Interface with all 3D measurement devices thanks to a universal digitizing hub

• Operate all portable probing devices through direct hardware plug-ins.
• Interface with all point cloud scanning devices through direct hardware plug-ins or measurement file import.
• Connect to major brands of CNC CMMs through direct drivers or I++ .
• Integrate measurements performed with digital gauges as well as visual checks.

Bring all relevant data under one roof through a universal data hub

• Create inspection projects automatically from 3rd-party software measurement results and share them digitally enterprisewide with PolyWorks|DataLoop.
• Import all GD&T control types from native CAD and QIF MBD files to ensure digital interoperability with the product definition processes.
• Measure a dimensional control of a scanned or probed object with a more accurate device and inject the measured value in the object for reporting purposes.

Perform all inspection tasks with or without CAD data using a universal 3D metrology workflow

• Follow the same planning process for both portable and CNC CMM metrology.
• Use the Play Inspection technology to execute autogenerated or user-defined measurement sequences.
• Leverage the 3D Control Reviewer and dynamic updateable inspection reports to implement a measurement-control-centric reporting workflow.

Deploy universal inspection projects playable on any 3D measurement device

• Preconfigure the measurement workflow for all your measurement devices with piece measurement templates.
• Predefine multiple measurement templates within one inspection project.
• Adapt measurement objects and sequences to different measurement principles automatically with conversion tools.

Measurement object best-fit

Construct your alignment from features, datum targets, surface points, or edge points, and use weights and axial constraints to optimize the results.

Multiple device position alignment

Align your 3D measurement device while compensating for temperature changes, and use bundle adjustment to maximize the global accuracy.

Universal data handling

Extract measured dimensions from point clouds, polygonal models, or probed points, and nominal dimensions from a CAD model or a measured part.

Deviation analysis using color maps

Obtain surface, boundary, cross-sectional, or thickness measured-to-nominal deviations, and analyze them through a color map display.

Feature-based dimensioning

Measure a feature’s diameter, position, or orientation, or distances and angles between two features, in 2D or in 3D, and configure the dimensions�?display intuitively.

Smart GD&T

Benefit from a smart GD&T engine based on the latest ASME and ISO standards, with advanced DRF, material condition, datum modifier, and tolerance zone capabilities.

Profile and Flush & Gap gauging

Evaluate advanced dimensions on fillets, design feature lines, and sheet metal part assemblies, such as radius, angle, bending, sharpness, flush, and gap.

Airfoil gauging

Extract advanced features on fan, compressor, and turbine blades to control and analyze dimensions, such as edge radius, thickness, length, width, angle, and area.

Multipiece data management

Measure multiple pieces using different 3D measurement devices, and store them in a single project folder or an online data management solution using an optimal format that minimizes disk space usage.

Play Inspection tool

Use the powerful Play Inspection and Sequence Editor tools to automate measurement workflows by ordering and triggering operations.

Macro scripting

Add macro scripts to your measurement workflows to apply proprietary techniques, provide special feedback, or interconnect to other systems.

Control views

Organize projects containing hundreds of dimensional and GD&T controls into small and logical groups of controls, with individual controls tied to specific alignments and coordinate systems.

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Assess the repeatability and predictability of your manufacturing processes with multipiece statistics automatically calculated for object dimensions and surface deviations.

Measurement System Analysis

Design and carry out repeatability and Gauge R&R studies and publish results in elegant, content-rich Excel templates using PolyWorks|ReportLoop .

Maximize the productivity of your scanning arms

Tens of thousands of portable arm operators worldwide enjoy the reliability and efficiency of our scanning and probing workflows every day.

Leverage our disruptive laser tracker innovations

We provide innovative laser-tracker-based scanning technologies that greatly accelerate the analysis and dimensional control of your large parts and tools.

Scan large structures rapidly using spherical digitizing

Minimize rework time when assembling large aerospace structures by scanning them using a spherical grid digitizer and simulating the assembly process beforehand.

Tailor measurement methods to your processes

Integrate additional measurement devices or in-house proprietary measurement techniques by creating and embedding macro scripts within your measurement objects.

Generate high-quality surface scans

Produce great scanning results under all circumstances thanks to our unique real-time quality meshing technology that computes and displays quality metrics in real time.

Ensure sufficient scanned data for reliable feature extraction

Get real-time feedback on scanned surface, curve, and circumference coverage with guidance graphics that indicate where an operator should capture additional scans.

Implement repeatable probing workflows

Use images, text, 3D graphics, and tolerances, on your computer screen or a mixed-reality display, to deploy guided probing inspection projects that improve operator efficiency and ensure measurement repeatability on the shop floor.

Guide assembly building with real-time measurements

Accurately track part location during assembly using digital readouts simultaneously displaying real-time measured reflector positions from multiple laser trackers.

The Ultimate Scan-to-CAD Solution. Build accurate, digital parametric CAD from just about anything

Reuse Existing Products

Utilize existing parts to improve designs and accelerate sustainability.

Seamless scanner support

LiveCapture huge datasets directly inside Design X to limit costly downtime.

Unmatched Reverse Engineering

Industry leading functionality to optimize parts for manufacture.

Efficient CAD creation

Automated and guided tools to minimize repetitive tasks.

Aerospace

Recreate blades and blisks with dedicated blade geometry tools.

Automotive

Collect assembly data to build replacement components.

Healthcare

Capture patient data to model directly from anatomy.

Architecture

Capture intricate architectural details for restoration.

Forensics

Collect information for root cause analysis in various scenarios, e.g. car crashes, footprints.

Civil

Scan entire rooms or buildings for accurate visualization and documentation.