Artec Space Spider

Optional Accessories

BATTERY PACK

Lithium polymer battery

Up to 6 hrs. of scanning time

Large 16000 mAh capacity

ARTEC TURNTABLE

Seamlessly integrated with Artec Studio

Auto-tracking recovery

Synchronized for maximum performance

Artec Battery Pack

The Artec battery pack has been designed to be lightweight yet powerful, providing up to 6 hours of continuous scanning time. Enjoy freedom from plugging into a mains power source and scan absolutely anywhere you like, even in the great outdoors.

The Artec battery pack comes in a faux leather case with a clip-on attachment that can be used to attach the battery pack to a belt or other clothing, allowing the user to concentrate on the scanning task.

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Artec Turntable

Artec Turntable is a smart rotating platform that’s fully-automated and integrated with Artec Studio software. Powered by Bluetooth for out-of-the-box 3D scanning, Artec Turntable is the perfect companion for the ultra-resolution handheld 3D scanner Artec Space Spider.

Its synchronized rotation system with auto-tracking recovery is designed to enable beautiful, full-coverage 3D scans of your small objects quickly and easily. If tracking is lost anytime during scanning, the platform simply pauses and turns back about 15 degrees, continuing once tracking has been regained. This way, you’re ensured flawless digital captures every time!

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Artec Space Spider Specifications

Computer Requirementsts
Scanner Type		Handheld
3D Point Accuracy		Up to 0.050 mm (0.002 in)
3D Resolution		Up to 0.10 mm (Up to 0.004 in)
3D Accuracy Over Distance		Up to 0.05 mm + 0.3 mm/m (Up to 0.002 in + .0036 in/ft)
Hybrid Geometry and Texture Tracking		Yes
Data Processing Algorithms		Geometry and texture based
Working Distance		0.2 - 0.3 m (0.6 - 1 ft)
Volume Capture Zone		2,000 cm³ (122 in³)
Linear Field of View, H × W @ Closest Range		90 × 70 mm (3.5 × 2.8 in)
Linear Field of View, H × W @ Furthest Range		180 × 140 mm (7 × 5.5 in)
Angular Field of View, H × W		30 × 21°
Ability to Capture Texture		Yes
Teture Resolution		1.3 mp
Colors		24 bpp
3D Reconstruction Rate for Real Time Fusion		Up to 7.5 fps
3D Reconstruction Rate for Video Recording		Up to 7.5 fps
Data Acquisition Speed		1 mln points/s
3D Exposure Time		0.0002 s
2D Exposure Time		0.0002 s
3D Light Source		Blue LED
2D Light Source		White 6 LED array
Display / Touchscreen		USB streaming through external computer
Multi-core Processing		On external computer
Interface		1 × USB 2.0, USB 3.0 compatible
Supported OS		Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 x64
Recommended Computer Requirements		Intel Core i7 or i9, 32 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM
Minimum Computer Requirements		Intel Core i5, i7 or i9, 18 GB RAM, GPU with 2 GB VRAM
Output Formats
3D Mesh		OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, PTX, E57, XYZRGB
CAD		STEP, IGES, X_T
Measurements		CSV, DXF, XML
Power Source and Dimensions
Power Source		AC power or external battery pack
Dimensions, H x D x W		190 × 140 × 130 mm (7.5 × 5.5 × 5.1 in)
Weight		0.8 kg / 1.8 lb

Got a Question About the Artec Space Spider?

No. Space Spider requires neither targets nor calibration to get started. The scanner uses powerful hybrid geometry and texture tracking to capture the objects in 3D, even those with limited features. Space Spider collects two sets of data by which to track and to perform processing and this results in much easier, faster, and smoother 3D scanning, as well as faster data processing in comparison to scanners that require targets for scanning.

We do recommend recalibrating your Space Spider every once in a while. For more information on when and in what cases recalibration is needed, check out the Artec Support Center.

Artec Space Spider was originally developed for the International Space Station. That is why it’s called a Space Spider. Its predecessor, Artec Spider, didn’t have an active cooling system onboard. The heat generated by the scanner didn’t disperse fast enough in zero gravity, causing the scanner to overheat immediately (to stop working). For this reason, we developed an internal thermoregulation system that allows faster heat dispersion and better ventilation, thereby preventing the scanner from overheating. This allows the scanner to reach maximum accuracy in just a few minutes, and ensures long-term repeatability in data capture, since the accuracy rate of the scanner will not be not affected by fluctuations in environmental conditions.

Yes. The Space Spider creates 3D models of physical objects with a 0.05 mm accuracy and a 0.1 mm resolution, making it a perfect tool for CAD software users. For example, it can be used to reverse engineer industrial parts in order to replicate items that are no longer in production, or for rapid prototyping where modified or improved versions of any part can be created. Scanning with Space Spider is super fast and doesn’t require targets to be placed on top of an object for stable tracking.

The models scanned with Space Spider can be exported into any CAD software from Artec Studio. Learn more about scan-to-CAD functionality here.

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The power is in the software

Create professional 3D models with the most comprehensive software for 3D scanning and data processing on the market today.

Enjoy a wide range of innovative features, including the cutting-edge Autopilot mode that expertly guides you through the whole post-processing pipeline, automatically choosing the best algorithms for your data, so you can watch your high precision model being put together before your eyes.You can also take full control of your results with the wide variety of advanced features available.

Updated yearly with new and exciting features

The possibilities of what you can do with your scanner are constantly growing with annual updates to Artec Studio. You’re essentially upgrading to a new scanner every year, with game-changers such as slashing processing time and doubling the resolution of your Eva or Leo scanner with HD Mode.

Introducing multi-resolution fusion

Merge scans of different resolutions seamlessly using Artec Studio's Smart Fusion. Now, you can first capture the broader perspective with the long-range Ray II, then fill in any missing areas with the handheld Leo, and finally generate a model using the highest-resolution data from each scan.

Scan-to-CAD for reverse engineering

The right features can make scan-to-CAD for reverse engineering a breeze, and that’s exactly what you’ll get with Artec Studio. Expect high-speed alignment, primitives fitting, and advanced plane functionality for quick and excellent results. Export your scans and CAD objects to SOLIDWORKS in just one click.

Articles and Case Studies

Preserving and recreating an Illinois library’s 19th-century brass shelf brackets with Artec Space Spider

By Loretta Marie Perera

Scanning pizzas straight from the oven with Artec Space Spider

By Matthew McMillion

Using Artec Space Spider to discover the true evolutionary path of the extinct thylacine

By Matthew McMillion

Which 3D Scanner is applicable for you?

Artec Leo

The world’s first wireless and AI-driven 3D scanner

Scanner Type	Handheld, Wireless
Object Size 🛈 Typical Object Sizes: M: Engines, Sculptures L: Small boats, Turbines	M, L
Light source	VCSEL + White LED
3D Point Accuracy	Up to 0.10 mm
3D Resolution	Up to 0.20 mm
Output Type	3D mesh + texture

Artec Spider II

Target-free, ultra-high resolution handheld 3D scanner

Scanner Type	Handheld
Object Size 🛈 Typical Object Sizes: S: Camera, Pumps M: Engines, Sculptures	S, M
Light source	450 nm + White LED
3D Point Accuracy	Up to 0.050 mm
3D Resolution	Up to 0.050 mm
Output Type	3D mesh + texture

Artec Point

Versatile metrology-grade handheld laser 3D scanner

Scanner Type	Handheld
Object Size 🛈 Typical Object Sizes: S: Camera, Pumps M: Engines, Sculptures L: Small boats, Turbines	S, M, L
Laser source	Blue
Accuracy	Up to 0.020 mm
Resolution	Up to 0.020 mm
Output Type	3D mesh

Artec Eva

Fast, light and versatile 3D scanner for professionals

Scanner Type	Handheld
Object Size 🛈 Typical Object Sizes: M: Engines, Sculptures	M
Light source	White LED + Flashbulb
3D Point Accuracy	Up to 0.10 mm
3D Resolution	Up to 0.20 mm
Output Type	3D mesh + texture

Artec Eva Lite

Affordable 3D scanner for professional results (Upgradable to the Artec Eva)

Scanner Type	Handheld
Object Size 🛈 Typical Object Sizes: M: Engines, Sculptures	M
Light source	White LED + Flashbulb
3D Point Accuracy	Up to 0.10 mm
3D Resolution	Up to 0.50 mm
Output Type	3D mesh

Artec Ray II

High accuracy long-range laser 3D scanner, ideal for precise capture of large objects

Scanner Type	Tripod mounted
Object Size 🛈 Typical Object Sizes: L: Small boats, Turbines XL: Warehouse, Airplane	L, XL
Laser source	LiDAR
Angular accuracy	18 arcseconds
Range	Up to 130 m
Output Type	3D mesh + texture

Artec Micro II

Automated 5-micron accuracy desktop 3D Scanner

Scanner Type	Desktop
Object Size 🛈 Typical Object Sizes: XS: Coins, Jewelery S: Camera, Pumps	XS, S
Light source	RGB LED
3D Point Accuracy	Up to 0.005 mm
3D Resolution	0.040 mm
Output Type	3D mesh + texture