Scan Dimension SOL 3D Scanners

BDM Distribution is the authorised distributor of Scan Dimension for the UK and Ireland.

With our in-depth knowledge and experience of the scanner market and sector, you can trust us to help you grow your business and customer base with Scan Dimension.

This includes offering complete technical support to support to esellers, partners, e-commerce operators and retailers and their customers.

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Introducing SOL 3D scanners from Scan Dimension, the breakthrough in advanced 3D desktop scanners. Designed to cater to a wide range of users, these scanners offer unparalleled accuracy in 3D scanning applications. Whether you’re a professional designer, an artist, an engineer, or even an enthusiast, SOL 3D Scanners’ products provide a solution that ensures high-quality scans.

At the heart of their technology is the innovative turntable mechanism. This feature plays a pivotal role in achieving exceptional 3D modelling results from each scan. By rotating the object during scanning, the scanner captures multiple angles and perspectives of the object’s surface. This multi-angle approach significantly enhances the accuracy of the scanned data, resulting in a more precise and detailed 3D model.

What sets SOL 3D Scanners apart is their commitment to delivering an effortless user experience. After the scanning process is complete, the turntable’s data is seamlessly integrated into the automated meshing process. This means that the final 3D mesh is generated without requiring complex manual interventions. This streamlined approach not only saves time but also ensures that users, regardless of their expertise level, can consistently achieve top-notch 3D modelling results.

From intricate artistic projects that demand minute details to engineering tasks that require precise measurements, SOL 3D Scanners’ technology caters to diverse needs. The combination of high accuracy, user-friendly design, and automated meshing places these desktop scanners at the forefront of 3D scanning innovation. SOL 3D Scanners empower users to effortlessly translate the physical world into digital realms with unmatched precision.

Meet the latest Scan Dimension SOL range

SOL 3D Scanner

Easily create digital copies of real-world objects – at the best price-performance ratio on the market.

SOL 3D scanner provides significant value for 3D technology enthusiasts and hobbyists. The included easy-to-use software provides integrated calibration and automated scanning and post-processing, such as global point cloud alignment and mesh reconstruction and texturing.

SOL PRO 3D Scanner

Inspect volume, surface area, shape, size and texture with ease with a metrology-grade accuracy of up to 0.05 mm (50 microns).

SOL PRO is one of the most accurate 3D desktop scanners on the market. It integrates seamlessly into your 3D workflow where the scanner’s precision and quality makes it a perfect partner for your quality assurance, product inspection, prototyping or 3D printing tasks.

Innovative Scanning software 

Scan Dimension SOL and SOL PRO are the only 3D scanners on the market with fully automated processes for calibration and meshing. With the scanning process also being done with a rotating turntable you have your hands free to work on other projects while scanning.

SOL 3D Scanners provide specialized software: ‘SOL Creator’ for guided scanning and ‘SOL Viewer’ for inspecting and exporting 3D files. The process involves automated calibration, multi-pass scanning with texture optimization, and meshing. The SOL Viewer allows model inspection before exporting. Compatible with Windows OS, facilitating efficient and precise 3D scanning.

The software is enhanced further for SOL PRO models by offering automated alignment previews, manual alignment, and point cloud editing. With high accuracy, normal, and turbo scanning modes, up to five passes are aligned and meshed automatically. Scan challenges like dark surfaces are addressed, while volume and surface area are calculated. Visual guide cylinders ensure size compliance. PRO also supports both Windows and Mac OS. 

The markets for Scan Dimension SOL 3D scanners

Scan Dimension SOL 3D scanners stand out as a leading solution, boasting a diverse array of features and benefits that hold immense appeal across various sectors.

Their exceptional technology transcends industry boundaries, making them a versatile choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike. With a keen understanding of the demands of different sectors, SOL scanners offer a range of capabilities that cater to a wide spectrum of needs.

From engineering and manufacturing to art and design, the applications are boundless. The scanners’ ability to provide highly accurate results with options for different scanning modes ensures that engineers can achieve precise measurements for their projects, while artists can capture intricate details for their creations. The seamless automation of alignment and meshing simplifies the process, saving time and effort for users in various sectors.

Architects can benefit from SOL’s capability to handle challenging surfaces and objects, enabling them to create accurate digital representations of structures and spaces. Medical professionals can utilize the scanners for capturing anatomical models and prototypes, aiding in diagnostics and surgical planning. Furthermore, researchers and educators can take advantage of SOL’s user-friendly interface and automated features to enhance their projects and teaching methods.

This multi-sector adaptability is what sets SOL 3D scanners apart. Their capacity to provide benefits that are relevant and valuable across different fields underscores their role as a transformative technology. Whether it’s precision, efficiency, or creative expression, SOL scanners offer a comprehensive solution that resonates with a wide range of industries and users.

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Enthusiasts & Hobbyists

With a 3D scanner, you can share your creative projects digitally. And, if you already have a 3D printer, the addition of a 3D scanner will make your hobby projects much more interesting.

Education

Allow pupils and students to get experience with 3D scanning in school. Teach them how to convert creative physical ideas into digital 3D models and show them what they can do with their scans afterwards.

Design

Show your products and inventions to the world for co-partners, prototyping, processing, pre-manufacturing and funding. With a 3D scanner for design, visualising your creations just got easier.

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Product Inspection

Use a 3D inspection scanner to supervise your production or supplier quality by comparing 3D scans to your original CAD drawings. This will ensure that your products or parts are within tolerances.

Science and Research

3D scanning and printing are rapidly becoming a natural part of any design and research process – also in technical schools and universities. Get ahead and discover more with 3D scanning. 

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Reverse Engineering

3D scanning is naturally becoming an integral part of reverse engineering. Recreating old replacement or discontinued parts, or unobtainable original drawings is easy and convenient utilising 3D scanning. 

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If you are looking to become a Contex, Colortrac, Scan Dimension or Microtek reseller partner, contact us today. BDM Distribution is always focused on supporting our resellers and partners with a fair and rewarding distribution model that allows them to grow and develop to explore new channels and appeal to new and existing customers.