easily publish AS9102 and PPAP-compliant FAI reports by measuring a part from your first batch and automatically transferring the results to Excel.
Assess manufacturing repeatability
Calculating object dimensions and surface deviations generates multi-piece statistics that allow users to assess measurement error and manufacturing process repeatability.
Correlate and share results
Seamlessly share inspection results enterprise-wide, turning them into decisions that drive positive change on the shop floor.
Have a question about using PolyWorks|Inspector with Artec 3D scanners?
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How does PolyWorks|Inspector build on Artec Studio’s toolset?
PolyWorks|Inspector extends Artec Studio’s capabilities by enabling more advanced analysis. Its next-level GD&T tools support the inspection of complex geometries, and users can work in either ISO or ASME standards to match their application requirements.
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What are the benefits of using Artec 3D scanning with PolyWorks|Inspector?
Most Artec handheld 3D scanners offer target-free operation, allowing for the contactless capture of delicate objects. There’s also a fast, easy-to-use Artec 3D scanner for capturing on any scale, so the technology can be used to digitize and measure almost anything.
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How do I access PolyWorks|Inspector?
PolyWorks|Inspector is accessible via the PolyWorks Workspace® Manager. Contact our sales team at sales@artec3d.com – we’ll get you set up with the right license, USB dongle, and initial training needed to get started.
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Can I try PolyWorks|Inspector first?
Sure! All you need to do is contact us, and we’ll guide you through your options.
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How do I use Artec 3D scanning with PolyWorks|Inspector?
Above, we’ve outlined the basic inspection workflow. For help getting set up with PolyWorks|Inspector, check out the dedicated webpage here or contact support@artec3d.com.
