The Artec Micro is a tabletop 3D scanner designed to scan small and intricate objects with a single click. How it works: Mount your object onto the turntable and select how many scans you want to take using Artec Studio software.. The Artec Micro rotates all the way around and up and down to ensure every angle of your object is scanned. Applications: Due to its small size, the Artec Micro 3D Scanner is ideal for quality inspection and reverse engineering as well as fragile and miniature objects like jewelry, historical artifacts, and dentistry.