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Polyga FlexScan3D
Vancouver, Canada
What it is
Polyga FlexScan3D is free legacy software for capturing scans with 3D scanners and processing them into digital 3D models. It controls multiple scanners, supports scanner-setting changes and recalibration, and Polyga states that acquisition takes approximately one second per scan. The built-in mesh editor can process, align, merge, and clean scans, including filling holes. Standard includes measurement and deviation analysis that compares two meshes with a color map. Exports include PLY, OBJ, STL, ASC, and FBX. A C++/C# API library and scripting functions provide developer access to scanner controls and data processing. The software can work with Polyga scanners, most listed Basler and FLIR monochrome global-shutter cameras, and standard DLP projectors through HDMI. It supports color capture with color machine-vision cameras and can pair with Polyga’s automatic rotary table for 360-degree scanning. The listed operating system is 64-bit Windows 10.
For and against
For
- Free legacy download
- Controls and recalibrates scanners
- Mesh editing and hole filling
- Measurement and deviation analysis
- C++/C# API and scripting
Against
- Listed for 64-bit Windows 10
- Legacy software status
- No one-on-one support for custom DIY builds
The verdict
FlexScan3D covers scanner control, scan cleanup, mesh comparison, automation, and common 3D exports at no listed cost. Its legacy status, Windows requirement, and limited DIY support are important constraints.
Who it suits
FlexScan3D suits users building or operating compatible 3D scanning setups who need capture, mesh editing, inspection, and export tools. It may also fit specialized users comfortable with legacy software and manual setup.
Plans and prices
FlexScan3D
Legacy software; free download
Read 4 Oct 2026 · polyga.com
On the record
- Automation
- FlexScan3D is compatible with Polyga’s automatic rotary table for 360-degree scanning.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Capture speed
- Polyga states that data acquisition takes approximately one second per scan.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Color capture
- Both versions can capture color when used with color machine vision cameras.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Developer access
- The software includes a C++/C# API library and scripting functions for scanner controls and data processing.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- FlexScan3D exports PLY, OBJ, STL, ASC, and FBX files.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Hardware compatibility
- Polyga says FlexScan3D supports most Basler and FLIR monochrome cameras with global shutters and most standard DLP projectors via HDMI.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Inspection
- The standard version includes measurement and deviation analysis tools that compare two meshes with a color map.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Legacy status
- Polyga describes FlexScan3D as a legacy tool that remains freely available for specialized use cases.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Polyga Inc. is based in Vancouver, Canada, and says it was founded in 2016.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Operating system
- The listed minimum computer requirements specify 64-bit Windows 10.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Post-processing
- Its built-in mesh editor supports processing, aligning, merging, and cleaning scans, as well as hole filling.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- FlexScan3D is 3D scanning software for capturing scans and processing them into digital 3D models.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Scanner control
- The software controls multiple 3D scanners and supports changing scanner settings and recalibrating the system.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support limit
- Polyga says its manual guides users, but it cannot provide one-on-one technical support for custom DIY scanner builds.polyga.com · read 4 Oct 2026
