Creaform ACADEMIA is a comprehensive educational solution suite that gives students, instructors, and researchers access to professional 3D measurement technologies. The program combines eligible Creaform scanners with multi-seat software licensing, instructional materials, e-learning, warranty coverage, and software updates.
Designed for schools, colleges, universities, training centers, and research institutions, Creaform ACADEMIA supports hands-on learning in engineering, advanced manufacturing, reverse engineering, dimensional inspection, product development, additive manufacturing, and non-destructive testing.
You can configure the package around selected Creaform measurement technologies and your program's needs. Current ACADEMIA benefits include:
Creaform ACADEMIA provides access to a range of 3D scanning and measurement technologies for different teaching, training, and research applications. Use this table to compare the primary purpose and strengths of each solution.
| Technology | Type | Key Advantage | Recommended Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| peel 3 | Professional handheld scanner | Accessible and intuitive | Introductory 3D scanning, reverse engineering, digital modeling, design, additive manufacturing, and academic research projects |
| Go!SCAN 3D | Portable white-light scanner | Fast color and texture capture | Product development, industrial design, additive manufacturing, research, digital preservation, art, architecture, and applications requiring geometry and color |
| HandySCAN 3D PRO | Professional-grade laser scanner | Scan-to-CAD Pro included | Reverse engineering, product development, replacement parts, tooling, CAD instruction, additive manufacturing, and workflows that transform physical parts into editable CAD models |
| HandySCAN 3D EVO | Metrology-grade laser scanner | Efficient, accurate measurement | Dimensional measurement, quality control, engineering, advanced manufacturing, inspection training, and research involving complex components |
| HandySCAN 3D MAX | Large-part metrology scanner | Measures parts up to approximately 15 m | Aerospace, transportation, energy, mining, heavy equipment, large assemblies, industrial manufacturing, and research involving oversized components |
| MetraSCAN 3D | Optical CMM scanning system | Tracked, high-accuracy inspection | Production inspection, quality assurance, complex surfaces, fixtures, assemblies, deformation analysis, and demanding shop-floor measurement applications |
| HandyPROBE | Portable optical probing system | Flexible tactile measurement | Measuring reference points, holes, edges, geometric features, and locations that require physical probing rather than complete surface scanning |
Available technologies, software, warranties, and services may vary by Creaform ACADEMIA configuration. Contact Tech-Labs for current package information.
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Creaform.OS is the software platform behind Creaform’s current 3D measurement solutions. It connects the measurement device, data acquisition process, and software tools within a unified user experience.
The ACADEMIA package includes a 50-seat license for Creaform.OS and the Creaform Metrology Suite, allowing more students to learn and work with 3D measurement data.
Students can develop practical skills by completing an entire digital measurement workflow:
