

If you’re a regular reader, and you’re reading this on your computer, you might notice that I’m testing a new full-width layout for this review with light box pop-ups instead of inline Sketchfab embeds for the 3D content to increase the page loading speed. I’ve been testing the Eva for about two months. My review unit came with a complementary training by Dutch Artec Reseller MiniYours / 3D Scan Solutions, which got me started quickly.

The scanner was also used to create the very first presidential portrait in 3D of Barack Obama. It’s also commonly used to create assets for games and visual effects for movies and TV shows, like the Batman-inspired series Gotham.

The Eva is used for many purposes, from quality control to cultural heritage and from rapid prototyping to medical applications. For smaller objects or very small details (up to 0.05mm accuracy), Artec offers the Space Spider blue light scanner that can also be used… in space! I’ll review that one soon (on earth, unfortunately). The Eva is their “general-purpose” white light scanner that can be used to capture anything from the size of a shoe to that of a car with a point accuracy of up to 0,1mm. In reality, Artec is one of the industry-standard brands of handheld 3D scanners. But if you think that means it’s outdated hardware, you’re very wrong. For this review, I’ve been testing the Artec Eva - a handheld 3D scanner that has been around since 2012. From entry-level infrared depth sensors to structured light scanners aimed at professionals. In the last two years, many new 3D scanners have entered the market.
