TL;DR

3D Wonders is an authorized PolyWorks reseller, which means you get licensed PolyWorks Inspector software, real onboarding, and direct support from a team that actually runs this equipment for a living. One piece of software talks to portable scanners, probing arms, and CNC CMMs, so your team stops juggling three different tools for three different devices.

• 3D Wonders sells PolyWorks Inspector as an authorized reseller, backed by onboarding and dedicated support.

• PolyWorks Inspector connects to portable scanners, probing devices, and CNC CMMs through one interface.

• The core workflow runs Acquire, Align, Evaluate, Visualize, Report, from raw point cloud to a finished inspection report.

• Smart GD&T, SPC, and 3D deviation color maps are built in, so you're not stitching together separate analysis tools.

• PolyWorks Inspector comes in tiered licenses, with CNC CMM support reserved for the higher tier. A Probing-specific license also appears on the current product page, and we're confirming exactly how it's scoped before we publish full details.

• You can request a free demo or start a free trial directly through 3D Wonders.

What Is PolyWorks?

PolyWorks is InnovMetric Software Inc.'s family of 3D metrology software, built around acquiring, processing, and reporting on dimensional measurement data regardless of which device captured it. It's the overall software brand, not a single application.

That family includes a handful of distinct products built for different jobs in the measurement process. PolyWorks|Modeler is a reverse engineering application for building polygonal models and NURBS surfaces from high-density point clouds, and PolyWorks|DataLoop is a data management application for sharing 3D measurement data and results across a company. PolyWorks Inspector is the third piece of that lineup, and it's the one built specifically for dimensional inspection.

What Is PolyWorks Inspector?

PolyWorks Inspector is the specific PolyWorks application 3D Wonders sells as an authorized reseller. It's the inspection-focused product within the PolyWorks family, designed to interface directly with portable scanners, single-point probing devices, and CNC CMMs so a manufacturer can run acquisition, CAD alignment, GD&T evaluation, SPC, and reporting inside one environment instead of one tool per device.

That's the practical distinction worth keeping straight: PolyWorks is InnovMetric's overall metrology software line, and PolyWorks Inspector is the specific inspection application within that line that 3D Wonders licenses, onboards, and supports.

Here's the traditional setup most shops end up with, without planning it that way:

• Scanner A pairs with Software A.

• Probing arm pairs with Software B.

• CNC CMM pairs with Software C.

Every device adds a new training curve, a new reporting format, and a new place for data to get siloed. PolyWorks Inspector replaces that fragmentation with a one dimensional-inspection environment that any of those devices can plug into.

The PolyWorks Inspector Workflow, Step by Step

PolyWorks Inspector runs on the same four-step inspection workflow regardless of which device captured the data:

1. Data Acquisition. Interface with any point cloud scanner or single-point probing device through the universal hub, capturing measurement data directly into PolyWorks Inspector.

2. Align Data to CAD. Best-fit the measured surfaces and cross-sections to their nominal CAD definitions, so every measurement is evaluated against the part's actual design intent.

3. Inspection Process. Evaluate part accuracy using the smart GD&T engine, SPC statistics, and 3D deviation color maps that show exactly where and how much a part deviates from nominal.

4. Generate Reports. Publish AS9102 and PPAP-compliant First Article Inspection reports automatically to Excel through PolyWorks ReportLoop.

That sequence, Data Acquisition, Align Data to CAD, Inspection Process, Generate Reports, is what PolyWorks Inspector means when it's described as a universal 3D metrology workflow: one process that runs across scanners, probes, and CNC CMMs to execute inspection tasks efficiently, instead of a separate process for each device.

PolyWorks Inspector License Tiers

This is the section that matters most if you're deciding what to buy.

Standard is built for portable metrology, flexible shop-floor quality control, manual first-article inspection, and measuring large assemblies, fixtures, or tooling in place. Premium includes everything in Standard plus dedicated plug-ins for CNC CMMs, and is the better fit for high-throughput production, automated quality control on precision machined parts, or any environment mixing portable scanning with automated CMM routines.

GD&T, Deviation Maps, and First Article Inspection Reporting

Three capabilities do most of the heavy lifting once your data's captured:

Smart GD&T. The engine is built on current ASME and ISO standards, with material condition and datum modifier support, so you're evaluating geometric dimensioning and tolerancing the way your drawings actually specify it, not a simplified approximation.

3D deviation color maps. Once a part is aligned to CAD, PolyWorks Inspector generates color maps showing surface, cross-sectional, boundary, or thickness deviation. A color map turns a table of numbers into something you can see and explain to a machinist in ten seconds.

First Article Inspection reporting. Results transfer automatically into AS9102 and PPAP-compliant reports through PolyWorks ReportLoop. If you're supplying aerospace parts or working under automotive PPAP requirements, this is the difference between an inspection process that ends at a spreadsheet and one that ends at a compliance document.

Who This Is Actually Built For

• Manufacturers running more than one type of measurement device and tired of maintaining separate software for each.

• Aerospace suppliers needing AS9102 First Article Inspection reporting on complex geometry like turbine blades.

• Automotive suppliers managing PPAP documentation across production runs.

• Quality teams that need SPC to catch process drift before parts start failing.

• Shops considering CNC CMM automation who want portable and CMM inspection under one platform instead of two.

What Buying Through 3D Wonders Actually Gets You

3D Wonders sells PolyWorks Inspector as an authorized reseller, providing licensed software, expert onboarding, and dedicated customer support. That's not just a badge on a product page. It means when you buy PolyWorks Inspector through 3D Wonders, you're getting a team that helps you figure out which license tier fits your hardware mix, walks you through setup, and stays reachable after the sale, not a one-time transaction with a software vendor you'll never talk to again.

The practical value shows up in three places:

• Hardware-to-software matching. 3D Wonders can help you map your existing scanners, probes, and CMMs to the right PolyWorks license before you buy.

• Onboarding. Getting a team up to speed on a new universal metrology platform is a real project, not a five-minute install.

• Ongoing support. Questions come up months after go-live. Having a direct line to support matters more than it does on day one.

Get Started

Stop running three inspection workflows for three different devices. Buy PolyWorks Inspector through 3D Wonders and get licensed software, real onboarding, and a support team that actually picks up the phone, bundled into one purchase instead of a separate hunt for each. Still deciding between Standard and Premium? Talk to the 3D Wonders team first, and they'll help you land on the right tier before you check out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3D Wonders an authorized PolyWorks reseller? 

Yes. 3D Wonders sells PolyWorks Inspector as an authorized reseller and provides licensed software, onboarding, and dedicated customer support.

What's the real difference between PolyWorks Inspector Standard and Premium? 

Standard covers portable metrology only, point cloud and single-point measurement from scanners and probing arms. Premium adds CNC CMM support on top of everything in Standard. If you don't run a CNC CMM, Standard covers your workflow.

Can PolyWorks Inspector work with scanners I already own? 

It's designed to interface with 3D measurement devices generally through direct hardware plug-ins, which is the core of its "universal hub" positioning. Confirm compatibility with your specific scanner model with the 3D Wonders team before buying.

Does PolyWorks Inspector generate First Article Inspection reports automatically? 

Yes. Results transfer automatically to Excel-based AS9102 and PPAP-compliant reports through PolyWorks ReportLoop, rather than requiring manual report assembly.

What computer specs does PolyWorks Inspector need? 

64-bit Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro (version 22H2), a high-performance x64 processor comparable to an Intel Core i7 or better, 32 GB or more of RAM, and a professional NVIDIA RTX or Quadro-series GPU with at least 2 GB of memory. Consumer GeForce cards aren't supported.

Does PolyWorks Inspector include Statistical Process Control? 

Yes, in both Standard and Premium. SPC statistics are calculated automatically across multipiece measurements, so you can track whether a process is drifting before parts start failing.

How do I know if I need Standard, Premium, or the Probing license? 

It depends on your hardware mix. If you're only running portable scanners or probing arms, Standard likely covers it. If a CNC CMM is in the picture, you'll want Premium. The Probing-specific license is newer to the current lineup, so talk to 3D Wonders directly to confirm scope before committing.