Revopoint launches MetroY Ultra industrial scanner and POP 4 hybrid scanner with Kickstarter sign-ups

Revopoint, a Shenzhen-based 3D scanning hardware developer, launched two new products during its 12th-anniversary campaign on April 7, 2026: the MetroY Ultra industrial inspection scanner and the POP 4 hybrid blue-laser and infrared structured-light scanner. The MetroY Ultra, available for pre-order at $1,899 MSRP (Standard Edition) and $2,499 MSRP (CMM Edition), delivers reported volumetric accuracy of 0.015 mm + 0.04 mm × L (m) with multi-line laser scanning speeds up to 90 fps, five scanning modes, and outdoor operation up to 100,000 lux. The CMM Edition adds real-time on-site accuracy verification via a certified carbon-fiber ball plate and includes a one-year license for PTB-certified Revo Measure software for GD&T analysis. The POP 4, opening Kickstarter sign-ups with early-backer discounts up to 37%, offers single-frame accuracy of 0.03 mm, scanning speeds up to 105 fps, 3D Gaussian Splatting for photorealistic model export, and up to four hours of wireless operation via a 5500 mAh battery grip. Both scanners connect to a unified software workflow linking Revo Scan, Revo Metro, Revo Measure, and Revo Design for end-to-end data processing from capture to reverse engineering and measurement reporting.

This launch places Revopoint in direct competition with established industrial metrology players like Artec 3D (which recently introduced the Artec Jet mobile LiDAR system) and Creaform, while also challenging lower-cost handheld scanners from Shining 3D and EinScan. The MetroY Ultra's combination of sub-0.02 mm volumetric accuracy, multi-mode scanning, and outdoor capability at under $2,500 addresses a gap in the market for affordable, verified measurement tools that previously required $10,000+ systems. The POP 4's hybrid blue-laser and infrared structured-light approach targets the growing consumer and prosumer scanning segment, where ease of use and photorealistic output are increasingly valued for applications in reverse engineering, cultural heritage, and education. Revopoint's strategy of bundling hardware with a unified software ecosystem—including PTB-certified metrology software—signals an attempt to move beyond geometry capture into validated measurement workflows, a shift that mirrors broader industry trends toward mobile, integrated capture-to-inspection pipelines. The company's position as a Chinese hardware manufacturer with global distribution through Kickstarter and direct sales gives it cost advantages but also exposes it to potential trade policy headwinds, particularly as the US defense authorization act (NDAA §849) takes effect in December 2026, restricting certain Chinese-made equipment in defense supply chains.

For buyers evaluating handheld 3D scanners, the MetroY Ultra offers a credible entry point into verified metrology at a fraction of traditional CMM or laser tracker costs, but the real test will be whether the PTB certification and CMM Edition ball plate deliver repeatable results across varied industrial environments. The POP 4's Kickstarter campaign will reveal demand elasticity in the prosumer segment, where Revopoint has built a loyal following through previous POP series launches. The company must now execute on software integration and customer support to convert early adopters into repeat industrial buyers, particularly in aerospace and automotive reverse engineering workflows where data traceability matters as much as hardware specs.