LÉVIS, Canada, Feb 24, 2025 – Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and a worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, has progressed forward in its software offering, reflecting an evolution by introducing Creaform.OS and the Creaform Metrology Suite, that leverage the hardware-software synergy to deliver a complete 360° 3D scanning solution.
Through its new intuitive user interface (UI), user-friendly tools, embedded content, and streamlined onboarding tools for new users, the newly reinvented software solutions were carefully designed to adapt to its users’ journey and workflow. Representing the culmination of over 20 years of experience, the additions complete Creaform’s comprehensive 3D measurement solution, metrology-grade scanners and optical CMM, intuitive software, support system, online training, and technical content.
The Creaform.OS platform provides all acquisition modules designed to provide the best 3D measurement experience across all Creaform systems, with the Scan, Probe, and Photogrammetry modules. It also includes a multitude of significant improvements and features:
- New innovative interface: Completely redesigned UI to be workflow-oriented, it structures the core functionality with segmentation based on the major steps of each application.
- Customizable: New homepage, new menu structure, toolbars placement, preconfigured files for specific applications and many more options enable users to modulate the platforms to fit their unique tasks and applications.
- The new Insight channel: An integrated communication channel that enables Creaform to share complementary training tools, success stories from other clients, and new products with all users.
- On-boarding tools: The platform integrates several training tools and loading tips to empower users to learn the software on their own, simplifying new employees’ integration.
- New maximized 3D viewer: A new multiple sources lightning engine as well as additional space to view the data ensure optimal data visualization.
The Creaform Metrology Suite, on the other hand, provides a complete portfolio of application software modules designed for any metrology task:
- Scan-to-CAD module: Intuitive reverse engineering toolkit for transferring data extracted from 3D scans to any CAD platform.
- Inspection module: Comprehensive and powerful software designed for efficient and accurate dimensional inspections.
- Automation module: User-friendly and integrated programming platform for deploying automated quality control solutions.
- Dynamic tracking module: Dynamic tracking module enabling simultaneous position and orientation of multiple objects in space and time.
“Engineered with optimal UX in mind, these platforms provide a versatile suite of tools designed to simplify operations, solve industry-specific challenges, and promote long-term growth,” explains Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie, director of product management at Creaform, before adding, “Innovation Takes Form in every aspect of Creaform’s hardware and software solutions, establishing partnerships founded on trust, adaptability, and technologies that not only meet today’s needs but shape the future.”
Source: Creaform
About Creaform
Founded in 2002, Creaform specializes in developing and manufacturing portable 3D measurement technologies and engineering services. Their product lineup includes 3D scanners, portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), automated quality control solutions, and optical coordinate measuring systems. The tools serve applications like 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and numerical simulation. Creaform’s solutions are utilized across multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer products, heavy industries, manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, and research and education. Creaform operates in over 85 countries through 14 local offices and a network of more than 125 distributors. In 2013, AMETEK, a global industrial technology provider, acquired the company. As of 2023, Creaform employs approximately 527 individuals.