Artec 3D
Artec Micro II Desktop 3D Scanner
One click. 5-micron accuracy. The fully automated desktop scanner that digitizes small parts, jewelry, and dental work in full color — with ISO 12836-certified precision and zero targets.
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⬇ Download the Micro II Brochure (PDF)
Full specs on two pages — perfect for sharing with your team or purchasing department.
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Artec offers special education pricing on the Micro II. Ask us about EDU packages for universities, museums, and research programs — the Micro II is a favorite for morphology and specimen digitization.
Mount it. Click once. Walk away.
The Artec Micro II is a fully automated, metrology-grade desktop 3D scanner for small objects. Mount your part on the platform, click once, and smart algorithms in Artec Studio take over — the 3-axis system (turntable plus tilting platform) automatically rotates and positions your object along the ideal scanning trajectory while you watch the model build in real time.
Four 13-megapixel cameras capture sharp edges and minuscule details from every angle, delivering point accuracy up to 5 microns (0.0002 in) with 2-micron repeatability — certified to ISO 12836. That's the tolerance level quality inspection demands, on your desktop, with no targets and no operator skill required.
Modular CNC-machined mounts hold flat parts, delicate objects, and everything between, and full-color capture — with optional photo texturing from your own DSLR — produces hyper-realistic models ready for CAD, inspection, or presentation.
See the Artec Micro II in action
Watch Artec's official introduction — automated desktop scanning in 5-micron accuracy.
Precision without the process
Metrology-grade results with the least demanding workflow in professional 3D scanning.
5-micron accuracy, certified
Point accuracy up to 5 μm (0.0002 in) with ISO 12836 accuracy certification — trusted numbers for inspection and reverse engineering.
2-micron repeatability
Scan the same part twice, get the same result — within 2 μm. The consistency quality-control workflows depend on.
Fully automated 3-axis scanning
Turntable plus tilting platform capture top and sides in a single setup. Smart Scanning Mode picks the ideal trajectory for your part.
Four 13 MP cameras
Quad-camera capture sees sharp edges, deep recesses, and hard-to-view areas that single-camera desktop scanners miss.
One-click workflow
Mount the object, click Start, and Artec Studio handles positioning, trajectory, and capture — minimal training, minimal involvement.
Full color + photo texture
Native 24-bit color capture, with optional photo texturing from a DSLR in Artec Studio for hyper-realistic models.
Modular part mounts
CNC-machined magnetic mounts — clamps, flats, and a motorized rotary mount — hold parts of nearly any shape securely.
Target-free capture
No stickers, sprays, or preparation — protect delicate specimens, evidence, and finished surfaces.
Full Artec ecosystem
Scan straight into Artec Studio; align with CAD primitives; export to SOLIDWORKS, Geomagic Design X, or Control X for inspection.
For the smallest parts and the tightest tolerances
Micro II handles objects from items you can hold between two fingers up to 200 × 200 × 150 mm (7.87 × 7.87 × 5.9 in) — with a 4,700 cm³ (≈ 287 in³) capture volume and detail resolution the human eye can barely verify.
Because capture is contact-free and target-free, Micro II is ideal for delicate specimens, untouched evidence, and finished parts that can't be coated or marked.
Case study: digitizing a mink cranium at research grade
We put our own Micro II to work on a 6 cm mink cranium — capturing zygomatic arches, auditory bullae, palatal foramina, tooth cusps, and cranial sutures as a clean, watertight, measurement-ready mesh. No coating, no targets, no contact with the specimen.
Why buy your Artec Micro II from 3DMakerWorld?
As a Gold-Certified Artec 3D Reseller, we offer more than a transaction. You get a dedicated partner invested in the success of your scanning projects.
🥇 Gold-Certified Artec 3D Partner
Officially authorized to sell, support, and service the complete Artec 3D scanner lineup — the highest tier of Artec reseller certification.
🧑💻 Trained specialist team
Our team holds Artec certifications and provides hands-on demos, setup, and technical onboarding.
💬 Pre-sale application consultation
Not sure if Micro II fits your parts and tolerances? We'll help you find the best fit before you buy — even if it's a different scanner.
🛠️ Post-purchase support & service
US-based support from people who know your exact hardware — not a generic call center.
🎓 Training & workflow guidance
Guided onboarding, Artec Studio training, and scan-to-CAD workflow best practices to get productive fast.
🖨️ In-house scanning service bureau
We use the Micro II daily in our own 3D scanning and printing service work — advice from operators, not order-takers.
Industries that depend on Artec Micro II
Technical specifications
Complete Artec Micro II specs for accuracy, capture performance, hardware, and output formats.
| 3D point accuracy | Up to 5 microns / 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) |
| Repeatability | 2 microns / 0.002 mm (0.00008 in) |
| 3D resolution | Up to 40 microns / 0.04 mm (0.0016 in) |
| Accuracy certification | ISO 12836 |
| Object size | Up to 200 × 200 × 150 mm (7.87 × 7.87 × 5.9 in) |
| Volume capture zone | 4,700 cm³ (≈ 287 in³) |
| Field of view | 20 × 15 cm (7.9 × 5.9 in) |
| Cameras | 4 × 13 MP high-resolution cameras |
| Scan system | 3-axis — turntable + tilting platform, fully automated |
| Data acquisition speed | Up to 1 million points/s |
| Light source | RGB LED |
| Texture | Native full-color + photo texture, 24 bpp |
| Tracking | Target-free — no markers or surface prep |
| Form factor | Compact desktop unit with modular CNC-machined part mounts |
| Smart Scanning Mode | Yes — automatic trajectory selection in Artec Studio |
| Warranty | 2 years (extendable with Premium Pack) |
| Processing software | Artec Studio |
| Computer for scanning | Required — recommended Intel Core i7/i9, 64+ GB RAM, NVIDIA GPU 3+ GB VRAM |
| 3D mesh formats | All popular formats, including STL, OBJ, PLY |
| CAD & inspection workflow | Align with CAD primitives in Artec Studio; export to SOLIDWORKS, Geomagic Design X, or directly to Control X |
| Ecosystem | Combine with photogrammetry data; merges with other Artec scanner data in Artec Studio |
Artec Micro II Premium Pack
Set yourself up for five years of worry-free precision scanning. The Premium Pack bundles the scanner with extended coverage and software at a bundle price:
- Artec Micro II 3D scanner
- Extended warranty — 5 years total
- Artec Studio subscription — 5 years
- Artec Care contract — 5 years
Artec Micro II vs. Spider II vs. Leo
Three precision tiers, three different jobs. Here's the short version.
Artec Micro II
Up to 5 μm (0.0002 in) accuracy, fully automated, one-click. The metrology choice for small parts, jewelry, dental, and specimens up to 20 cm — objects come to the scanner.
Artec Spider II
0.05 mm (0.002 in) handheld precision for small-to-medium objects and fine regions of larger parts — when you need to bring the scanner to the object.
Artec Leo
Fully wireless with onboard processing — 0.1 mm (0.004 in) accuracy across medium to very large objects, people, and whole scenes.
Not sure which fits your parts? Tell us what you're scanning and we'll give you an honest recommendation — even if it means a less expensive scanner.
Frequently asked questions
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Ready to see the Artec Micro II in action?
Talk to a 3DMakerWorld specialist — Gold-Certified Artec 3D Reseller. Get expert advice, a personalized quote, or book a free live demo with your own parts.