Industrial 3D scanning setup
Industrial Optical Metrology

Industrial Blue-Light 3D Scanners for Inspection and Reverse Engineering

Capture complete 3D surface data for dimensional inspection, quality control, reverse engineering and digital manufacturing workflows.

STScan combines structured-light scanning hardware, data-processing algorithms and inspection software to help manufacturers convert physical components into accurate and reusable 3D data.

Blue-Light Structured Scanning
Full-Field 3D Measurement
Hardware and Software Integration
Blue-light structured scanning projection

Blue-Light Structured Scanning

Project calibrated blue-light patterns to capture visible surface geometry without physical contact.

Dense full-field 3D point cloud data

Full-Field 3D Data

Acquire dense surface data instead of measuring only a limited number of individual points.

STScan 3D scanning software interface

Scanning and Inspection Software

Process point clouds, reconstruct meshes, analyze deviations and prepare inspection results.

Scanner integrated with automated equipment

Flexible System Integration

Deploy the scanner with stands, turntables or suitable automated equipment.

Workflow from physical part to CAD deviation map

Physical Part → Mesh → Inspection Result

From Complex Parts to Actionable 3D Data

Manufacturers often need more than individual measurements when inspecting complex surfaces, reproducing legacy parts or comparing complete components with CAD data.

Complex Freeform Surfaces

Capture visible curves, edges and surface geometry using non-contact scanning.

Slow Dimensional Inspection

Evaluate multiple features from one dense 3D scan dataset.

Incomplete Reverse-Engineering Data

Generate point-cloud and mesh data for downstream CAD reconstruction.

Repeated Manual Workflows

Connect scanning, processing, evaluation and reporting in a repeatable digital workflow.

Industrial 3D Scanning Products

Choose a dedicated single-range system, a flexible multi-range platform or connected STScan software.

STScan T500 Series Single-Range Blue-Light 3D Scanner

STScan T500 Series

Single-Range Blue-Light 3D Scanner

A dedicated scanning system for manufacturers working with parts of relatively consistent sizes and repeatable inspection requirements.

Dedicated inspection Mold and tooling Precision components
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Flexible Platform
STScan P500 Series Multi-Range Blue-Light 3D Scanner

STScan P500 Series

Multi-Range Blue-Light 3D Scanner

A flexible scanning platform for companies that need to measure components of different sizes using several selected scanning configurations.

Multi-size parts Automotive Laboratories
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STScan 3D Scanning and Inspection Software interface

STScan Software

3D Scanning & Inspection Software

A connected workflow for data acquisition, scan alignment, point-cloud processing, mesh generation, dimensional analysis and engineering-data output.

Data Acquisition Mesh Generation GD&T Analysis
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Which STScan System Fits Your Workflow?

Single-Range Configuration

T500 Series

Choose T500 when your typical parts fall within a relatively consistent size range and you need a dedicated scanning configuration.

  • Similar part sizes
  • Dedicated inspection stations
  • Fixed product families
Consistent
Choose T500
VS
Multi-Range Configuration

P500 Series

Choose P500 when you need to inspect parts of different sizes and require several commonly used scanning configurations.

  • Different part sizes
  • Multi-product manufacturing
  • Engineering laboratories
Varied
Choose P500

How Blue-Light 3D Scanning Works

A non-contact optical process to convert physical geometry into precise digital data.

Projecting structured blue light
1

Project Structured Blue Light

A calibrated projector casts structured blue-light patterns onto the component.

Cameras capturing surface geometry
2

Capture Surface Geometry

Two industrial cameras record the deformation of the projected patterns from calibrated angles.

Software aligning multiple scans
3

Align Multiple Scans

Software aligns data captured from different positions to create a more complete digital representation.

Inspect or reverse engineer 3D data
4

Inspect or Reverse Engineer

Compare measured data with CAD or export the scan for downstream engineering workflows.

Engineered for Industrial Measurement

Blue-Light Projection mechanism

Blue-Light Projection

Structured blue-light scanning for non-contact surface-data acquisition.

Dense Surface Capture point cloud

Dense Surface Capture

Capture detailed visible geometry across complex industrial components.

Automatic Data Alignment software interface

Automatic Data Alignment

Combine multiple scans into a more complete digital dataset.

Industrial Hardware Design

Industrial Hardware Design

Developed for repeated scanning tasks in inspection and engineering environments.

Flexible Deployment with stands

Flexible Deployment

Use stands, turntables and suitable automated equipment according to the project.

Connected Software Workflow

Connected Software Workflow

Move from scanning to point-cloud processing, analysis and reporting.

One Connected Workflow from Scan to Result

STScan software connects data acquisition, scan alignment, point-cloud processing, mesh reconstruction and dimensional evaluation.

1

Capture

Acquire surface data using the connected STScan scanning system.

2

Align

Combine scan datasets captured from different positions.

3

Process

Clean point clouds, reconstruct meshes and optimize the digital model.

4

Inspect

Compare scan data with reference CAD and evaluate dimensional deviations.

5

Export

Export supported point-cloud, mesh, engineering or inspection-report data.

3D Scanning Solutions for Manufacturing and Engineering

Full-Field 3D Inspection deviation map

Full-Field 3D Inspection

Compare measured surfaces with reference data and identify dimensional deviations.

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Reverse Engineering 3D mesh

Reverse Engineering

Capture physical components and create digital data for CAD reconstruction.

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Mold and Tooling Inspection

Mold and Tooling Inspection

Evaluate mold geometry, machining deviations, wear and repair results.

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First Article Inspection process

First Article Inspection

Digitize newly manufactured parts before batch production.

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Automated Inspection cell

Automated Inspection

Integrate scanning, controlled motion, software analysis and reporting.

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Digital Archiving of physical components

Digital Archiving

Create reusable 3D records of components, tools, prototypes and cultural objects.

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STScan engineering and support team

Why Choose STScan?

Integrated Hardware and Software

A connected scanning and data-processing workflow developed around industrial applications.

Application-Oriented Configuration

Select the system according to part size, surface condition and project goals.

Sample Evaluation

Evaluate scanning feasibility using a representative component or project information.

Installation and Training

Support system setup, software configuration and operator training.

Engineering Support

Receive assistance with scanner use, software workflows and application setup.

Flexible Project Deployment

Configure the system for laboratory, inspection-room or suitable automated applications.

From Sample Evaluation to System Deployment

Share part information

1. Share Your Part Information

Provide part dimensions, material, surface condition and application requirements.

Send a sample

2. Send Images, Drawings or a Sample

Allow the STScan team to evaluate scanning feasibility.

Review scan result

3. Review the Scan Result

Review available point-cloud, mesh or inspection output.

Confirm configuration

4. Confirm the Configuration

Confirm the scanner series, scanning configuration, software and deployment method.

Installation and training

5. Installation and Training

Complete system setup, workflow configuration and operator training.

Not Sure Which STScan System Fits Your Part?

Share your part dimensions, material, surface condition and measurement goals. The STScan team can review the application and recommend a suitable system configuration.

Part-size evaluation Surface-condition review Configuration recommendation Scan-result preview

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about blue-light scanning technology, STScan product capabilities and application suitability.

What is a blue-light 3D scanner?
A blue-light 3D scanner projects structured patterns onto an object and uses calibrated cameras to calculate visible surface geometry without physical contact.
What is the difference between T500 and P500?
T500 uses one selected scanning configuration for relatively consistent part sizes, while P500 supports several selected configurations for more varied measurement tasks.
Can STScan support reverse engineering?
Yes. STScan can generate point-cloud and mesh data for downstream CAD reconstruction and reverse-engineering workflows.
Can scan data be compared with CAD?
STScan inspection workflows can evaluate dimensional deviations between measured data and reference CAD, subject to the selected software configuration.
Can the scanner integrate with automated equipment?
STScan systems can be adapted for stands, turntables and suitable automated equipment. The final configuration depends on the part and required workflow.
How do I choose the correct scanning configuration?
Selection depends on part size, surface condition, required detail and application goals. A sample evaluation is recommended.
Which formats does STScan software support?
Available formats depend on the selected software version. Confirm the required data formats before ordering.
Can STScan test our part before purchase?
Customers can provide part information, images, drawings or a representative sample for application evaluation.
High-end industrial metrology environment

Turn Physical Components into Actionable 3D Data

Talk with STScan about your dimensional inspection, reverse-engineering, digitalization or automated measurement project.

Share the part size, material, surface condition and required application to receive a more relevant recommendation.