Go!SCAN Spark | 3D Scanner
Professional Level 3D scans in minutes with breakthrough speed and accuracy.
The GoScan Spark is Creaform’s fastest handheld 3D scanner, combining professional-grade accuracy up to 0.050 mm with intuitive plug-and-play operation. Students can scan complex objects without setup or preparation, capturing vivid color geometry at 1.5 million measurements per second—making advanced reverse engineering, product development, and digital fabrication accessible for hands-on STEM education.
The GoScan Spark is a professional-grade structured light 3D scanner that makes advanced reverse engineering accessible in educational settings. Lightweight and ergonomic, students can scan objects from 0.1 to 4 meters with professional accuracy of 0.050 mm. The scanner captures geometry and vibrant color simultaneously at 1.5 million measurements per second using 99 white light scanning lines. Built-in smart controls allow operation directly from the scanner, while LED indicators guide optimal positioning. The included VXelements software provides real-time mesh generation—students see their 3D model building live as they scan with no post-processing wait time. The scanner tracks using natural geometry and color, eliminating positioning targets in most cases. Perfect for high school through postsecondary STEM programs, engineering labs, and makerspaces.
Features:
- Professional accuracy up to 0.050 mm with 0.100 mm resolution
- Ultra-fast measurement rate of 1,500,000 points per second
- Lightweight at 2.7 lbs and fully portable
- No setup or part preparation required—point and shoot operation
- Built-in smart controls for scanning without laptop access
- Real-time mesh generation with live visualization
- Captures full-color texture at up to 200 DPI
- Hybrid positioning using geometry, color, and/or targets
- Includes VXelements software with scan-to-CAD and inspection modules
- Compatible with SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk, and major CAD platforms
Reverse Engineering & Product Design
Learn professional workflows for digitizing existing products, analyzing component geometry, and creating accurate CAD models from physical objects.
Advanced Digital Fabrication
Master the complete scan-to-manufacture pipeline, including 3D scanning, mesh processing, CAD integration, and preparation for 3D printing or CNC machining.
Structured Light Technology
Understand how white light scanning systems use projected patterns and camera triangulation to capture three-dimensional geometry with professional precision.
Quality Control & Metrology
Explore dimensional inspection techniques by comparing scanned parts against CAD specifications to verify manufacturing tolerances and identify defects.
Real-Time Data Processing
Discover how advanced algorithms generate 3D meshes instantaneously during scanning, eliminating post-processing delays through live mesh fusion.
Color & Texture Mapping
Learn how high-resolution texture capture enhances 3D models for applications in AR/VR, digital archiving, cultural preservation, and photorealistic rendering.
Problem-Solving with Multiple Materials
Develop scanning strategies for different surface types, colors, and geometries while understanding how to optimize tracking and data quality.
Professional Software Workflows
Build proficiency with industry-standard scan-to-CAD software for mesh editing, alignment, inspection, and seamless export to engineering applications.
GoScan! Spark Product Details
- Accuracy: Up to 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
- Volumetric Accuracy: 0.050 mm + 0.100 mm/m (0.0020 in + 0.0012 in/ft)
- Measurement Resolution: 0.100 mm (0.0039 in)
- Mesh Resolution: 0.200 mm (0.0078 in)
- Measurement Rate: 1,500,000 measurements/second
- Light Source: 99 white structured light scanning lines
- Scanning Area: 390 x 390 mm (15.4 x 15.4 in)
- Stand-off Distance: 400 mm (15.7 in)
- Depth of Field: 450 mm (17.7 in)
- Part Size Range: 0.1–4 m (0.3–13 ft) recommended
- Texture Resolution: Up to 200 DPI
- Weight: 2.7 lbs (1.2 kg)
- Positioning Methods: Geometry and/or color and/or targets
- Minimum Feature Capture: Pin 1.25 mm, Hole 2.5 mm, Step 0.050 mm, Wall 0.75 mm
- Software: VXelements (includes VXscan, VXinspect, VXmodel)
- Compatible OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Educational Solutions Suite
Which 3D Scanner is right for you? With Creaforms’ lineup of academic solutions, find your perfect fit.
From small-scale scanning for art restoration and color to large-scale trains and aerospace components, they’ve packed reliability and precision into portable 3D scanners for every application.
Full Software Suite
The Creaform Metrology Suite provides specialized software modules tailored for various metrology tasks, including reverse engineering, inspection, automation, and dynamic tracking. Included in the software suite:
- Scan-to-CAD Module: Transfers scanned data directly into CAD platforms
- Inspection Module: For dimensional analysis and quality control workflows
- Automation Module: Simplifies programming for automated inspection routines
- Dynamic Tracking Module: Enables real-time position tracking of multiple objects
Together, these modules let you tailor coursework to your program’s needs while students practice on industry-standard tools across multiple technical fields.
Creaform.OS
Creaform.OS is the integration software connecting hardware and software seamlessly during data acquisition. Built-in onboarding tools and embedded training content allow students to learn independently, reducing instructor workload, while workflow-oriented interfaces guide users through each scanning step. Students gain hands-on experience with professional-grade software that mirrors real industry workflows.
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3D Scanning Applications
Creaform’s 3D measurement technologies have been included in a growing number of higher education curricula and research projects. Here are just some of the fields in which Creaform has helped research teams make important discoveries.
Engineering and Manufacturing
Equip students to reverse engineer components, inspect tolerances, and build digital twins by comparing scanned parts against CAD models, developing real-world skills in quality control and design iteration.
Industrial Maintenance and Metrology
Prepare technicians for industry-standard inspection workflows using Creaform’s tools to execute complete QA/QC processes with GD&T standards and real-world tolerance requirements.
Digital Design and CAD/CAM
Enable students to digitize physical prototypes, fixtures, and handmade models for direct integration into CAD software, bridging hands-on fabrication with digital design and manufacturing.
Biomedical and Veterinary Science
Support emerging applications in prosthetics, orthotics, and animal health by scanning anatomical structures for custom device design, fit analysis, and clinical study.
Art and Historical Preservation
Digitally capture artifacts, sculptures, and more for preservation, reproduction, and immersive study, ideal for museum collaborations and cross-disciplinary projects.
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