Developing a Protective Case for Artec Leo - Part 1
You purchased a case for your phone, why wouldn’t you purchase one for your 3D scanner?
X-Ray View of Artec Leo
I once dropped one of our scanners. It cost $3000 to repair. I was devastated.
The project was delayed, time was lost, and I was sad.
It was at this point when I wished I had purchased a protective case.
I immediately went to go buy one.
Frantically searching on google, I quickly realized that cases for 3D scanners don’t exist.
Hence the beginning of our journey.
Developing a Case for Artec Leo
The case wouldn’t have to be perfect. If it minimized the chance of downtime, protected the scanner from light bumps, splashes, and hard surfaces, that would be fantastic.
We started our journey by partnering with a group of students at the University of Alberta Mechanical Engineering Program. These bright students are working with us to develop a case that will:
Protect the outside surfaces of the scanner without blocking vents, ports, and the touchscreen
Will be able to withstand UV exposure and temperatures from -40 to +30 Celsius
Will not exceed a weight of 1 lbs
Withstand humidity and exposure to water and salt water
Will be able to protect the structure of the scanner from drops up to 1”. This may seem insignificant, but most damage is caused by repeated small impacts.
It will have a connection point for a wrist strap. This will prevent the scanner from falling or from being dropped.
It will have a connection point on the bottom for hooking up to a tripod or crane.
It will not interfere with optics
It will be super sexy
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More updates on our development process will be posted soon!