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PolyWorks Inspector 3D Metrology Software – Universal Inspection, GD&T & Reporting
Universal 3D metrology inspection software — measure from any device, compare scans and probed points to CAD, run full GD&T to ISO and ASME, and generate traceable first-article reports. Offered through Additive Plus via Shining 3D.
- ✓ Device-independent · portable arms, laser scanners, laser trackers, photogrammetry, CNC CMMs
- ✓ Smart GD&T (ISO & ASME) · full-field deviation color maps · 2D, 3D & cross-section
- ✓ AS9102 / PPAP first-article reports · SPC · Gauge R&R · Play Inspection automation
- ✓ Delivered as a licensed download; issued to order — request editions and pricing
Price held 7 days after order.
Onboarding included
US-based support
What your quality engineer actually checks
What your quality engineer actually checks
Traceable results from any device
GD&T to ISO and ASME with PTB-certified algorithms means the numbers in your first-article report are metrologically traceable — whether the data came from a probe, an arm, a tracker, or a laser scanner, not 'comparable to'.
An applications engineer on the line
Help with alignment strategy, GD&T callouts, and report templates for your recurring parts — from engineers who run 3D metrology. Demo before you commit. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
About this product
PolyWorks Inspector is a universal 3D metrology inspection software that turns measurement data — from almost any device — into a dimensional decision. Probe or scan, compare to CAD with full-field color maps, run GD&T to ISO and ASME, and generate a traceable first-article report. Additive Plus offers it through Shining 3D.
Why quality teams choose PolyWorks Inspector
One universal workflow — any device, standard-compliant measurement, traceable reports.
Device-independent measurement
Run one inspection project across portable arms, laser scanners, laser trackers, photogrammetry, and CNC CMMs — probed points and scanned point clouds together in the same measurement sequence.
Smart GD&T to ISO & ASME
Evaluate diameters, positions, angles, and full datum reference frames to the latest ASME and ISO standards, with material and datum modifiers and configurable tolerance zones — on PTB-certified algorithms.
Full-field deviation vs. CAD
Compare surfaces, boundaries, and cross-sections to CAD as intuitive color maps. Feature measurement, distances, angles, thickness, and flush-and-gap gauging live in one project.
Automated, traceable reports
AS9102 and PPAP first-article reports, SPC with multipiece statistics, and Gauge R&R — plus Play Inspection and macro scripting to repeat a sequence identically on every run.
How Additive Plus delivers PolyWorks Inspector
Licensed, set up, and supported for your inspection workflow.
Step 01
License & install
We match the right PolyWorks Inspector edition and device drivers to your metrology hardware, then license and install it on your workstation or measurement cell.
Step 02
Train & template
Onboarding on alignment strategy, GD&T callouts, and report templates for your recurring parts — so inspection is consistent between operators from the first job.
Step 03
Support that answers
Questions on a tricky datum alignment or a specific tolerance callout go to engineers who run this software. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
Measurement & Analysis
PolyWorks Inspector measures from point clouds, polygonal models, and probed points, then compares them to a CAD or reference-part nominal for full-field deviation shown as color maps. Its smart GD&T engine evaluates diameters, positions, angles, and datum reference frames to ISO and ASME, with material and datum modifiers. Alignment covers surface and cross-section best-fit, feature-based alignment with weights and constraints, and multiple device-position alignment with temperature compensation. See the full feature list below.
Universal Device Support
One software, any device. PolyWorks Inspector drives portable scanning arms, laser scanners, laser trackers, spherical digitizers, and digital gauges, and connects to CNC CMMs through direct drivers or the I++ interface, while importing point clouds from photogrammetry systems. Probed points and scanned surfaces live in the same project, so a mixed metrology fleet produces one consistent inspection result instead of separate, incompatible reports.
Real-Time Guidance, Reporting & Automation
Real-time quality meshing and coverage guidance graphics show scan completeness as you measure, while guided probing walks an operator through a sequence with images, text, and live tolerances. Results feed a reporting engine that builds AS9102 and PPAP first-article reports, SPC with multipiece statistics, and Measurement System Analysis and Gauge R&R studies. Play Inspection and macro scripting repeat the whole sequence identically for production quality control.
Typical applications
Dimensional QC across manufacturing.
Automotive
Body, panel & assembly QC
Aerospace
First-article & GD&T
Sheet metal
Flush, gap & springback
Casting & forging
Full-field deviation
Precision machining
Tolerance verification
Turbine & airfoil
Blade dimension gauging
Why Source PolyWorks Inspector Through Additive Plus
- Offered through Shining 3D — licensing matched to your devices and parts, with a demo before you commit
- Onboarding on alignment, GD&T, and report templates included
- Application engineers who run 3D metrology — setup for your recurring inspection jobs
- US-based support with a sub-4h response · 200+ scanning and AM systems delivered across 23 countries
The metrology hardware PolyWorks Inspector runs with
Pair the software with Shining 3D metrology devices — or bring your own.
Handheld scanningFreeScan UE NovaView scanner →
Optical trackingFreeScan Trak NovaView scanner →
Probing / CMMFreeProbe 2View probe →
Optical trackingFreeScan Trak NovaView scanner →
Probing / CMMFreeProbe 2View probe →
Tell us your devices, parts, and reporting needs — our applications engineer will recommend the right PolyWorks Inspector edition and modules, and can run a sample inspection on your part first. If you run an all-Shining 3D scanner fleet, ask about SHINING3D Inspect as the native-ecosystem option. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
| Brand | PolyWorks |
| Software Type | Universal 3D metrology inspection software (modular) |
| Certification | PTB-certified measurement algorithms |
| Measurement Features | Full-field deviation vs. CAD, smart GD&T (ISO & ASME), 2D & 3D dimensioning, cross-section & thickness, flush & gap, airfoil gauging |
| Supported Devices | Portable arms, laser scanners, laser trackers, spherical digitizers, digital gauges, CNC CMMs (direct/I++), photogrammetry import |
| Alignment | Surface & cross-section best-fit, feature-based, datum reference frame, multi-device-position with temperature compensation |
| Reporting & Automation | AS9102 & PPAP first-article, SPC multipiece statistics, MSA / Gauge R&R, Play Inspection, macro scripting |
| Data Formats | Point clouds, polygonal meshes, probed points; native & neutral CAD; QIF MBD with PMI |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Licensing | Modular editions — request licensing and pricing |
Want a sample inspection first?
Send us a scan or probed data plus its CAD and we'll run a full PolyWorks Inspector report — see the output before you license.
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Unedited feedback from dimensional inspection users.
★★★★★
Probe and scan data in one project let us retire two separate metrology packages.
ER
Elena R. Quality Manager · Automotive
★★★★★
GD&T to ASME with traceable algorithms cleared our aerospace first-article audit with no pushback.
MD
Marcus D. Metrology Lead · Aerospace
★★★★★
Play Inspection turned a 40-minute manual sequence into a repeatable one-click run.
YT
Yuki T. QA Engineer · Precision Machining
Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
What is PolyWorks Inspector and what does it do?
PolyWorks Inspector is a universal 3D metrology inspection software. It collects measurement data from almost any device — portable arms, laser scanners, laser trackers, photogrammetry systems, and CNC CMMs — compares probed points and scanned point clouds to a CAD model for full-field deviation, evaluates GD&T, and generates a traceable inspection report. In short, PolyWorks Inspector turns 3D measurement into a pass-or-fail decision and the documentation to back it up. Additive Plus offers it through Shining 3D.
Which measurement devices does PolyWorks Inspector support?
PolyWorks Inspector is device-independent. It drives portable scanning arms, laser scanners, laser trackers, spherical digitizers, and digital gauges, and connects to CNC CMMs through direct drivers or the I++ interface. It also imports point clouds from photogrammetry systems and third-party sources. Probed points and scanned surfaces coexist in the same project, so a mixed metrology fleet produces one consistent PolyWorks Inspector result instead of separate, incompatible reports.
What GD&T standards does PolyWorks Inspector support?
PolyWorks Inspector includes a smart GD&T engine based on the latest ASME and ISO standards. It evaluates diameters, positions, angles, and full datum reference frames, with support for material condition and datum modifiers and configurable tolerance zones. Because the underlying algorithms are PTB-certified, the results are metrologically traceable — what quality teams need for first-article inspection and audits in automotive, aerospace, and precision manufacturing.
Can PolyWorks Inspector inspect without a CAD model?
Yes. PolyWorks Inspector supports a universal 3D metrology workflow with or without CAD data. With CAD, it compares scans and probed points to the nominal model for full-field deviation and GD&T. Without CAD, it measures features, distances, angles, and cross-sections directly, or compares against a measured reference part. This makes PolyWorks Inspector usable for reverse-engineering handoff, legacy parts, and tooling where no digital model exists.
What alignment methods are available in PolyWorks Inspector?
PolyWorks Inspector offers surface and cross-section best-fit alignment, feature-based alignment with weights and constraints, and datum reference frame alignment for GD&T. For large parts measured from several positions, it supports multiple device-position alignment with temperature compensation. Choosing the right alignment is often the difference between a clean report and a false reject, which is why our applications engineers help configure it for your recurring parts.
What reporting and automation does PolyWorks Inspector include?
PolyWorks Inspector generates AS9102 and PPAP first-article inspection reports, runs SPC with multipiece statistics, and performs Measurement System Analysis and Gauge R&R studies. Control views organize hundreds of dimensional controls, while the Play Inspection tool and macro scripting repeat a full measurement sequence identically every run. That combination makes PolyWorks Inspector suitable for both one-off first articles and repeatable production quality control.
How is PolyWorks Inspector licensed and delivered?
PolyWorks Inspector is licensed by edition and module, so you pay for the capability you use across one or more seats. Additive Plus offers it through Shining 3D and delivers it as a licensed download issued to order — no public list price. We match the edition, device drivers, and modules to your parts, devices, and number of users, then provide a quote. Contact us and we will recommend the right PolyWorks Inspector configuration and pricing.
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