ZEISS ScanCobot – Mobile 3D measuring station for automated quality inspection of small and medium-sized parts

The ZEISS ScanCobot is a mobile 3D measuring station that combines a collaborative robot, a motorized rotary table, and powerful software. It automates quality inspection of small and medium-sized plastic, metal, and cast parts. With the ATOS Q sensor, the ScanCobot delivers highly accurate measurements in minimal time — ideal for prototyping, additive manufacturing, and production testing. It pairs mobility and precision with intuitive operation to speed up development and manufacturing workflows.

Key features

• • Mobile measuring station: Compact, lightweight, and easy to move to the point of use.
• • Collaborative robot and rotary table: Automated part handling for efficient batch inspections.
• • ATOS Q optical 3D sensor: Captures detailed quality data from multiple angles.
• • Blue Light Equalizer: Enables high-speed stripe projection even on challenging surfaces.
• • Virtual Measuring Room (VMR): Fully automated programming with built-in simulation and safety checks — no robot expertise required.

Benefits

• • Higher efficiency: Fast batch measurements with reduced operator influence.
• • Greater flexibility: Suitable for design, prototyping, toolmaking, pre-production, and series inspection.
• • Space-saving: Small footprint and low weight.
• • Safety: Optional standardized safety enclosure.
• • Seamless integration: Measurement results can be fed directly into existing processes.

Typical applications

• • Additive manufacturing: Generate high-resolution polygon meshes for 3D printing and machining
• • Casting and forging: Shorten inspection times for sand, die, and investment casting.
• • Plastics: Improve processes in injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming.
• • Metal forming: Quality control from toolmaking through assembly.