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3D scanning

3d-scanning ATOS5

Test method standards

ASTM E57
ISO 10360
ISO 15530
ISO 25178

Why this test matters

Manufacturing errors, deformation, or wear can remain invisible until they cause assembly issues, performance loss, or customer complaints. 3D scanning helps companies detect these risks early by comparing real parts to their intended design. It supports quality control, reverse engineering, and validation of complex shapes that are difficult to measure with traditional tools. Industries such as additive manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and industrial equipment benefit strongly from this test, especially when precision, traceability, and repeatability matter.

How the test works

A 3D scanner captures the full surface geometry of a part by projecting light or laser patterns and recording their deformation on the surface. The part is placed in the scanning area and measured from multiple angles to create a complete digital 3D model. The resulting scan is aligned with CAD data or reference geometry to measure deviations, dimensions, and shape accuracy. Key parameters include scan resolution, measurement volume, accuracy class, and environmental conditions such as lighting and stability.

What you learn from this test

3D scanning delivers detailed deviation maps, dimensional measurements, and full digital models of your parts. These results show where a part meets specifications and where it deviates, down to local surface details. Companies use this information to validate manufacturing processes, improve part design, monitor wear, or document compliance. The insights support confident decisions on quality approval, process optimization, and product reliability. 

Frequently Asked Questions

In many cases, yes. If a specific standard, customer specification or internal protocol applies to your product, tell us and we'll assess whether we can test to it, either as a standard method or a custom one.

We review every request within 2 business days and get back to you with next steps. The test itself depends on the specific method and your requirements, our priority is always getting you an accurate result, not the fastest possible one.

Request this test

Send us your request with as much detail as you can share: material, component, quantity of samples,the standard you need to work to… We’ll review it and come back with scope, lead time and price. Drawings, specifications or earlier test reports help us assess feasibility faster.

Our tests experts

Julien Magnien

Engineer Additive Manufacturing

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