Today we are coing to take a look at the Creality CR-Scan Raptor, a 3D scanner equipped with cutting-edge technology for exceptional quality scanning.
The CR-Scan Raptor can accurately and effortlessly capture objects of any size, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.
No matter the application, the CR-Scan Raptor stands out as a versatile and powerful tool when it comes to 3D printing, providing hish resolution scans for easier and more detailed 3D printing.
In this review, we’ll explore the lightweight and ergonomic design of the scanner, its user-friendly controls, and its ability to handle various scanning tasks with precision and clarity.
Creality CR-Scan Raptor Review – Design and Functionality
The CR-Scan Raptor weighs just 372g, making it perfect for single-handed operation. You can scan objects for extended periods without feeling fatigued.
In addition to its lightweight design, the scanner features an anti-slip surface and a detachable cord for enhanced safety. Its versatility makes it suitable for mould-making, metrological testing, medical technology, reverse engineering, 3D printing, etc.
This scanner has Intuitive buttons for convenient operation. It also includes a light to indicate the scanning status and a glass substrate calibration plate for precise capturing.
Detecting Differently-sized Objects
The scanner can effortlessly capture nearly any object, including metal items, faces, human bodies, and cars. It uses blue line lasers and structured infrared light to scan objects in 5mm³ to 2000 mm³ scanning range.
Scans Accurately With Structured Infrared Light
This product integrates 3D imaging with speckle matching. As a result, this scanner doesn’t require markers to capture objects and data quickly. It performs flawlessly, even on items with intricate or complex designs.
Hybrid Laser and NIR for Unparalleled Clarity and Sharpness
The laser scanning with NIR offers crisp, sharp scans of objects with intricate details.
These two technologies ensure exceptional dimensional accuracy, reducing the risk of losing track or slipping during scanning.
The NIR is unique since it uses colour and texture as references for tracking and alignment. As a result, it can scan without needing dot markers.
The NIR is a notable part of the product, which we want to highlight in this Creality CR-Scan Raptor Review. This technology lets you scan larger objects in a single frame capture area, allowing you to track humans and furniture. Although this scanning mode is less sharp and has lower dimensional accuracy, it offers more flexibility.
Note that laser scanning mode consumes RAM on your computer, which can limit the size of objects you can scan.
Smooth Scan + Anti-Shaking
The company uses One-Shot 3D imaging technology to stabilise the scanner effectively. It stops shaking, which causes tracking loss. Additionally, it offers backtracking speeds for seamless handheld scans.
Glass Lens With Nine Elements
The CR-Scan Raptor consists of a nine-element glass lens with a metal lens barrel and mount. This feature allowed us to capture high-quality scans when we tested the product for our Creality CR-Scan Raptor Review.
It provides excellent stability when scanning at different distances and temperatures. Additionally, the lens ensures precise measurements regardless of the scanning environment.
24-bit Full-Colour Scanning
This scanner features 12 circular LED texture lights, enhancing colour mapping brightness in low-light conditions. It allows the CR-Scan Raptor to reproduce the colour of the scanned object accurately.
The CR-Scan Raptor directly plots a full 24-bit colour. After scanning, you can export the file to various formats (OBJ, PLY, or STL) for 3D printing.
Blue + White Lights
The scanner features LED texture lighting that integrates a circular arrangement. We appreciated its life-like scans when we tried it for our Creality CR-Scan Raptor Review.
In addition to its circular layout, the scanner combines blue and white lighting. Blue light provides extra illumination for scanning laser lines, while white light enhances colour texture and brightness.
Creality CR-Scan Raptor Specifications
- Scanning Mode:
- Blue Light: Blue 7-line laser
- NIR: Infrared binocular structured light
- Accuracy:
- Blue Light: Up to 0.02mm @ 100mm
- NIR: Up to 0.1mm
- 3D Resolution:
- Blue Light: 0.02-2mm
- NIR: 0.1-2mm
- Scanning Speed:
- Blue Light: Up to 60fps
- NIR: Up to 20fps
- Minimum Scan Volume:
- Blue Light: 5mm x 5mm x 5mm
- NIR: 150mm x 150mm x 150mm
- Single Capture Range:
- Blue Light: 270mm x 170mm @ 300mm
- NIR: 665mm x 574mm @ 1000mm
- Working Distance:
- Blue Light: 150mm-400mm
- NIR: 170mm-1000mm
- Color Mapping: Yes
- Alignment Mode:
- Blue Light: Marker
- NIR: Marker / Geometry / Texture
- 3D Imaging Camera Resolution: 1920 x 1200
- Color Supplemental Light: 12 white LEDs
- Marker Recognition Enhancement: 12 blue LEDs
- Laser Safety: Class I (eye safe)
- Button: Mechanical
- IMU: Yes
- Output Format: OBJ/STL/PLY
- Input Power: 12V 2A
- Data Interface: Type-C / USB 3.0
- Device Dimensions: 215mm x 50mm x 74mm
- Device Weight: 372g
- Calibration Board: High-precision glass calibration board
- Wireless Scanning: Supported in conjunction with future wireless scanning accessories
- System Support: Windows / macOS
- Operating Temperature: -10°C to 40°C
- Operating Humidity: 0-90% RH
Hands-on with the Creality CR-Scan Raptor
The CR-Scan uses Creality Scan, an intuitive 3D scanning software for Windows and macOS. You will need Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) or macOS 11.7.7 and above.
For Windows, Creality Scan works best with Intel i7 Gen 8 or higher processor and 16GB memory or higher. Its minimum requirements are Intel i5 Gen 8 and 8GB RAM. Plus, you will need an NVIDIA graphics card.
The software works best with Apple M1, M2, or M3 processors when using macOS. You will also need at least 16GB RAM for optimal performance.
Creality Scan is highly intuitive and offers a step-by-step guide in calibrating, scanning, and mesh model process. Once we completed a scan, the software produced an optimised water-tight mesh ready for your various applications.
The CR-Scan Raptor uses seven blue light laser lines for scanning to ensure clarity and precision. It also keeps each laser line ultra-thin by up to 0.1 for unparalleled metrological accuracy of up to 0.2mm.
In our tests, the scans of the CR-Scan Raptor had impressive accuracy. Various factors contributed to its incredible precision, which includes its advanced temperature compensation algorithm. It optimises temperature strength for uncompromised accuracy.
Another factor that makes the CR-Scan Raptor capture accurate scans is its 20mm lens, low distortion, and nine-element lens. When we scanned objects to test the product for our Creality CR-Scan Raptor Review, it worked perfectly at any distance. Also, it scanned details accurately at high and low temperatures, thanks to its stability.
Scanning faces and bodies with the CR-Scan Raptor was impressive, thanks to its unique facial imaging algorithm. The scanner captured more face detail, making it excellent for close-up renders. It scanned at 20fps, producing a smooth capture with up to 0.1mm accuracy.
We also tested it for scanning bodies, which took two minutes. Our test scans for our Creality CR-Scan Raptor Review were seamless and without issues.
Priced at $1499, the Raptor is among the more expensive options, but its features make it worth considering. Since it has Hybrid Blue Laser technology, full-colour scanning, and advanced tracking, Raptor delivers impressive sharpness and detail.
While testing for our Creality CR-Scan Raptor Review, the Raptor performed like a professional scanner. It displayed its ability to capture intricate details and features.
The laser technology provides a much sharper tracking capability for the cameras compared to IR-structured light. It results in higher-quality raw data and improved meshing.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Creality CR-Scan Raptor is a 3D scanner that combines cutting-edge technology with a lightweight and ergonomic design. It excels in capturing objects of various sizes with exceptional accuracy and clarity, making it a versatile tool for numerous applications, including mould-making, metrological testing, medical technology, and 3D printing.
Its intuitive controls, advanced scanning modes, and high-quality construction ensure precise and detailed scans, while features like color mapping and multiple alignment modes enhance its functionality. Despite its higher price, the CR-Scan Raptor’s performance and capabilities make it a valuable investment for professionals seeking a reliable and powerful 3D scanning solution.
To learn more and purchase the CR-Scan Raptor, you can visit the Creality Store.
