Revopoint has added three new devices to its 3D scanner portfolio: the INSPIRE 2, MetroY, and MetroY Pro. Each scanner is built to meet the precision and portability demands across industries. Equipped with the latest hardware optical systems, Revopoint’s scanners support innovations in 3D printing, quality inspection, product design, reverse engineering, digital animation, and cultural heritage preservation.

Beyond the hardware, Revopoint offers free Revo Metro software. It is a one-stop solution for your workflow from data acquisition to model optimization. The software enables users to import models into post-processing tools such as Quicksurface, Geomagic Wrap, and Geomagic Control. This compatibility ensures an efficient scan-to-CAD workflow, so that users can focus on innovation rather than tedious processing.

In this article, we’ll explore the features, specifications, and real-world applications of the INSPIRE 2 and MetroY series. We will also highlight how these scanners improve workflows in design, manufacturing, media, and preservation projects.

Product Features

This section introduces the key capabilities of the INSPIRE 2 and MetroY series. It also sheds light on how their technology addresses challenges in scanning

INSPIRE 2

The INSPIRE 2 is designed for those who want a balance between portability and accuracy in a wide range of projects. The combination of laser and structured light scanning tech makes it flexible for both technical and creative work.

Dual-Mode Scanning

One of the standout features is its dual-module scanning system, which comprises infrared structured light and parallel laser modes. Its 11 parallel infrared laser lines capture details on even dark or shiny surfaces without the need for scanning spray. The infrared structured light mode can capture high-quality body and face scans without using markers.

30% More Detail

Thanks to upgraded depth cameras, the INSPIRE 2 provides 30% more surface detail and a 30% larger capture area. This enhancement improves tracking and accuracy when working on medium-sized objects or multi-angle scanning projects.

Reliable Outdoor Scanning

Unlike many structured light scanners that struggle in bright conditions, the INSPIRE 2 performs reliably in environments up to 20,000 lux. It can handle shaded or semi-bright outdoor settings without losing accuracy.

Adjustable Optical Zoom

The latest optical zoom system with 1.5x and 2x magnification allows for fine-tuned scans depending on surface complexity. By focusing the projected light field, the zoom feature enhances surface detail capture, which is crucial in design applications.

Wireless Connectivity and Portability

Equipped with a Wi-Fi 6.0 module, the INSPIRE 2 ensures fast and stable wireless connections to both computers and mobile devices. Its wire-free operation allows for on-the-go work indoors as well as in the field.

MetroY Series (MetroY and MetroY Pro)

MetroY

The MetroY provides three versatile modes: cross, parallel, and single line. These configurations scan at up to 1.7 million points per second, offering speed without compromising on detail.

The onboard HD RGB camera enhances the quality of scans by capturing realistic texture data and color information. This is ideal for applications where both visual and geometric fidelity are important, such as product design and art restoration.

The addition of Wi-Fi 6 connectivity enables untethered operation. It offers users the freedom to move around objects in labs and industrial settings without worrying about cable clutter.

MetroY Pro

Building upon the strengths of the base model, the MetroY Pro introduces a range of additional features to deliver higher precision and automation. Along with the three standard blue laser modes, the MetroY Pro comes with two more scanning modes:

Full-Field Structured Light Mode:

This mode captures up to 7 million points per second, enabling highly detailed and marker-free scanning of complex geometries and textured surfaces. It’s particularly useful for reverse engineering and metrology-grade applications.

Auto Turntable Mode:

As its name suggests, the turntable mode rotates objects during capture. By minimizing human intervention in the workflow, it reduces scanning errors during 360-degree coverage and speeds up the overall process. This mode is useful for creating detailed and color-accurate 3D models.

Scanned Mazda 2.3 DOHC cylinder head (Parallel Line - Black Object mode, Revopoint MetroY Pro 3D Scanner). Credit: Samlilly2.

Real-World Applications

Specs are impressive on paper, but the true value of these scanners lies in how they perform in real-world engineering and creative workflows. This includes prototyping, quality control, animation, and preservation.

Reverse Engineering

Reverse engineering traditionally involves tedious manual measurements, diagrams, and extensive documentation. Revopoint simplifies this process with advanced scanning technology. The MetroY uses blue laser scanning to capture even complex geometries with sub-millimeter accuracy. This enables engineers to fabricate replacements for legacy and discontinued components with minimal effort.

Quality Control

In industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices, even tiny flaws can lead to serious consequences. The MetroY series specializes in detecting micro-defects such as hairline cracks in turbine blades or incorrect tolerances in prosthetic components. With color-textured output, these scanners make visual inspection more reliable.

3D Printing

Revopoint scanners provide a fast and accurate way to capture objects and convert them into print-ready 3D models. This eliminates the need for time-consuming manual modeling in additive manufacturing.

The INSPIRE 2, with its ultra-fine point distance of 0.05 mm, delivers detailed models for additive manufacturing. Such precision reduces the chances of print failures and wasted filament.

Animation and Digital Media

The INSPIRE 2's marker-free body scanning digitizes actors or props with ease. Its RGB imaging preserves skin tones and fabrics authentically for films or games. The outdoor scanning mode adds to the flexibility, allowing creators to scan on location in natural lighting conditions.

Cultural Heritage and Preservation

Historic artifacts require gentle handling. This is where Revopoint's 3D scanners' ability to capture detail with zero contact comes in handy.

The resulting digital models serve not only as archival records but also as valuable references for restoration. Thanks to its lightweight and portable design, the INSPIRE 2 can be used at heritage sites when transporting sculptures or relics is not feasible.

Conclusion

With the INSPIRE 2 and MetroY series, Revopoint has raised the bar for 3D scanning by combining precision with ease of use. These scanners prove that you don’t have to sacrifice mobility to get accurate and reliable results.

Whether you’re a hands-on tinkerer, an engineer in a large-scale manufacturing company, or a researcher working to preserve historical artifacts, there’s a Revopoint scanner that fits in your workflows. The INSPIRE 2 excels in creative and flexible pipelines, which makes it ideal for design, media, and on-site scanning. The MetroY series, on the other hand, is tuned for industrial-grade accuracy and automation.

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Specifications

Understanding the specifications help engineers and designers select the right scanner for their requirements. The following table provides a detailed comparison of the INSPIRE 2 and MetroY series.