Artec Neo
The first tolerance-driven wireless 3D scanner
Metrology-grade accuracy where it matters. High-resolution, full-colour capture of the entire part.
Measure what matters. Capture everything.
Metrology-grade accuracy that follows design intent
Artec Neo introduces a new approach to professional 3D scanning.
Designed for quality inspection and reverse engineering, Artec Neo delivers metrology-grade accuracy of 0.025mm and volumetric accuracy of 0.025mm + 0.035mm/m where the design demands it, while capturing full-colour 3D data of the entire part at up to 0.05 mm resolution.
The difference is in how that accuracy is applied.
Rather than treating every surface as equally critical, Artec Neo allows you to put metrology where it matters – on the functional features that determine whether a part fits, aligns, seals or performs as designed, while capturing the rest of the part using geometry, texture and colour.
This is tolerance-driven 3D scanning.
One scanner. One scan. One dataset.
Precision follows function.
What is tolerance-driven 3D scanning?
Modern engineering drawings use dimensions and tolerances to communicate design intent. Not every surface needs the same level of dimensional control.
Until now, metrology-grade 3D scanning has often required targets across the entire part to maintain guaranteed accuracy. That can make inspection and reverse engineering unnecessarily slow, particularly when large areas of a component have no critical tolerance requirements.
Artec Neo changes this approach. Targets are used as metrology anchors, allowing Artec Neo to deliver 0.05mm accuracy where critical tolerances demand it. Across the rest of the part, AI algorithms maintain tracking using geometry, texture and colour. The result is a more efficient way to combine precision measurement with complete 3D capture.
Measure what matters. Capture everything.
One scanner for inspection and reverse engineering
Artec Neo gives you the flexibility to decide where metrology is required for each application.
Full-part metrology
When the entire component requires metrology-grade control, targets can be applied across the whole part.
Dimensional control
For inspection applications, place targets around the features with critical tolerances and use them as metrology anchors.
Delicate or worn surfaces
Where attaching targets directly to a surface could damage or alter the condition of a component, targets can be attached to surrounding fixtures instead. This allows dimensional accuracy to be anchored around the feature while preserving the condition of the part.
Target-free scanning
Where metrology-grade accuracy is not required, Artec Neo can scan entirely without targets. At up to 0.05mm resolution, it captures fine geometry, including deep features, together with true-to-life colour.
Capture the complete part in a single workflow
Artec Neo combines a proprietary blue-light optical system with a single hybrid tracking architecture. There is no need to switch between separate scanning technologies or combine different datasets simply because different areas of a component have different measurement requirements.
AI algorithms maintain tracking through:
- Geometry
- Texture
- Colour
This creates a single, continuous scanning workflow in which metrology is applied where it is needed while the complete part is captured.
One scan. One dataset. Precision follows function.
Metrology without the cable
Artec Neo brings metrology-grade 3D scanning directly to the part. It can operate tethered or fully wirelessly, with up to 50 minutes of continuous battery-powered scanning and WiFi connectivity.
That makes it possible to take dimensional control into environments where a conventional tethered workflow can be difficult, including:
- Inside machinery
- Around large assemblies
- At height
- In confined spaces
- On the factory floor
Instead of bringing the part to the scanner, Artec Neo can bring the scanner to the part.
Accuracy verified on every Artec Neo
Artec Neo’s metrology performance is verified in Artec 3D’s independent metrology and calibration laboratory. Testing operates according to ISO/IEC 17025 principles and test methods based on VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 standards.
Automated robotic testing eliminates operator influence and ensures repeatability across the entire measurement volume. Every Artec Neo is individually tested and supplied with its own verification certificate.
For professional inspection and engineering teams, that provides confidence that the scanner’s metrology performance has been verified before it reaches the workplace.
Artec Studio
Artec Neo is powered by Artec Studio, Artec 3D’s flagship platform for professional 3D data capture and processing. Artec Studio provides the essential tools for editing and processing scan data, with integration for more advanced workflows in:
- SOLIDWORKS
- Geomagic
- PolyWorks
This makes Artec Neo suitable for workflows that extend from physical data capture through to inspection and reverse engineering. Whether you are checking a component against its design intent or reconstructing a part where drawings or CAD data no longer exist, Artec Neo provides the scan data needed for the next stage of the engineering workflow.
Built for demanding engineering applications
Artec Neo is designed for applications where functional features, dimensional accuracy and complete part capture all matter.
Automotive
Measure critical flush and gap requirements while capturing the surrounding bodywork in the same scan.
Aerospace MRO
Measure critical interfaces during maintenance, repair and overhaul while digitising the wider assembly.
Defence and industrial maintenance
Reconstruct legacy components when original drawings or CAD data are no longer available.
Retrofit and installation
Capture connection points and interfaces accurately alongside the surrounding geometry, helping engineers understand how components fit within their existing environment.
Why choose Artec Neo?
Put precision where it matters
Artec Neo applies metrology-grade accuracy to the features that determine whether a component functions as designed.
Capture everything else
Areas without critical metrology requirements can still be captured in high resolution and full colour.
Reduce unnecessary targeting
Use targets as metrology anchors rather than automatically covering every surface of a component.
Work from design intent
GD-T and engineering tolerances tell you where measurement matters. Artec Neo allows the scanning workflow to follow that same principle.
Work wirelessly
Take dimensional control directly to the component, including large assemblies, machinery and difficult-to-access areas.
Get verified metrology performance
Every Artec Neo is individually tested and supplied with its own verification certificate.
| Technical Data | Artec Neo |
|---|---|
| Scanner type | Wireless/tethered 3D scanner |
| Scanning technology | Proprietary blue-light optical system |
| 3D accuracy | 0.025mm |
| Volumetric accuracy | 0.025 mm + 0.035 mm/m |
| 3D resolution | Up to 0.05 mm |
| Colour capture | Full colour |
| Tracking | Hybrid tracking using geometry, texture and colour |
| Targeting | Flexible – full-part, feature-based or target-free |
| Wireless operation | Yes |
| Battery life | Up to 50 minutes continuous scanning |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
Artec Neo for quality inspection and reverse engineering
Artec Neo is designed for engineers who need more than a visual 3D model. It combines metrology-grade accuracy on critical features with complete, high-resolution and full-colour capture of the surrounding part. That makes it particularly powerful for applications where you need to understand both whether a feature meets its tolerance and what the rest of the component looks like.
From dimensional control and quality inspection to reverse engineering and legacy part reconstruction, Artec Neo provides a single scanning approach that follows the functional requirements of the part.
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See Artec Neo and tolerance-driven 3D scanning in action
Discover how you can apply metrology where the design demands it while capturing the complete part.
Speak to Mark3D about the Artec Neo
Choosing a professional 3D scanner is about more than comparing headline specifications. The right solution depends on what you need to scan, the accuracy you need to achieve, the size and complexity of your components, and how the resulting data needs to fit into your engineering workflow.
Mark3D can help you assess your application and determine whether Artec Neo is the right scanning solution for your requirements.
We can arrange a demonstration, discuss your scanning workflow and advise on how Artec Neo can support, inspection, reverse engineering and digital manufacturing applications.
Mark3D UK Limited
Romsley Point
Farley Lane, Romsley, Halesowen, B62 0LG
Phone: +44 121 661 1151
Freephone: 0800 193 3650
Email: printstronger@mark3d.co.uk
Frequently asked questions about the Artec Neo
What is the Artec Neo?
Artec Neo is a wireless 3D scanner designed for quality inspection and reverse engineering. It introduces tolerance-driven 3D scanning, applying metrology-grade accuracy to critical functional features while capturing the entire part in high-resolution, full-colour 3D data.
What is tolerance-driven 3D scanning?
Tolerance-driven 3D scanning is Artec’s approach to applying metrology where the design requires it rather than treating every surface as equally critical.
Artec Neo uses targets as metrology anchors around critical features, while AI-based tracking uses geometry, texture and colour across the rest of the scan.
How accurate is Artec Neo?
Artec Neo delivers metrology-grade accuracy of 0.025mm, with volumetric accuracy of 0.025mm + 0.035 mm/m where the design demands it.
What resolution does Artec Neo capture?
Artec Neo captures full-colour 3D data at up to 0.05 mm resolution.
Does Artec Neo require targets?
Not always. Targets can be used around critical features as metrology anchors. For full-part metrology, targets can be applied across the whole part. Where metrology-grade accuracy is not required, Artec Neo can scan without targets, using geometry, texture and colour for tracking.
Can Artec Neo scan delicate or worn parts?
Yes. Where attaching targets directly to a delicate or worn surface could affect its condition, targets can instead be attached to surrounding fixtures to anchor dimensional accuracy around the feature.
Is Artec Neo wireless?
Yes. Artec Neo can operate either tethered or fully wirelessly, with WiFi connectivity and up to 50 minutes of continuous battery-powered scanning.
Is Artec Neo suitable for reverse engineering?
Yes. Artec Neo is designed for both quality inspection and reverse engineering.
It can capture complete parts in high-resolution, full-colour3D and is particularly useful when reconstructing legacy components where drawings or CAD data are no longer available.
What software does Artec Neo use?
Artec Neo is powered by Artec Studio, Artec 3D’s professional platform for 3D data capture and processing.
Artec Studio includes essential editing tools and integrates with SOLIDWORKS, Geomagic and PolyWorks for advanced workflows.
How is Artec Neo’s accuracy verified?
Artec Neo’s metrology performance is verified in Artec 3D’s independent metrology and calibration laboratory, operating according to ISO/IEC 17025 principles and using test methods per VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 standards. Every scanner is individually tested and supplied with its own verification certification.
What industries is Artec Neo suitable for?
Artec Neo is designed for demanding applications including automotive, aerospace MRO, defence, industrial maintenance, retrofit and installation.
Its ability to combine metrology-grade measurement of critical features with complete part capture also makes it suitable for a broad range of inspection and reverse engineering workflows.