What Does “Accessible” Pro 3D Scanning Mean? Hexagon’s Has Some Answers
The answers involve hot-swappable batteries , a 4-million-points-per-second scanning speed, and bundled design software. Everything, that is, except the price tag.
Hexagon’s new Atlascan Pro 3D laser scanner promises to simplify reverse engineering, inspection, and 3D model creation. It’s a new model Hexagon calls more accessible than its Atlascan Max launched last year. But “accessible” doesn’t always mean low cost and Hexagon hasn’t released the price.
The company did tell us last year that its Atlascan Max started at $50K, so the Pro with slightly fewer features should be less.
Hexagon is the company you may know as the maker of software for generative design, simulation, and photogrammetry. It branched out into handheld scanning hardware last year and hand since launched four handheld laser scanners. The new Atlascan Pro joins the Atlascan Max and Marvelscan, as well as the Hyperscan series, launched earlier in 2025.
Weighing just 1 kilogram, the Atlascan Pro is built for portability and ease of use. It operates wirelessly, supports hot-swappable batteries for up to two hours of runtime, and can scan effectively even when objects are in motion or environments are unstable — such as during propeller inspection or inside confined pipework.
The scanner projects multiple laser lines and processes data with a “unique algorithm” to achieve fast, high-quality scanning. It captures up to 4 million points per second across an area of 720 × 640 mm in standard mode. For higher precision, users can toggle to a denser scan mode over a 160 × 140 mm area using an ergonomic thumb switch.
Reverse engineering workflows benefit from direct scan-to-CAD integration and intuitive operation. Each Atlascan Pro comes bundled with Geomagic Design X Go, allowing users to turn captured data into 3D models or printable files without additional setup. For advanced functionality, users can upgrade to Geomagic Design X or work with their preferred reverse engineering software.
For inspection tasks, the scanner is VDI/VDE 2634-3 certified and includes Hexagon’s HH Scan software for quick dimensional checks, color mapping, and reporting. It supports Geomagic Control X and other leading platforms, with broader software compatibility expected soon.
Darren Goh, product director for Handheld 3D Scanners at Hexagon, said the Atlascan Pro was developed to make professional scanning “something anyone can pick up and use.” He added that not every application demands the ultra-high precision of Hexagon’s metrology-grade systems, and that this new model opens up opportunities for users to integrate high-productivity reverse engineering and 3D modeling into everyday workflows — whether in small manufacturing, maintenance, or product design.
The Atlascan Pro is available globally now.
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