The Creaform Metrology Suite Expands its Capacities with the Release of a Sheet Metal Inspection Software Module

Combined with handheld 3D scanners from Creaform, the new application software uses advanced 3D imaging algorithms to provide a fast, accurate and reliable alternative solution to time-consuming CMMs.

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, March 13, 2025—Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, announced today the release of the new Sheet Metal Add-on as part of the recently released Creaform Metrology Suite. Designed to address industry specific needs, it tackles the many challenges of sheet metal inspection in the metalworking, automotive and aerospace industries. Providing measurements of sheet metal parts with never-before-seen accuracy and repeatability for 3D laser scanners, this software solution gives Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) professionals a higher confidence level in their 3D scan data, while empowering manufacturers to fully trust their inspection reports.

Previously a challenging endeavor, measuring thin sheet metal parts using 3D scanners used to be highly dependent on the users and the resolution settings. Now, however, the results generated by the new Sheet Metal Add-on are user independent. It quickly provides accurate and repeatable information on all sheet metal features, such as edges, holes, slots, rectangles, and trimmed edges. This specialized add-on provides the most flexible, complete, and simple measurement method, working in perfect synergy with the HandySCAN 3D|BLACK Series and all handheld MetraSCAN BLACK+ scanners.

It offers powerful new features and significant benefits, including:

• Accuracy and repeatability: Powered by advanced image algorithms, the Sheet Metal Add-on enables accurate and repeatable measurements that are independent from operator skills.

• Simplicity & flexibility: The measurement process is straightforward, requiring no additional hardware accessories and eliminating the need to navigate complex or overwhelming software parameters.

• Speed: The measurement process of the new Sheet Metal Add-on is up to 5 times faster than CMM processes.

• Intuitive interface: Includes a new visualization tool that allows users to validate that their data acquisition is ready for inspection before proceeding, saving time by removing unnecessary steps.

• Value for money: It offers a cost-effective alternative to expensive and time-consuming CMM solutions, ensuring a quick return on investment.

“On top of the usual versatility, portability and efficiency that comes with all Creaform systems,” says Mathieu Desmarais, Product Manager at Creaform, “manufacturers can now improve their processes, produce sheet metal parts of better quality and ship them faster to the customers, at a fraction of the price of a traditional CMM”