The growing adoption of digital manufacturing is driving demand for inspection tools that are as mobile as the operators who use them. With the launch of AirGO Pad, Scanology is aiming to simplify the measurement process by enabling users to scan, inspect and generate reports from a single portable device on the shop floor.

The new platform integrates computing power, industrial 3D inspection software and touchscreen functionality into a portable device, eliminating the need for a separate laptop during on-site measurement activities. Designed for use with Scanology’s wireless 3D scanning systems, AirGO Pad enables users to complete the entire inspection process alongside the component being measured.

Streamlining the Inspection Workflow

Traditional inspection workflows often require operators to move repeatedly between the part and a nearby workstation to review scan data, adjust settings or validate measurement results. This can be particularly challenging when inspecting large components or working in confined industrial environments.

AirGO Pad seeks to simplify that process by placing the inspection interface directly in the operator’s hands. Users can connect a compatible wireless scanner and monitor scan coverage, data quality and measurement results in real time while remaining next to the component under inspection.

AirGO Pad simplifies the process by placing the inspection interface directly in the operator’s hands

The platform also allows users to align scan data, perform measurements and create inspection features during the scanning process, reducing the need for post-processing and helping accelerate decision-making on the shop floor.

From Data Capture to Reporting

A notable feature of the system is its ability to support the entire workflow within a single device. Operators can generate comparison points, annotations and inspection elements during scanning before producing standardised inspection reports using preconfigured templates.

By consolidating scanning, analysis and reporting into one platform, manufacturers can potentially reduce inspection times while improving process consistency.

The device features a high-definition touchscreen for viewing 3D models and measurement results, while its convertible design allows it to be used both as a handheld unit and as a workstation when placed on a suitable surface. A neck strap further supports hands-free operation during extended inspection tasks.

Supporting Mobile Metrology

According to Scanology, the development of AirGO Pad was driven by the need to make measurement systems fully mobile rather than simply making scanners portable.

“Making a measurement system mobile means considering more than how operators carry the 3D scanner. They also need access to their data and inspection tools beside the part. We developed AirGO Pad to bring these activities together, from reviewing scan data to producing the inspection report,” a company product manager said.

The platform is compatible with Scanology’s third-generation handheld and wireless optical 3D scanning systems and supports standard CAD and 3D file formats. Wireless synchronisation with desktop systems enables measurement data, annotations and inspection results to be shared across engineering and quality-control teams.

Meeting Growing Demand for Digital Quality Control

The launch reflects the broader evolution of industrial inspection, where manufacturers are increasingly adopting portable and digital solutions to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and support quality assurance closer to the production process.

As industries such as aerospace, automotive and heavy manufacturing continue to embrace digitalisation, integrated inspection platforms that combine data acquisition, analysis and reporting are gaining importance in helping companies streamline metrology workflows and improve operational responsiveness.

With AirGO Pad, Scanology is positioning itself to meet this growing demand for mobile, connected and user-friendly inspection technologies.