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training from one source\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eNaperville, IL \u0026amp; Lenexa, KS\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ========== HERO ========== --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"gcx-sec gcx-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"gcx-eyebrow\"\u003e3D inspection \u0026amp; metrology software\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-h1\"\u003eGeomagic Control X for Artec 3D Scanners\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gcx-lede\"\u003eGeomagic Control X turns 3D scan data into professional dimensional inspection. Align a scanned part to its CAD reference, run 2D and 3D comparisons, apply GD\u0026amp;T and CAD-aware dimensioning, and issue a report your quality team, your customer and your supplier can all read. Sold, configured and supported in the U.S. by 3DMakerWorld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-stats\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUp to 7×\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003efaster capture than CMM\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUp to 80%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003elower inspection cost\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGD\u0026amp;T + PMI\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ecallouts and dimensioning\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScanner-agnostic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eevery Artec scanner supported\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ca class=\"gcx-cta\" href=\"#gcx-quote\"\u003eRequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"gcx-cta gcx-cta--alt\" href=\"#gcx-quote\"\u003eBook a demo on your part\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ========== WHAT IS IT ========== --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"gcx-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhat is Geomagic Control X?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeomagic Control X is professional 3D metrology software from Hexagon that inspects parts using 3D scan data instead of point-by-point probing.\u003c\/strong\u003e You scan the part, align the resulting mesh to a CAD reference or to a golden sample, and Control X reports where the real part differs from the intended one — as color maps, cross-sections, dimensioned callouts and GD\u0026amp;T evaluations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe difference from probe-based inspection is coverage. A CMM measures the points you program it to measure; a scan measures the whole surface. Warpage between the features you thought to check, sink in a molded rib, wear across a blade face — those show up in scan-based inspection because nothing was left unmeasured. Control X exists to make that volume of data usable rather than overwhelming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTypical work it is bought for: first article inspection, incoming and supplier quality, tool and mold validation, warpage and shrinkage analysis after molding or casting, wear and damage assessment for maintenance and overhaul, and building a digital record of part geometry that can be re-interrogated months later without the part in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-video\"\u003e\n      \u003cbutton type=\"button\" onclick=\"var f=document.createElement('iframe');f.src='https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/x0TbqP8agRs?autoplay=1';f.title='3D scanning to inspection with Artec 3D and Geomagic Control X';f.allow='autoplay; encrypted-media';f.allowFullscreen=true;f.setAttribute('frameborder','0');this.parentNode.replaceChild(f,this);\"\u003ePlay — 3D scanning to inspection with Artec 3D and Control X\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gcx-fine\"\u003eArtec’s own walkthrough of the full capture-to-inspection sequence, from scanning a physical object to a finished Control X inspection result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ========== WORKFLOW ========== --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"gcx-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"gcx-eyebrow\"\u003eScan-to-report workflow\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFrom physical part to signed-off inspection report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eControl X sits between the scanner and your quality system. Artec scanners are contact-free and target-free, so parts that would need fixturing, tactile probing or hours of CMM programming are digitized in minutes — then Control X does the analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-steps\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-step\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSTEP 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDigitize\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapture with one or more Artec scanners — Micro II for small precision parts, Spider II for fine detail and sharp edges, Point for difficult surfaces, Leo wirelessly on the shop floor, Ray II for large objects and whole facilities from up to 130 m away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-step\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSTEP 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProcess\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlign, fuse and optimize the mesh in Artec Studio, then send it straight to Control X. A custom macro even lets you run inspection tasks from inside the Artec Studio interface you already know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-step\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSTEP 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAnalyze\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlign the mesh to CAD or a reference scan using adaptive pairs or homing alignment, then use 2D, 3D and point comparison to find and diagnose variation — dents, twist, warp, wear, out-of-tolerance features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-step\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSTEP 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReport \u0026amp; act\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublish branded, customizable reports that compare multiple results, so findings actually reach the people who adjust the process rather than sitting in an engineer's session file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gcx-fine\"\u003eArtec reports customers capturing parts up to seven times faster than with CMM machines and cutting inspection cost by up to 80%, largely through automating data processing. Your own result depends on part size, tolerance, batch volume and how much of the routine you automate — ask us for an application review before you build a business case on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ========== CAPABILITIES ========== --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"gcx-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"gcx-eyebrow\"\u003eCapabilities\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhat Geomagic Control X actually does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003e2D and 3D comparison\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCompare scan data to CAD, to a reference scan, or to another production part. Whole-surface color maps show deviation at a glance; cross-sections and point comparisons give you the numbers to act on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eCAD-aware dimensioning and GD\u0026amp;T\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSmart Dimensioning creates dimensions between CAD features automatically, making flatness, symmetry and profile tolerances quick to apply. PMI support and GD\u0026amp;T callouts carry design intent into the inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAlignment that survives real parts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAdaptive pairs and homing alignment, where points align repeatedly until deviation settles. Multi-alignment inspection builds repeatable routines that evaluate a part in several alignment environments — the practical answer to large deformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eDeviation location\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003ePick an area of interest, scan it, and analyze it for surface defects and variation. Useful precisely where original CAD does not exist — wear on a wing skin, erosion on a casting, damage on a weldment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eVisual scripting and automation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBuild a template from a reference scan, then rerun the same program across similar parts for repeatable batch inspection. The Automation Server distributes inspection jobs across machines to keep throughput up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eAdvanced airfoil analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAutomatically gather profile measurements to identify damage, warpage and twist in turbine blades and similar geometry — built for maintenance, repair and overhaul work rather than bolted on afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eTrend analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eTrack how geometry changes across successive inspections of the same part or tool, so you can act while drift is still correctable and anticipate when something is heading out of tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eCustomizable reporting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eCompare multiple results in a single report and save templates carrying your own branding. Reports are readable by managers, customers and buyers, not only by metrologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eFix, not just find\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eControl X integrates with Geomagic Design X and CAD, so a model can be updated to compensate for a measured problem — closing the loop between finding a deviation and correcting the thing that caused it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eArtec Studio integration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eControl X macros let you complete inspection tasks inside the same Artec Studio interface used to process scan data, which shortens the learning curve for operators who are not full-time metrologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ========== LICENSING \u0026 BUNDLES ========== --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"gcx-sec\" id=\"gcx-licensing\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"gcx-eyebrow\"\u003eLicensing \u0026amp; bundles\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThree ways to buy Control X\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eControl X is a single, complete application — there is no cut-down edition to outgrow, and no separate purchase for CAD import, airfoil tools or mesh editing. What varies is whether you are adding software to scanners you already own, buying the two together, or pairing inspection with reverse engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-plans\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-plan\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eControl X software only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"gcx-price\"\u003eAdd to your scanners\u003csmall\u003efor existing Artec owners\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:.9rem\"\u003eAlready scanning? Add a Control X licence and start inspecting the data you are already collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eVirtual dongle licence\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFirst year of maintenance included\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePerpetual licensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCommercial or educational terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"gcx-cta gcx-cta--alt\" href=\"#gcx-quote\"\u003eGet a quote\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-plan gcx-plan--mid\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eArtec scanner + Control X\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"gcx-price\"\u003eComplete QA package\u003csmall\u003ehardware, software, training\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:.9rem\"\u003eArtec offers bundles built around Micro II, Leo and Ray II — or pair Control X with any Artec scanner to build your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eArtec scanner of your choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eControl X licence with first-year maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eArtec Studio Professional licence\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBetter value than buying the pieces separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"gcx-cta\" href=\"#gcx-quote\"\u003eBuild a bundle\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-plan\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eDesign Inspection Suite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"gcx-price\"\u003eInspect and redesign\u003csmall\u003eDesign X + Control X\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:.9rem\"\u003eInspection and reverse engineering together, for teams that need to fix what they find rather than only document it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eGeomagic Control X licence\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eGeomagic Design X licence\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFirst-year software maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOne workflow from measurement to corrected CAD\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003ca class=\"gcx-cta gcx-cta--alt\" href=\"#gcx-quote\"\u003eGet suite pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"gcx-fine\"\u003eControl X is sold as a perpetual licence with maintenance programs, on separate commercial and educational terms. The Geomagic Maintenance Program keeps you on current versions with priority access to technical support; enterprise configurations are also available. Tell us the parts you inspect and the tolerances you hold, and we will recommend a configuration and quote it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-tabs\"\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"gcx-tab\" open\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eArtec scanner pairing\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-tabbody gcx-tablewrap\"\u003e\n          \u003ctable\u003e\n            \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtec scanner\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3D accuracy, up to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical inspection work\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n            \u003ctbody\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtec Micro II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesktop, automated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.005 mm (5 µm \/ 0.0002 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall machined and molded parts, dental, jewelry, medical devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtec Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandheld laser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02 mm (0.0008 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShiny, dark and otherwise difficult surfaces; industrial metrology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtec Spider II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandheld\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.05 mm (0.002 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine detail, sharp edges, tooling inserts, first article inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtec Leo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandheld, wireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1 mm (0.004 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium and large parts, weldments and fixtures inspected in place\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtec Eva\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandheld\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1 mm (0.004 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to large parts where capture speed matters most\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtec Ray II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong-range LiDAR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuoted by range, not accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge objects, rooms and industrial facilities captured from up to 130 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n          \u003c\/table\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"gcx-fine\"\u003eAccuracy figures are Artec's published specifications for the scanner alone. Achievable inspection uncertainty depends on part size, surface finish, environment, alignment strategy and operator technique — and should be established against your own tolerances before the method is relied on. Leo and Ray II data can be combined to build one model using the best resolution available for each region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n      \u003cdetails class=\"gcx-tab\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eDevices \u0026amp; file formats\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-tabbody gcx-tablewrap\"\u003e\n          \u003ctable\u003e\n            \u003ctbody\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArtec scanners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScanner-agnostic across the Artec range — Eva, Leo, Micro II, Point, Ray II and Spider II\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOther devices\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterfaces with most 3D scanners and portable CMMs on the market; scanners and arms can be driven directly inside Control X, or you can work with raw scan data from any device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrom Artec Studio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect handoff of the optimized mesh, plus macros that run inspection tasks inside the Artec Studio interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCAD import\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImports most current CAD formats as inspection references; no separate CAD importer purchase required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdditive manufacturing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImports, inspects and optimizes builds saved as 3D Sprint files\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReporting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustomizable, branded report templates comparing multiple inspection results\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric and imperial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterface languages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n          \u003c\/table\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n      \u003cdetails class=\"gcx-tab\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eSystem requirements\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-tabbody gcx-tablewrap\"\u003e\n          \u003ctable\u003e\n            \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePublished minimum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3DMakerWorld recommendation for Artec scan data\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n            \u003ctbody\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows 8.1 (64-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows 11 Pro (64-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProcessor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntel or AMD, 2.0 GHz minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntel Core i7 \/ Ryzen 7 class or better, high single-core clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMemory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 GB RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 GB RAM or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 GB free (additional space for cache)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNVMe SSD with 500 GB+ free for project and cache data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGraphics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpenGL 3.0+ card with 4 GB RAM or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNVIDIA RTX professional card, 8 GB VRAM or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32-bit true color, 1280 × 960\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1920 × 1080 or higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n          \u003c\/table\u003e\n          \u003cp class=\"gcx-fine\"\u003eThe published minimum is a floor, not a working configuration. Whole-part inspection meshes — particularly Ray II facility scans and dense Micro II or Spider II data — push memory and GPU considerably harder than the minimum anticipates. We also spec and supply workstations known to run Artec Studio and Control X together properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ========== QUOTE FORM ========== --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"gcx-sec\" id=\"gcx-quote\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eGet a quote, or a demo run on your own part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSend us a part — or a scan and a drawing — and we will run the actual inspection workflow and show you the report that comes out, not a canned demo. We will also tell you honestly if Artec Studio's own tools already cover what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cform method=\"post\" action=\"\/contact#gcx-quote\" accept-charset=\"UTF-8\" class=\"gcx-form\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"hidden\" name=\"form_type\" value=\"contact\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"hidden\" name=\"utf8\" value=\"✓\"\u003e\n      \u003cinput type=\"hidden\" name=\"contact[Product]\" value=\"Geomagic Control X\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"gcx-name\"\u003eName\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cinput id=\"gcx-name\" type=\"text\" name=\"contact[name]\" required\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"gcx-co\"\u003eCompany\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cinput id=\"gcx-co\" type=\"text\" name=\"contact[company]\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"gcx-email\"\u003eWork email\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cinput id=\"gcx-email\" type=\"email\" name=\"contact[email]\" required\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"gcx-phone\"\u003ePhone\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cinput id=\"gcx-phone\" type=\"tel\" name=\"contact[phone]\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"gcx-need\"\u003eWhat do you need?\u003c\/label\u003e\n          \u003cselect id=\"gcx-need\" name=\"contact[Request]\"\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eQuote for Geomagic Control X\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eArtec scanner + Control X bundle\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eDesign Inspection Suite (Design X + Control X)\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eDemo on my own part or scan data\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eEducational pricing\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eRenew or upgrade an existing licence\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eTraining\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eInspection as a service (we scan and report for you)\u003c\/option\u003e\n          \u003c\/select\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"gcx-scanner\"\u003eArtec scanner you own or are considering\u003c\/label\u003e\n          \u003cselect id=\"gcx-scanner\" name=\"contact[Scanner]\"\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eNot sure yet — help me choose\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eArtec Micro II\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eArtec Point\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eArtec Spider II\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eArtec Leo\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eArtec Eva\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eArtec Ray II\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eNon-Artec scanner or portable CMM\u003c\/option\u003e\n            \u003coption\u003eOther \/ multiple\u003c\/option\u003e\n          \u003c\/select\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003clabel for=\"gcx-body\"\u003eThe parts, the tolerances you hold, and what the report has to show\u003c\/label\u003e\n        \u003ctextarea id=\"gcx-body\" name=\"contact[body]\"\u003e\u003c\/textarea\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"submit\" class=\"gcx-cta\" style=\"border:0; font-family:inherit\"\u003eSend request\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gcx-note\"\u003eWe reply the same business day. No newsletter signup, no drip sequence — a person reads this and answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/form\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ========== FAQ ========== --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"gcx-sec gcx-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"gcx-eyebrow\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eGeomagic Control X FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Geomagic Control X used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eControl X is professional 3D metrology software for dimensional inspection and quality control using scan data. It is bought for first article inspection, incoming and supplier quality, tool and mold validation, warpage and shrinkage analysis, wear and damage assessment in maintenance and overhaul, and for building a digital record of part geometry that can be re-measured later without the physical part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does Geomagic Control X cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eControl X is sold as a perpetual licence with a maintenance program, on separate commercial and educational terms, and is also available bundled with an Artec scanner and Artec Studio, or paired with Geomagic Design X as the Design Inspection Suite. Because the configuration, the maintenance term and any scanner bundle all move the number, we quote rather than publish: send us your application through the form above and we will return a written quote, usually the same business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Geomagic Control X work with Artec 3D scanners?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes. Control X is scanner-agnostic and works with data from every scanner in the Artec range — Eva, Leo, Micro II, Point, Ray II and Spider II. The normal workflow is to capture and process in Artec Studio, then send the optimized mesh directly to Control X. Artec also supplies macros that let you run inspection tasks from inside the Artec Studio interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it with a CMM or a non-Artec scanner?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes. Control X interfaces with most 3D scanners and portable CMMs on the market. Supported devices can be driven directly inside Control X, and raw scan data from effectively any source can be imported and inspected. That matters if you already run mixed hardware, or if you want scan-based inspection to sit alongside an existing arm rather than replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from inspection in Artec Studio?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eArtec Studio captures, aligns, fuses and optimizes scan data, and can do straightforward comparisons. What it does not do is full metrology: GD\u0026amp;T evaluation, PMI, CAD-aware dimensioning, multi-alignment routines, airfoil analysis, scripted batch inspection, and customizable reports intended to be issued to a customer or auditor. If you need a quick visual check, Artec Studio may already be enough, and we would rather say so than sell a second licence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I buy Design X and Control X together?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes — that package is the Design Inspection Suite, which combines Geomagic Design X and Control X licences with first-year software maintenance. It is the right shape when you need to act on what inspection finds: measure the deviation in Control X, then correct or rebuild the model in Design X rather than handing the problem to someone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs there a trial version of Geomagic Control X?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes — evaluation licences are available. Contact us through the form above and we will arrange the trial along with a walkthrough on your own data, which is a far better test than a blank workspace. Sending us a scan and a drawing of a part you actually need to sign off is the fastest way to know whether the software solves your problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo you offer educational pricing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes. Hexagon maintains separate educational licensing and maintenance terms for Control X, and Artec offers educational packages that bundle scanners with Geomagic software at discounted rates for teaching and research. We quote educational, multi-seat, lab and consortium configurations regularly — tell us the institution and the seat count and we will put it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the system requirements?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe published minimum is 64-bit Windows 8.1, a 2.0 GHz Intel or AMD processor, 8 GB RAM, 30 GB of free disk space, a 1280 × 960 32-bit true-color display, and an OpenGL 3.0 or newer graphics card with at least 4 GB of memory. For real inspection work on dense Artec scan data we recommend Windows 11 Pro, an i7-class or better CPU, 32 GB RAM or more, an NVMe SSD, and an NVIDIA RTX professional card with 8 GB or more of VRAM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich languages does the interface support?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTwelve: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Czech, Turkish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I renew or maintain a licence?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThrough the Geomagic Maintenance Program, which keeps you on current software versions and gives priority access to technical support. 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Offices in Naperville, Illinois and Lenexa, Kansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan you just do the inspection for us?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes. 3DMakerWorld runs an Artec-based 3D scanning and inspection service bureau. For a one-off first article, a warranty dispute or a supplier problem, we can scan the part and deliver the inspection report without you buying any software. It is also the cheapest way to find out whether the workflow is worth bringing in-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs 3DMakerWorld an official Artec 3D reseller?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gcx-a\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes. 3DMakerWorld is an official Gold-Certified Artec 3D Reseller — the highest tier of Artec reseller authorization — and supplies the Geomagic software family alongside it. You get expert pre-sale consultation, hands-on demos, technical onboarding and ongoing U.S.-based support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ========== WHY US ========== --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"gcx-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gcx-why\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhy buy Geomagic Control X from 3DMakerWorld\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold-Certified Artec 3D reseller\u003c\/strong\u003e — scanner, metrology software and training from one vendor, with one point of contact when something goes wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe run this workflow ourselves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our service bureau scans and inspects parts with this exact toolchain. 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