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3D Scanning for Automotive

3D scanning is shaping a promising future for automotive industry, particularly in automotive manufacturing, car part inspection, maintenance and modification.

Automotive Industry Overview

Overview

The automotive industry faces significant challenges, including time-intensive production processes, technical complexities in design and manufacturing, and stringent demands for car customization and component compatibility.
As demand for precision and innovation continues to grow, 3D scanners for automotive emerge as transformative tools, driving substantial enhancements in production efficiency, cost optimization, and quality assurance.

3D Scanning in Automotive Industry

Compared to conventional measurement tools, automotive 3D scanning offers

High versatility

High Versatility

Suitable for car parts in different shapes and sizes

High-accuracy

High Accuracy

Blue light scanner: up to 0.005 mm
Handheld laser scanner: up to 0.02 mm

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High Efficiency

Comprehensive data could be obtained by one scan

Portability

Portability

Unrestricted by environment, convenient to carry, and easy to operate

Ease of Use

Ease of Use

User-friendly interface, low learning cost

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Automation

Can be integrated with robots to achieve automated inspection

3D Scanning in Automotive Product Development

3D scanning technology reduces development cycles while improving data fidelity and working efficiency.

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Competitive Analysis

Obtain the model data through high-accuracy 3D scanners.

Clay Model

Prototype Design

Scan e.g. clay model to optimize the design and ensure the data corresponds to the object.

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Test & Simulation

Precise CFD and FEA input models for performance optimization.

3D Scanning in Automotive Manufacturing

3D scanning enhances automotive production through mold, automotive part, car assembly inspection etc.

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Stamping Die Inspection

Qualilty control process of sheet metal (e.g., steel, aluminum alloy) into body cladding parts (e.g., doors, hoods).

automotive welding inspection

Welding Inspection

Dimensional inspection of sheet metal parts
after welding (e.g., concentricity, positionality, contour, roundness).

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Vehicle Engine & Powertrain

Fuel vehicle cylinder inspection and new energy vehicle battery pack GD&T.

NEV Battery Tray

NEV Battery Packs

Quality control process of battery system components (e.g., modules, busbars, enclosures, cooling plates) to ensure proper fit, alignment, and structural integrity in electric vehicle assembly.

Electrical & Electronic System

Electrical & Electronic System

Injection molded parts and wires (e.g., ECU, sensors, in-car entertainment systems, wiring harnesses) inspection.

Interior & Exterior Design

Interior & Exterior Design

3D scanning and customization of automotive seat, foot mat, wheel hub, car lamp etc.

3D Scanning in Automotive Aftermarket

3D scanning technology ensures precise OEM-grade fitment for modification, customized automotive components design and quick reverse engineering solution.

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Car Modification

Quickly carry out digital design and manufacturing, enhancing efficiency while providing a solid foundation for visualized communication.

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Auto Film

3D scanner allows for pre-cutting before application, enhancing safety and preventing damage. Additionally, the scanned vehicle data can be used to build a database for future optimization and management.

automotive restoration

Automotive Repair & Restoration

Efficient reverse engineering and replication of the rare / discontinued / damaged parts, which are hardly to find on the market.

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Discover Our 3D Metrology Solutions for Automotive Industry

High-accuracy 3D scanning in

- Automotive R&D

- Automotive Manufacturing

- Automotive Aftermarket

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    FreeScan Trak ProW

    FreeScan Trak ProW maintains core features such as marker-free scanning and guaranteed high accuracy of the FreeScan Trak Pro series, while introducing advanced upgrades for improved performance.

    • Scan Accuracy

      0.023 mm
    • Volumetric Accuracy

      15.6 m³: 0.046 mm; 45 m³: 0.063 mm; 76 m³: 0.088 mm; 128 m³: 0.127 mm
    • Scan Speed

      5,500,000 points/s
    • Point Distance

      0.01 ~ 10 mm
    • Maximum FOV

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    • Material Adaptability

      Normal / Dark / Reflective
    • Type of light source

      Laser
    • Align Mode

      Feature Alignment / Marker Alignment
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    FreeScan Trak Nova

    FreeScan Trak Nova integrates a portable tracking scanner, the largest-FOV handheld laser scanner, and video photogrammetry (VPG) module into one advanced wireless tracking system.

    • Scan Accuracy

      0.02 mm
    • Volumetric Accuracy

      0.062 mm (12 m³)
    • Scan Speed

      6,140,000 points/s
    • Point Distance

      0.01 ~ 10 mm
    • Maximum FOV

      2600 x 2200 mm
    • Material Adaptability

      Normal / Dark / Reflective
    • Type of light source

      Laser
    • Align Mode

      Feature Alignment / Marker Alignment
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    FreeScan UE Nova

    FreeScan UE Nova, a wide-range wireless laser handheld 3D scanner, sets the new standard in 3D scanning with its unmatched field of view

    • Scan Accuracy

      0.072 mm
    • Volumetric Accuracy

      0.072 + 0.012 mm/m
    • Scan Speed

      4,600,000 point/s
    • Point Distance

      0.5 ~ 10 mm

       
    • Maximum FOV

      2600 x 2200 mm
    • Material Adaptability

      Normal / Dark / Reflective
    • Type of light source

      Laser
    • Align Mode

      Feature Alignment / Marker Alignment
  • FreeScan UE Pro2-2

    FreeScan UE Pro2

    FreeScan UE Pro2 is a wireless 3D scanner with ultra-fast speed. Its versatile scan modes and light weight make it ideal for on-site inspections.

    • Scan Accuracy

      0.02 mm

    • Volumetric Accuracy

      0.02 + 0.015 mm/m

    • Scan Speed

      3,460,000 points/s

    • Point Distance

      0.01 ~ 10 mm

    • Maximum FOV

      600 x 550 mm

    • Material Adaptability

      Normal / Dark / Reflective

    • Type of light source

      Laser

    • Align Mode

      Marker Alignment

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    FreeScan Combo Series

    Entry-level metrology handheld scanner with a combination of blue laser and infrared light for diverse industrial 3D scanning scenarios.

    • Scan Accuracy

      0.02 mm
    • Volumetric Accuracy

      0.02 + 0.033 mm/m
    • Scan Speed

      3,600,000 points/s (FreeScan Combo+)

      1,860,000 points/s (FreeScan Combo)

    • Point Distance

      0.05 ~ 10 mm
    • Maximum FOV

      520 x 510 mm
    • Material Adaptability

      Normal / Dark / Reflective
    • Type of light source

      Laser + Infrared VCSEL
    • Align Mode

      Feature Alignment / Marker Alignment
  • EinScan Rigil

    EinScan Rigil

    EinScan Rigil is the world’s first Tri-Mode 3D scanner with built-in computing, wireless solution and hybrid light technology.

    • Scan Accuracy

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    • Volumetric Accuracy

      Laser HD Mode: Up to 0.04 + 0.06 mm/ m

      IR Rapid Mode: Up to 0.1 + 0.3 mm/m 

    • Scan Speed

      4,400,000 points/s (19 + 19 crossed laser lines)

      940,000 points/s (7 blue laser parallel lines)

      1,600,000 points/s (IR VCSEL)

       

    • Point Distance

      Laser HD Mode: 0.05 ~ 10 mm

      IR Rapid Mode: 0.2 ~ 10 mm

    • Maximum FOV

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    • Material Adaptability

      Normal / Dark / Reflective / Outdoor
    • Type of light source

      Laser + Infrared VCSEL
    • Align Mode

      Laser HD Mode: Feature / Markers / Global Markers / Hybrid

      IR Rapid Mode: Feature / Markers / Global Markers / Hybrid / Texture