Creaform, a global leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and 3D engineering services, announced today that it has won the prestigious Red Dot 2015 Product Design Award.The award aims to evaluate and recognize the innovative efforts of forward-thinking companies in product development and design.With a history of 60 years, the Red Dot Design Award is the world's largest independent product award and one of the most influential awards.

This year, the Red Dot design Jury received nearly 5,000 submissions from 1,900 contestants.The HandySCAN 3D handheld scanner is the fastest and most reliable self-positioning metrological scanner. This product for industrial applications has won wide praise for its forward-looking design that truly meets the needs of customers:

• Linear structure, compact lightweight design, maximum freedom of movement

• Unique design ensures that it is intuitive and easy to use, fast and efficient to operate

• Equipped with a protective case to effectively prevent dust infiltration for maximum use in all environments

• Unprecedented speed and accuracy in all environmental conditions

• Integrated color LED rangefinder to prompt the user for appropriate scanning distance and prevent the focus from deviating from the measured object

• Multiple grip handles help keep the scanner's center of gravity stable

• Multi-function buttons increase user productivity and are fully integrated with the Creaform 3D software platform VXelements

The HandySCAN 3D scanner is truly portable and has a wide range of applications, even in the most complex measurement environments, such as the workshop, hard-to-reach dead ends, and harsh outdoor conditions.Therefore, it can be used in a variety of application environments, including design, prototype construction, test and simulation, assembly and production, quality control, reverse engineering, construction and protection, restoration and digital archiving.

"In order to meet the changing needs of the current customers, especially the implicit demand for each segment of the market in general, we do not meet the current paradigm, and challenge to every aspect of product design", mainly responsible for the development of the HandySCAN 3 d design and mechanical two industrial designers and a mechanical engineer Francois Lessard, Nicolas Lebrun and Yoakim Martin explains."We are thrilled to be recognized by such a prestigious organization for our design and technical prowess in 3D measurement technology."

"It's a recognition of all our employees' efforts, and it shows how well our research and development work responds to the market.Creaform will continue to give a new definition of 3D measurement and the Red Dot 2015 Product Design Award is the strongest demonstration of our excellence, "said Simon Cote, HandySCAN 3D product manager.

About Creaform

Creaform develops, manufactures and markets 3D portable measurement technology and specializes in 3D engineering services.The company provides innovative solutions such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development and numerical simulation (FEA/CFD).The company's products and services are targeted at various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, heavy industry, healthcare, manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, and education and research.Headquartered and manufacturing operations in Levis, Quebec, Creaform has innovation centers in Levy and Grenoble, France, and direct sales operations in the United States, France, Germany, China, Japan and India.