The HandySCAN 3D MAX Series is designed to bring portable, metrology-grade 3D scanning to large and complex aerospace components. The series includes the next-generation HandySCAN MAX EVO and HandySCAN MAX EVO Elite, which extend the EVO platform to large-part measurement in product development, quality control and maintenance workflows.
Two accuracy levels
The MAX EVO is intended for aerospace product development teams measuring large, complex parts. It offers volumetric accuracy of 0.150 mm + 0.020 mm/m. The MAX EVO Elite is aimed at quality and non-destructive testing work that requires higher precision, with volumetric accuracy of 0.075 mm + 0.010 mm/m. The series maintains measurement reliability and accredited accuracy in accordance with ISO 17025 and VDI/VDE 2634 standards, according to the product information.
Inspection at the point of work
Both models are portable, allowing teams to capture 3D measurements where aircraft structures and components are being developed, inspected or maintained rather than relying only on fixed metrology workstations. The system is described as suitable for a broad range of part sizes, complex geometries and challenging surfaces, including highly reflective materials, without surface preparation. That capability may help streamline work on fuselage sections, wings and structural assemblies by reducing setup and disassembly requirements that can slow inspection.
Photogrammetry and wireless operation
Integrated photogrammetry is intended to support accurate measurement of large, complex parts outside controlled environments. This is relevant to maintenance, repair and overhaul operations, where inspections often take place on the hangar floor and aircraft downtime must be minimized. With the Mobility Kit, the MAX Series enables wireless, cable-free inspection for daily quality control, reducing reliance on fixed workstations, carts and cumbersome cable setups.
Feedback in the operator's line of sight
The EVO platform includes an embedded screen for scanner control and real-time data visualization. Keeping scan data and the physical part within the operator's line of sight can make measurement more comfortable, including complex, elevated and overhead scanning tasks. Real-time mesh visualization lets operators check data coverage as they scan and identify missed areas before leaving the part. For hangar environments, the combination of mobility, continuous feedback and fast data acquisition is presented as support for a more efficient scan-to-report process.
Applications
- Aerospace product development and measurement of large, complex components.
- Quality control, quality assurance and large-component inspection.
- Maintenance, repair and overhaul, including hangar-floor inspection.
- Non-destructive testing workflows requiring higher precision.
The series therefore targets work in which large aircraft structures and hard-to-reach areas must be measured directly at the asset, with less interruption to maintenance and quality workflows. Its two accuracy tiers let teams match the scanner configuration to development tasks or more demanding inspection and NDT requirements.