Artec Ray II is a wireless, long-range LiDAR 3D scanner built to capture large to massive objects, scenes, and environments, from 0.5 m up to 130 m (1.6 ft to 427 ft) away, with metrology-grade accuracy. It records up to 2,000,000 points per second and completes a full-dome scan at its highest resolution in just 1 minute 42 seconds, making it one of the fastest terrestrial laser scanners in its class.
With 3D point accuracy of 1.9 mm at 10 m, best-in-class angular accuracy of 18 arcseconds, and a 36 MP 3-camera HDR imaging system, Ray II delivers clean, richly textured point clouds that need minimal post-processing. It's the right tool for reverse engineering, quality inspection, digital twins, forensic documentation, heritage preservation, and change-over-time assessment of civil infrastructure.
Why Choose Artec Ray II?
Long-range precision
Capture objects from 0.5 to 130 m (1.6 to 427 ft) with 1.9 mm accuracy at 10 m and range accuracy of 1.0 mm + 10 ppm.
Lightning-fast capture
Up to 2 million points per second. A full 360° × 300° dome at 3 mm resolution takes 1 min 42 sec without texture.
Fully wireless & portable
5.35 kg (11.7 lb) scanner, plus two 340 g (12 oz) batteries. Battery-powered, controlled onboard or via the Artec Remote app, with no computer and no targets.
Brilliant HDR texture
A 36 MP 3-camera system captures 432 MPx of raw data for a calibrated 360° × 300° spherical image with automatic 5-bracket HDR.
Smart onboard registration
Visual Inertial System (VIS), altimeter, compass, and GNSS align scans in real time between setups, so scans arrive pre-registered.
Built for the field
IP54 water and dust protection, Class 1 eye-safe 1550 nm laser, operation from -5°C to +40°C (23°F to 104°F), and hot-swappable batteries for up to 8 hours of scanning.
Metrology-Grade Accuracy at Long Range
Ray II uses time-of-flight scanning enhanced by Waveform Digitizing (WFD) technology for consistent, professional-grade results across its full working range:
| Metric | Performance |
|---|---|
| 3D point accuracy @ 10 m (32.8 ft) | 1.9 mm |
| 3D point accuracy @ 20 m (65.6 ft) | 2.9 mm |
| 3D point accuracy @ 40 m (131 ft) | 5.3 mm |
| Angular accuracy | 18 arcseconds (0.87 mm @ 10 m) |
| Range accuracy | 1.0 mm + 10 ppm |
| Range noise | 0.4 mm @ 10 m; 0.5 mm @ 20 m (at 89% albedo) |
Every Ray II ships with an accuracy certificate, and its Check & Adjust field procedure lets the scanner verify and recalibrate itself by scanning its surroundings, with no targets and no lab visit.
Scan Times That Change Your Workflow
Where traditional terrestrial scanners tie up a site for hours, Ray II captures vehicles in minutes and aircraft or full-sized buildings in a few hours:
| Resolution @ 10 m | Without texture | With texture |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mm | 1 min 42 sec | 2 min 42 sec |
| 6 mm | 51 sec | 1 min 51 sec |
| 12 mm | 26 sec | 1 min 26 sec |
Simple to Operate, On Board or Remotely
Basic scan functions run directly from Ray II's full-color touchscreen, so capturing a scene is as simple as pressing a button. For hard-to-reach or hazardous locations, such as scanning at height, over machinery, or inside restricted areas, the Artec Remote app for iOS and Android starts scans, adjusts settings, and monitors progress from a safe distance over Wi-Fi. Data is saved to a 256 GB exchangeable USB 3.0 flash drive.
Ray II's smart auto-removal of moving objects (Double Scan) deletes people, vehicles, and anything else that passes through the scene during capture, so your data stays focused on what matters.
A Perfect Match for Artec Leo
Ray II pairs exceptionally well with the wireless handheld Artec Leo: use Ray II's range and speed for full scenes and large structures, then fill in specific areas, tight angles, and fine details with Leo. Both datasets merge seamlessly in Artec Studio for complete coverage of large or complex objects, a workflow used across shipbuilding, aerospace, and forensics. Ray II also integrates with every other Artec 3D scanner in seconds.
From Scan to CAD or Inspection
Upload scans to Artec Studio to position and fit CAD primitives, then export to SOLIDWORKS or other CAD packages for reverse engineering, or send data directly to Geomagic Control X for comprehensive, professional-grade inspection reports.
Large Scenes and Sites in Artec Twins
For buildings, plants, infrastructure and outdoor scenes, Ray II data goes into Artec Twins, Artec's software for large-scale 3D datasets. It renders billions of points in real time on your own workstation and keeps all data local.
- Merge capture methods: combine fixed Ray II setups with a walk-through Artec Jet capture, Leo close-up detail, and drone or satellite data in one model.
- 360° panoramic color: apply Ray II's HDR imagery to the point cloud for documentation and presentations.
- Measure and compare: volumes, cross-sections, scan-to-CAD comparison and georeferencing with ground control points.
- Deliver: export LAS, LAZ, E57, RCP and mesh formats, or present the site as a photorealistic Gaussian Splat.
Applications
- Reverse engineering: capture legacy equipment, vehicles, construction machinery, and aircraft for scan-to-CAD workflows.
- Quality inspection: scan large parts and assemblies in under 2 minutes and export to Control X for deviation analysis.
- Digital twins: build accurate as-built models of facilities, plants, and infrastructure throughout their lifecycle.
- Civil infrastructure: document bridges, tunnels, dams, and wind turbines for inspection and change-over-time assessment.
- Forensics: document entire crime, death, and accident scenes in minutes with HDR color accurate enough to identify evidence such as bloodstains.
- Heritage preservation & archaeology: digitally preserve sites, monuments, and excavations in true-to-life color.
- Aerospace & automotive: fuselage and wing inspections, crush deformation analysis, accident reconstruction, and design optimization.
Technical Specifications
Why buy your Artec Ray 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 Ray II fits your sites and workflow? We'll help you find the best fit before you buy, whether that's a Ray II, a Ray II + Leo combination, or 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 workflow best practices to get productive fast.
🖨️ In-house scanning service bureau
We use Artec scanners daily in our own 3D scanning and printing service work: advice from operators, not order-takers.
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