Artec 3D Released Wireless Neo Scanner
The new handheld scanner enables metrology-grade data collection with a battery-powered, cable-free architecture.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Robotics
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Artec 3D has launched the Neo, a wireless 3D scanner designed to capture detailed surface data alongside precise metrology measurements. The device is now available for both tethered and wireless operation.
Why it matters
The Neo attempts to bridge the gap between general surface mapping and industrial-grade metrology by integrating both workflows into a single scan. This simplifies data collection for quality control and engineering applications by eliminating the need for multiple passes.
The device features a 0.025 mm accuracy rating, with a volumetric accuracy of 0.025 mm plus 0.035 mm/m. It captures data at a maximum resolution of 0.05 mm and offers up to 50 minutes of battery life.
The players
Artec 3D
A Luxembourg-based developer of handheld 3D scanners and data processing software focused on industrial and medical applications.
The details
The scanner employs a blue-light optical system combined with a single hybrid tracking architecture to capture geometry, texture, and color. Users process the raw inputs through the Artec Studio software platform, which uses AI algorithms to align tracking data across the component. To maximize precision, operators concentrate metrology targets around specific critical features while the sensor concurrently maps the surrounding geometry.
Timeline
September 14-19, 2026: Artec Neo was presented at IMTS 2026.
September 28, 2026: Artec 3D launched the Artec Neo scanner.
The Tech Race
This release follows the industry shift toward integrating high-fidelity metrology into standard 3D scanning workflows. It benchmarks its performance against VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 standards to compete with fixed-position laser trackers and high-end tethered systems.
Users can immediately employ the Neo for industrial scanning tasks, with the flexibility to switch between cable-connected and wireless modes for up to 50 minutes at a time. The system requires the Artec Studio software platform to process captured data into final 3D models.
The takeaway
The Artec Neo aims to streamline industrial measurement by combining high-resolution capture with wireless mobility. Professionals should watch for the upcoming release of the companion smartphone application to see how mobile integration affects site-based scanning workflows.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 3D Printing Industry.
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