3D Laser Scanner

ALTO supplies and supports professional Hexagon and Creaform 3D laser scanners across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Africa. We provide equipment sales, demonstrations, training, technical support and on-site 3D scanning services for dimensional inspection, reverse engineering, quality control and industrial documentation.

A 3D laser scanner is a non-contact measurement system that captures the shape and surface geometry of physical objects. By collecting millions of measurement points, it creates a detailed 3D point cloud that can be analysed, compared with CAD data or converted into an accurate digital model.

ALTO offers portable metrology scanners for the high-accuracy inspection of components, tooling and complex surfaces, as well as scanning solutions for larger structures and industrial environments. Our engineers help customers select the appropriate system according to the component size, required accuracy, surface characteristics and intended application.

Advantages of 3D Laser Scanning

• Fast data acquisition: Millions of measurement points can be captured rapidly, reducing inspection time compared with conventional point-by-point measurement methods.
• Non-contact measurement: Components can be scanned without physical contact, making the technology suitable for delicate, flexible, complex or difficult-to-access surfaces.
• Complete surface inspection: Dense measurement data provides a more comprehensive representation of the component than a limited number of individually measured points.
• CAD comparison: Scan data can be compared directly with nominal CAD models to identify deviations, deformation, wear and manufacturing defects.
• Reverse engineering: Physical components can be digitised and converted into accurate CAD models for redesign, modification, replacement or manufacturing.
• 3D visualisation: Point clouds, colour maps and inspection reports make complex geometries and dimensional deviations easier to understand.
• Versatile applications: 3D laser scanning supports aerospace, automotive, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, shipbuilding, architecture and cultural-heritage projects.
• Digital documentation: Captured data provides a permanent digital record that can support future inspection, maintenance, modification and asset-management activities.

ALTO can support the complete scanning workflow, from equipment selection and data acquisition to point-cloud processing, dimensional inspection, CAD reconstruction and professional reporting.