Rapid Scan 3D to Exhibit at Licensing Expo 2026: Bringing Advanced 3D Scanning to the Licensing Industry
Rapid Scan 3D is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Licensing Expo, taking place May 19–21, 2026 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. This global event brings together thousands of brands, manufacturers, retailers, and licensing professionals who are shaping the future of consumer products and intellectual property licensing.
For more than 40 years, Licensing Expo has served as the premier meeting place where the world’s most influential entertainment brands, corporate trademarks, artists, and character properties connect with companies looking to create licensed products. Each year the show features thousands of brands and attracts industry professionals from more than 70 countries, creating an unmatched environment for partnerships and product innovation. (
At the event, Rapid Scan 3D will showcase how cutting-edge 3D scanning and digital modeling technology can accelerate the development of licensed products, from toys and collectibles to consumer goods, packaging, and entertainment merchandise.
Why 3D Scanning Matters in Licensing and Product Development
Brand licensing often requires transforming characters, props, sculptures, or physical prototypes into production-ready digital assets. 3D scanning technology enables companies to capture real-world objects quickly and convert them into precise digital models for:
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Product design and prototyping
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Toy and collectible development
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Reverse engineering legacy models
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Quality inspection and manufacturing validation
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Digital archiving of physical IP assets
By digitizing physical assets with high accuracy, manufacturers and brand owners can accelerate product development cycles and maintain design fidelity to the original intellectual property.
Rapid Scan 3D will demonstrate how this workflow can be achieved using industry-leading hardware from Artec 3D and powerful software from Hexagon’s Geomagic suite.
Artec 3D Scanners on Display
Artec Leo
The Artec Leo is a fully wireless, professional handheld 3D scanner designed for fast and accurate data capture. With a built-in touchscreen and onboard processing, the Leo allows users to scan objects without needing a laptop or cables.
Key capabilities:
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High-speed structured light scanning
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Real-time visualization of captured data
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Ideal for medium to large objects such as prototypes, molds, and consumer products
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Portable and easy to use on the show floor or in production environments
The Leo is widely used in industries ranging from manufacturing and automotive to entertainment and product design.
Artec Spider II
The Artec Spider II is designed for capturing extremely fine details with metrology-level precision. It is particularly valuable for scanning small or intricate objects such as figurines, toy prototypes, and product components.
Key capabilities:
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Ultra-high resolution structured light scanning
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Exceptional detail capture for complex geometries
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Perfect for collectibles, miniatures, and intricate product parts
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Ideal for design, reverse engineering, and digital archiving
Artec Micro II
The Artec Micro II is an automated desktop scanner built for capturing small objects with incredible accuracy. It is perfect for scanning small products, jewelry, miniature figures, and detailed components.
Key capabilities:
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Automated scanning process
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Micron-level accuracy
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Ideal for small objects and precision parts
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Perfect for digitizing collectibles and product prototypes
Artec Point
The Artec Point is a high-precision metrology-grade scanner designed for industrial inspection and reverse engineering workflows.
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Blue laser scanning technology
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Exceptional accuracy for inspection and measurement
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Ideal for mechanical components and production validation
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Powerful tool for manufacturing and engineering applications
Geomagic Software from Hexagon
Geomagic Design X
Geomagic Design X is the leading reverse engineering software used to convert 3D scan data into feature-based CAD models. Engineers can extract parametric features directly from scan data and export them to CAD platforms.
Typical applications:
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Reverse engineering legacy parts
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Creating CAD models from scanned objects
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Product redesign and modification
Geomagic Control X
Geomagic Control X is a professional inspection and metrology software platform used for validating manufactured parts against CAD models.
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Automated inspection workflows
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Detailed deviation analysis
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Reporting tools for quality control
This software is widely used in aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries.
Geomagic Freeform
Geomagic Freeform is a powerful design platform that allows users to sculpt organic shapes using haptic feedback devices. It is widely used for creative modeling and product design.
Key capabilities:
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Organic 3D modeling and sculpting
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Perfect for character design and toy development
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Ideal for preparing models for manufacturing or 3D printing
Bringing Digital Workflows to the Licensing Industry
The licensing industry is built around turning creative intellectual property into successful products. With thousands of brands and licensing professionals attending each year, Licensing Expo provides the perfect environment to demonstrate how 3D scanning and digital engineering tools can streamline the creation of licensed merchandise and branded products.
By combining Artec 3D scanning hardware with Geomagic software, Rapid Scan 3D enables companies to quickly capture physical objects, convert them into editable digital models, and prepare them for manufacturing or quality inspection.
From scanning original character sculptures to creating digital models for product development, these technologies help companies bring licensed products to market faster while maintaining accuracy and brand integrity.
Visit Rapid Scan 3D at Licensing Expo 2026 at Booth J237 to see live demonstrations of Artec scanners and Geomagic software, and learn how 3D scanning can transform your product development workflow.