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Creaform’s NDT software platform now integrates a path to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and integrates API 579 standards, transforming data into actionable insights for asset owners that need to precisely assess the integrity of their infrastructures.
 
Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, October 10, 2024—Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, announced today the release of VXintegrity 3.0, which introduces new key functionalities that will help performing oil and gas infrastructure fitness-for-service (FFS) evaluations. Creaform’s latest NDT software version now provides a straightforward process for asset owners to access FEA simulations for Level III assessments and utilize American Petroleum Institute (API) 579 standard tools for seamless Level I and II evaluations.
 
Leveraging Creaform’s handheld 3D laser scanning solutions, VXintegrity creates, through the FEA model export feature, a ready-to-simulate model of the corroded pipeline. The platform then sends this model directly to Creaform Engineering’s simulation team for a comprehensive analysis and precise results, offering a turnkey solution to obtain new metrics on the burst pressure.
 
Previously, Level III assessments could take weeks to complete. With this new solution, the process can be completed significantly faster, reducing downtime to allow the asset to be returned to service more quickly and at a fraction of the cost. Additionally, when used with Creaform’s handheld 3D scanning solutions, burst pressure simulations are significantly more accurate than when using traditional measuring methods, enabling asset owners to better plan inspection programs and avoid unnecessary repairs.
 
As for the new API 579 standard, it offers a straightforward method for conducting level I and II assessments on surface corrosion, ensuring compliance. It enables simpler and more straightforward evaluations of the structural integrity of pressurized components in refineries, chemical plants, and other facilities. Applicable to complex equipment such as piping systems, pressure vessels, distillation column, and storage tanks, it provides infrastructure owners with onsite reliable information about current operating conditions, aiding in fast and informed maintenance decisions.
 
“Guaranteed to make waves in the NDT industry, these latest additions to our VXintegrity platform were requested and highly anticipated by asset owners”, insists François Lachance, Product Manager at Creaform. “Already ASME B31.G, B31.8R compliant, the added FEA capabilities and API 579 compliance to VXintegrity will simplify all levels of assessment, all while reducing downtime, costs, and uncertainty. A truly disruptive solution.”
 
Don’t miss the unveiling of VXintegrity 3.0 at ASNT 2024 in Las Vegas. Visit us at booth 821 from October 21st to 24th for exclusive insights and demonstrations.
 
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About Creaform
Boasting two decades of experience shaping the future of dimensional metrology, Creaform assists their customers achieve their measurement ambitions through cutting-edge 3D solutions. With its extensive hardware and software portfolio, Creaform enables its users to experience innovation firsthand through 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and MRO. Thousands of professionals in various industries, like automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, heavy industries, oil and gas, power generation, consumer products, research and education, have discovered that with Creaform, Innovation Takes Form.
 
Headquartered in Lévis, Québec, Creaform is present in more than 85 countries, through its 26 locations all around the world and a network of over a hundred distributors. A presence that enables the company to build relations and provide unmatched customer service. Creaform is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of over $7.0 billion.
 
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Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Creaform’s cutting-edge scanning solutions, designed to drive innovation in product development, reverse engineering, and manufacturing processes across multiple industries.

Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and a worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, announces its participation in Formnext 2024. At the event, Creaform will demonstrate its cutting-edge 3D scanning technologies designed to accelerate reverse engineering, product development, and additive manufacturing processes. Visitors will be able to explore the powerful capabilities of Creaform's 3D scanners, including the HandySCAN 3D|BLACK Series, HandySCAN 3D|SILVER Series, HandySCAN 3D|MAX Series, Go!SCAN 3D, and Peel 3D.

Formnext, as the leading global trade show for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, provides an excellent platform for Creaform to demonstrate how its technologies seamlessly integrate into workflows across industries like aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. From reverse engineering and prototyping to production and quality control, Creaform’s technologies play a critical role in enhancing design processes, ensuring part quality, and optimizing production timelines.

Leveraging 3D Scanning for Advanced Manufacturing

At Formnext 2024, Creaform will demonstrate how the HandySCAN 3D|SILVER Series serves as an essential tool for reverse engineering, product development, and additive manufacturing. This lightweight, highly portable scanner delivers fast, accurate 3D data capture, making it indispensable for industries looking to streamline workflows and enhance product quality.

• Reverse Engineering: In the case of Polyaéro, the HandySCAN 3D|SILVER Series was used to reverse engineer critical components of an aircraft as part of a broader project to electrify the plane. The system's portability allowed engineers to scan intricate parts on-site without the need for disassembly, and the accurate 3D models generated were vital in creating augmented reality interfaces that streamlined the retrofitting process. This not only saved significant time but also improved the accuracy of component modifications.

• Product Development & Design: For APWORKS, an industry leader in 3D-printed metal parts, the HandySCAN 3D|SILVER Series plays a key role in the quality control process. By scanning each printed part, APWORKS ensures that the final product adheres to strict design tolerances. This capability has made the SILVER Series an invaluable tool in their workflow, allowing them to evaluate parts quickly and precisely, catching potential errors early in the production process, which leads to fewer costly revisions and optimized manufacturing cycles.

• Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing: Similarly, MRA Klement, a manufacturer specializing in motorcycle accessories, integrates the HandySCAN 3D to capture detailed 3D models of motorcycle windshields for custom production. By scanning these parts before and after the 3D printing process, MRA Klement ensures each windshield meets the highest quality standards, improving customer satisfaction. The system’s speed and precision help reduce the time required to bring new designs from concept to production, reinforcing its role as a critical asset in the additive manufacturing workflow.

Streamlining Manufacturing Workflows with Advanced 3D Scanning

Beyond the HandySCAN 3D|SILVER Series, Creaform will also feature its high-performance HandySCAN 3D|MAX Series, tailored for scanning larger objects with enhanced speed and accuracy. The HandySCAN 3D|BLACK Series will also be on display, offering unmatched versatility and precision for capturing intricate details in complex geometries, making it ideal for high-end manufacturing applications. This technology ensures high-resolution data acquisition, making it indispensable for applications where precision is critical.

For users seeking an affordable yet powerful option, the Peel 3D scanner will be showcased, offering accessible, professional-grade 3D scanning for smaller projects and hobbyists. The Go!SCAN 3D, Creaform’s versatile and user-friendly portable scanner, will also be on display, designed for quick, simple data collection in product development, reverse engineering, and manufacturing workflows.

Powering 3D Scanning with Advanced Software

All of Creaform’s scanners are powered by the VXelements software platform, which integrates advanced processing algorithms to ensure the highest quality data. This powerful software delivers fast, accurate results while maintaining ease of use for both experienced and new users. With instant visualization of the scanned data, users can quickly identify and address any design or production issues, making VXelements a key component of Creaform’s scanning ecosystem.

Enhancing Workflows in Additive Manufacturing

As additive manufacturing continues to reshape industries, Creaform’s technologies are playing a critical role in helping companies maintain high standards of quality control. Whether it’s verifying the dimensional accuracy of 3D-printed parts or reverse engineering components for production, Creaform’s suite of 3D scanning solutions provides manufacturers with the tools they need to innovate efficiently. From small parts to large assemblies, these scanners offer the versatility, speed, and precision required in today’s fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Creaform’s presence at Formnext 2024 will be a must-see for any professionals in the additive manufacturing sector. Visit Hall 12.1, Booth F79 to discover how Creaform’s 3D scanning technologies can enhance your design, prototyping, and production workflows.

With the most accurate BLACK Series yet, made possible through a new certification and the addition of key features, as well as a complete redesign of the SILVER Series, Creaform fulfills the evolving needs of metrology professionals and designers looking to improve their quality control and product development processes.
 
Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, April 23, 2024—Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, unveils its next-generation scanners with the introduction of the HandySCAN BLACK+™️|Elite, and the complete redesigned of the HandySCAN SILVER™️ and HandySCAN SILVER™️|Elite. These latest iterations of the BLACK and SILVER Series promise superior precision as well as enhanced user experience.
 
The new HandySCAN BLACK+™️|Elite provides a superior level of accuracy through the use of the Accu+ Kit, enabling the user to confidently rely on an optimized volumetric accuracy of 0.020mm+0.015mm/m. Boasting the new Flex Volume, it provides a greater scanning measurement volume, and allows for an adjustable scanning distance that is simple to use, from near (200 mm) to far away (700 mm). Leveraging its newly acquired certifications, the BLACK Series also ensures precision and measurement reliability through its VDI/VDE 2634 part 3 and ISO 10360-based sensor acceptance tests in its ISO/IEC 17025-2017 accredited laboratories, underscoring Creaform’s commitment to rigorous performance evaluation and quality assurance.
 
As for the newly revamped SILVER Series, it emerges as a transformative tool in product development. With a new ergonomic aesthetic, its heightened resolution catering to intricate details, versatile scanning capabilities accommodating various surface types, and user-friendly design accessible to all, the SILVER series still offers the most value for money. Without compromising affordability, it integrates the cutting-edge advancement of the BLACK Series, leveraging a proven design, compatibility with the recently launched Automation kit and benefiting from exceptional customer service and worldwide support.
 
As Simon Côté, Product Manager at Creaform, emphasizes: “We are more than a simple solution provider, we partner with companies to improve our products based on their feedback, ensuring that they get the most out of our 3D scanning technologies and software and get to experience innovation firsthand.” He then adds that “with these enhancements in the BLACK and SILVER Series, we provide a complete development path from beginner to expert, in a single lineup; the same that made us pioneers in self-positioning 3D laser scanner.”
 
To learn more about these latest versions of the HandySCAN 3D family, register for the free webinar on May 7^th, entitled “Revolutionizing Engineering and Manufacturing: Unleashing the Power of Portable 3D Scanning”. This webinar will showcase real-world case studies and the tangible benefits of Creaform's new HandySCAN SILVER and BLACK scanner models, for product development and quality control.

The company’s main handheld lineups can now easily be used as automated solutions, with this newly developed Hybrid Solution that combines cobot, digital twin software and workstation, for a flexible and affordable self-operating quality control experience.
 
Lévis, Québec, April 16, 2024—Creaform, a business unit of AMETEK, Inc. and the worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, launches the Automation Kit that can turn the HandySCAN 3D and MetraSCAN 3D portable 3D scanner families into fully fledged solutions for automated quality control (AQC) applications. Outfitted with a collaborative robot (cobot) and all related equipment, the actual workstation allows the operator to use the 3D scanners in portable mode as well as in automated mode. A safe solution that is easy to both install and deploy.
 
True model of interconnectedness, the solution interfaces seamlessly with the VXscan-R digital twin environment and thus becomes an all-in-one, user-friendly system for anyone to use, even workers who are unaccustomed or unfamiliar with the technology. And with features such as a smaller footprint, a light and compact design, and an affordable total cost of ownership, the Hybrid Solution is part of a noble effort to democratize access to automated solutions and automation as a whole.
 
“Given the intrinsic safety of the equipment and the intuitiveness of its implementation compared to custom solutions on the market, explains Mathieu Desmarais, Product Manager at Creaform, this turnkey package is particularly well suited for SMEs and other companies taking their first steps in the automation realm.” He then adds that: “When mounted to a cobot, the scanners boast several benefits such as a gain in productivity and a reduction in the potential for error. But at any point, the HandySCAN 3D or MetraSCAN 3D can be used in a portable manner, to enhance versatility and eliminate the need to move workpieces around.”
 
To learn more about the Automation Kit, register for the free webinar on May 2^nd, entitled “Enhance Quality Control Confidence and Productivity With Our Latest 3D Scanning Innovations”. This webinar will address the key challenges in quality control, focusing on data reliability problems and lack of technical expertise, as well as explore the evolution of quality control technologies, highlighting the benefits of optical portable CMM’s scanners.
 
About Creaform
Boasting two decades of experience shaping the future of dimensional metrology, Creaform assists their customers achieve their measurement ambitions through cutting-edge 3D solutions. With its extensive hardware and software portfolio, Creaform enables its users to experience innovation firsthand through 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and MRO. Thousands of professionals in various industries, like automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, heavy industries, oil and gas, power generation, consumer products, research and education, have discovered that with Creaform, Innovation Takes Form.
 
Headquartered in Lévis, Québec, Creaform is present in more than 85 countries, through its 26 locations all around the world and a network of over a hundred distributors. A presence that enables the company to build relations and provide unmatched customer service. Creaform is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of over $7.0 billion.
 
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New certifications and UX upgrades are driving product performance to increase users’ trust
 in quality control processes while ensuring accurate, attested, 3D measuring performances.
 
Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, April 9, 2024—Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, announces the release of the MetraSCAN BLACK+™, MetraSCAN BLACK+|Elite™ and HandyPROBE Next+, latest versions of its suite of optical CMM 3D scanners and probes. Leveraging new ISO 10360 certifications and setup assistance tools, this latest generation of MetraSCAN 3D lineup aims to provide professionals with sophisticated tools to optimize their operations. Enabling the simple and precise measurement of large parts, the expansion of this lineup marks a strategic move by Creaform to meet the evolving needs of quality control experts.
 
Engineered to optimize workflow and enhance outcomes in any given condition and for any users (experts and non-experts alike), these new solutions introduce other standout features:
 

• Rigorous acceptance tests: Guaranteeing confidence in the stated specifications, the sensor acceptance test procedure is based on ISO 10360, an international standard which ensures intense testing to define specifications and qualify sensor performance, and performance tests are done at Creaform’s ISO/IEC 17025-2017 accredited laboratories, which ensures the quality of facilities and equipment, the traceability of artifacts and the quality of validation methods.
• New Automatic Volume Extension specification: Now offering an accuracy specification of up to 0.025 mm + 0.015 mm/m (0.0009 in + 0.00018 in/ft) in the extended measuring volume, ensuring trust in the performance and accuracy of the QC process on large parts.
• 360° magnetic targets: Visible from all angles, these reusable and durable targets are easy to set up, automatically detected for automatic management and data cleanup, and helps to deliver fast results.
• Guidance tools: Provide visual guidance feedback on positioning targets when creating a setup, which is especially useful for non-experts requiring guidance when making their first setups.
• Troubleshooting tools: Offer advanced setup diagnostics, making it possible to validate jig or part setup deformations from any cause (thermal, impacts, etc.) in a single click.
• Control tools: Give full control on minimum targets visibility to allow acquisition, as well as full control of equipment behavior for specific less or highly demanding applications.

 
“Just like our customers, we strive to deliver high quality and reliable products, notes Mathieu Desmarais, Product Manager at Creaform, and with these new acceptance tests and advanced features, we are making sure that we deliver optimum performance needed for metrology professionals, no exceptions.” Adding that “this way, Creaform ensures the simplest measurement accuracy with the highest quality standards.”
 
 
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About Creaform
Boasting two decades of experience shaping the future of dimensional metrology, Creaform assists their customers achieve their measurement ambitions through cutting-edge 3D solutions. With its extensive hardware and software portfolio, Creaform enables its users to experience innovation firsthand through 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and MRO. Thousands of professionals in various industries, like automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, heavy industries, oil and gas, power generation, consumer products, research and education, have discovered that with Creaform, Innovation Takes Form.
 
Headquartered in Lévis, Québec, Creaform is present in more than 85 countries, through its 26 locations all around the world and a network of over a hundred distributors. A presence that enables the company to build relations and provide unmatched customer service. Creaform is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of over $7.0 billion.
 
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Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, October 25, 2023 — Creaform, a business unit of AMETEK, Inc. and the worldwide leader in automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, announced today the latest addition to its flagship HandySCAN 3D line-up, the MAX Series. The handheld MAX Series line of industrial 3D scanners, designed and manufactured in Canada, offers an impressive 3D scanning area of approximately 1m x 1m and was developed to acquire accurate 3D measurements of any large and complex surfaces. Featuring multiple scanning mode that allows users to choose between the fastest scanning time or maximum resolution, the new portable 3D scanners offer a level of versatility that will enable professionals to optimally measure any large parts and assemblies (up to 15 m). Combining the effect of speed, extra-large measuring volume, accuracy, portability, and simplicity, the new scanners will allow for an easy, efficient and robust measurement process of parts typically present in the aerospace, transportation, energy, mining and heavy industries, amongst others.
 
Thanks to its volumetric accuracy of 0,100 mm + 0,015 mm/m, ISO 17025 accreditation and compliance with the VDI/VDE 2634 part 3 standard, the MAX series provides metrology-grade results, making it ideal for quality control, precision link between parts with tight tolerancing and demanding reverse engineering of large parts. Additionally, the new scanners still feature Creaform’s powerful dynamic referencing algorithms, allowing for accurate and rigorous 3D scans of any object, whether in the lab, on the shop floor or in the field. 
 
The system is plug-and-play and quick to set up. The 3D scans can be easily and seamlessly integrated into any CAD software, speeding up and simplifying product development, 3D inspection and reverse engineering processes of large parts and assemblies.
 
The MAX Series has all the attributes that made the HandySCAN 3D line-up the reference in the industry: true portability, blue laser technology, integrated photogrammetry, live meshing, and more. It also offers new key features, guaranteed to simplify any scanning process:
 

• Flex Volume: This enables the user to scan with remarkable quality at a short standoff distance and measure large parts at very high speed from a longer standoff distance.

 

• Smart Surface Algorithm: Its sophisticated image processing, combined with artificial intelligence, optimizes surface measurements for unparalleled tracking, better performance, better readings of difficult, contrasted finishes, and a simpler scanning process.

 

• Real-Time Calibration: The MAX Series integrates the calibration step directly into the scanning workflow, performing it automatically and seamlessly.

 
“Again, Creaform brings impressive measurement capabilities outside of the metrology labs and enables manufacturers around the world to accurately measure anything, anywhere. Measuring large and complex 3D surfaces with a handheld device was previously very challenging or, in certain cases, even impossible. The MAX Series’ unique capability closes the gap and provides innovative dimensional measurement solutions for many manufacturers we’ve met over the years,” said Simon Côté, Product Manager at Creaform.
 
About Creaform
With over two decades of experience shaping the future, Creaform develops, manufactures, and markets cutting-edge 3D automated and portable measurement technologies that provide innovative solutions for applications such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and MRO. Its products and engineering services redefine the boundaries in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer products, heavy industries, manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, healthcare, research and education.
 
Headquartered in Lévis, Québec, Creaform is present in more than 85 countries through its 15 local offices located all around the world and a network of over 125 distributors, enabling the company to provide unmatched customer service across 4 continents. Creaform is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of over $6.0 billion.
 
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Press Contact:
Annick Christina Giesen
Regional Marketing & PR Manager EMEA
Tel. +49 711 1856 8064
Annick.Giesen@ametek.com
 
AMETEK GmbH - Division Creaform Deutschland
Meisenweg 37
D - 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
 

The new infrastructure will help the company consolidate its position as a world-class manufacturer in terms of quality, service and after-sales.
 
Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, February 9, 2023—Creaform, a business unit of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, announced today the opening of their new 660-square-meter repair center, next to their France office based in Fontaine (close to Grenoble). This endeavour sends a strong message of support and autonomy for the Creaform community in the EMEA region: the company can now leverage solid calibration and acceptance results locally, and address repairs on the entire Creaform portfolio.
 
With this major investment, the company aims to reduce the time of the repair process, namely in terms of overseas shipping. Partners and end customers of the EMEA territory (Europe, Middle East, Africa) will now benefit from a local service, which will reduce the occasional expedition of their products to the Creaform headquarters in Lévis (Québec), Canada. This translates to an optimisation of handling costs and better control over the RMA process (return merchandise authorization). The repair center will also receive, manage and process Creaform systems coming from India instead of receiving them in Canada, as is the case today.
 
Thanks to the ISO 9001 (July 2022) and ISO 17025 (December 2022) certifications it received, this new center can conduct calibration and acceptance tests locally, on all quality control systems and products throughout the Creaform portfolio. Going forward, all repairs will be done with the same level of service as Creaform HQ. ISO 9001 is the standard that covers the implementation of a quality management system in a given organization while ISO 17025 extends to an organization’s ability to generate reliable results in terms of calibration and testing.
 
Here is an overview of the EMEA repair center’s capabilities and expertise:
 
System Tasks HandySCAN 300/307/700 Repair & calibration HandySCAN BLACK / BLACK Elite Repair & calibration ISO 17025 Go!SCAN 20/50 Repair & calibration Go!SCAN SPARK Repair & calibration C-Track 3^rd GEN Repair & calibration ISO 17025 C-Track 4^th GEN Repair & calibration ISO 17025 MetraSCAN 350/750 Repair & calibration MetraSCAN BLACK Repair & calibration ISO 17025  
“We have at heart to provide a quality of service at least as good as our systems!” claimed Fanny Truchon, President & Business Unit Manager at Creaform. “We trust these service improvements will prove instrumental in relieving our existing and future EMEA customers from delays and costs associated with the logistics of a point of service located on a whole other continent. This marks the end of a journey that started in February 2021—when we started looking for a suitable site— but also opens an era of simplicity and autonomy for us and our customers in the region,” she concluded.
 
 
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About Creaform
Never Stop Innovating, a motto that represents the core values of Creaform, from its beginning in 2002 all the way to 2022, which marked the 20^th anniversary of the company. To this day, Creaform continues to develop, manufacture, and sell cutting-edge 3D portable and automated measurement technologies that provide innovative solutions for applications such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and numerical simulation (FEA/CFD). Its products and engineering services redefine the boundaries in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer products, heavy industries, manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, research and education.
 
With headquarters and manufacturing operations in Lévis, Québec, Creaform is present in more than 85 countries, through its 14 local offices located all around the world, and a network of over 125 distributors. Creaform is a business unit of AMETEK Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with 2021 sales of $5.5 billion.
 
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Presse Contact:
Annick Christina Giesen
Regional Marketing & PR Manager EMEA
Tel. +49 711 1856 8064
Annick.Giesen@ametek.com
 
AMETEK GmbH - Division Creaform Deutschland
Meisenweg 37
D - 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen