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Naperville, IL & Lenexa, KS Inspection software for Artec 3D scanning PolyWorks | Inspector™ for Artec 3D Scanners The step after the scan. Take a finished Artec Studio mesh or point cloud into PolyWorks | Inspector, align it to CAD, and get real GD&T answers — deviation color maps, tolerance verdicts, multi-piece statistics and AS9102 First Article Inspection reports. Scanner, software and training from one U.S. supplier. Artec StudioDirect mesh & point cloud handoff ASME & ISOSmart GD&T engine PTB-certifiedInspection engine algorithms AS9102 / PPAPFAI reporting to Excel Request a quote Book a demo on your part What is PolyWorks | Inspector, and why use it with an Artec scanner? PolyWorks | Inspector is 3D dimensional analysis and quality control software from InnovMetric Software. In an Artec workflow it does the job Artec Studio does not: it takes the scan you have already captured and processed, aligns it to a CAD model or a reference part, and evaluates every dimension and GD&T control against tolerance — then publishes the result as an inspection report a customer or auditor will accept. The sequence is simple. Scan the part with an Artec scanner. Clean and fuse the data in Artec Studio. Export a mesh or point cloud into PolyWorks | Inspector, align, measure, and report. 3DMakerWorld supplies the scanner, the software licence and the training as one package, and supports all three from Illinois and Kansas. Scan-to-report workflow From Artec scan to inspection report Artec scanners are contact-free and target-free, so parts that would need fixturing, targets or hours of programming on a coordinate measuring machine can be digitized in minutes. PolyWorks | Inspector turns that data into a tolerance verdict. 1 Capture with an Artec scanner Micro II for small precision parts at 5-micron accuracy, Spider II for complex geometry and sharp edges, Point for metrology-grade laser capture on difficult surfaces, Leo for large parts scanned wirelessly on the shop floor. No targets, no reference spheres, no contact with the part. 2 Process in Artec Studio Align, fuse and clean the scan with automated algorithms, one-click Workflows or Autopilot. Export a measurement-ready polygonal mesh or point cloud — no format conversion gymnastics between the two applications. 3 Inspect and report in PolyWorks | Inspector Align the scan to CAD, apply dimensional and GD&T controls, review deviation color maps, then publish the report, the FAI package, or the multi-piece statistics that prove the process is stable. Where the line falls: Artec Studio captures, cleans and can compare. PolyWorks | Inspector judges — datum reference frames, tolerance zones, standards-based GD&T, repeatable multi-piece routines, and formal reporting. If all you need is a quick visual deviation map, Artec Studio may already cover it, and we will tell you so. Capabilities that matter to scan data What PolyWorks | Inspector does with an Artec scan At the core is an inspection engine with parametric data handling and mathematical algorithms certified by Germany's PTB (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt), the national metrology institute. Parametric means every step is recorded, so the same inspection replays identically on the next part — and on the next batch next year. Alignment that holds up Best-fit a scanned surface or cross-section to its nominal definition, constrained in rotation, translation, or within a tolerance zone. Build alignments from features, datum targets, surface points or edge points, and tune them with weights and axial constraints — the difference between a color map that means something and one that just looks alarming. Smart GD&T A GD&T engine built on current ASME and ISO standards, with advanced datum reference frame handling (datum feature patterns, composite datum features, datum targets), material condition and datum modifiers, and radial, slab-like, unequal bilateral and unilateral tolerance zones. Choose which standard a project follows. Deviation color maps Surface, boundary, cross-sectional and thickness deviations from nominal, displayed as color maps. This is where scanning earns its keep: full-surface coverage exposes warp, springback and tooling wear that a handful of measured points would miss entirely. Measure with or without CAD Extract measured dimensions straight from the scanned point cloud or polygonal model, with nominals from a CAD model or from a golden reference part. Feature-based dimensioning covers diameter, position and orientation, plus distances and angles between features in 2D or 3D. Profile, flush & gap, airfoil gauging Evaluate fillets, design feature lines and sheet metal assemblies for radius, angle, bending, sharpness, flush and gap. The optional airfoil module extracts edge radius, thickness, length, width, angle and area on fan, compressor and turbine blades. Repeatable multi-piece inspection Build the inspection once, then replay it on every subsequent part with the Play Inspection tool and Sequence Editor. Macro scripting hooks the routine into your own systems. One trained operator can run production inspection without re-deciding anything. Reporting that reviewers accept Control views group hundreds of dimensional and GD&T controls into logical sets. Publish AS9102 and PPAP-compliant First Article Inspection reports to Excel with PolyWorks | ReportLoop, or export to PDF, Word and HTML. SPC and measurement system analysis Multi-piece statistics are computed automatically for object dimensions and surface deviations, with trend charts and statistical color maps. Repeatability and Gauge R&R studies qualify the measurement process itself — necessary if scanning is replacing a gauge in a controlled process. Packages & specifications Which package you need for scanner-based inspection PolyWorks | Inspector is sold in several packages. Only two of them — Premium and Standard — include point cloud digitizing and meshing, so those are the two that apply to Artec 3D scan data. The remaining packages are built for single-point probing and gauge collection workflows and are not relevant here; ask us if that describes part of your shop. Standard vs Premium Artec scanner pairing Data & file formats System requirements Capability Standard Premium Point cloud digitizing and import for portable 3D scanning ● ● Real-time quality meshing and offline point cloud meshing ● ● Part alignment toolset (surface, cross-section, feature, edge point, datum target) ● ● Dimensional control toolset and deviation color maps ● ● Smart GD&T toolset (ASME and ISO) ● ● Reporting toolset with Control Reviewer and export to PDF, Excel, Word, HTML ● ● Multi-piece workflows, Play Inspection, Sequence Editor ● ● Statistical process control toolset ● ● IGES / STEP neutral CAD translator ● ● Simulation mode for offline project setup ● ● One year of support and maintenance ● ● Two complimentary seats at a basic classroom training session ● ● PolyWorks | Modeler™ Light — polygon repair and editing for downstream use ● — PolyWorks | Modeler™ Standard — polygon editing plus NURBS surfacing from a scanned mesh — ● Native CAD translators (CATIA, NX, Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks) with PMI import Option Option Airfoil gauges module Option Option Licence types: each package is sold either as a node-locked dongle licence, tied to a USB dongle that moves between machines one at a time, or as a floating network licence, served from your network so any seat on it can check the licence out. Node-locked suits a single dedicated inspection workstation; floating suits a team sharing seats across shifts or sites, and costs more per licence. How to choose a package: Standard covers scan-based inspection completely. Premium is the upgrade if you also want to turn scanned meshes into NURBS surfaces for CAD work — the reverse-engineering side of the same data. Premium additionally carries capability for coordinate measuring machines, which is only worth paying for if you run one. Package contents follow InnovMetric's published configuration and can change between releases; we confirm the current build at quoting. Artec 3D scanners paired with PolyWorks Inspector Artec scanner Type 3D accuracy, up to Typical inspection work Artec Micro II Desktop, automated 0.005 mm (5 µm / 0.0002 in) Small machined and molded parts, dental, jewelry, medical devices Artec Point Handheld laser 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) Industrial metrology on shiny, dark and otherwise difficult surfaces Artec Spider II Handheld 0.05 mm (0.002 in) Complex geometry, sharp edges, castings, tooling, inserts Artec Leo Handheld, wireless 0.1 mm (0.004 in) Large parts, weldments, fixtures, on-site and in-plant inspection Artec Eva Handheld 0.1 mm (0.004 in) Medium to large parts where capture speed matters most Accuracy figures are Artec's published specifications for the scanner alone. Achievable inspection uncertainty depends on part size, surface finish, environment and operator technique — talk to us for an application review before you commit to a tolerance in front of a customer. Data reaches PolyWorks | Inspector as a polygonal mesh or point cloud exported from Artec Studio; no third-party bridge software is required. From Artec Studio Polygonal mesh and point cloud export — the standard handoff for Artec scan data Point cloud and mesh formats 38 supported formats covering meshes, planar grids, line scans, spherical grids and unorganized point clouds Native CAD formats (optional translators) CATIA V6 / V5 / V4, NX (UG), Creo (Pro/E), Inventor, SolidWorks Neutral CAD formats IGES, STEP / STEP AP242, JT, Parasolid, QIF, VDA-FS, ACIS MBD / PMI import GD&T controls imported from native CAD and QIF MBD files, so tolerances are not re-keyed by hand Report export PDF, Excel, Word, HTML; AS9102 and PPAP FAI templates via PolyWorks | ReportLoop™ Units Metric and imperial Interface languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Component Minimum Recommended for scan data Operating system Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro (64-bit), or equivalent Enterprise editions Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro (64-bit), or equivalent Enterprise editions Processor x64 quad-core (Intel Core i5 class). ARM processors are not supported x64 high-performance (Intel Core i7 class or better) Memory 8 GB RAM 32 GB RAM or more Graphics Hardware-accelerated professional OpenGL card with 1 GB memory Professional NVIDIA RTX / Quadro series card Input Two-button mouse with scroll wheel Two-button mouse with scroll wheel Suits Small CAD models under 50 MB Large CAD models and high-resolution scans of large parts — the normal case for Artec data Consumer and gaming graphics cards (GeForce RTX series) are not supported — they are not professional OpenGL cards. Note that dense Artec scan data pushes memory harder than probing work does, so treat the recommended configuration as the realistic minimum for production use. InnovMetric has announced that PolyWorks 2027 will require Windows 11 Pro. We also spec and supply workstations known to run both Artec Studio and PolyWorks | Inspector properly. Get pricing, or a demo run on your own scan Send us a part — or a scan and a CAD file — and we will show you the actual inspection, not a canned demo. We will also tell you if Artec Studio already covers what you need. Name Company Work email Phone What do you need? Quote for PolyWorks Inspector Demo on my own part or scan data Artec scanner + PolyWorks bundle Standard or Premium — which one? Training Inspection as a service (we scan and report for you) Artec scanner you own or are considering Not sure yet — help me choose Artec Micro II Artec Point Artec Spider II Artec Leo Artec Eva Other / multiple Parts, tolerances and what the report has to prove Send request We reply the same business day. No newsletter signup, no drip sequence — a person reads this and answers. Questions PolyWorks | Inspector with Artec 3D — FAQ How is PolyWorks | Inspector different from Artec Studio? Artec Studio captures and processes scan data — registration, fusion, mesh cleanup, texture, and comparison. PolyWorks | Inspector evaluates that finished data against a specification: full ASME and ISO GD&T, datum reference frames, tolerance zones, repeatable multi-piece routines and formal inspection reports. Most customers own both and run them in sequence. If you only need a visual deviation map, Artec Studio may already be enough — we would rather say so than sell you a second licence. Which PolyWorks | Inspector package do I need for Artec scan data? Standard or Premium. Those are the two packages that include point cloud digitizing and meshing, which is what scanner data requires. Standard covers scan-based inspection completely. Premium adds PolyWorks | Modeler Standard, which fits NURBS surfaces over a scanned mesh for CAD work, and carries CMM capability you only need if you run a coordinate measuring machine. The other packages are probing and gauge-collection tools and do not apply to Artec workflows. How does Artec scan data get into PolyWorks | Inspector? Process the scan in Artec Studio, then export it as a polygonal mesh or point cloud and import it into PolyWorks | Inspector. PolyWorks reads 38 point cloud and mesh formats, so no conversion utility or third-party bridge is needed. Your CAD nominal comes in through IGES or STEP, or through an optional native translator for CATIA, NX, Creo, Inventor or SolidWorks — which also brings in the PMI, so tolerances do not have to be re-keyed. What is the difference between a node-locked dongle licence and a floating network licence? A node-locked licence is tied to a USB dongle. The software runs on whichever machine holds the dongle, so it moves between computers one at a time — the right choice for a single dedicated inspection workstation. A floating network licence is served from your network and checked out by any seat that needs it, so a team can share a smaller number of licences across shifts, departments or sites. Floating costs more per licence; whether it pays off depends on how many people need the software at the same moment. How much does PolyWorks | Inspector cost? Pricing depends on the package, the optional modules added, and the licence terms. Because configurations vary this widely, InnovMetric does not publish list pricing. Send us your application through the form above and we will return a written quote — usually the same day. Is scan data accurate enough for real GD&T inspection? It depends on the tolerance and the scanner. Artec Micro II resolves to 5 microns and Artec Point to 0.02 mm, which supports genuinely tight work; Leo and Eva at roughly 0.1 mm suit larger parts and looser features. The honest answer is that scanning excels at full-surface characterization — profile, warp, flush and gap, form deviation — and is the wrong tool for a bore diameter held to a few microns. Send us a drawing and we will tell you which controls a scanner can defend and which it cannot. Does it support GD&T to ASME Y14.5 and ISO GPS? Yes. The GD&T engine implements algorithms prescribed by both the ASME and ISO standards, and you choose which standard a project follows. It supports datum feature patterns, composite datum features, datum targets, material condition and datum modifiers, and radial, slab-like, unequal bilateral and unilateral tolerance zones. Can it produce AS9102 First Article Inspection reports from a scan? Yes. Measure a piece from the first production run and transfer the results automatically into AS9102 and PPAP-compliant Excel templates using PolyWorks | ReportLoop. Reports also export to PDF, Word and HTML. Can I reuse the same inspection on every part in a batch? Yes — this is where the software pays for itself. Build the inspection once, then replay it with the Play Inspection tool and Sequence Editor on each subsequent scan. Multi-piece statistics accumulate automatically, so you get trend charts and process capability data instead of a folder of one-off reports. What computer do I need to run it alongside Artec Studio? A 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 Pro workstation with a professional OpenGL graphics card. InnovMetric's minimum is a quad-core CPU with 8 GB RAM; for dense Artec scan data, treat their recommended configuration — an i7-class CPU, 32 GB RAM or more, and an NVIDIA RTX or Quadro professional card — as the practical starting point. Consumer GeForce cards and ARM processors are not supported. Do you provide training and support? Yes. Every package includes one year of InnovMetric support and maintenance, plus two complimentary seats at a basic classroom training session (travel and lodging are yours). On top of that, 3DMakerWorld provides application support in the U.S. — we run Artec scanners in our own service bureau every day, so you are calling people who use this workflow, not a switchboard. Can I try it before buying? Yes. Contact us and we will arrange an evaluation or a live demo. Sending us a scan and the CAD file of a part you actually inspect is the fastest way to know whether it solves your problem. Can you just do the inspection for us? Yes. 3DMakerWorld runs an Artec-based 3D scanning and inspection service bureau. For a one-off validation, a warranty dispute or a supplier problem, we can scan the part and deliver the inspection report without you buying anything. Why buy PolyWorks | Inspector from 3DMakerWorld Gold-Certified Artec 3D reseller — scanner, inspection software and training from one vendor, with one point of contact when something goes wrong. We run this workflow ourselves. Our service bureau scans and inspects parts with Artec equipment every day. Application advice comes from production experience, not a spec sheet. Honest guidance. If Artec Studio already covers your parts, or a smaller package does, we will say so before you buy. U.S.-based sales and technical support — offices in Illinois and Kansas. Naperville, IL331-758-0940 Lenexa, KS913-270-3158 { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": ["Product", "SoftwareApplication"], "@id": "https://3dmakerworld.com/products/polyworks-inspector#product", "name": "PolyWorks | Inspector™", "alternateName": ["PolyWorks|Inspector", "PolyWorks Inspector", "PolyWorks | Inspector"], "description": "PolyWorks | Inspector is 3D dimensional analysis and quality control software from InnovMetric. In an Artec 3D workflow it takes a mesh or point cloud exported from Artec Studio, aligns it to CAD, evaluates ASME and ISO GD&T controls and surface deviations, replays inspections across multiple pieces, and publishes AS9102 and PPAP First Article Inspection reports. 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