Creaform MaxSHOT 3D

Ultra-Precise Large-Scale Measurement Made Easy

A Portable Powerhouse: The Ultimate Tool for Industrial Measurement

Creaform’s MaxSHOT 3D is a portable photogrammetry-based optical coordinate measuring system built for large-scale metrology tasks. Designed for parts and assemblies ranging roughly from 2 to 10 meters, it delivers precision suited for industries such as aerospace, heavy machinery, transportation, power generation, and tooling. Unlike traditional photogrammetry, the MaxSHOT 3D is designed with simplicity in mind, making it accessible to both metrology experts and new users.

 

 

Creaform MaxSHOT 3D Camera

High Accuracy & Repeatability

The system provides unparalleled volumetric accuracy of up to 0.015 mm/m, ensuring reliable and repeatable measurements on large parts. With average deviations as small as 0.005 mm/m, confidently performing critical dimensional checks over large spans has never been easier.

Intuitive Guidance

Say goodbye to retakes. With tools like real-time “GO/NO-GO” frame projections, automatic feedback on measurement quality, intuitive software diagnostics, and multifunction buttons, the device simplifies setup and minimizes user error.

Powerful, Portable, and Shop-Floor Ready

Lightweight yet rugged, MaxSHOT 3D is built for the shop floor or the field. Its compact design and accessories make it easy to transport, set up, and operate anywhere.

Guided Workflows for Any Skill Level

Using intuitive VXelements software, MaxSHOT 3D offers step-by-step user guidance, interactive visuals, and context-sensitive prompts so even technicians with little or no photogrammetry experience can get accurate results on the first try. This slashes training time and democratizes large-scale measurement across your team.

Creaform MaxSHOT 3D Portable Photogrammetry device Features Guided Workflows

Creaform MaxSHOT 3D Features Flexible Integration with 3D Scanners and CMM Probes

Flexible Integration with 3D Scanners and CMM Probes

MaxSHOT 3D works as a standalone optical coordinate system or in combination with Creaform’s portable 3D scanners and optical CMM probes. This integration creates a complete, scalable metrology ecosystem, capturing reference points, aligning scans, and verifying full assemblies with unmatched speed and precision.

Accessory Options for Extended Reach and Flexibility

Optional scale bars, extension arms, and mounting accessories let you adapt MaxSHOT 3D to virtually any measurement environment. Extend its reach for very large or complex components, improve stability in challenging conditions, or customize setups for specialized applications.

 

Creaform MaxSHOT 3D Accessories

 

MaxSHOT 3D Technical Specifications

 FEATURES

MaxSHOT NEXT™

MaxSHOT NEXT™|ELITE

Volumetric Accuracy(1)

0.025 mm/m
(0.0003 in/ft)

0.015 mm/m
(0.00018 in/ft)
Average deviation(2) 0.008 mm/m
(0.0001 in/ft)
 0.005 mm/m
(0.0006 in/ft)

Volumetric accuracy (when combined with)

HandySCAN 3D|BLACK Series (3)
HandySCAN 3D|SILVER Series (3)

0.020 mm + 0.025 mm/m
(0.0008 in + 0.0003 in/ft)

 

 0.020 mm + 0.015 mm/m
(0.0008 in + 0.00018 in/ft)

Go!SCAN SPARK™(4)

0.050 mm + 0.025 mm/m
(0.0020 in + 0.0003 in/ft) 

0.050 mm + 0.015 mm/m
(0.0020 in + 0.00018 in/ft) 

HandyPROBE Next+™ (5)
MetraSCAN BLACK+™ (5)

0.035 mm + 0.025 mm/m
(0.0014 in + 0.0003 in/ft)

0.035 mm + 0.015 mm/m
(0.0014 in + 0.00018 in/ft)

HandyPROBE Next+™|Elite(5)
MetraSCAN BLACK+™|Elite(5)

0.025 mm + 0.025 mm/m
(0.0009 in + 0.0003 in/ft)

0.025 mm + 0.015 mm/m
(0.0009 in + 0.00018 in/ft)
Measurement resolution 0.100 mm | (0.0039 in)  0.100 mm |  (0.0039 in)
Mesh resolution 0.200 mm | (0.0078 in)  0.200 mm | (0.0078 in)
Measurement rate 1,500,000 measurements/s
 
Light source White light (99 stripes)
Positioning methods Geometry and/or color and/or targets
Software VXelements
 
Weight 0.79 kg(1.75 lb)
Dimensions- (LxWxH) 104 x 180 x 115 mm
(4.1 x 7.1 x 4.5 in)
Operating temperature range 5-40°C(41-104°F)
Operating humidity range
(non-condensing)
10-90%
 
Certifications EC Compliance (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, Low Voltage Directive), IP50, WEEE, Laser class (2M)
 

(1) Based on the VDI/VDE 2634 part 1 standard. Performance is assessed with 35 lengths measurements taken on traceable artefacts (value = maximum deviation).

(2) Based on the VDI/VDE 2634 part 1 standard. Performance is assessed with 35 lengths measurements taken on traceable artefacts (value = average deviation).

(3) The volumetric accuracy performance of the system when using a MaxSHOT 3D cannot be superior to the default accuracy performance for a given model.

(4) The volumetric accuracy performance of the system when using a MaxSHOT 3D cannot be superior to the default accuracy

(5) The volumetric accuracy performance of the system when using a MaxSHOT 3D cannot be superior to the default volumetric accuracy performance for a given model.

 

VXelements Software for Creaform MaxSHOT 3D Photogrammetry Camera

VXELEMENTS

3D SCANNING SOFTWARE PLATFORM

Creaform’s VXelements provides a fully integrated 3D software platform that powers the entire fleet of 3D scanning and measurement technologies. It gathers all the essential elements (VXscan, VXprobe, VXshot) and tools into a user-friendly, simple and sleek working environment.

 

 

ADDITIONAL Software
All of the current Creaform 3D scanners. 
No, the MaxSHOT 3D is a photogrammetry camera that captures the targets across the scanning scene to improve the volumetric accuracy of scans within it or to create a reference frame to combine scans from multiple scanners. 
 No, the MaxSHOT 3D can take point and constructed measurements on its own.


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