Two models, one large-part platform
Both MAX models share the 38-line blue laser engine, on-tool display and wireless design. The Elite doubles the accuracy for large-part work with tighter tolerances.
HandySCAN MAX EVO
- Accuracy
- 0.150 mm0.0059 in
- Measurement rate
- 2,250,000 measurements/s
- Volumetric accuracy
- 0.150 mm + 0.020 mm/m
HandySCAN MAX EVO Elite
- Accuracy
- 0.075 mm0.0030 in
- Measurement rate
- 2,250,000 measurements/s
- Volumetric accuracy
- 0.075 mm + 0.010 mm/m
Accuracy figures follow the ISO 10360 basis used across the FARO | CREAFORM range; calibration is ISO 17025 accredited.
Why large-part teams choose the MAX
0.075 mmAccuracy, up to
2,250,000/sMeasurement rate
38Blue laser lines
TouchscreenBuilt-in display
WirelessUntethered scanning
NZ supportLocal training and backupBuilt for the jobs that don't fit on a bench
A wide scanning area and 38 blue laser lines cover big surfaces fast, while the self-positioning platform stays accurate in workshop conditions - vibration, ambient light and all.
Big surfaces captured in fewer passes, at 2,250,000 measurements per second.
ISO 17025 accredited calibration carried out to the range's ISO 10360 basis.
Self-positioning capture that tolerates vibration and changing light.
Walk the part - no cable run across a workshop floor.
The EVO interface, on a large-part scanner
The MAX carries the same on-tool display as the EVO Series: live mesh, scanning parameters and completeness checks in front of you as you move around the part, not back at a laptop.
Live guidance, parameters and data validation on the scanner itself.
Camera and laser settings adapt to difficult finishes on the fly.
Coverage and completeness confirmed before you leave the part.
Operators follow on-tool guidance rather than a manual.
Heavy industry is the home ground
Aerospace, transport and heavy equipment teams use the MAX Series for inspection, reverse engineering and NDT on structures that never see a lab.
Applications
What teams use it for
Quality control
Dimensional inspection of large fabrications, fixtures and assemblies.
Reverse engineering
Capture large legacy components and turn them into workable CAD.
NDT and asset integrity
Surface damage assessment on vessels, pipes and structural members.
Heavy equipment
Buckets, attachments and wear parts measured in the field.
Creaform.OS runs the show
Every MAX ships with Creaform.OS, the operating software behind the whole FARO | CREAFORM range. Smart resolution, automatic shutter, live mesh visualisation and mesh enhancement all happen during acquisition, so what leaves the scanner is already usable.
Application modules
Software for what comes after the scan
The range
Compare the FARO | CREAFORM range
Different part sizes and accuracy requirements suit different scanners.
HandySCAN 3D EVO Series
Metrology-grade 3D scanner optimised for efficiency.
The HandySCAN 3D EVO Series pairs certified metrology-grade accuracy with a built-in touchscreen, augmented reality and wireless scanning - so inspection work moves faster from first scan to final report.
- Accuracy
- 0.025 mmHandySCAN EVO, HandySCAN EVO Plus
- 0.020 mmHandySCAN EVO Elite
- Resolution
- 0.025 mm
HandySCAN 3D BLACK Series
Metrology-grade portable 3D scanners.
The HandySCAN BLACK Elite is the scanner that defined portable metrology-grade measurement. Accurate to 0.025 mm, self-positioning, and just as dependable on the shop floor as in the lab.
- Accuracy
- 0.025 mm · 0.0010 in
- Resolution
- 0.025 mm
HandySCAN 3D PRO Series
Proven and trusted professional-grade 3D scanners.
The HandySCAN 3D PRO Series delivers the proven HandySCAN platform at its best value point - 0.030 mm accuracy, fine detail, and the fastest path from physical part to usable CAD.
- Accuracy
- 0.030 mm · 0.0012 in
- Resolution
- 0.025 mm
MetraSCAN 3D
Total inspection flexibility, built on ISO-certified accuracy.
MetraSCAN 3D pairs a handheld scanner with the C-Track optical tracker, so parts are measured where they're made - at CMM-level accuracy, unaffected by vibration, movement or workshop conditions.
- Accuracy
- 0.035 mmMetraSCAN BLACK+
- 0.025 mmMetraSCAN BLACK+ Elite, MetraSCAN BLACK 2
- Resolution
- 0.025 mm
Go!SCAN 3D
White light portable 3D scanner.
The Go!SCAN SPARK is the point-and-shoot of the FARO | CREAFORM range - full-colour white light scanning with no setup, no targets on most parts, and results in minutes rather than hours.
- Accuracy
- Up to 0.050 mm · 0.0020 in
- Resolution
- 0.100 mm
Add-ons
Round out the kit
MaxSHOT 3D
Optical coordinate measuring for large parts. Photogrammetry that tightens volumetric accuracy on big scans - the natural partner for MAX-scale work.
AESUB scanning spray
Sublimating spray for the surfaces that resist scanning. It disappears on its own, with no cleanup.
Services and support
Backed locally, not from a call centre
3D scanning services
Need parts scanned rather than a scanner? We scan NZ-wide, on site.
3D scanner hire
Short-term hire with setup guidance and local backup.
Support, maintenance and calibration
Technical helpline, maintenance, calibration, warranty renewals and loaner units, handled from Hamilton.
Technical specifications
Key specifications across the two MAX models. Full datasheets are available on request.
| Feature | HandySCAN MAX EVO | HandySCAN MAX EVO Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | 0.150 mm | 0.075 mm |
| Volumetric accuracy | 0.150 mm + 0.020 mm/m | 0.075 mm + 0.010 mm/m |
| Measurement resolution | 0.04 mm | 0.04 mm |
| Measurement rate | 2,250,000 measurements/s | 2,250,000 measurements/s |
| Light source | 38 blue laser lines | 38 blue laser lines |
| Calibration accreditation | ISO 17025 | ISO 17025 |
Frequently asked questions
What size parts is the MAX Series for?
Large parts and assemblies - the buckets, frames, hulls, vessels and structures that overwhelm a standard handheld's working volume. For benchtop and mid-size parts, the EVO or BLACK series measure tighter; we'll help you match the scanner to your part sizes.
Which MAX model should I choose?
Both share the same speed and platform. The MAX EVO measures to 0.150 mm; the MAX EVO Elite doubles that to 0.075 mm with tighter volumetric accuracy. If your large-part tolerances are dimensional rather than visual, the Elite usually pays for itself.
How does it stay accurate over really big parts?
Volumetric accuracy is quoted per metre and the platform self-positions on targets across the part. For very large jobs, pairing the MAX with MaxSHOT 3D photogrammetry tightens volumetric accuracy further across the whole measurement.
Can it work in the field?
That's the point of it. Wireless scanning, an on-tool display and a self-positioning platform that tolerates vibration and changing light mean the MAX works where the part is - workshop, yard or site.
Can I try one before buying?
Yes. We work evaluation-first: tell us about your parts and tolerances and we'll arrange a demonstration or evaluation, ideally against one of your own large parts.
FARO | CREAFORM - portable metrology
Interested in the HandySCAN 3D MAX Series?
Tell us about your parts, tolerances and environment, and we'll recommend the right model and arrange a demonstration or evaluation.
