HandySCAN 3D MAX Series Targets Large Aerospace Components
For aerospace teams measuring large and complex components, the HandySCAN 3D MAX Series brings portable, metrology-grade 3D scanning to product development and quality workflows. The next-generation HandySCAN MAX EVO and HandySCAN MAX EVO Elite extend the EVO platform experience to large-part measurement, supporting quality control, quality assurance, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and non-destructive testing workflows.
Supporting Aerospace Product Development
The HandySCAN MAX EVO supports aerospace product development teams measuring large, complex components, with volumetric accuracy of 0.150 mm + 0.020 mm/m. Its portable design enables teams to capture 3D measurements directly where aircraft structures and components are being developed, inspected or maintained, rather than relying exclusively on fixed metrology workstations.
The system is designed to measure a broad range of part sizes, complex geometries and challenging surface conditions, including highly reflective materials, without surface preparation. This can help streamline measurement work on components such as fuselage sections, wings and structural assemblies, reducing the setup and disassembly requirements that can slow aerospace inspection processes.
Higher Precision for Quality Workflows
For aerospace quality teams, the HandySCAN MAX EVO Elite supports large component inspection and non-destructive testing workflows requiring higher precision, with volumetric accuracy of 0.075 mm + 0.010 mm/m. The MAX Series maintains measurement reliability and accredited accuracy in accordance with ISO 17025 and VDI/VDE 2634 standards.
Integrated photogrammetry supports accurate measurement of large and complex parts outside controlled environments. This is particularly relevant for aerospace maintenance operations, where inspections often need to take place on the hangar floor and aircraft downtime must be minimized. Accurate 3D data can be captured without extensive setup or moving parts to a dedicated inspection area.
Inspection Where the Work Happens
When paired with the Mobility Kit, the MAX Series enables wireless, cable-free inspections for daily quality control. For large aerospace components, the practical value is the ability to bring inspection directly to the point of work, reducing reliance on fixed workstations, carts cumbersome cable setups.
The EVO platform includes an embedded screen that brings scanner control and real-time data visualization to the device. By keeping scan data and the physical part within the operator’s line of sight, the platform can support more comfortable measurement work, including complex, elevated and overhead scanning tasks. Real-time mesh visualization also enables operators to validate data coverage as they scan, helping identify missed areas before leaving the part.
For aerospace teams working in hangars and other real world environments, this combination of mobility, continuous feedback and fast data acquisition supports a more efficient scan-to-report process. Technicians can move freely around large aircraft structures and hard-to-reach areas, capture data directly at the asset and complete inspections with less interruption to maintenance and quality workflows.
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