CAPTURE 3D

What CAPTURE 3D does

CAPTURE 3D is a US-based company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Ana, California, operating as the exclusive US distribution arm for ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions. The company specializes in 3D metrology and structured blue light 3D scanning technology, serving manufacturing and engineering enterprises with precision inspection and quality control solutions. Its core focus is distributing ZEISS's industrial metrology portfolio, which includes the ATOS series of high-speed 3D scanners (ATOS 5, ATOS 5X, ATOS 5 for Airfoil, ATOS LRX, ATOS Compact Scan, ATOS Q), the ZEISS T-SCAN hawk 2 hand-held laser scanner, the GOM Scan 1, and the ZEISS ScanPort semi-automated scanning solution.

The company's flagship software offering is ZEISS INSPECT, launched in November 2023 as a 3D metrology software platform that guides users through the complete workflow of scanning, inspection, and reporting. The software integrates seamlessly with ZEISS sensors and operates on a subscription/recurring revenue model, while hardware sales follow a traditional enterprise distribution model. CAPTURE 3D's proprietary technology access includes ZEISS's Triple scan principle, integrated reliability monitoring, and high-speed structured blue light measurement capabilities.

CAPTURE 3D operates within the global engineering software market, projected to grow from $55.63B in 2024 to $113.93B in 2029, or $127.05B by 2030 at a 14.0% CAGR. The company targets automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing customers requiring precise 3D measurement data for complex geometries and full-field scanning. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with channel distribution through ZEISS's established marketing infrastructure, including the HandsOnMetrology digital platform, the ZEISS Metrology Shop e-commerce portal, social media presence, and industry events. The company is a subsidiary/strategic operating entity of ZEISS, with co-founders Johan Gout (COO & Director of Operations) and Rick White (CEO) leading the organization.

Name

CAPTURE 3D

Website

https://capture3d.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CAPTURE 3D is the US-based distribution arm for ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, specializing in 3D metrology hardware and inspection software for manufacturing and engineering enterprises in automotive, aerospace, and general manufacturing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial 3D Metrology & Quality Inspection

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Dimensional Inspection Software (GD&T, SPC, Reporting) (IMAAAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

3D Scanning Hardware (Handheld, Desktop, Long-Range, In-Line) (IMAAAHAA), Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators) (IMAAAHAC), Scan-to-CAD & Reverse Engineering Software (IMAAAHAE)

Keywords

• 3D metrology solutions
• Industrial 3D scanners
• Structured blue light scanning
• Quality inspection software
• Photogrammetry systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ZEISS INSPECT Software: Revenue generated from distribution/sale of ZEISS INSPECT 3D metrology software for manufacturing and engineering inspection workflows in the US market.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CAPTURE 3D is a US-based distributor and launch partner for ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, specializing in 3D metrology hardware and software for manufacturing and engineering inspection. The company sells structured blue light 3D scanners (ATOS series, T-SCAN hawk 2, GOM Scan 1), the ZEISS INSPECT software platform, and photogrammetry and automation solutions that support full scanning-to-reporting inspection workflows for industrial quality control.

Product overview

CAPTURE 3D is a distributor/reseller of ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions products, specializing in 3D scanning and metrology technology. The product portfolio centers on ZEISS INSPECT, a 3D metrology software for manufacturing and engineering inspection, which integrates with the full line of ZEISS 3D scanning hardware including ATOS industrial scanners (ATOS 5, ATOS 5X, ATOS 5 for Airfoil, ATOS LRX, ATOS Compact Scan, ATOS Q), hand-held laser scanners (ZEISS T-SCAN hawk 2), the GOM Scan 1, and ZEISS ScanPort. Together, these products provide comprehensive 3D scanning solutions for industrial applications across automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZEISS INSPECT: 3D metrology software for manufacturing and engineering inspection processes

Products and services

• ZEISS INSPECT A 3D metrology software for manufacturing and engineering inspection workflows, providing scanning, inspection, and reporting capabilities as the widely recognized standard in 3D metrology, distributed in the US market by CAPTURE 3D.
• ATOS 5 Industrial 3D Scanner High-speed 3D scanning system for industrial applications, precise coverage of complex geometries, distributed by CAPTURE 3D in the US market.
• ATOS 5X 3D Scanner
• ATOS 5 for Airfoil 3D Scanner
• ATOS LRX 3D Scanner
• ATOS Compact Scan
• ATOS Q 3D Scanner
• ZEISS T-SCAN hawk 2
• GOM Scan 1
• ZEISS ScanPort

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ZEISS (Carl Zeiss)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023CAPTURE 3D serves as the US-based launch partner and distributor for ZEISS INSPECT 3D metrology software. The November 2023 launch of ZEISS INSPECT by CAPTURE 3D represents a strategic distribution partnership within the ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions ecosystem. CAPTURE 3D is positioned as the US entity responsible for bringing ZEISS's 'widely recognized standard in 3D metrology' to the manufacturing and engineering inspection market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Direct competitor in industrial 3D scanning and metrology software, offering optical scanners, CMMs, and the PC-DMIS / Inspire platform. Competes head-to-head with ZEISS INSPECT and ATOS in automotive and aerospace inspection.
• FARO Technologies: Direct competitor in portable 3D metrology and scanning hardware (e.g., FaroArm, Vantage, Orbis). Targets the same manufacturing and engineering QC use cases served by CAPTURE 3D's ZEISS portfolio.
• Creaform (AMETEK): Direct competitor in handheld and portable 3D scanners (HandySCAN, MetraSCAN) used for metrology and inspection. Competes closely with ZEISS T-SCAN hawk 2 and ATOS Compact Scan offerings distributed by CAPTURE 3D.
• InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks): Developer of PolyWorks, a widely deployed 3D metrology software platform with hardware-agnostic support. Direct software competitor to ZEISS INSPECT for inspection, GD&T, and reporting workflows.
• Nikon Metrology: Competitor in industrial metrology systems including laser scanners (ModelMaker, LC15Dx), CMMs, and CT solutions. Targets overlapping automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing QC accounts in the US.

Broad incumbents

• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology (ZEISS IQS): Parent-level entity of the ZEISS products CAPTURE 3D distributes. Operates the full global ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions portfolio including CMMs, industrial CT, and metrology software — the broader umbrella under which CAPTURE 3D operates as a US arm.
• Renishaw: Established metrology and precision engineering company offering CMM probes, scanning probes, and the MODUS measurement software. Competes in overlapping dimensional inspection workflows, particularly in aerospace and medical device manufacturing.

Regional players

• GOM (ZEISS): Originally an independent German 3D metrology specialist (now part of ZEISS), developer of ATOS and GOM Scan hardware plus GOM Inspect software. Sister entity to CAPTURE 3D, primarily serving European markets with overlapping product lines.

Emerging players

• Artec 3D: Provider of professional handheld and desktop 3D scanners (Eva, Leo, Space Spider) with the Artec Studio software. Adjacent competitor in portable 3D scanning, with growing presence in industrial inspection.
• 3D Systems: Provider of 3D scanning products (e.g., Geomagic Capture) alongside its broader 3D printing portfolio. Adjacent participant in industrial 3D metrology, primarily addressing inspection and reverse engineering use cases.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Capture3D
• Facebookfacebook.com/Capture3D

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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