Artec Micro II Features
Right out of the box, Micro integrates with the industry-acclaimed Artec Studio for real-time digital capture. See your scans coming to life on the screen.
Fast Scanning Speed at 1 mln points / sec.
High accuracy does not have to be time consuming. Artec Micro can process up to one million points per second!
High Point Accuracy at 5 microns
Make extremely accurate 3D models such as small machine parts, jewelry and dentistry.
Simple Operation
Fully automated desktop 3D scanner designed for 1-click capture of your small objects
Reverse Engineering
Whether you have a small part to reproduce for which no blueprint exists, or you need to quickly redesign or simply modify an existing part and either mill or 3D print it, Artec Micro desktop 3D scanner can do the job. Accelerate your design, prototype, and production cycle by weeks and save thousands in the process.
Quality Inspection / Metrology
Across a variety of industries, there is a growing need for ensuring that product quality levels are as high as possible. Delivering extremely-high-precision scans at up to 10 microns’ accuracy, not only can Micro “see” well below the human visibility threshold of 40 microns, but its 3D measurements are among the best in today’s cutting edge scanners, making it a perfect choice for inspection and much more.
Dental
Artec Micro is ready for today’s dental practice, creating precise CAD/CAM-ready 3D scans for lab use and 3D printing. Ideal for scanning single teeth, entire arches, or complex impressions.
Export from Artec Studio to ExoCAD and other dental software. Perfect for making exact digital reproductions and archival of crowns and bridges, inlays and onlays, dentures, custom abutments, implants, and more
Jewellery, Heritage, Art & Design
Forget about the traditional method of calipers and tracing methods. In minutes, Artec Micro transforms intricate jewelry items into CAD/CAM data for design, modification, 3D printing, and casting. Saves hours of time in the design and production of complex and highly-detailed jewelry pieces such as rings, pendants, bracelets, cameos, and more.
Industries
Artec 3D Scanners are used in a wide variety of industry applications
Reverse Engineering
- Product design
- Customization
- 3D documentation
Manufacturing
- Quality control
- Rapid prototyping
- Aerospace
Medical
- Orthopedics
- Prosthetics
- Plastic surgery
Science & education
- Research
- Training
- Online museums
Art & design
- Heritage preservation
- Architecture
- CGI
- Fashion
Automated desktop 3D scanner for digitizing parts in 5-micron accuracy
Equipped with even greater accuracy, a larger field of view, and the same compact form as its predecessor, the fully automated desktop 3D scanner Micro II allows users to make professional reverse engineering and quality inspection effortless. Activated by a simple click of a button, this 3D scanner for small objects provides a stringent 5-micron accuracy to create highly precise, full-color 3D models of industrial parts and dental items. Or, combine scans with photogrammetry data to take hyper-realism to a whole new level, right on your desktop.
1-click workflow
Present your object and let your Micro II 3D scanner do the rest
5-micron accuracy
Capture every detail of your object with astounding accuracy
2-micron repeatability
Consistently get the same results every time
Artec Studio Software
Smart 3D data processing has never been easier
Create professional 3D models with the most comprehensive software for 3D scanning and data processing on the market today.
Enjoy a wide range of innovative features, including the cutting-edge Autopilot mode that expertly guides you through the whole post-processing pipeline, automatically choosing the best algorithms for your data, so you can watch your high precision model being put together before your eyes.
You can also take full control of your results with the wide variety of advanced features available.
Artec Micro Scan Process
Simple three step process to capture model data
1. Scan the object
No need to prepare your object in advance, just point the 3D scanner and shoot in automatic mode.
2. Fuse & Optimize
Optimize the size of your final file by reducing the number of polygons from millions to thousands while maintaining the high quality of the mesh.
3. Texturize & Export
Add high quality texture to your model in no time! Export to a variety of different CAD systems including SOLIDWORKS.
Example 3D Scanned Models
Interact with examples created with the Artec Micro 3D Scanner
Specifications
Compare the specifications of the leading Artec 3D scanners: Leo, Eva, Eva Lite and Micro II
| Leo | Eva | Eva Lite | Micro II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scanner type | |||
| Handheld | Handheld | Handheld | Desktop |
| 3D point accuracy, up to (Accuracy is the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured.) | |||
| 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.005 mm |
| 3D resolution, up to (Resolution is the ability of a scanning system to resolve detail in the object that is being scanned.) | |||
| 0.2 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.5 mm | 40 microns |
| 3D accuracy over distance, up to | |||
| 0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m | 0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m | 0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m | — |
| HD Mode | |||
| Yes | Yes | No | N/A |
| Hybrid geometry and texture tracking | |||
| Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Data processing algorithms | |||
| Geometry and texture based | Geometry and texture based | Geometry based | Geometry and texture based |
| Working distance | |||
| 0.35 – 1.2 m | 0.4 – 1 m | 0.4 – 1 m | — |
| Volume capture zone | |||
| 160,000 cm³ | 61,000 cm³ | 61,000 cm³ | 6,000 cm³ (18.5 times larger) |
| Linear field of view, H×W @ closest range | |||
| 244 × 142 mm | 214 × 148 mm | 214 × 148 mm | — |
| Linear field of view, H×W @ furthest range | |||
| 838 × 488 mm | 536 × 371 mm | 536 × 371 mm | — |
| Angular field of view, H×W | |||
| 38.5 × 23° | 30 × 21° | 30 × 21° | — |
| Ability to capture texture | |||
| Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Texture resolution | |||
| 2.3 mp | 1.3 mp | — | 13 MP |
| Colors | |||
| 24 bpp | 24 bpp | — | 24 bpp |
| 3D reconstruction rate for real-time fusion, up to | |||
| 22 fps | 16 fps | 16 fps | — |
| 3D reconstruction rate for 3D video recording, up to | |||
| 44 fps | 16 fps | 16 fps | — |
| 3D reconstruction rate for 3D video streaming, up to | |||
| 80 fps | — | — | — |
| Data acquisition speed, up to | |||
| 35 mln points/s | 18 mln points/s | 2 mln points/s | 1 mln points/s |
| 3D exposure time | |||
| 0.0002 s | 0.0002 s | 0.0002 s | Customizable |
| 2D exposure time | |||
| 0.0002 s | 0.00035 s | 0.00035 s | Customizable |
| 3D light source | |||
| VCSEL | Flashbulb | Flashbulb | RGB LED |
| 2D light source | |||
| White 12 LED array | White 12 LED array | White 12 LED array | RGB LED |
| Position sensors | |||
| Built-in 9 DoF inertial system | — | — | — |
| Display/touchscreen | |||
| Integrated 5.5" half HD, CTP. Optional Wi-Fi/Ethernet video streaming to external device | USB streaming through external computer | USB streaming through external computer | USB streaming through external computer |
| Multi-core processing | |||
| Embedded processors: NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX1 Quad-core ARM® Cortex®-A57 MPCore Processor NVIDIA Maxwell™ 1 TFLOPS GPU with 256 NVIDIA® CUDA® Cores | On external computer | On external computer | On external computer |
| Interface | |||
| Wi-Fi, Ethernet, SD card | 1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible | 1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible | USB 3.0 |
| Internal hard drive | |||
| 512 GB SSD | — | — | — |
| Supported OS | |||
| Scanning: No computer required Data processing: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 x64 | Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 x64 | Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 x64 | Windows 10, 11 x64 |
| Recommended computer requirements | |||
| Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with 8+ GB VRAM, CUDA 6.0+ | Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with 8+ GB VRAM, CUDA 6.0+ | Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM | Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with at least 3 GB VRAM, CUDA 3.5+ |
| Minimum computer requirements | |||
| HD: Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with CUDA 6.0+ and at least 4 GB VRAM SD: Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAMA computer is needed only for data processing. Scanning does not require a computer. | HD: Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with CUDA 6.0+ and at least 2 GB VRAM SD: Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 12 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM | Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 12 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM | Intel Core i5, i7, or i9, 32GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM |
| 3D mesh | |||
| OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | |||
| CAD | |||
| STEP, IGES, X_T | |||
| Measurements | |||
| CSV, DXF, XML | |||
| Power source | |||
| Built-in exchangeable battery, optional AC power | AC power or external battery pack | AC power or external battery pack | AC power |
| Dimensions, HxDxW | |||
| 231 × 162 × 230 mm | 262 × 158 × 63 mm | 262 × 158 × 63 mm | 396 × 405 × 337 mm |
| Weight | |||
| 2.6 kg / 5.7 lb | 0.9 kg / 2 lb | 0.9 kg / 2 lb | 12 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the Artec Micro 3D scanner?
The Artec Micro is a metrology-grade 3D scanner, capable of capturing details as small as 10 microns.
Can the Artec Micro be used for dental 3D scanning?
Absolutely. The Artec Micro’s high accuracy and resolution make it an excellent tool for dental 3D scanning.
Is the Artec Micro suitable for cultural heritage 3D scanning?
Yes, the Artec Micro’s ability to capture intricate details makes it ideal for preserving cultural artefacts.
Can I use the Artec Micro for jewellery design?
Yes, the Artec Micro is a popular choice among jewellery designers due to its high precision and detail capture.
Does Artec Micro II have a fully automatic mode?
Yes. You can choose the automatic scanning path in the software settings before starting a scan, and let the scanner choose the optimal trajectory and number of frames needed to fully capture the object.
What is the size limit of objects that can be scanned with Micro II?
We recommend scanning objects that are up to 200 × 200 × 150 mm and 2 kg (4.4 lb) in size. Examples of objects suitable for scanning with the Micro II are engine valves, electrical connectors, watch gears and parts, etc.
What are the best applications for Artec Micro II?
Artec Micro II is the best 3D scanner for reverse engineering, quality control, inspection, dentistry, design, and any other area where you need a 3D scanner for small objects with ultra-high accuracy.
