Up to 2-Micron Point Accuracy
The Professional version delivers point-based measurement accuracy (RMS) down to 0.002 mm + 0.005 mm/m.
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Artec Metrology Kit is a DAkkS-certified optical coordinate measuring system for high-precision inspection, deformation analysis, testing, and photogrammetry-assisted 3D scanning. Use it as a standalone measurement system or combine it with Artec 3D scanners to maintain exceptional volumetric accuracy across large objects and long distances.
The Metrology Kit brings high-accuracy photogrammetry to the workshop, production line, laboratory, outdoor site, or other locations where a traditional fixed CMM may be impractical.
The Professional version delivers point-based measurement accuracy (RMS) down to 0.002 mm + 0.005 mm/m.
Professional length measurement accuracy reaches 0.015 mm + 0.015 mm per meter of measured length.
Use the system independently for dimensional measurement, CAD comparison, fixture inspection, roundness, and deformation analysis.
Combine photogrammetry reference data with dense 3D scans to reduce accumulated error across large objects.
Measure accurately even when the object or surrounding environment is not completely static.
The Metrology Kit plugin integrates photogrammetry and 3D scanning into a single Artec Studio workflow.
Official Artec imagery showing inspection, deformation analysis, 3D scanning reference workflows, automotive measurement, and aerospace applications.

Measure aircraft components, ships, wind turbines, machinery, and other large industrial assets.

Track geometric changes under load, temperature, humidity, and other test conditions.

Use a high-accuracy reference cloud to preserve dimensional accuracy across larger scanned objects.

Combine fine scanner detail with photogrammetry's high volumetric accuracy across the full object.

Measure chassis features, welding studs, sensor locations, fixtures, body structures, and production geometry.

Support satellite, antenna, aircraft, space, astronomy, and high-precision defense measurement projects.
All application imagery is served directly from Artec 3D.
1. Prepare: Apply coded and uncoded targets, reference bars, and the required scale bars around the measurement object.
2. Capture: Photograph the target network systematically from multiple heights and viewing angles.
3. Process: Import the images into Artec Studio with the Metrology Kit plugin to calculate 3D target coordinates and generate the reference point cloud.
4. Measure or scan: Use the cloud for inspection and dimensional analysis, or combine it with 3D scanner data for high-accuracy large-object capture.
Artec offers two versions. Professional is designed for the highest accuracy and more demanding environments; Entry provides a lower-cost configuration for less demanding engineering applications.
| Specification | Professional | Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Canon EOS R | Canon EOS 6D |
| Camera resolution | 30.3 MP (6720 × 4480) | 20.2 MP (5472 × 3648) |
| Lens | 28 mm AICON metric wide-angle | 28 mm AICON metric wide-angle |
| Point accuracy, RMS | 0.002 mm + 0.005 mm/m | 0.004 mm + 0.006 mm/m |
| Point accuracy, 3 sigma | 0.003 mm + 0.007 mm/m | 0.005 mm + 0.009 mm/m |
| Length measurement accuracy | 0.015 mm + 0.015 mm/m | 0.025 mm + 0.025 mm/m |
| Field of view | 65 × 46° | 65 × 46° |
| Capture speed | Up to 8 images/sec | Up to 4 images/sec |
| Wireless transfer | Optional | Not supported |
| Sensor weight | 1.7 kg / 3.7 lb | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lb |
| System case weight | Approx. 12 kg / 26.5 lb | Approx. 7.7 kg / 17 lb |
| Storage | Robust trolley case | Robust case |
| Operating temperature | +5°C to +45°C | +5°C to +45°C |
| Artec Studio plugin | Included | Included |
Photogrammetry lets you preserve global dimensional accuracy while a handheld scanner captures fine local surface detail.
Use smaller-field-of-view scanners on much larger parts without giving up the scanner's detailed local resolution.
Artec states that the Professional Kit can improve volumetric accuracy by up to 3× over a 1-meter scan and 14× across 15 meters compared with scanner-only workflows.
Import photogrammetry images, calculate reference clouds, align scanner data, combine scanners, and create the final model in one environment.
The Metrology Kit is designed to fit into professional industrial measurement workflows.
Run the integrated photogrammetry + 3D scanning workflow using the dedicated Metrology Kit plugin.
Use photogrammetry and 3D scan data for dimensional inspection, CAD comparison, and reporting.
Bring measured points and 3D scan data into comprehensive dimensional analysis and quality-control workflows.
Rapid Scan 3D is an authorized Artec 3D reseller, Gold Certified Partner, and Artec Ambassador with more than 15 years of professional 3D scanning experience.
We help evaluate measurement size, tolerance, accuracy, target layout, scanner pairing, inspection software, and required deliverables.
Evaluate standalone photogrammetry or combine the Kit with Artec scanners for large-part inspection and reverse engineering.
Get help with target placement, image acquisition, scale bars, Artec Studio, Control X, PolyWorks, and integrated scanner workflows.
Common questions about accuracy, photogrammetry, inspection, scanners, software, dynamic referencing, Entry vs. Professional, and pricing.
Tell Rapid Scan 3D about your object size, measurement volume, tolerance requirements, environment, 3D scanner, inspection software, and final reporting needs.
| Technical | Eva | Eva Lite | Space Spider | Leo | Micro | Ray II | Metrology Kit Professional | Metrology Kit Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scanner type | Handheld | Handheld | Handheld | Handheld | Desktop | Tripod | Mobile | Mobile |
| 3D point accuracy , up to | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.01 mm | 1.9 mm @10 m Angular 18" (0.87 mm @ 10 m) |
0.002 mm + 0.005 mm/m (RMS) 0.003 mm + 0.007 mm/m (3 sigma) |
0.004 mm + 0.006 mm/m (RMS) 0.005 m + 0.009 mm/m (3 sigma) |
| 3D resolution , up to | 0.2 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.2 mm | 0.029 mm | 3 / 6 / 12 mm @ 10 m | 30.3 megapixels (6720 × 4480) | 20.2 megapixels (5472 × 3648) |
| 3D accuracy over distance, up to | 0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m | 0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m | 0.05 mm + 0.3 mm/m | 0.1 mm + 0.3 mm/m | — | Range noise: 0.4 mm @ 10 m 0.5 mm @20 m |
0.003 mm + 0.007 mm/m (3 sigma) | 0.005 mm + 0.009 mm/m (3 sigma) |
| HD Mode | Yes | No | N/A | Yes | N/A | HDR: Automatic, 5 brackets | N/A | N/A |
| Hybrid geometry and texture tracking | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | Targets | Targets |
| Data processing algorithms | Geometry and texture based | Geometry based | Geometry and texture based | Geometry and texture based | Geometry based | Real time registration, Automatic removal of moving objects, Check & Adjust | __ | __ |
| Working distance | 0.4 – 1 m | 0.4 – 1 m | 0.2 – 0.3 m | 0.35 – 1.2 m | — | 0.5 to 130 m | __ | __ |
| Volume capture zone | 61,000 cm³ | 61,000 cm³ | 2,000 cm³ | 160,000 cm³ | 324 cm³ | 360 degrees | 65 × 46° | __ |
| Linear field of view, H×W @ closest range | 214 × 148 mm | 214 × 148 mm | 90 × 70 mm | 244 × 142 mm | — | __ | __ | __ |
| Linear field of view, H×W @ furthest range | 536 × 371 mm | 536 × 371 mm | 180 × 140 mm | 838 × 488 mm | — | __ | __ | __ |
| Angular field of view, H×W | 30 × 21° | 30 × 21° | 30 × 21° | 38.5 × 23° | — | __ | __ | __ |
| Ability to capture texture | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Texture resolution | 1.3 mp | — | 1.3 mp | 2.3 mp | 6.4 mp | 36 mp | 30.3 mp | 20.2 mp |
| Colors | 24 bpp | — | 24 bpp | 24 bpp | 24 bpp | 432 MPx raw data | 30.3 megapixels (6720 × 4480) | 20.2 megapixels (5472 × 3648) |
| 3D reconstruction rate for real-time fusion, up to | 16 fps | 16 fps | 7.5 fps | 22 fps | — | __ | __ | __ |
| 3D reconstruction rate for 3D video recording, up to | 16 fps | 16 fps | 7.5 fps | 44 fps | — | __ | __ | __ |
| 3D reconstruction rate for 3D video streaming, up to | — | — | — | 80 fps | — | __ | Up to 8 images per second | Up to 4 images per second |
| Data acquisition speed, up to |
18 mln points/s | 2 mln points/s | 1 mln points/s | 35 mln points/s | 1 mln points/s | Up to 2,000,000 pts/sec | ||
| 3D exposure time | 0.0002 s | 0.0002 s | 0.0002 s | 0.0002 s | Customizable | __ | __ | __ |
| 2D exposure time | 0.00035 s | 0.00035 s | 0.0002 s | 0.0002 s | Customizable | __ | __ | __ |
| 3D light source | Flashbulb | Flashbulb | Blue LED | VCSEL | Blue LED | 36 MP 3-camera system captures 432 MPx raw data for calibrated 360° × 300° spherical image | Canon EOS R | Canon EOS 6D |
| 2D light source | White 12 LED array | White 12 LED array | White 6 LED array | White 12 LED array | RGB LED | LiDAR | White-light flash | White-light flash |
| Position sensors | — | — | — | Built-in 9 DoF inertial system | — | Visual Inertial System (VIS), Altimeter, compass, and Global Navigation Satellite System. | ||
| Display/touchscreen | USB streaming through external computer | USB streaming through external computer | USB streaming through external computer | Integrated 5.5" half HD, CTP. Optional Wi-Fi/Ethernet video streaming to external device |
USB streaming through external computer |
Onboard screen | __ | __ |
| Multi-core processing | On external computer | On external computer | On external computer | Embedded processors: NVIDIA® Jetson™ TX2 Quad-core ARM® Cortex®-A57 MPCore Processor NVIDIA Maxwell™ 1 TFLOPS GPU with 256 NVIDIA® CUDA® Cores |
On external computer | On external computer | __ | __ |
| Interface | 1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible | 1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible | 1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | USB 3.0 | Wireless: Integrated wireless LAN (802.11 b/g/n) |
__ | __ |
| Internal hard drive | — | — | — | 512 GB SSD | — | AS256, 256 GB/USB 3.0 flash drive | __ | __ |
| Computer requirements | Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
Visit the Artec Support Center for detailed hardware requirements. |
| Supported OS | Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 | Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 | Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 | Scanning: No computer required Data processing: Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 |
Windows 10 (x64) | Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 | Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 | Windows 8.1, 10 (x64), Windows 11 |
| 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, 32 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM | Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM | 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 at least 3 GB VRAM, CUDA 3.5+ | Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with at least 3 GB VRAM, CUDA 3.5+ | Intel Core i7 or i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU with at least 3 GB VRAM, CUDA 3.5+ | 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 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, 18 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM | 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 VRAM A computer is needed only for data processing. Scanning does not require a computer. |
Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 32GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM | 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 |
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 |
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 |
| Output formats | ||||||||
| 3D mesh | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB |
| CAD | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T | STEP, IGES, X_T |
| Measurements | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML | CSV, DXF, XML |
| Power source and dimensions | ||||||||
| Power source | AC power or external battery pack |
AC power or external battery pack |
AC power or external battery pack |
Built-in exchangeable battery, optional AC power | AC power | Internal Battery 2 × AEB364 internal, rechargeable Li-Ion batteries, up to 4 hours |
Li-ion battery | Li-ion battery |
| Dimensions, H×D×W | 262 × 158 × 63 mm | 262 × 158 × 63 mm | 190 × 140 × 130 mm | 231 × 162 × 230 mm | 290 × 290 × 340 mm | 520 × 430 × 250 mm | 870 × 230 × 170 mm | |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2 lb | 0.9 kg / 2 lb | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lb | 2.6 kg / 5.7 lb | 12 kg / 2 | 5.35 kg / 11.7 lbs, | 12 kg / 26.5 lb |