Artec Point II

# Artec Point II

Overview

The Artec Point II is a target-based handheld blue-laser 3D scanner for industrial metrology, quality inspection, reverse engineering, and dimensional analysis. It combines up to 0.02 mm point accuracy and 0.02 mm resolution with three dedicated laser modes for fast surface capture, fine-detail scanning, and deep-hole inspection.

The second-generation Point keeps the core metrology specification of the original Artec Point while substantially increasing data density. Artec rates Point II for up to 5.8 million measurements per second and 120 FPS, with 54 crossed blue lasers in Ultra-fast mode, 17 parallel blue laser lines in Hyper-fine mode, and one laser line for deep holes and narrow features.

Point II is a target-based scanner. Reflective targets provide spatial references for tracking, which is well suited to repeatable industrial measurement but differs from the marker-free workflow offered by many general-purpose handheld scanners.

Artec states that Point II is calibrated and tested in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory based on VDI/VDE 2634 and JJF 1951. The scanner is rated IP50 for dust protection and is specified for operation from -10°C to 40°C.

For current specifications and pricing, see the official Artec Point II product page. Artec's August 2026 Point II launch announcement provides additional background.

Key Strengths

• Up to 0.02 mm 3D point accuracy
• Up to 0.02 mm 3D resolution
• 0.015 mm + 0.035 mm/m volumetric accuracy
• 0.015 mm + 0.015 mm/m with Artec Metrology Kit
• 54 crossed blue lasers for Ultra-fast scanning
• 17 parallel blue laser lines for Hyper-fine scanning
• Single blue laser for deep holes
• Up to 5.8 million measurements/s
• Up to 120 FPS reconstruction/capture rate
• Up to 700 × 600 mm linear field of view
• 550 mm depth of field
• Working distance greater than 300 mm
• ISO 17025-accredited metrology testing
• VDI/VDE 2634 and JJF 1951 compliance basis
• IP50 dust protection
• Rugged metal housing
• 570 g handheld weight
• USB 3.0 interface
• Artec Studio integration
• Direct workflows to Geomagic Control X and PolyWorks Inspector

Best For

Best for dimensional inspection, quality control, reverse engineering, automotive and aerospace parts, mold inspection, MRO, aftermarket development, manufacturing QA, and industrial components.

Technical Specifications

Working-distance note: Artec publishes the working distance as greater than 300 mm, not one exact numeric value. The structured `workingDistanceMm` field therefore remains empty.

Three Blue-Laser Scanning Modes

Point II uses three laser patterns so the operator can change capture strategy without changing scanners.

Ultra-Fast Scanning

Ultra-fast mode projects 54 crossed blue lasers and is intended for rapidly digitizing larger surfaces while keeping target tracking stable.

Hyper-Fine Scanning

Hyper-fine mode uses 17 parallel blue laser lines for engraved features, edges, gear teeth, machined details, turbine geometry, mold features, and other intricate surfaces.

Deep-Hole Scanning

A single blue laser line is used for grooves, bores, recesses, narrow channels, and other difficult-to-reach geometry.

Metrology Accuracy

Artec specifies up to 0.02 mm point accuracy and up to 0.02 mm resolution.

Accuracy describes how closely measured geometry corresponds to the true geometry, while resolution describes the smallest spatial separation represented in the data.

For larger objects, volumetric accuracy is more useful because it accounts for error accumulation over distance.

Artec specifies 0.015 mm + 0.035 mm/m standard volumetric accuracy.

With the optional Artec Metrology Kit, the published value improves to 0.015 mm + 0.015 mm/m.

This is particularly relevant to larger inspection projects where accumulated dimensional error matters.

ISO-Accredited Verification

Artec states that each Point II is set up, calibrated, and performance-tested in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.

Its metrology performance is referenced against:

• VDI/VDE 2634
• JJF 1951

This is more precise than simply describing the scanner as generically “ISO certified.”

Target-Based Tracking

Point II requires reflective targets for its intended workflow.

Targets establish reference positions that allow the scanner to maintain tracking as the operator moves around a part.

This approach is particularly effective for smooth machined surfaces, repetitive geometry, dark parts, reflective components, and feature-poor surfaces where repeatable metrology is more important than marker-free convenience.

The tradeoff is preparation time: targets must be placed on the object or around the measurement setup before scanning.

Dark and Reflective Surface Capture

Artec specifically positions Point II for complex, black, and reflective industrial surfaces.

Typical applications include machined aluminum, cast parts, vehicle panels, airfoils, gears, turbine impellers, mold surfaces, and industrial tooling.

Blue-laser capture improves performance on many challenging finishes, although highly reflective surfaces can still depend on angle, geometry, and surface condition.

Field of View and Object Size

Artec specifies a maximum linear field of view of up to 700 × 600 mm at the furthest range, with a 550 mm depth of field.

The manufacturer categorizes Point II for small-to-large (S–L) objects.

For extremely large assets or infrastructure, a long-range LiDAR scanner is generally a better fit than a handheld triangulation system.

Industrial Design

Point II measures 203 × 80 × 44 mm and weighs 570 g.

Its metal housing is designed for one-handed use and industrial durability. Artec also highlights angled cameras that help operators aim underneath, behind, or into confined geometry.

Other practical specifications include:

• IP50 dust protection
• -10°C to 40°C operating range
• 24 V AC/DC power adapter
• USB 3.0 connection
• Active cooling for sustained scanning

Point II is tethered to a computer and external power; it is not a self-contained wireless scanner.

Artec Studio Workflow

Point II integrates with Artec Studio, which handles scanning, alignment, fusion, mesh processing, inspection, and reverse-engineering preparation.

Relevant tools include:

• Real-time Fusion
• 3D Radar capture feedback
• Noise removal
• Gap filling
• Mesh generation
• 3D Compare Map
• Tolerance Checking
• Scan-to-CAD comparison
• Auto-surfacing
• CAD primitive extraction
• Multi-scanner project merging

Geomagic and PolyWorks Integration

Artec Studio supports workflows to:

• Geomagic Control X
• Geomagic Design X
• PolyWorks Inspector

Control X focuses on dimensional inspection. Design X focuses on scan-to-CAD reverse engineering. PolyWorks Inspector provides advanced metrology, GD&T, inspection planning, and reporting.

Artec Studio 20.3 added direct PolyWorks Inspector integration for meshes, point clouds, and CAD primitives.

Output Formats

Mesh Formats

• OBJ
• PLY
• WRL
• STL
• AOP
• ASC
• PTEX
• E57
• XYZRGB

CAD Formats

• STEP
• IGES
• X_T

Measurement Formats

• CSV
• DXF
• XML

Actual export options depend on the Artec Studio workflow and license.

Color and Texture Capture

Point II is primarily a geometry-focused metrology scanner and does not provide native full-color texture capture.

Artec Studio can add photorealistic texture through separate image-based workflows such as AI Photogrammetry, but this should not be confused with native scanner color capture.

That is why the structured `colorCapture` and `textureCapture` fields remain `false`.

Applications

Point II is particularly relevant to quality control, first-article inspection, incoming inspection, reverse engineering, CAD comparison, automotive and aerospace inspection, mold verification, tooling inspection, maintenance and repair, aftermarket design, legacy-part recreation, and production quality assurance.

Its target-based workflow and metrology-oriented software distinguish it from scanners optimized mainly for visualization or hobby capture.

Point II vs Original Artec Point

The second-generation scanner keeps the same headline 0.02 mm accuracy and resolution. Instead, it substantially increases acquisition throughput and laser density while retaining the same core metrology specification.

Artec introduced Point II on August 5, 2026 as the replacement for the original Point in its metrology lineup.

Comparison With Other Indexed Handheld Scanners

The Revopoint MetroX Pro targets high-accuracy portable laser scanning at a much lower price point. Point II adds a stronger industrial metrology focus, target-based tracking, ISO-accredited verification, and deeper integration with established inspection software.

The Creality CR-Scan Raptor Pro combines multiple scanning modes for broader general reverse-engineering use. Point II is more specialized when certified dimensional performance and repeatable inspection are the priority.

The Revopoint Trackit SR emphasizes tracked scanning and portable engineering workflows. Point II instead focuses on reflective-target metrology and an industrial inspection ecosystem.

The SHINING 3D EINSTAR 2 is a more general-purpose handheld scanner. Point II is substantially more expensive, but it targets quality departments, metrology labs, manufacturing engineers, and reverse-engineering teams working to tight dimensional requirements.

Artec Point II vs Revopoint MetroX Pro

The Artec Point II vs Revopoint MetroX Pro comparison is most relevant for buyers choosing between premium industrial metrology and lower-cost high-accuracy laser scanning.

Choose Artec Point II when documented metrology performance, reflective-target tracking, ISO-accredited calibration, volumetric accuracy, and established inspection-software integration are central to the workflow.

Choose the Revopoint MetroX Pro when acquisition cost, portability, and flexible reverse-engineering use are more important than the deeper industrial metrology ecosystem built around Point II.

For quality departments working against CAD, tight tolerances, or formal inspection procedures, Point II is the more specialized option. MetroX Pro is the more accessible comparison for engineering teams that need strong scanning capability without moving into the same metrology price class.

Artec Point II vs Creality CR-Scan Raptor Pro

The Artec Point II vs Creality CR-Scan Raptor Pro comparison separates a dedicated metrology scanner from a broader multi-mode handheld scanning platform.

Choose Point II for target-based dimensional inspection, industrial quality control, repeatable measurement, and integration with professional inspection software.

Choose the Creality CR-Scan Raptor Pro when broader object scanning, flexible capture modes, and general reverse-engineering versatility are the stronger priorities.

Point II is therefore the better fit for inspection-driven workflows, while Raptor Pro is easier to justify when the scanner needs to cover a wider mix of engineering and general-purpose capture tasks.

Artec Point II vs Revopoint Trackit SR

The Artec Point II vs Revopoint Trackit SR comparison is useful for buyers deciding between reflective-target metrology and tracked portable scanning.

The Revopoint Trackit SR is designed around tracked scanning workflows that can reduce dependence on targets placed directly across the object.

Point II takes the opposite approach: it uses reflective targets deliberately because stable target references support its metrology-oriented measurement workflow.

Choose Point II when dimensional verification and repeatability matter more than setup convenience. Choose Trackit SR when tracked capture, portability, and flexible engineering scanning are more important than Point II's higher-end metrology positioning.

Artec Point II vs SHINING 3D EINSTAR 2

The Artec Point II vs SHINING 3D EINSTAR 2 comparison represents two very different buyer profiles.

The SHINING 3D EINSTAR 2 is a more general-purpose handheld scanner suited to users who need accessible object capture, reverse engineering, visualization, and broad everyday scanning.

Point II is aimed much more narrowly at industrial metrology, inspection, and tolerance-driven engineering.

Choose Point II when the scanner will be used as part of a quality-control or dimensional-inspection process. Choose EINSTAR 2 when general handheld scanning value and workflow flexibility matter more than formal metrology capability.

Which Artec Point II Alternative Fits Best?

For buyers searching for an Artec Point II alternative, the right comparison depends on the job rather than resolution alone.

• Revopoint MetroX Pro: strong fit for lower-cost high-accuracy laser scanning and reverse engineering.
• Creality CR-Scan Raptor Pro: stronger fit for mixed scanning modes and broader engineering use.
• Revopoint Trackit SR: stronger fit for tracked portable scanning workflows.
• SHINING 3D EINSTAR 2: stronger fit for general-purpose handheld 3D scanning.
• Artec Point II: strongest fit when target-based metrology, documented volumetric accuracy, ISO-accredited verification, and professional inspection integration justify the higher system cost.

Price and Availability

Artec lists the Point II from US$25,600, approximately C$35,524 · €22,131 · £18,926 · AED 94,016 · A$36,163 · ₹2,443,533.

Available through Artec 3D and authorized resellers worldwide. Final pricing varies by region, taxes, import fees, shipping, software, training, and service packages. Currency conversions are approximate.

Limitations and Practical Considerations

• Reflective targets are required for the intended tracking workflow.
• Point II is tethered through USB 3.0 and a 24 V power adapter.
• Native color and texture capture are not built into the scanner.
• Artec Studio and advanced metrology software can add significant system cost.
• The published 0.02 mm accuracy is an up-to manufacturer specification, not a guarantee for every object and setup.
• Volumetric accuracy becomes more important than point accuracy on larger parts.
• The improved 5.8M measurement rate does not change the headline 0.02 mm accuracy versus the original Point.
• Working distance is published only as greater than 300 mm.
• The 700 × 600 mm figure is the maximum linear field of view at the furthest range, not a fixed scan volume.

Callout Section

Recommended use: Choose Artec Point II when repeatable metrology performance, target-based tracking, high-density blue-laser capture, and integration with professional inspection software matter more than low purchase price or marker-free convenience. It is particularly well suited to quality departments, reverse-engineering teams, aerospace and automotive inspection, mold verification, and workflows built around tight dimensional tolerances.

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