The HandySCAN 3D MAX Series is designed to bring portable, metrology-grade 3D scanning to large and complex aerospace components. It covers product development, quality control, quality assurance, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and non-destructive testing workflows. The series includes two next-generation models, the HandySCAN MAX EVO and HandySCAN MAX EVO Elite, which extend the EVO platform to large-part measurement.
Two accuracy tiers
The HandySCAN MAX EVO is aimed at aerospace product development teams measuring large, complex parts. Its volumetric accuracy is 0.150 mm + 0.020 mm/m. The HandySCAN MAX EVO Elite is positioned for quality teams inspecting large components and conducting non-destructive testing that requires higher precision. Its volumetric accuracy is 0.075 mm + 0.010 mm/m. The MAX Series is said to maintain measurement reliability and accredited accuracy in accordance with ISO 17025 and VDI/VDE 2634 standards.
The two models are separated by precision: the EVO version is presented for product development and measurement of large, complex parts, while the Elite version is presented for quality and non-destructive testing applications that call for tighter accuracy. Both remain part of the same portable platform and are intended for measurement away from fixed metrology workstations.
Portable measurement at the point of work
The systems are designed to handle a broad range of part sizes, complex geometries and challenging surface conditions, including highly reflective materials, without surface preparation. According to the announcement, this can help streamline measurement of components such as fuselage sections, wings and structural assemblies, reducing setup and disassembly requirements that can slow aerospace inspection.
Hangar-floor use
Integrated photogrammetry supports accurate measurement of large and complex parts outside controlled environments. That is particularly relevant to maintenance operations, where inspections often take place on the hangar floor and aircraft downtime must be minimized. Accurate 3D data can be captured without extensive setup or moving parts to a dedicated inspection area.
Mobility and real-time feedback
When paired with the Mobility Kit, the MAX Series enables wireless, cable-free inspections for daily quality control. The practical value for large aerospace components is bringing inspection directly to the point of work and reducing reliance on fixed workstations, carts and cumbersome cable setups. The EVO platform also includes an embedded screen for scanner control and real-time data visualization on the device.
Keeping scan data and the physical part within the operator’s line of sight is intended to support more comfortable measurement work, including complex, elevated and overhead scanning tasks. Real-time mesh visualization lets operators validate data coverage as they scan, helping identify missed areas before leaving the part.
The combination of mobility, continuous feedback and fast data acquisition is presented as a way to support a more efficient scan-to-report process. Technicians can move around large aircraft structures and hard-to-reach areas, capture data directly at the asset and complete inspections with less interruption to maintenance and quality workflows.