Multi-source data fusion
Align and combine 3D data of any type, scale and resolution into one continuous model, with no seams or duplication, from a satellite view of the city down to a single component.
Fuse satellite, drone, LiDAR and handheld scan data into one digital twin, then measure it and present it from the same data. Everything is processed locally on your own PC.
Artec Twins
Artec Twins is Artec 3D’s platform for working with massive 3D environments. It processes and renders everything from construction sites to whole cities, including open terrain, building interiors and heritage landmarks, and keeps them fully interactive on your own machine.
It was first built for Artec Jet, Artec’s mobile SLAM LiDAR scanner, but it works with data from any Artec 3D scanner, drones, satellites and smartphones. Use wide-area data for context, Ray II for detailed structures and Leo for sub-millimeter detail, all in one model.
Artec Twins is geometry first. Point clouds, meshes and Gaussian Splats sit in the same workspace, so you can measure with precision and present a photorealistic scene from the same data. It also includes everything in Artec Studio, so a Twins license covers object-level scanning, processing, inspection and reverse engineering too. You do not need a separate Artec Studio license.
What it does
Artec Twins handles datasets that other tools have to thin out or split, and it keeps the measurement tools next to the visuals.
Align and combine 3D data of any type, scale and resolution into one continuous model, with no seams or duplication, from a satellite view of the city down to a single component.
Render point clouds with billions of points at up to 200 FPS, with no decimation or latency. Pan, fly through and inspect environments of 100 km² or more.
Generate and render lifelike Gaussian Splats inside Artec Twins from photos, video or LiDAR data. Splats capture reflective and translucent surfaces that traditional reconstruction misses.
Switch between height, color, normals and intensity overlays, explore in first-person view, show the capture trajectory, and apply 360° panoramic texturing to Artec Jet and Ray II scans.
Ground control point support and georeferenced point clouds place the whole dataset in real-world coordinates for GIS and surveying work.
Calculate volumes, map distances to CAD or mesh references, cut profiles and cross-sections, fit CAD primitives and compare scans to CAD, without third-party software.
Multi-scale digital twins
Different scales call for different capture tools. Artec Twins lets you use each one where it fits and merge the results into a single dataset with high accuracy where it matters.
Scans from other brands can be imported too, as long as they use the same industry-standard file formats.
One workspace
Bring all three data types into one project and switch between them on demand, for precise measurement or photorealistic presentation from the same capture.
Visualization
Artec Twins gives large scans the context people need to make decisions on site or from the office.
How it works
Scan with Artec Jet, Ray II, Leo or any Artec scanner, or bring in drone, satellite and photo data.
Register, align and fuse every dataset into one continuous model.
Place the model in real-world coordinates and navigate it in real time.
Run volumes, distance maps and sections, then export E57, LAS/LAZ, mesh or splat files.
Licenses
Both licenses include the full software. The difference is whether future major updates are included.
| Feature | Subscription | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Billed annually | One-time payment |
| 3D scan capture and processing with Artec scanners | Included | Included |
| Multi-billion-point rendering and multi-source data fusion | Included | Included |
| Create and render Gaussian Splats From photos or point clouds | Included | Included |
| Large-scale measurement and analysis | Included | Included |
| Editing, reverse engineering and inspection tools | Included | Included |
| AI Photogrammetry | Included | Included |
| Comprehensive 24/7 support from Artec | Included | Included |
| Major feature updates and new algorithms Lifetime gives permanent access to the version you buy | Included | Version purchased |
License contents as published by Artec 3D. Tell us about your sites and scanners and we will help you choose.
Compatibility
Artec Twins supports all Artec 3D scanners and the common point cloud, mesh, CAD and Gaussian Splat formats used in AEC, GIS and BIM work.
Choosing a scanner for Artec Twins? Artec builds it as the companion to its LiDAR scanners. The Artec Jet maps large sites on the move, and the Artec Ray II captures structures in detail from fixed positions. Add an Artec Leo for close-up detail. Browse all Artec 3D products.
Technical specifications
Requirements as published by Artec 3D. Gaussian Splat generation and very large datasets are the most demanding tasks.
Artec's minimum configuration.
Artec's recommended configuration.
Buying a workstation for large datasets? Ask us before you order and we will check the spec.
Why buy from us
We sell, set up and support 3D scanners and software together, so you have one team to call for the whole workflow.
We can arrange a free trial of Artec Twins so you can test it on your own site data before you buy.
Training, technical support and updates are included with all software we sell.
Not ready to buy? Our 3D scanning services capture the data for you.
Request a free trial, or tell us about your sites, the data you already have and the scanners you use, and we will help you get started with Artec Twins.
Already an Artec Twins user? Renew your subscription.
Artec Twins is Artec 3D’s software for processing, merging, visualizing and analyzing massive 3D datasets. It combines data from Artec scanners, drones, satellites and smartphones into one interactive digital twin that you can measure and present.
Artec Twins includes everything in Artec Studio, so if you have Twins you do not need Artec Studio as well. On top of Studio’s scanning, processing, inspection and reverse engineering tools, Twins adds what large environments need: billion-point datasets, multi-source data fusion and Gaussian Splats. If you only scan objects, Artec Studio on its own is enough.
All Artec 3D scanners, including Artec Jet, Ray II, Leo, Eva, Spider II, Micro II, Point II and the Metrology Kit. Data from long-range and handheld scanners can be combined in one project. Scans from other brands can be imported if they use standard file formats.
Artec Twins renders scenes of 100 km² or more with billions of data points at up to 200 frames per second, without thinning or splitting the data.
Gaussian Splatting is a rendering technique that reconstructs scenes with photo-level realism. It works well on fine, reflective and translucent surfaces. Artec Twins can generate splats from Artec Jet LiDAR data or from photos and video, and render them in the same interface as your point clouds and meshes.
Distance mapping, volume calculation, CAD primitive fitting, profiles and cross-sections, scan-to-CAD comparison and georeferencing with ground control points, all in one program.
Locally, on your own PC. Nothing has to be uploaded, so you can work offline and keep sensitive data under your control.
The annual subscription includes full access plus any major feature and algorithm updates added in future versions. The lifetime license gives full, permanent access to the version you buy.
Pricing is quoted. It depends on the license type (annual subscription or lifetime) and whether you buy it with a scanner. Contact us for a quote or request a free trial.
A Windows 11 (x64) PC. Artec lists an Intel Core i7 or equivalent with 8 or more cores and an NVIDIA RTX 4060 with 8 GB as the minimum, and an Intel Core i9 or equivalent with an RTX 4090 24 GB as recommended. Gaussian Splat generation needs more power.
Yes. Training, technical support and updates are included with all software we sell.
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