Artec Studio Changelog

What's new in Artec Studio 18.0.3.416

Sep 18, 2023

Artec 3D’s industry-leading software has been improved in all areas to accelerate, streamline, and expand the applications of your 3D scanning workflow:
Faster, easier 3D scanning with best-in-class results
Stunning color capture for creating realistic models
Advanced tools for all your reverse engineering needs
A streamlined quality inspection workflow

New in Artec Studio 16.0.8.2 (Apr 15, 2022)

New scan-to-CAD features for quality inspection:
Streamline your pre-production, inline, and final inspections with a new array of features that make it that much easier and faster to achieve optimal variances.
Seamless Control X integration for easy inspections:
Now, there’s no need to leave Artec Studio when it's time to inspect your components or products. By having a continuous, uninterrupted scan-to-inspection workflow, you'll accomplish your project goals sooner, whether you're on the assembly line, the loading dock, or anywhere else.
Peerless Control X inspections at your fingertips:
After you finish your scan, simply select the mesh you'd like to inspect on the workspace panel and click ‘Inspect in CX’ in the Artec Studio interface. You'll then have a choice of which Control X inspection template to use. From there, your report will be generated behind the scenes, and without delay.
Batch inspection reports:
What about when your inspection workflow includes a batch or production run of parts or objects? Artec Studio has you covered. Just select however many meshes you'd like to inspect, choose the appropriate Control X inspection template, and then click Go. Your reports will be ready to review in the seconds to come.
Up to 8x faster mesh-to-CAD alignment for quality inspection:
One of the foundations of rock solid scan-to-CAD inspections is proper alignment. Now, with just one click, Artec Studio faultlessly aligns your mesh with other meshes or reference CAD models up to 8x faster than before. By quickening this step, you’ll shave precious time off your QI workflow, without any loss of quality.
Accelerated surface distance mapping:
After aligning your meshes with CAD models or other meshes, inspecting them via surface distance mapping is now that much faster, with measurement calculations on more complex CAD models clocking in at up to 70% quicker than in the previous release.
Complementary CAD features for quality inspection:
Over time, as your inspection demands rise for heightened accuracy, throughput, and speed, the capabilities of your chosen technologies should follow suit. And Artec Studio 16's new supportive scan-to-CAD features do just that.
Veraciously accurate quality assurance & inspections:
Perfectly aligned CAD primitives are now at your fingertips, giving your quality inspection workflow the metrological accuracy it calls for, to make micron-precise comparisons between whatever parts or other objects you scan and their respective CAD reference models.
Rigorous constraints, from selection to refitting:
Now you have the ability to force constraints between primitives, with your choice of parallel, perpendicular, concentric, etc., further optimizing your quality inspection results. To do this, simply select two primitives that you’ve just fitted, and then select the desired constraint, based on their actual positions on the scanned object.
Impeccable measurements & superior plane functionality for on-target inspections:
When it comes to your inspection workflow, superior accuracy and feature sets should never be at the expense of speed. Not having to sacrifice in either respect means you can look forward to outstanding results for every single inspection.
Precise point-to-plane measurement:
Artec Studio has made it considerably easier for you to achieve target product quality standards by giving you the ability to quickly measure perpendicular distances from points to planes, making it a snap to instantly calculate the precise thicknesses of selected areas or accurately define the various external dimensions of an engineering item you're focused on.
Advanced fitting algorithms, more precise section positioning:
And cross sections can be positioned all the more precisely, by using constructed/fitted planes as a baseline and then offsetting along a normal direction, or even first rotating and then offsetting, thus allowing you to calculate a cross section in any place you choose.
New scan-to-CAD features for reverse engineering:
When you don't have a CAD model for a legacy or existing part, or need to create a new model from scratch, there's nothing better than 3D scanning paired with the latest in scan-to-CAD tools. And with Artec Studio 16, your reverse engineering workflow will be more precise than ever.
New CAD primitives and other tools for reverse engineering:
Once you've scanned a part or assembly and are ready to turn that scan into a CAD model, it's those little extras in the software that truly make the difference. In Artec Studio 16, you'll find a collection of highly useful tools that equip you to accomplish your RE projects with faultless results, every time.
Tailored freeform primitives for reverse engineering:
This tool makes it effortless to start reverse engineering complex parts by giving you the power to make custom-fitting primitives for curvilinear surfaces. Just designate the geometry you wish to fit with a freeform primitive via either the 3D brush or the new Segment brush. You can even customize the new primitive by adjusting its padding, points count, and spline order.
Reverse engineer torus shapes:
In addition to the new freeform primitive, there's now another super useful shape on the menu: torus. The torus can be used for reverse engineering myriad ring-shaped objects in industries as diverse as automotive to aerospace and beyond, whether it’s tires, gaskets, o-rings, life preservers, or something else.
A reverse engineering must-have: ultraprecise constraints:
Metrologically aligned primitives are what every reverse engineering project needs before an accurate CAD model can be built to spec. Now you can do this within Artec Studio. After fitting primitives to your scan, it's time to constrain them, depending on their known spatial positions. With a selection of parallel, perpendicular, concentric, angular, or coaxial constraints, they'll snap into place and be ready for export to CAD.
A selection tool that thinks ahead: the Segment brush:
When you're reverse engineering parts and other objects, quickly selecting all the right surfaces for fitting primitives is now as easy as ABC. The Segment brush works by analyzing the full surface, not just where you clicked, computing all its characteristics to determine and select its exact shape, without the need for selecting everything by hand.
Jumpstart your RE workflow in no time:
After that, with one click, your new patch will be fitted and ready for export straight to CAD, where you'll use it as a reference tool for creating your new 3D model.
Direct export to SOLIDWORKS:
On top of all that, now you can export all your primitives straight to SOLIDWORKS even if you don't have the Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS plugin.
CAD-perfect cutting planes & scale to bounding box for reverse engineering:
It goes without saying that most professional reverse engineering design workflows make use of representative cross sections for turning scan data into CAD models. This just became one step easier. And with the new ability to scale your planes to the bounding box, comprehensive cutting planes are only a click away.
Cutting planes right where you need them:
Artec Studio 16 now lets you make cutting planes to create sections where primitive planes are already in place. On top of that, you can also offset cutting sections from existing planes, via translation functionality.
An astoundingly accurate head start for your RE workflow:
Once you've constrained these planes and other primitives in accordance with their specific locations relative to one another, they're easily exported to CAD, where they'll be used as reference elements to flawlessly forge your new 3D model to life.
Scale to bounding box:
Now you can optimize how the cutting plane works. With Scale to bounding box turned on, the resulting plane will be infinite, creating a section that cuts through the entire object from front to back. With this option turned off, only the plane within its own visible borders will be used to create a section.
AI-powered HD Mode improvements:
Our neural network-based HD Mode for Eva and Leo is now even smarter, faster, and sharper.
Get HD data almost 2x faster:
You can now reconstruct Eva and Leo HD projects at almost double the speed. As a result, you can significantly accelerate your processing workflow, and do so much more in far less time.
HD reconstruction for Eva, when and where you want:
Scanning with Eva in HD is now even easier as you no longer have to reconstruct your scan data right away. Store raw HD data directly in your project and choose when and where to process it: right after scanning, or at a later time. You can even take your work to a different and more powerful computer if necessary!
Multiple reconstruction for optimal results:
When working with HD scan data captured with either Eva or Leo, you now can try out different settings with multiple reconstructions to find what works best for you in terms of resolution and project size – plus, you can do this anytime, not only on import, and as many times as you’d like. Expect sharper results and a quicker process to get the exact data you need.
Sharper than ever:
Our new and improved AI-powered HD Mode for Eva and Leo provides you with consistently unbeatable results. This major boost allows you to create the sharpest and most detail-rich 3D scans in ultra-high resolution, leaving no detail behind.
Work faster with Leo HD projects, now 20% smaller:
HD projects are now almost 20% smaller in size! You can now process your HD data much faster, while storing and transferring less data. The best part? Your projects are compressed as you work without any interruption or data loss.
High-definition data on SD cards for Leo:
The new encrypted file format allows you to store high-def data from Leo on your SD card. You no longer have to spend time importing projects from Leo whenever you change HD settings. With HD raw data conveniently saved on your SD card, you’ve got faster access to the data you need, when and where you need it. You can now conveniently export all your HD projects to an SD card, then import them to Artec Studio – without needing to stay connected to Leo
Create the ideal full 3D model for CGI and more:
All the way from mesh to texture, you can now create accurate, high-resolution, and picture-perfect 3D models ready for CGI, VR/AR, and animation, all in one place.
Combine scan data with photogrammetry data in Artec Studio for photorealistic texture:
Yes, you read that right! With our brand new photogrammetry tool in AS16, you have the option to create high-quality texture for data captured with Leo, Eva, Micro, and Space Spider. Take photos around the object with your camera or smartphone like you would with third-party photogrammetry software, and upload directly to Artec Studio. You can then easily build and map texture onto the mesh captured with your scanner. Without relying on external tools, you can do it all in one place, making it that much faster and far more convenient than any other 3D scanning and photogrammetry workflow.
Easily match the scale of one mesh to another:
If your workflow ever requires the combination of 3D scanning and photogrammetry, this new feature is made for you. When you capture an object with photogrammetry, its real dimensions in 3D are unknown without the use of additional tools (targets, a scale bar, or a tape measure). The new AS16 mesh alignment by scale algorithm allows you to match the arbitrary scale of a model created with photogrammetry to the real scale of a model captured by an Artec scanner, directly in Artec Studio. Just check a box to align by three points as you normally would, and the object resizes itself right before your eyes.
Clear visualization for Ray, improved scene rendering for all:
The new ‘Transparent’ mode allows visualization of the mesh’s backface using data captured from any Artec 3D scanner and processed in AS16. Previously, the back-facing surface of a scanned object or scene would be presented in black by default, making the front-facing area impossible to see while processing. Now, you can clearly see and explore the entire model without distraction, and without worrying about unnecessary objects obstructing your view – look at the back-facing surface if you need it, or glance right through it if you don't. Particularly useful when using Artec Ray to scan large areas such as room interiors and other expansive facilities with lots of details throughout.
View, share, and collaborate with Artec Cloud:
3D scanning projects can now be uploaded to, or created on, Artec Cloud: Our brand-new, browser-based platform for viewing, collaborating on, and processing your 3D projects. Not only can you access and process data conveniently in the Cloud and export projects back from the Cloud to your desktop, you can easily share your work with peers, receive real time feedback, conduct interactive training sessions, and easily work on your projects from your browser, independently or with a team, from wherever you are.
Speed & ease of use:
With each release of Artec Studio, we strive to make your workflow faster and better than ever before. In AS16, we take it to the next level so you can get the data you need in no time.
10x faster project loading for an accelerated workflow:
Thanks to the new software structure, your projects will now load at least 10x faster – that’s less than 10 seconds for your average project. You no longer need to wait till the scans fully load either. Start working with your data right away!
Your work is automatically saved for you:
All the changes you make are now automatically saved while you work. Not only will you save time and never have to save manually again, your work is kept safe as your project is continuously updated in the background. Undo any saved adjustments with quick and easy keyboard shortcuts.
Essential data automatically loaded with Smart RAM Optimizer:
Whenever you are working with large datasets, you now no longer need to worry about unloading and loading the necessary scan data, or wonder if you have enough RAM to handle it. Artec Studio will automatically unload the data you're not using and load only the parts you need, making your workflow faster, smoother, and easier.
More flexibility with individual scan Global Registration:
The new enhanced feature makes it easier, faster, and much more convenient to work with individual scans. You can now run Global Registration for separate scans automatically in one click instead of treating each scan one by one. Or, run Global Registration on scans separately, and then together – all in just one click. This new mode cuts out several manual steps, saving you lots of time, and is especially useful for your larger projects or scans with poor features.
The finer details for an overall upgrade:
Besides the key features listed above, when working in AS16, you’ll discover lots of new ‘quality of life’ additions that improve your overall workflow in various ways. For example, Object Highlight which lets you highlight an object in render when you hover over it with your cursor, improved tracking algorithms to decrease error accumulation over distance and when scanning in loops, being able to view in-progress algorithm settings, improved simplification with texture for fast mesh simplification, and a ‘bigger than object’ cross section by default.
View menu navigation:
Easily access the features and functions you need in a neatly structured and organized menu. Access what you want when you need it, and keep it tucked away when you don’t.

New in Artec Studio 15.0.2.691 (May 28, 2020)

New in Artec Studio 14.1.2.39 (Mar 12, 2020)

Unsurpassed power, breathtaking ease-of-use:
Once again, we’ve set the bar even higher for the newest version of Artec Studio. Be prepared to be amazed. From integration with our newest scanners to time-slashing speed boosts and brilliant new features designed to kick your productivity and expert results up to the stratosphere, not to mention enhanced functionality that you’ve been asking for. We’ve listened. Now let’s take a quick peek under the hood.
Time saving and ergonomics:
When it comes to those helpful features and time-saving enhancements that make your workflow that much smoother, we've got you covered. Once you give these a try, you’ll wonder what you ever did without them. There’s something here for everyone, from hummingbird-fast speed rises, to one-click positioning, a more robust autopilot, eye-opening animation, and that’s just the beginning.
One-Click Auto-Positioning:
Now you’re just a click away from setting the default position of your 3D object in Artec Studio 14. This way the object appears in precisely the position you choose, every time you open the file. Whether it’s a 3D scan of a person that needs to be facing in a specific position, or a technical scan of a machine or part, where differentiating left from right is crucial, Artec Studio 14 has it covered. Particularly useful for medical applications.
Texture Mapping Speed:
Imagine an 800% boost in the speed of texture mapping, so when you click the stop button, your scan will be ready faster than ever before. No need to dream about this, because it’s already here! Artec Studio 14 has the quickest and sleekest texture mapping algorithms to date, which means more scans in less time.
Enhanced Autopilot:
Fully automatic or semi? Now you have the choice! In Artec Studio 14, users of Leo, Eva, and Space Spider can now choose whether to include Auto-Align in the process or not. This optional feature can be a real time saver, allowing users to decide the best path forward for their specific projects.
Streamlined Registration:
Cutting even more time off your scan processing workflow, the new enhanced registration workflow now skips the Fine Registration step altogether, resulting in faster registration without any sacrifice in quality. Users can still opt for Fine Registration if desired.
Sound Notification:
Now, to help you save even more time while working with Artec Studio 14, after the completion of every long (>30 seconds) process, users will hear a pleasant sound notification. This handy feature frees you up to focus on other tasks, knowing that you’ll be coming back exactly when it’s time for the next step.
And more…:
Other super useful and much-asked-for changes awaiting you: Auto Export Naming, Variable Eraser Color, and straightforward Scanner Type Detection. All designed to make your work in Artec Studio 14 more efficient and straightforward than ever.
Advanced 3D modelling:
Year after year, when it comes to vibrant, full-spectrum capture of color, Artec scanners have been cruising at the exosphere. And now with these new features and enhancements, 3D modelers and CGI specialists can bring magic to life on the screen or in AR & VR applications in a fraction of the time previously needed.
Glare Removal. Saving you hours of work:
What you’re about to read will forever change your expectations of 3D scanning software. Every scanning technician knows that even a few splashes of glare can ruin the best of 3D models. But removing glare manually can eat up buckets of your valuable time. With the new Glare Removal feature, built on PBR (Physically Based Rendering), all that’s history! Artec Studio 14 lets you adjust the level of glare removal, then click and go! After this, just sit back and watch as areas ruined by glare spring to life in reflection-free color.
Because of its wickedly-smart algorithms, not only is it way faster than any human can do it by hand, but the results are also far more lifelike, since it's mathematically differentiating and selecting the very best microsurfaces to sample from. Then you can easily add dynamic glare in your 3D viewing program so as you turn your 3D model the glare changes accordingly. Ideal for 3D modeling, color 3D printing, CGI, and other applications.
Bridges:
Fixing holes in your 3D scans can be a long and time-consuming process. Now Artec Studio 14 has made it a whole lot easier with the new Bridges feature, allowing you to organically mend and seal up holes and gaps in your scans better than ever before. Working off the existing geometry of the scan, Bridges lets you zoom in from multiple perspectives, giving you a sparrow's eye view of the 3D landscape as you create custom edges, corners, dents, and bumps between the edges of your 3D object, even connecting up two separate geometrical parts! Then with a few clicks of the mouse, all your scan’s gaps, cracks, and craters will be a thing of the past. Custom settings for curvature and smoothness.
Dynamic Auto Brightness:
During scanning, especially with all-too-common uneven lighting conditions and high contrasts, it’s crucial to avoid overexposure of your object. With Artec Studio 14’s new Dynamic Auto Brightness, the software’s latest visual differentiation algorithms take care of all that for you. It automatically tailors the brightness to optimal levels both during preview and throughout the duration of the scan, setting the correct levels of brightness for both dark and light objects, even if you have differing lighting conditions in the same field of view. The end result is a perfectly exposed scan every time.
Expanded CAD/CAM functionality:
In the past, exporting over to CAD/CAM applications would require a go-between application to add surfaces to your model. But now in Artec Studio 14, for some reverse engineering workflows this step has been slashed altogether!
Direct Export to SOLIDWORKS & AutoCAD:
For users exporting files over to SOLIDWORKS or other CAD/CAM applications, you can now fluidly export unlimited numbers of open and closed contours as CSV or DXF files. Allows you to reverse engineer simple shapes at wildfire speed using only Artec Studio and SOLIDWORKS or AutoCAD, avoiding the need for additional software to accomplish this step. A real time-saver and ideal for engineers, packaging makers and others.
Ideal for quality inspection:
Users in need of peerless metrology-grade color 3D scanning solutions for quality assurance have reason to celebrate. With our industrial desktop 3D scanner Artec Micro and long-range, tripod-mounted laser scanner Artec Ray, you have all the tools at hand for precise, breathtaking digital capture of objects in Artec Studio. Ideal for quality inspection, reverse engineering, industrial design, and more.
Integration with Artec Micro:
Since the last version of Artec Studio was released, a new member of the Artec scanner family has stepped onto the stage: Artec Micro, a brilliant desktop scanner designed for unrivalled, one-click quality inspection of small and tiny objects. With a staggering point accuracy of up to 10 microns, Micro excels at quality assurance and reverse engineering, as well as jewelry, design, and dental applications. Artec Studio 14 is integrated with Micro, so long-time users of the software can look forward to Studio’s great features and unparalleled performance while scanning and post-processing with Micro.
Target-Free Registration for Artec Ray:
A true milestone has been achieved! In Artec Studio 14, time-pressured users of our long-range 3D laser scanner Artec Ray now have the ability to perform stunningly-fast geometry-only Global Registration without needing to set up spheres or two 2D targets. Transcending others in its class in both submillimeter precision and angular accuracy, Ray delivers exceptional scans with a bare minimum of noise, which translates to reduced project times and outstanding results. Additionally, users have the option for hybrid registration via the use of geometry + 2D targets. Even with huge data sets, you’ll be registering your scans faster than you ever dreamed.

New in Artec Studio 13.2.3.59 (May 14, 2019)

What’s new to Artec Studio 13:
The best just got much better:
Each year, Artec 3D overhauls the performance and features of the Artec Studio software, developing new and exciting tools, as well as streamlining the existing ones. The latest version of the Artec Studio software is the pinnacle of high-tech 3D scanning solutions. With broadened functionality, Artec Studio 13 is a high-powered professional tool suite that is faster and more intuitive to use than ever.
Huge data sets? Full steam ahead:
With the power of Artec Studio 13, users can now produce, edit and process even large and highly detailed 3D data with ease. Object size is no barrier, nor is resolution. Even a 500 million polygonal 3D scan of a factory floor poses no difficulty for the software. Scan big objects or areas with Ray, Leo or Eva and even add intricate detail from Space Spider for maximum resolution — Artec Studio 13 is powerful enough for it all.
Full support of Artec Ray and Artec Leo:
All tools in Artec Studio 13 have been reworked and boosted to support the big data sets from our brand new beasts, Artec Leo and Artec Ray.
Also new to Artec Studio is the UI for Ray with a large variety of tools for long-distance laser scanning. For example, you can create a quick 2D preview of the surrounding area, easily select the section to be 3D scanned and accurately estimate the scanning time. Artec Studio also supports checkerboard targets and spheres for metrology-grade 3D scanning.
Global Registration 250% more powerful:
An essential step in 3D data processing, Global Registration is now more effective than ever. The upgraded tool can successfully assemble up to 250% more object types even when scanning conditions were subpar.
Absolute Control. Expanded functionality:
X-Ray vision:
Artec Studio 13 brings to you a brand new solution for checking your raw scans. X-Ray mode highlights areas with high point density and makes the data semi-transparent. This is a great new tool that makes it even easier to work with complex geometry and check for possible holes or misalignments.
Full DXF export functionality for CAD:
Now you can easily make DXF sections of any 3D model in Artec Studio and export even non-closed contours to CAD software such as Design X or SOLIDWORKS.
Customized settings for global registration:
Users now have full control over the speed and quality of global registration. Want your 3D model ready in record time? Or are you trying to register a set of tricky scans with little geometry or textural features? Now you can control the speed/quality balance by specifying the number of key frames, the feature type and the feature search radius to exactly fit your needs.
Point cloud import/export:
You can now import BTX files into Artec Studio 13, as well as save and export Artec Ray data as PTX and BTX point cloud data in one click. Ideal for easy use with software such as Geomagic Design X.
Speed. Now your workflow is faster than ever:
Global Registration up to double the speed:
In Artec Studio 12 we made Global Registration up to 20X faster than Artec Studio 11. In Artec Studio 13 we have made processing even faster again — the new Global Registration works at up to double the speed of the previous version, letting you move directly onto the next processing step.
Fine registration up to 50% faster:
Finish off registering your scan frames with this lightening quick updated algorithm, so you can seamlessly move onto the next processing stage, wasting no time.
Smooth, sleek rotation of even huge 3D data sets:
Working with large 3D models is no problem for Artec Studio 13. Thanks to the newly optimized 3D rendering core, you can rotate your model with ease. Check, edit and notate your 3D data to your heart’s content.
Dazzling visuals:
Striking data visualization:
Artec Studio 13 brings you brand new visuals to make all the details on your 3D models really stand out. The balance between dark and bright surfaces has also been boosted, so the geometry of your 3D model will now display to maximum effect from every angle, regardless of the colour of the surface. And the curves on 3D models have been sharpened for best visual effects as well.
Bright, vibrant colors:
The texture captured in Artec Studio 13 has been significantly improved, leaving your 3D models looking better than ever!
Ease of use:
3D Radar mode:
The latest version of Artec Studio features 3D Radar mode, a new distance prompt for easy 3D scanning with Eva, Space Spider or older Artec 3D scanners. Artec Studio helps you to hold your scanner at the optimal distance from the object by visualizing the real-time 3D data capture in green. If you hold the scanner too close, the color will turn yellow, and then red if you go even closer. Moving the scanner too far away will turn the color blue. A very helpful scanning tool for both new and experienced users to get the very best results from their Artec scanner.
Optimized raw data texture for effective data checking:
The visual quality of the raw textured data display in Artec Studio 13 has been improved to make it easier to work with textured scans. The color of the raw data has been optimized so you can now clearly see the quality of the data capture even before fusion.
Boosted Global Registration:
Not only has Global Registration become up to 100% faster, it has also become even more powerful! Now thanks to this improved algorithm, even tricky objects are a simple to process.
Smart 3D rendering:
Artec Studio will automatically detect your computer specs. If your device is a little lacking in power, smart 3D rendering will go easy on your RAM. As you rotate your 3D model, Artec Studio will render the data as a point cloud. As soon as you stop rotating, the model will be shown as the full polygonal mesh again. As a result, even on tablets, rotating high-quality 3D models is fluid and fast.
Frame registration inspection made easy:
Inspecting frame registration has become a simple matter of a few seconds, leading to better results, as well as a faster workflow. Thanks to the reworked Max Error mode, you no longer need to inspect scans manually, since frames that may need additional attention are automatically highlighted for you.
Simple, effective UI:
The Artec Studio UI is now even more simple to work with. At the click of a button, switch from a clean, basics only layout, to a full function, all advanced tools included interface. And for those who are used to using a 3D navigation tool, we have added this feature as well, making interacting with your 3D model even easier.
Mirror your object in one click:
Ideal for applications such as orthopedics, now you scan an object and mirror the 3D model to get an exact inverted replica.
Smooth, improved editing of 3D data:
Editing 3D data in Artec Studio has become even more straightforward. The eraser, defeature and lasso tools are significantly faster and smoother to control. And now you can inverse select data too, making it much easier to delete unneeded data. In addition we have also added a new rotation tool for intuitive plane control.

New in Artec Studio 12.1.1.12 (Oct 27, 2017)

3D Intelligence. Built with you in mind:
Smart base removal tool. Faster, better and much more efficient.
A major improvement on the algorithm introduced in version 11.0, advanced base removal allows your scanner to detect even curved or uneven base types, removing the base surface and all data below it. Featuring both automatic and manual modes, this intelligent tool almost completely eliminates what was once one of the most time consuming manual steps in post-processing. Now all that unnecessary data can be deleted in one automated step.
Automatic sensitivity settings. For scanning tricky surfaces with Artec Eva.
Previously, users had to manually modify the sensitivity settings in order to scan thin, black or shiny objects. With the automatic sensitivity adjustments in Artec Studio 12, you no longer have to worry about the changing settings for capturing any 3D object. The software now analyses your data and automatically chooses the optimal settings for the surface you are scanning. Furthermore, we have improved the algorithms so that significantly less noise is created when scanning tricky areas, ensuring the best possible result every time for both new and experienced users alike. Works for Eva only.
Smart memory management
Our new smart memory system is able to select exactly what data must be stored in RAM and what can be discarded, freeing up your RAM for global registration and Autopilot 3D data processing. Great for when you have to scan large projects.
Ultra-compact data compression
Artec Studio 12 provides its users with a new option to compress 3D data fast and effectively. The compression ratio is increased by up to 10x, reducing the disk space needed to store a project by 2-3 times, without the risk of texture loss. Great for storing more projects on your tablet or PC and faster sharing and transfer.
Super fast global registration.
Previously the most time consuming step in data processing, global registration has been developed to now work at up to 20X the speed of that in Artec Studio 11. Save precious minutes in small projects, and hours in large ones!
Boosted capturing speed
Artec Studio 12 has been optimized to make it easier for your Artec Eva to achieve the maximum capture rate of 16 FPS. For faster, smoother scanning with top notch tracking!
3D Mouse Support
Compatibility with the 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless and SpaceMouse Pro allows Artec Studio 12 users to access basic commands and navigate in the software’s interface in 3D.
Background
A whole new 3D background color and gradient for better viewing of 3D objects in Artec Studio and a cleaner, fresher look.
Full visualisation of 3D models on rotation:
We have increased the complexity threshold of simplified rendering to accommodate modern video cards. Now your object is shown as a full 3D model during rotation, and not just as a point cloud. Much better for editing or checking your model!
Hints and Hotkeys
User-friendly panels with added hints and useful new hot keys for the seamless workflow. Convenient for new users and a great time saver.
Progress bar
With the new progress bar in the Windows Taskbar, you no longer need to keep the AS windows open to monitor the progress. Great for multitasking!
Full screen scanning mode
Better user and viewing experience. Get the whole picture while you scan without the visual distraction of other panels and settings! Especially useful for those who scan on tablets or smaller laptops.
Simplified scan panel
Continuous data capture algorithm is renamed to Auto-align. Depth of field has been moved to Advanced settings and AS 12 now automatically detects type of scanner used and includes it in the assigned name of the scan captured. Great feature for users with multiple Artec scanners.
Increased automation of frequently used functions, including the automatic 3D scans selection in the align mode.
Improved tool panel
For ease of use we have expanded the clickable area to open or close each algorithm’s parameters panel, the rarely used Radius setting in the Fusion settings has been hidden, and the Remesh button has been renamed as Isotropic Remesh for greater clarity.
Improved User Interface
Renamed commands such as triangle map and texture atlas to texture preview and texture export to help users understand which texture mapping option to select.
Optimised color settings
Optimized brightness, saturation, and contrast values set by default after texture mapping for the best results.
Export mesh square and mesh volume
Now you can export the model’s surface area and volume numbers to CAD and CAM software. Great for engineering, quality assurance and industrial design.
Export format
When selecting to export a file, the software automatically suggests the previous export format used, making life just that little bit easier.
Optimised user interface
Also supports SOLIDWORKS 2017
Export your 3D models to SOLIDWORKS 2017 via the 3D Systems or DezignWorks plugins

New in Artec Studio 11.2.1.77 (Jan 9, 2017)

Automatic base removal:
Now by default, the base your object was scanned on – the floor, table, rotating platform – will be detected and automatically removed with precision and accuracy, without you having to lift a finger. Especially useful for larger projects, this smart tool can save you over 30 minutes of processing time.
Autopilot post-processing mode:
The only 3D software featuring an A to Z automatic post-processing mode, which cuts no corners on precision! Using this smart mode, the data will be taken through every necessary post-processing step in the optimal order, with the best possible settings automatically selected and a great result guaranteed. Autopilot gives you a faster and much more simple and accessible workflow, applicable for both beginners and professionals alike.
Texture mapping at lightning speed:
Now you can apply texture to your model in seconds! See virtually instant results, up to 10 times faster than in AS10!
Auto-align reaches a new high:
Even when processing manually, Artec’s professional-grade 3D scanning software has plenty of automated tools to speed up your workflow. A key feature in the previous version of Artec Studio, the one-click Auto-align used only to work using texture features. Now it is now even more powerful, taking into account both texture and geometry, which greatly expands the range of objects that can be accurately auto-aligned with this tool: we are proud to announce that Auto-align can now be successfully applied to 95% of data sets!
Boosted Real-time Fusion:
object size, tracking, visualization:
Real-time fusion has been greatly improved in Artec Studio 11. Now you can build any model as you scan, with no limit to the size of your object. You can even scan on a tablet – just make sure you have enough space to store all your data!
The scanning process itself is now much smoother, thanks to the increased tracking retention
And visualization has been optimized, showing a bigger part of the scene when scanning and featuring new, glossy rendering, which really brings out the detail in your 3D model.
Fast texture mapping:
Fresh, sleek UI design:
Artec Studio 11 now has the look to match its industry acclaimed reputation for cutting-edge 3D software functionality. The new, e icons complement the powerful set of tools they illustrate.
New, glossy rendering:
The new rendering in Artec Studio does true justice to the incredible quality of your scans, really bringing out every bit of detail in the geometry. It’s pretty awesome to look at as well!
Direct compatibility with CAD systems for a seamless engineering workflow:
Direct export to 3D Systems Design X for reverse engineering:
Artec Studio 11 can now automatically open your model in Design X, ready for reverse engineering with just one click of a button!
Direct export to SOLIDWORKS for engineering and industrial design:
The new Artec Studio version now features a one button export directly to the SOLIDWORKS window, where the model can be converted to CAD format. This means a much simpler, faster and more affordable solution for reverse engineering and industrial design all over the world.
NVIDIA Quadro Support:
NVIDIA Quadro GPU is a series of professional video cards, made specifically to work with CAD software. Artec Studio 11 is now compatible with a wide range of video cards, including NVIDIA Quadro, making it even easier to integrate 3D scanning into your professional workflow.
Mobility. A lighter and more accessible solution for scanning in the field:
Scan with ease and freedom on a tablet:
The interface of Artec’s smart 3D scanning software has been optimized for tablet use. Now you can easily manipulate all the tools of Artec Studio to produce perfect results on a tablet and have greater freedom of movement at the same time.
Increased tablet compatibility:
Artec Studio’s have been enhanced for use even on tablets featuring Intel GPU, greatly increasing the range of tablets which are fully compatible with 3D scanning. Tried and tested tablets are MS Surface Pro 4, MS Surface Pro 3 and Wacom Cintiq Companion 2.
Large objects 3D scanning:
Boosted rendering speed for scanning large objects
Now it is faster and easier than ever to scan large objects in Artec Studio, thanks to the new and improved memory distribution.