Creaform

HardwareLévis, Québec, CanadaFounded 2002· One of 1756 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc., is a worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions with 20+ years of innovation in dimensional metrology. Develops portable 3D scanners (HandySCAN, MetraSCAN, Go!SCAN) and portable CMMs.

CEO / Founder: Fanny Truchon (President and Business Unit Manager)
Team Size: 201-500
Stage: Active
Total Funding: $5.45M
Latest Round: Acquired
Key Investors: Novacap, Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins (CRCD) (2009 investment), AMETEK Inc. (NYSE: AME, acquired Creaform 2013)

Technology & Products

Key Products

MetraSCAN 3D (portable optical CMM scanner); GoSCAN SPARK (portable 3D scanner); HandyPROBE (portable CMM); MaxSHOT 3D (optical coordinate measuring system); VXinspect (inspection software); VXmodel (reverse engineering software); CAD++ (advanced metrology software)

Technological Advantage

Proprietary optical tracking technology enabling sub-millimeter accuracy in portable handheld scanner format; integrated hardware-software ecosystem reduces measurement-to-analysis time; global service network with 26 regional offices provides competitive advantage in support.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Enables rapid on-site 3D data capture and dimensional analysis without part disassembly or expensive tooling; reduces quality inspection cycle times from weeks to days; supports reverse engineering and product development across global supply chains.

How They Differentiate

Offers a comprehensive range of scanning solutions with a unique integration of hardware and software, backed by strategic global partnerships.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Professionals and industrial companies in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, heavy industries, oil and gas, consumer products, research, and education

Industry Verticals

["Automotive","Aerospace","Manufacturing","Heavy Industries","Oil and Gas","Consumer Products","Research","Education"]

Competitors

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (Absolute Arm); Faro Technologies (Focus3D, Edge arm); GOM/Zeiss (optical scanning)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Growth aligned with AMETEK's overall operational strategy and strategic acquisitions

Major Milestones

["Partnership with Virtek Vision International","Partnership with Snowbird Technologies"]

Notable Customers

Andritz; Hyundai; KTM; Lincoln Electric; Magna; Nucleon; Scott; Voestalpine; University of Wisconsin-Madison; America Magic

https://www.creaform3d.com

Why this company matters

Creaform, a business of AMETEK since 2013, supplies portable and automated 3D measurement solutions for dimensional metrology. Its handheld scanners—HandySCAN, MetraSCAN, and Go!SCAN—and portable CMMs allow operators to capture high-accuracy 3D data on the factory floor or in the field, reducing quality inspection cycles from weeks to days.

The company's proprietary optical tracking technology delivers sub-millimeter accuracy in a handheld form factor, an alternative to fixed-arm CMMs or tripod-based laser scanners. Its integrated software ecosystem—VXinspect for inspection, VXmodel for reverse engineering, and CAD++ for advanced metrology—shortens the time from measurement to analysis. Creaform serves automotive, aerospace, heavy industries, oil and gas, and consumer products, with named customers including Hyundai, Magna, KTM, and Voestalpine.

Creaform competes with Hexagon's Absolute Arm, Faro's Focus3D and Edge arm, and GOM/Zeiss optical scanning systems. Its differentiation lies in the combination of portable hardware, proprietary tracking, and a global service network spanning 26 regional offices and distribution across 85 countries. The company was founded in 2002 in Lévis, Québec, and raised $5.45M from Novacap and Desjardins before being acquired by AMETEK. Fanny Truchon, a chemical engineer with 25 years in manufacturing operations, serves as President and Business Unit Manager.