R-Series: Optical CMM Solutions for Automated 3D Quality Control

Fast and accurate robot-mounted 3D scanners and optical CMM technology for automated quality control.

Perform More Inspections with Fewer Resources and at Lower Costs

Designed for automated quality control applications, the R-Series™ 3D scanning solutions are perfect for manufacturing companies who want to increase their productivity by measuring more dimensions on more parts without compromising on accuracy in shop-floor environments.

The MetraSCAN 3D-R™ is a powerful, innovative series of robot-mounted optical CMM scanners that can be seamlessly integrated into automated quality control processes for at-line inspection in mass production. Its cutting-edge technology enables manufacturing companies to detect quality issues faster.

The CUBE-R® leverages the power of the MetraSCAN 3D-R in a high-productivity industrial measuring cell that has been designed to be integrated into factories for at-line inspections. Compared to traditional CMMs, the CUBE-R is much faster, providing a gain in productivity and better efficiency.

Complete turnkey and tailored solutions for automated quality control

CUBE-R

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The CUBE-R is a high-productivity industrial measuring cell with a modular design that enables infinite configurations—tailored to your part sizes today and scalable for your needs tomorrow. The CUBE-R is also available in three standard, turnkey models—M2™, M3™, and M4™—supporting part sizes of up to 2 m, 3 m, and 4 m, respectively.

MetraSCAN 3D-R

Robot-mounted optical CMM scanners for automated quality control

The MetraSCAN 3D-R™ is a powerful, innovative series of robot-mounted optical CMM scanners, designed for the shop floor and ready to be integrated into automated quality control processes for at-line inspection in mass production.

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CUBE-R M SeriesTM

Complete turnkey and tailored solutions for automated quality control

The CUBE-R meets today’s manufacturing demands for boosting productivity, enhancing product quality, and reducing operational costs by delivering uncompromising accuracy—even in vibrating environments and on difficult surfaces.
With smart offline programming, high-frame-rate full-field 3D data, and the shortest cycle time enabled by parallel processing, the CUBE-R empowers manufacturers to perform more inspections with fewer resources and at lower costs—ultimately moving toward 100% inspection and zero-defect deliveries.

Uncompromising Accuracy in Vibrating Production Environments

Best 3D Scanning on Difficult Surfaces — No Preparation Needed

Turnkey or Tailored Solutions Adapted to Fit Your Reality

Accessible Automation for All Skill Levels

Our CUBE-R M SeriesTM solutions

Different configurations to fit your needs

The CUBE-R is a high-productivity industrial measuring cell with a modular design that supports infinite configurations—tailored to your part sizes today and scalable for your needs tomorrow. Creaform’s engineering team can fully customize the CUBE-R, from hardware to software, to meet specific dimensional, robotic, and safety requirements. For fast deployment, the CUBE-R is also available in three standard, turnkey models—M2™, M3™, and M4™—supporting part sizes of up to 2 m, 3 m, and 4 m, respectively.

MetraSCAN 3D-R Robot-Mounted optical CMM scanners for automated quality control

MetraSCAN-R BLACK|Elite

Best 3D scanner for parts with a lot of surfaces

The MetraSCAN-R BLACK™|Elite takes 3D scanning to the next level. It features 45 laser lines and a large field of view for fast data acquisition. With its unique dynamic tracking, it delivers highly accurate, continuous 3D measurements—even in vibrating production environments.
The MetraSCAN-R BLACK|Elite is perfect for components with lots of geometries, varying types of materials and finishes, including big castings, large automotive and heavy industries parts or any other complex components or assemblies.

Light source
45 laser lines

Measurement rate
1,800,000 measurements/s

Scanning area
310 x 350 mm (12.2 x 13.8 in)

MetraSCAN-R BLACK Elite HD

Best 3D scanner for parts with many edges, trims, and boundaries

Based on the same high-performance technology as the MetraSCAN-R BLACK Elite, the MetraSCAN-R BLACK™ Elite HD features increased resolution to even better address the needs of the automotive market. Designed with an optimized field of view, the MetraSCAN-R BLACK Elite HD offers increased performance levels in terms of speed and repeatability for challenging applications,such as 3D measurements on sheet metal parts.

Light source
69 laser lines

Measurement rate
3,000,000 measurements/s

Scanning area
190 x 170 mm (7.5 x 6.7 in)

High-Speed 3D Scanning for Automated Quality Control

The MetraSCAN 3D-R enables the measurement of hundreds of parts per day. Perfect for at-line inspection in mass production, it brings quality control as close to the part as possible. From easy integration to quick and simple installation, the MetraSCAN 3D-R helps you speed up your automated quality control processes—and accelerate your time to market.

High measurement rate
Up to 3,000,000 measurements/second for short cycle times

Fast measurement speed
Regardless of surfaces, trims, and geometric features

High-density scanning area
69 laser lines

Metrology-Grade Accuracy and High-Resolution 3D Scans

Due to its metrology-grade accuracy, repeatability, and resolution, the MetraSCAN 3D-R delivers high-quality results, whether on surfaces, trims or geometric features. The MetraSCAN 3D-R is free from rigid measurement setups, making it a 3D scanner engineered for industrial automation in shop-floor conditions. Thanks to the C‑Track optical tracker that enables dynamic referencing, both the 3D scanner and the part can move during inspection—maintaining part alignment as well as measurement accuracy and reliability.

Shop-floor accuracy with dynamic referencing
0.025 mm (0.0009 in) in shop-floor conditions, regardless of instabilities, vibrations, and thermal variations

Reliable acceptance tests
Based on VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 standard
Based on ISO 10360 standard
ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 accredited laboratory

Volumetric accuracy
0.078 mm (0.0031 in)

High resolution
0.015 mm (0.0006 in)

Versatile 3D Scanning for Diverse Part Sizes and Surfaces

Combining the power of optical and blue laser technologies, the MetraSCAN 3D-R has the capability to generate highly efficient 3D scans on shiny surfaces or on objects with variations in reflectivity as well as measure various part sizes and different surface geometries. The MetraSCAN 3D-R is available as a custom solution with an industrial robot or as a completely turnkey measuring solution with Creaform’s CUBE-R.

Blue laser technology
Ideal for shiny and reflective surfaces

Configurable and customizable portfolio
Modular design for infinite configurations

Large part-size range
Perfect for various part sizes and geometries

Custom integration possible

Operational simplicity

Due to its operational simplicity, compatibility with metrology software, and off-line programming, the MetraSCAN 3D-R is accessible to all, regardless of users’ level of expertise or experience. The user interface makes it simple for operators, who are non-experts in robotics or metrology, to measure parts regardless of size, shape, or complexity. Once the measurements are completed, quality control engineers can focus on analyzing and reviewing the results, which are high added-value tasks.

Accessibility to shop-floor operators
No expertise in robotics nor metrology required

Supported robots
Compatible with industrial and collaborative robots

Single provider for automation and inspection (within the same software suite)
Also compatible with third-party metrology software

Digital twin environment
Automation Scanning intelligence and automatic robot path programming with Automation™

Integrated solutions featuring the MetraSCAN 3D-R 3D scanning CMM adaptable to inspection needs, industry specificities and manufacturing processes. Compatible with robots of any brand and model it is the perfect solution for robot system integrators.

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The MetraSCAN 3D-R and CUBE-R deliver unmatched results across the board.
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Creaform Metrology Suite™

Digital twin environment software module

The MetraSCAN 3D-R seamlessly operates with Automation, an offline programming software module within the Creaform Metrology Suite that enables non-experts in 3D scanning or robotics to achieve optimal dimensional measurements in the shortest cycle time.
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Creaform.OS™ LTS

Take advantage of extended software support for each specific Creaform.OS LTS version.

Offered exclusively for R-Series 3D measurement solutions, Creaform.OS LTS™ (long-term support) is a specialized edition of Creaform’s fully integrated 3D software platform. It enables customers to complete their manufacturing program cycles without the need to upgrade to new software versions.