3D scanner FreeScan Trak Nova

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Overview
Compact, portable and wireless multifunctional dynamic-tracking 3D scanning system designed for large-scale, high-accuracy measurements across industrial sectors. FreeScan Trak Nova combines wide-area laser scanning and real-time tracking for efficient on-site capture of large objects.

Key features

• Wireless dynamic tracking with real-time marker verification using patented Video Photogrammetry (VPG)
• Detachable handheld scanner (tracker also functions as a handheld laser scanner)
• Very large FOV: up to 2.6 × 2.2 m for efficient macro capture
• Ultra-fast scan speed (up to 7,600,000 points/s in Nova+ configuration)
• High metrological accuracy: single-point accuracy 0.02 mm; volumetric accuracy 0.062 mm (12 m³)
• VPG volumetric accuracy: 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m for extended volumes
• Multiple scan modes (near/standard/far) and flexible point spacing 0.01–10 mm
• Integrated wireless and onboard computing modules for untethered field operation
• Hot-swappable batteries (TE Nova up to ~2.5 h; UE Nova ~1 h) and carbon-fiber construction for portability
• Certified performance: VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 & ISO 10360 verified in an ISO/IEC 17025 lab; CE, FCC, ROHS and other certifications

System concept and operation
FreeScan Trak Nova pairs a portable tracker-scanner unit with modular components to support both wide-area laser scanning and dynamic handheld tracking. The tracker (FreeScan UE Nova / TE Nova) can be detached and used as a handheld scanner, enabling flexible workflows and efficient capture in confined or complex environments. VPG integrates a calibration rod to provide real-time marker verification and remove the need for coded markers, streamlining large-object setups.

Applications

• Construction machinery, heavy equipment and rail transit
• Civil aviation and aerospace structures
• Energy and heavy industry (power plants, turbines, wind farms)
• Automotive manufacturing and inspection
• Maritime and shipbuilding components
• Cultural heritage digitization and conservation
• Medical research, orthopaedics and prosthetics

Software and integration

• Native FreeScan Trak software for scan control and data fusion
• Compatibility with inspection and CAD/mesh tools: PolyWorks, Geomagic, SHINING3D Inspect, EXModel and others
• Data export and workflow integration for reverse engineering and quality control

Portability and power

• Complete system transportable in a single portable case
• Carbon-fiber components for low weight and mechanical stability
• Removable batteries for extended field operation and quick swaps to maintain workflow
• Both wireless and wired (fiber) connection modes for flexible deployment

Technical specifications (selected)

• Single-point accuracy: 0.02 mm
• Volumetric accuracy: 0.062 mm (12 m³)
• VPG volumetric accuracy: 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m
• Maximum FOV: 2.6 × 2.2 m
• Scan speed: up to 7,600,000 points/s (Nova+)
• Point spacing: 0.01–10 mm
• Depth of field: TE Nova 170–550 mm (typ. 380 mm); UE Nova 800–3500 mm (typ. 2700 mm)
• Weights: TE Nova ~1.2 kg; UE Nova ~1.6 kg
• Battery life (wireless): TE Nova up to ~2.5 h; UE Nova ~1 h (hot-swappable)
• Acceptance tests & standards: VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 & ISO 10360 (ISO/IEC 17025 verification)
• Certifications: CE, FCC, ROHS, WEEE, KC, FDA, UKCA, IP50, TELEC, TiSAX