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Revopoint, a manufacturer of 3D scanners for consumers and professionals, has introduced the MetroX, a new 3D scanner. The device features a combination of laser and structured light technology and is aimed at professional users. Revopoint is showcasing the 3D scanner on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.

The MetroX 3D scanner, available on Kickstarter from October 15th at 6:00 PM, offers a 35% discount for Super Early Bird backers, reducing the sale price from $999 to as low as $649.

In industries, 3D laser scanners have long become an indispensable tool, especially in fields such as automotive, aerospace, architecture, and mechanical engineering. The technology enables highly accurate measurements and detailed capture of complex geometries. A key advantage of laser scanners is their ability to quickly and accurately collect surface data, making them ideal for tasks like reverse engineering, quality control, and rapid prototyping.

Modern scanners like the Revopoint MetroX combine laser and structured light technologies to reliably scan both shiny and dark surfaces as well as the finest details. This enhances not only efficiency but also accuracy in various industrial applications.

The MetroX offers four different scanning modes: Two of them use blue laser lines, while the other two are based on blue structured light. In cross mode, the scanner projects 14 crossed laser lines and captures up to 800,000 points per second. This mode is particularly suitable for shiny and dark surfaces.

The parallel mode uses seven parallel laser lines and is designed for fine details. The structured light modes include a full-field mode with 62 lines that captures up to 7 million points per second, as well as an automatic turntable mode. The latter utilizes a supplied two-axis turntable for automated scans. Additionally, the auto turntable mode allows for marker-free scanning of objects with many features, with automated scans triggered by a single click, using the two-axis turntable and full-field blue light scanning mode for reliable point cloud and color capture.

According to the manufacturer, the MetroX achieves a precision of up to 0.01 mm and an accuracy of up to 0.03 mm. The scanning range extends from very small objects (10 x 10 x 10 mm) to items up to one cubic meter in size. The working distance is between 200 and 400 mm.

For data processing, Revopoint relies on a quad-core ARM processor with 2.0 GHz. The depth camera has a resolution of up to 2 megapixels, as does the RGB camera for color captures.

The high-quality, free RevoScan 5 software supports point cloud scanning, fusion, meshing, editing, importing, and exporting. The excellent compatibility of the 3D models allows seamless integration with third-party post-processing software such as Quicksurface, Geomagic Warp, and Geomagic Control, enabling an efficient scan-to-CAD workflow for maximum productivity.

Crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter

The MetroX scanner launches on October 16, 2024, on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. The suggested retail price is $999, according to the manufacturer. Super Early Bird backers receive a 35% discount, bringing the price down to $649.

Add-on Special:

During the Kickstarter campaign for the Revopoint MetroX 3D scanner, special add-on options, including Quick Surface software, will be available at a discounted price.

More information can be found on the official page, where updates are provided regularly.

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