01 — Assessment
What this scanner is really for
A high-value specialist for small-to-medium mechanical parts, especially when surface or edge capture matters.
The key is to read Up to 0.02 mm single-frame as a manufacturer’s best-case specification, not a guaranteed result on every surface. Calibration, object finish, tracking stability, markers and operator technique all affect usable geometry.
Before you commit
Three checks before buying
- Price and bundle
- MSRP historically $999; check current price. Confirm the current regional quote, included accessories, taxes and return terms.
- Your processing setup
- A separate processing device is required. Listed systems: Windows, macOS. Check the manufacturer's current GPU, memory and device requirements.
- A result you can inspect
- Request a sample of your object or a similar material, with spray and markers disclosed. Inspect the exported mesh and check a known dimension, not just a rendered image.
Source-based guidance, not an in-house lab test. For fit-critical work, verify a representative sample before buying.
Need help checking MetroX for your object? →Visual evidence
Watch the setup and scan behavior
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MetroX tested in four scanning modes
A long-form review that shows full-field, turntable and laser workflows, including deep features, holes, tracking and mesh cleanup rather than only finished renders
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MetroX first-use and mode tutorial
The manufacturer sequence covers the standard package, connections and the first decision between MetroX capture modes
Manufacturer-produced tutorial containing store links and a discount codeWatch with evidence notes →Watch on YouTube ↗Documented cases
See the scanner inside a complete job
Operating tutorials
Follow a complete setup or first scan
Use the source-linked instructions as a working checklist, then confirm the current manufacturer manual for your software and firmware version.
02 — Workflow
How it fits into a real scan job
This review covers the original MetroX, not MetroX Pro. Its 14 crossed and seven parallel blue laser lines, full-field structured light and automated turntable modes serve small and medium objects in a computer-connected workflow.
Choose laser, full-field or turntable mode
Create a stable marker field for laser scanning
Keep the part inside the close working range
Verify fine edges before meshing
03 — Objects and surfaces
Where capture gets difficult
Blue laser helps with dark and reflective mechanical surfaces, while full-field mode can track feature-rich objects without markers. Transparent parts and extreme gloss can still require coating.
04 — Tradeoffs
Pros and cons
What works
Four scanning modes
Good small-part geometry capture
Full-field markerless option
What to know
−Best suited to small and medium objects
−Tethered workflow
−Mode choice adds a learning curve
05 — Specifications
Side of the box, translated
Specifications come from the linked manufacturer source and may vary by optical mode, software version and region.
06 — Software
Capture is only half the workflow
Use the current Revo Metro software listed for the original MetroX and check its device requirements. Capture, fusion, meshing and export depend on the selected mode, marker layout and turntable setup; a mesh still needs separate reconstruction for editable CAD.
Mesh export is not the same as editable CAD. Reverse-engineering projects may still require surface reconstruction, dimensional constraints and verification in separate software.
07 — Value
Is it worth the price?
MetroX is a focused option for small mechanical parts. For people and larger subjects, compare the NIR workflows of MIRACO or Otter on a representative object.
Check current manufacturer priceDirect link to Revopoint; no affiliate tracking is active.08 — FAQ
Questions before buying
Can MetroX scan without markers?
Full-field structured-light mode supports markerless scanning of feature-rich objects; laser modes normally use markers.
What size objects suit MetroX?
It is optimized for small to medium objects rather than people, furniture or full vehicles.
