Creaform
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