High-Resolution Target-Free Handheld 3D Scanner

Artec Spider II for Fine-Detail Scanning, Reverse Engineering & Inspection

Name: Artec Spider II
Brand: Artec 3D

Artec Spider II is a high-resolution portable structured-light 3D scanner built for intricate geometry, sharp edges, fine lines, deep features, and true-to-life color. With up to 0.05 mm accuracy and resolution, 30 FPS capture, target-free tracking, and a larger field of view, Spider II is ideal for small-to-medium parts across engineering, automotive, forensics, healthcare, art, and product development.

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Artec Spider II target-free handheld 3D scanner capturing a small industrial part

0.05 mmMaximum accuracy

0.05 mmMaximum resolution

30 FPSReal-time reconstruction rate

8M pts/secMaximum data acquisition speed

Capture Fine Details Without Targets

Spider II combines blue structured light, high-resolution geometry, full-color texture, hybrid tracking, and a compact portable design for difficult small-to-medium objects.

0.05 mm Resolution

Capture fine features such as inscriptions, sharp edges, thin geometry, mechanical interfaces, and small surface details.

0.05 mm Accuracy

Generate precise geometry for reverse engineering, documentation, product development, and inspection workflows.

Target-Free Scanning

Track geometry and texture naturally without spending time applying reflective positioning targets.

30 FPS Capture

Scan at a comfortable handheld pace with fast real-time fusion and responsive tracking.

True-to-Life Color

Capture 5 MP texture and 24-bit color for realistic digital twins, documentation, CGI, and design.

Black & Shiny Surfaces

Capture challenging surfaces, recessed details, deep holes, and sharp geometry across industrial and creative applications.

See Artec Spider II Detail & Workflow

Official Artec imagery showing target-free scanning, high-resolution geometry, full-color capture, and Artec Studio processing.

Artec Spider II target-free scanning workflow

Target-Free Capture

Scan intricate objects without applying reflective targets, reducing setup time and contact with the part.

High-resolution controller geometry captured with Artec Spider II

Intricate Geometry

Capture internal features, sharp edges, holes, ribs, and small mechanical details at high resolution.

Full-color athletic shoe scanned with Artec Spider II

Realistic Full Color

Capture rich texture for footwear, products, art, CGI, medical, and documentation workflows.

Artec Studio Processing

Align, clean, fuse, inspect, reverse engineer, and export detailed Spider II scan data.

Product and application imagery is served directly from Artec 3D.

What Can You Scan With Artec Spider II?

Coins, jewelry-sized details, and intricate small parts
Engine components, housings, gears, and mechanical assemblies
Automotive components and custom aftermarket parts
Medical equipment, prosthetic components, and body parts
Forensic evidence and sensitive contact-free scenes
Art, sculpture, heritage objects, and museum artifacts
Footwear, products, prototypes, and consumer goods
Industrial components requiring reverse engineering or quality inspection

Typical Scan-to-CAD Workflow

1. Scan: Capture geometry and texture using target-free hybrid tracking.

2. Process: Align scans, remove unwanted data, and generate a high-resolution mesh in Artec Studio.

3. Inspect or reverse engineer: Use built-in measurement and CAD-fitting tools or export to dedicated software.

4. Deliver: Export meshes, CAD geometry, measurements, or full-color digital assets.

Artec Spider II Technical Specifications

Key specifications from Artec's current Spider II product page.

Scanner type	Handheld structured-light 3D scanner
Accuracy	Up to 0.05 mm
Resolution	Up to 0.05 mm
3D accuracy over distance	Up to 0.05 mm + 0.3 mm/m
Recommended object size	Small to medium
Working distance	0.19 to 0.3 m
Depth of field	110 mm
Field of view at closest range	128 × 104 mm
Field of view at furthest range	171 × 152 mm
Real-time fusion rate	Up to 30 FPS
Data acquisition speed	Up to 8 million points/second
Target-free scanning	Yes
Tracking	Hybrid geometry and texture tracking
Texture resolution	5 MP
Color depth	24 bpp
Structured-light source	450 nm blue LED
Texture illumination	White LED, CRI > 95, 4000 K
Interface	Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 hosts
Dimensions	187 × 156 × 118 mm
Weight	0.95 kg / 2.1 lb
Warranty	2 years
Supported OS	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11
Mesh export formats	OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTEX, E57, XYZRGB
CAD formats	STEP, IGES, X_T
Measurement formats	CSV, DXF, XML

Reverse Engineering, Inspection & Product Development

Spider II is optimized for workflows where fine surface detail, portability, color, and target-free capture matter.

Reverse Engineering

Digitize complex parts for replacement, redesign, aftermarket development, CAD reconstruction, and manufacturing.

Quality Inspection

Capture fine deviations and detailed features even when targets cannot be used on the surface.

Product Development

Compare existing parts, capture prototypes, refine designs, and accelerate development workflows.

Digital Twins

Create high-resolution, color-accurate digital versions of physical parts and objects.

Prototyping

Acquire dimensions quickly and accurately to move from physical concept to digital model and prototype.

MRO & Documentation

Record parts, detect wear or damage, and preserve accurate digital references for future maintenance or replacement.

Industries for Artec Spider II

High resolution, full color, and target-free capture make Spider II a flexible tool across industrial, medical, forensic, and creative fields.

Manufacturing

Recreate custom parts, inspect production components, support tooling, and improve manufacturing workflows.

Automotive

Capture detailed small-to-medium vehicle components for design, inspection, and aftermarket development.

Forensics

Preserve sensitive evidence and fine surface detail with contact-free targetless scanning.

Healthcare

Digitize body parts, prosthetic interfaces, and medical devices with eye-safe, contact-free scanning.

Art & Design

Capture form and true-to-life color for artistic, preservation, restoration, and interior-design workflows.

CGI & Education

Create high-detail assets for visual effects, research, laboratories, classrooms, and scientific documentation.

Why Buy Artec Spider II From Rapid Scan 3D?

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.

Application Consultation

We help evaluate object size, detail requirements, surface type, color needs, software, and final deliverables.

Demonstrations & Sample Scans

Evaluate Spider II on intricate parts, automotive components, forensic evidence, medical items, or product designs.

Training & Technical Support

Get help with scanning technique, Artec Studio, scan-to-CAD, reverse engineering, inspection, and implementation.

Artec Spider II Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about resolution, accuracy, targets, object size, scanning speed, software, applications, and pricing.

What is the Artec Spider II?

Artec Spider II is a high-resolution handheld structured-light 3D scanner designed for target-free capture of intricate small-to-medium objects in full color.

How accurate is Artec Spider II?

Spider II provides 3D accuracy of up to 0.05 mm and resolution of up to 0.05 mm.

Does Artec Spider II require scanning targets?

No. Spider II uses target-free geometry and texture tracking, reducing setup time and allowing contact-free scanning.

How fast is Artec Spider II?

Spider II supports real-time 3D reconstruction at up to 30 FPS and data acquisition speeds up to 8 million points per second.

What size objects can Artec Spider II scan?

Artec recommends Spider II for small-to-medium objects, ranging from items as small as coins to larger parts such as engines, machinery, and medical equipment.

Can Artec Spider II scan black or shiny surfaces?

Yes. Artec positions Spider II for challenging surfaces, including black, shiny, detailed, and complex geometry.

What is Artec Spider II used for?

Applications include reverse engineering, quality inspection, scan-to-CAD, digital twins, product development, prototyping, documentation, MRO, healthcare, forensics, CGI, and heritage preservation.

What software is used with Artec Spider II?

Spider II works with Artec Studio for capture, alignment, processing, mesh generation, texture, measurements, scan-to-CAD, inspection, and export.

Can Spider II data be combined with other Artec scanners?

Yes. Data from Spider II can be merged with scans from other Artec scanners inside Artec Studio to create multi-scale models.

How do I get Artec Spider II pricing?

Contact Rapid Scan 3D for current Spider II pricing, demonstrations, software, training, warranty, accessories, and application recommendations.

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Tell Rapid Scan 3D what you need to scan, the object size, level of detail, surface type, color requirements, software workflow, and final deliverable.

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Artec Spider II	Technical Specifications
Resolution & accuracy
Resolution, up to	0.05 mm
Accuracy, up to	0.05 mm
3D accuracy over distance, up to	0.05mm + 0.3mm/m
Scanning Range
Size of Scanning object/area	S-M
Working Distance	0.19-0.3m
Volume Capture Zone	1,800 cm3
Liner field of view HxW @ closest range	128 x 104 mm
Linder field of view HxW @ further range	171 x152 mm
Spped
3D reconstruction rate for real-time fusion, up to	30 fps
Data acquisition speed, up to	8 mln points/s
Scanning algorithms
Target-free technology	YES
Hybrid geometry and texture tracking	YES
Texture
Texture resolution	5 MP
Colors	24 bpp
Hardware
Scanner type	Handheld
Power source	AC/DC power adaptor, DC 24V
Interface	Thunderbolt 3, compatible with Thunderbolt 4 hosts
3D Structured-light source	450 nm LED
Texture illumination source	White LED CRI> 95, color temperature 4000 K
Dimension HxDxW	187x156x1118 m
Weight	0.95 kg/ 2.1 lbs
Warranty	2 years
Compatibility
Supported OS	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11
Recommended computer parameters	13th or 14th Gen Intel Core i7 or i9 processors, RTX 4070 8 GB
Miniumum computer requirements	12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, RTX 4060 8 GB
Output formats
3D mesh	OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB
CAD	STEP, IGES, X_T
Measurements	CSV, DXF, XML

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