Artec Ray 2
Developed in collaboration with Leica Geosystems, the Artec Ray 2, offers high-accuracy, lightning-fast, long-range laser scanning.
Optical parameters
Focal length
0.5 – 130 m
Capture zone
360° x 300°
Scanning metrics
Capture speed
up to 2,000,000 pts/s
Scanning time without texture @ 10 m:
1.7 min @ 3 mm resolution
0.85 min @ 6 mm resolution
0.4 min @ 12 mm resolution
Scanning time with texture @ 10 m:
2.7 min @ 3 mm resolution
1.9 min @ 6 mm resolution
1.4 min @ 12 mm resolution
Scanning technology
Time of flight enhanced by Waveform Digitizing (WFD) technology
Laser class
1 (IEC 60825-1:2014), 1550 nm (invisible)
Data Output
3D point accuracy
1.9 mm @ 10 m
2.9 mm @ 20 m
5.3 mm @ 40 m
Angular accuracy
18 arcseconds (0.87 mm @ 10 m)
Range accuracy
1.0 mm + 10 ppm
Resolution @ 10 m
3 user selectable settings: 3 / 6 / 12 mm
Range noise (89% albedo)
0.4 mm @ 10 m, 0.5 mm @ 20 m
Mesh formats
STL, OBJ, E57, PLY, PTX, XYZRGB
CAD formats
STEP, IGES, X_T, DXF, CSV, XML
Tilt compensation
IMU-based, Accuracy: 18 arcseconds (for upright and upside down setups with +/- 10° inclination)
Scan in full sun
3D scanning in full sun is no problem for the Artec Ray 2 thanks to its class 1 laser system that enables users to capture scan data in bright conditions.
Realtime registration
Automatic point cloud alignment based on real time tracking of scanner movement between setups based on Visual Inertial System (VIS) by video-enhanced inertial measurement unit
Capture optimisation
Automatic removal of moving objects (prime suspect = people / scanning technician) using Double Scan
Onboard 3D preview
Touchscreen control with finger touch, full-colour WVGA graphic display 480 × 800 pixels
Check & Adjust
If your device isn’t perfectly calibrated, your scanner will either automatically calibrate itself by scanning the surroundings, or let you know if further action is required.
Automatic removal of moving objects
Ray 2’s smart auto-removal of moving objects that may enter or exit the scene keeps all captured data focused on exactly what you need.
Hassle-free scanning
At just 5 kg including the tripod, Ray 2 3D scanners need no targets and are ready for full setup in mere seconds.
Brilliant texture
Detect even the smallest surface irregularities with Ray 2’s 36 MP 3-camera system, with exceptional HDR texture.
Onboard control
Fuss-free scanning is ensured with the intuitive Ray 2 – with basic features accessible on board, it’s as simple as pressing a button, with no computer or other device needed.
Comprehensive long-range capture
With the long-range 3D scanner Ray 2, the expansive 360°-300° field of view gives you flexibility to capture objects from 0.5 to 130 meters away, and with high accuracy and superior quality.
Control remotely
Tap to scan objects using any mobile device, easily manage all your Artec products, reach out for direct tech support, or share your suggestions.
Artec Ray 2 Extras
Backpack
Ease transit situations that involve long periods of walking
Spare Battery
Boost your capacity to scan using batteries only
Battery Dock
Take the hassle out of manging several batteries
Power Supply
Remove the risk of running out of batteries
Tripod - Carbon
Lightweight yet robust carbon-fibre
Tripod - Industrial
Versatile two-way elevating (inverted scanning)
Tripod dolly
Easily move around without dismounting or adjustments
Tripod adaptor
Additional base for your other tripod
Tripods
Artec Ray 2 Product Protection
Warranty
The Artec Ray 2 3D scanner comes with a standard 1 year warranty, extendable up to 5 years total.
Premium Pack
Artec Ray 2 Premium Packs include the scanner, software, and extended 2-year warranty.
Terms and conditions apply.
Artec Ray 2 recommended IT specs
CPU
RAM
GPU
Storage
- Intel i7
- Intel i9
- AMD
- 16 GB
- 32 - 64 GB
- 64 - 128 GB +
- NVIDIA
- GeForce 8 GB +
- Quadro 8 GB +
- SSD 2 TB +
- HDD Spinning
“Something recent (2-4 years)”
“Best bang for buck – as much as possible”
“A recent gaming card with 8 GB VRAM or more” *
“2 TB is enough with a robust backup solution” **
* If you are using CAD software such as SOLIDWORKS, Inventor etc, a gaming card may not be fully supported so you may have to step up to a NVIDIA Quadro / RTX A-series. We have access to a growing list of suitable graphics cards so if in doubt, ask.
This IT spec information is intended to be used as a guide only and final IT spec information should be checked thoroughly in person with one of our technicians prior to making a computer purchase.
Recently purchased examples
Laptop – Metabox Alpha-SR NP50SND
Approx $3500 + GST – January 2025
- Intel Core i9-14900HX 24-Core (up to 5.8 GHz)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
- Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Thermal Dissipation
- Thunderbolt 4.0 Data Trasfer Technology
- Built-in Ultra Sharp 2.0 MP FHD Camera
- 15.6″ FHD 1920 x 1080 Edge-to-Edge Matte
- 96GB DDR5 5200MHZ (2 x 48GB)
- 1TB – PCIe 4.0 – Metabox Performance SSD
- 1TB – PCIe 4.0 – Metabox Performance SSD
- Intel AX211 6E AX Tri Band WIFI & Bluetooth 5.3
- No Optical Disc Drive – Optional Upgrade
- No Operating System Selected
- 3 Year Metabox Platinum
- Standard Metabox Design
Laptop – Metabox Alpha-SR NP50SND
Approx $4000 + GST – June 2023
- Intel Core i9-13900HX 24-Core (up to 5.4 GHz)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
- Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Thermal Dissipation
- Built-in Ultra Sharp 2.0 MP FHD Camera
- 15.6″ FHD 1920 x 1080 Edge-to-Edge Matte
- 64GB DDR5 4800MHZ (2 x 32GB)
- 2TB – PCIe 3.0 – Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD
- 2TB – PCIe 4.0 – PNY CS2241 NVMe M.2 SSD
- Intel AX201 Dual Band WIFI & Bluetooth 5.1
- No Optical Disc Drive – Optional Upgrade
- Win 11 Home 64BIT License – Installed
- 3 Year Metabox Platinum Care
- Standard Metabox Design
Desktop – Computer Alliance ASUS PRIME X299-A
Approx $6000 + GST – June 2019
- Intel S2066 Core i9-7900X 3.3 GHz 10 Core CPU
- ASUS S2066 ATX PRIME X299-A Motherboard
- 64 GB DDR4 Crucial (8×16 GB) 26777 MHz RAM
- 2 TB Samsung 960 EVO PCIe M.2
- 2 TB WD 3.5″ 7200 rpm SATA 6Gb/s
- NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 8 GB VRAM
- Corsair ATX Obsidian 450D Case Black
- Power Supply 750 Watt Corsair TX750M
- Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64bit
- No Microsoft Office Software
Artec Ray 2 Shorts
The Artec Ray 2 3D scanner
Made in Switzerland with a 1 year warranty, extendable to 5 years.
