FARO CREAFORM Strengthens HandySCAN 3D Portfolio with Next-Generation MAX Series and New EVO Series Models
Advancing mobile, metrology-grade 3D measurement through a unified user experience
Lévis, Québec, July 8, 2026 — FARO CREAFORM, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and global provider of 3D scanning and portable CMM solutions, announces new additions to the HandySCAN 3D family. The company introduces the HandySCAN EVO and HandySCAN EVO Plus to enhance everyday inspection workflows through a more intuitive, user-focused platform. In parallel, FARO CREAFORM is expanding large-part, metrology-grade capabilities with the introduction of two new models for the HandySCAN 3D MAX Series, giving manufacturers a more unified, mobile, and efficient way to measure everything from small parts to large, complex components.
The announcement is led by the next generation of the HandySCAN 3D MAX Series, now represented by the HandySCAN MAX EVO and HandySCAN MAX EVO Elite. Designed for large and complex parts, these models extend the proven EVO platform experience to large-part inspection while preserving the accuracy, robustness, and performance required for quality control, quality assurance, reverse engineering, and non-destructive testing.
The HandySCAN 3D MAX Series enables wireless, cable-free measurements when paired with the Mobility Kit, reducing reliance on fixed workstations or cumbersome setups, and enabling more efficient operations directly at the point of work. With embedded screen functionality, guided workflows, and full mobility, this new generation delivers a more intuitive scan-to-report process while maintaining trusted measurement reliability and tested in ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration laboratories and in accordance to VDI/VDE 2634 standards.
The HandySCAN MAX EVO is positioned for product development applications through its volumetric accuracy of 0.150 mm + 0.020 mm/m, while the HandySCAN MAX EVO Elite supports inspection and NDT workflows requiring higher precision, with volumetric accuracy of 0.075 mm + 0.010 mm/m. Together, these models provide a scalable path to portable, metrology-grade measurement for larger parts while maintaining the ease of use and operational flexibility required on the shop floor.
Supporting this evolution is the introduction of the HandySCAN EVO and HandySCAN EVO Plus, which reinforces FARO CREAFORM’s focus on efficiency, accessibility, and user experience through integrated on-scanner visualization and simplified guided workflows.
The EVO platform also brings recognized design leadership to the HandySCAN 3D family. The HandySCAN 3D EVO Series was recently awarded the Red Dot Design Award, reflecting its ergonomic and user-centric design. This evolving, experience-driven approach now extends across both EVO and MAX Series, providing features such as QR code reading on the elite models (EVO Elite and MAX EVO Elite) that enable faster launch of inspection programs.
“The evolution of the HandySCAN 3D family reflects our commitment to making metrology-grade 3D scanning more intuitive, mobile, and efficient,” said Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie, Director Product Management, 3D scanners at FARO CREAFORM. “With the new MAX Series, manufacturers inspecting large and complex parts can benefit from the streamlined platform experience that defines the EVO Series, while preserving accuracy required for critical inspection decisions.”
All new models are fully integrated with the Creaform Metrology Suite, providing a consistent software environment and delivering an unprecedented user experience aligned with the EVO driven architecture. With a unified platform across the HandySCAN 3D family, FARO CREAFORM continues to strengthen its leadership in portable metrology-grade 3D scanning, giving quality and manufacturing teams a simpler and more scalable way to measure parts of nearly any size with confidence.
About FARO CREAFORM
With headquarters in Lévis, Québec, Canada and Lake Mary, Florida, USA, FARO CREAFORM is the result of the combination of FARO’s renowned 3D Measurement business segment and Creaform’s innovative metrology solutions. With roots dating back to 1981, FARO has been a global leader in portable measurement arms, laser trackers, and reality capture technologies. Creaform, founded in 2002 in Lévis, Québec, has revolutionized handheld 3D scanning and automated inspection, serving thousands of professionals in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and research. Together, FARO CREAFORM empowers quality, production, maintenance and design teams to work faster, smarter, and with total confidence, unlocking better outcomes and superior experiences across manufacturing workflows. FARO CREAFORM is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of over $7.5 billion.