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Creaform

HardwareLévis, Québec, CanadaFounded 2002· One of 1739 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