LÉVIS, Canada, June 27, 2025 – Creaform has announced of a licensing agreement with HP to introduce the new HP DesignScan, a 3D scanning solution. This licensing agreement combines HP’s presence in 3D printing technology with Creaform’s reputation in 3D scanning. The collaboration aims to provide designers and 3D printing users an integration between 3D scanning and 3D printing processes, ensuring reliable results with accuracy.
“Our partnership with Creaform represents an exciting step forward in empowering professionals and small businesses to take their design and manufacturing workflows to the next level,” said Dan Croft, manager of strategic licensing, HP Inc. “The HP DesignScan, based on Creaform’s proven technology, offers unmatched simplicity and precision, making it a game-changer for anyone involved in industrial design, reverse engineering, or 3D printing applications.”
The HP DesignScan is available in two configurations to meet different needs. One includes the HP DesignScan 3D scanner for creating 3D digital models. The other supports reverse engineering workflows by combining the HP DesignScan 3D scanner with HP Scan-to-CAD software. The HP DesignScan is designed for professionals and small business users. It provides a 3D scanning process that integrates with CAD workflows and delivers accurate measurements.
“This partnership with HP aligns perfectly with our vision to make high-quality 3D solutions accessible to a broader audience,” said Marc-Antoine Schneider, vice-president of sales at Creaform. “The HP DesignScan represents an exceptional opportunity for designers and manufacturers to experience innovation firsthand, combining affordability with ease of use for entry-level industrial and professional users.”
The HP DesignScan is designed for small to mid-sized companies, product development teams, and reverse engineering departments in industrial design and 3D printing. It offers an accuracy of up to 0.050 mm, a mesh resolution of 0.250 mm, and a measurement rate of 1,250,000 measurements per second. The scanner includes a color camera and a touchscreen interface for easy operation.
Source: Creaform
About Creaform
Founded in 2002, Creaform develops and manufactures portable 3D measurement technologies and engineering services. Its product range includes 3D scanners, portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), automated quality control systems, and optical coordinate measuring devices. These tools support applications such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and numerical simulation. Creaform’s solutions are used across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer products, heavy industries, manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, and research and education. The company operates in more than 85 countries through 14 local offices and over 125 distributors. In 2013, it was acquired by AMETEK, a global industrial technology provider. As of 2023, Creaform employs approximately 527 people and is headquartered in Lévis, Québec. Its position as a business unit of AMETEK allows it to leverage broader industrial technology expertise and resources.