Artec Metrology Kit

What is the Artec Metrology Kit? A 3D optical coordinate measuring system for high-precision industrial applications – think deformation analysis, testing, inspection. The Metrology Kit is flexible enough to integrate into your workflow, delivers perfect results both in your workshop and outdoors, and is compatible with major software like Geomagic Control X and PolyWorks. The Metrology Kit can operate as a standalone optical measurement solution, or as a referencing tool for even higher 3D scanning accuracy over distance. Using the Metrology Kit plugin, you get the entire 3D scanning + photogrammetry workflow right inside Artec Studio.   Inspection Using a high-accuracy optical coordinate measuring system makes inspection of objects like aircraft components, ships, and wind turbines a reliable, straightforward process. Using a high-accuracy optical coordinate measuring system makes inspection of objects like aircraft components, ships, and wind turbines a reliable, straightforward process. Deformation analysis Use this optical measurement solution to analyze the deformation characteristics of materials under different environmental conditions and loads – processes where a short measuring time is crucial. The Metrology Kit is great for analyzing the geometrical changes of things like storage tanks, vehicle components, or design prototypes. Short measuring time Work comfortably in demanding testing environments such as climate chambers, where very short acquisition times are crucial, but reliable precision and highly accurate datasets are non-negotiable. Convenient workflow The Metrology Kit’s simple workflow is especially important given the large number of measurement points typical in deformation analysis and extreme working conditions like high temperatures and humidity. Portable and flexible The Metrology Kit’s portability ensures ease of use when working in tight spaces often characteristic of climate chambers. Referencing for 3D scanning Combine the dense point cloud of a metrology 3D scanner with the high precision of the Kit’s optical measurements to expand the capabilities of small to medium-sized object scanners. You can have the best of both worlds obtaining high resolution on smaller elements within large objects while having them fully captured with minimal accumulated error and high volumetric accuracy. Greater accuracy over distance The Metrology Kit produces a point cloud with high volumetric accuracy that you can use as a reference to get great 3D scanning results over distance even when you’re not using a 3D scanner for metrology. Simplified workflow A complete, self-contained workflow from signalizing to reporting makes the measurement process seamless, and integrates the whole photogrammetry-complemented pipeline into one environment. Increase the range of smaller scanners Use scanners with a relatively small field of view to accurately capture much larger objects. This means you can capture small details while maintaining very high volumetric accuracy, up to 0.015 mm + 0.015 mm/m. Automotive industry A major car manufacturer in Germany used the Metrology Kit for quality control to analyze the positions of welding studs on every fourth chassis in a production line. The results were used to program the welding robot. R&D As part of tests and research for autonomous driving, major car manufacturers use the Metrology Kit to accurately determine the positions of sensors on a car body and correctly place them within the car’s coordinate system. Aerospace Organizations in astronomy, defense, and space in the UK, Germany, and Japan use the Metrology Kit for high-accuracy applications. Deformation analysis was done on the main and sub panel systems of this large satellite antenna tilted at various angles. Get the best out of your Metrology Kit Object preparation Place targets, reference crosses, and scale bars on surfaces around the object, ensuring they do not move relative to the object throughout the capture process. Capture Systematically take pictures at different heights, creating a kind of dome around the object with the camera positions. Capture each target at least 6 times, and the reference cross from four perpendicular angles. Processing Import the images into Artec Studio, with the Metrology Kit plugin installed, or your favorite photogrammetry software, to generate a target cloud. Reporting Use the resultant point cloud for deformation analysis, flatness inspection, general dimensions measurement, or your own specific engineering use case. Combine photogrammetry with 3D scanning Easily combine photogrammetry results from the Artec Metrology Kit with data from one or more Artec 3D scanners and get the high resolution and detail that a 3D scanner for metrology provides, with the pinpoint volumetric accuracy – up to 15 µm/m – of photogrammetry’s optical systems. Learn more  Entry version Package includes: 20-megapixel digital camera Point-based accuracy (RMS) up to 0.004 mm + 0.006 mm/m Length measurement accuracy up to 0.025 mm + 0.025 mm/m Metrology Kit plugin for Artec Studio Adjustable camera settings Basic range of measurement accessories: targets and scale bars Professional version Package includes: 30.3-megapixel digital camera Point-based accuracy (RMS) up to 0.002 mm + 0.005 mm/m Length measurement accuracy up to 0.015 mm + 0.015 mm/m Metrology Kit plugin for Artec Studio Adjustable camera settings Separated reference cross and scale bar for larger and more complex parts