The AESUB brand of 3D scanning spray provides an optimal coating for challenging surfaces including dark, transparent, and shiny objects, as well as objects with deep pockets. Best known for its revolutionary vanishing 3D scanning sprays, AESUB also has a semi-permanent option that can be wiped off when cleaned.
AESUB 3D scanning sprays are developed for scanning challenging surfaces that would normally be difficult to do with an optical 3D scanner.
Whether your project is big or small, AESUB brand of 3D scanning sprays provides an optimal thin and homogenous coating for 3D scanning objects—with no clumps left behind. What’s great about their sublimation spray is that it disappears into the air with no messy cleanup!
See AESUB 3D Scanning Spray in Action
Difficult surfaces that would benefit from spraying the object include:
Transparent / Clear
Light goes through the surface. The 3D scanner will not be able to capture the necessary information to generate a 3D image.
Reflective / Metallic / Glossy
For reflective parts (such as a mirror), the surface will create an effect that shatters the light, causing a less-than-ideal scanning situation.
Deep Grooves / Holes / Cavities
The 3D scanner receives a reflection from the walls of the pocket. It causes a disturbance in the light pattern and can result in artifacts or poor scan data.
Dark Materials
Dark or black surfaces absorb light. If you coat a part, the 3D scanning spray creates ideal scanning conditions for a structured-light 3D scanner.
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Original 3D Scanning Spray
* Currently available for shipping to the US only
AESUB White
Permanent 3D scanning spray
White coating stays on until you clean it
Thin and homogeneous coating
Free of titanium dioxide (TiO2)
Excellent scannability
AESUB Blue
Original Vanishing 3D scanning spray
No mess. White coating disappears without a trace up to 4 hours
Thin and homogeneous coating
Free of pigments
Residue-free sublimation
AESUB Orange
Long-lasting, Vanishing 3D scanning spray
No mess. White coating disappears without a trace up to 24 hours
Thin and homogeneous coating
Free of pigments
Residue-free sublimation
AESUB Green
Large Application, Vanishing 3D scanning spray
No mess. White coating disappears without a trace up to 6 hours
Perfect for large scale and automated scanning applications
Thin and homogeneous coating
Free of pigments
Residue-free sublimation
Specialty 3D Scanning Spray
* Currently available for shipping to the US only
AESUB Yellow
Inspection-Grade, Vanishing 3D scanning spray
No mess. White coating disappears without a trace up to 6 hours
Perfect for small parts
Adds only a film thickness of ~ 0.5 to 1 microns
Free of pigments
Residue-free sublimation
AESUB Transparent
Dulling, Vanishing 3D scanning spray
No mess. Clear coating disappears without a trace up to 4 hours
Eliminates reflections (anti-glare) without the loss of color information
The AESUB brand is well-known for its vanishing type of 3D scanning sprays:
AESUB Blue (Original)
AESUB Orange (Long-lasting)
AESUB Green (Spray gun application for large objects)
AESUB Yellow (Metrology-grade for small objects)
AESUB Transparent (Color capture)
They have an advantage when compared with traditional sprays. The coating evaporates after time lapses without leaving any residue. This eliminates the otherwise time-consuming and tedious task of cleaning after scanning.
No Cross-Contamination With Vanishing Sprays
In addition, the AESUB vanishing sprays are free of any pigments. There is neither contamination of the measurement environment nor pigment deposits, for example in air filters. The spray can be used directly on the scanner with no cross-contamination–which was previously not possible.
* All AESUB vanishing sprays are pigment free. AESUB White Permanent spray (not a vanishing spray) contains pigments but is FREE of titanium dioxide nano particles (TiO2).
Handle Objects Without Issues After Spraying
Traditional powder sprays cover but do not really adhere to the object’s surface. As a result, it’s extremely difficult to move or rearrange the object after it has been sprayed. The AESUB vanishing scanning spray sticks to the surface. It enables you to handle the object if needed without damaging the coating to produce high-quality 3D scans.
Works Great with Reference Dots
Reference points (i.e. photogrammetry dots) ensure you get high accuracy 3D scanning results when aligning scans together. Typically, these points do not adhere well to the surface with traditional powder sprays. You would have to place them before spraying. Once placed directly on the object to be scanned, it can be tedious to remove them and they often leave adhesive residues.
In contrast to powder sprays, reference points can be placed after spraying when using the AESUB vanishing 3D scanning spray. This eliminates the need for cleaning the points before scanning and allows for easy removal after scanning without such adhesive residues.
* Only applies to AESUB vanishing spray (not AESUB White)
Safer Option
Your health is very important. That’s why AESUB products are less toxic compared to similar sprays in the market. All AESUB products are FREE of harmful titanium dioxide (TiO2).
“AESUB’s response is a spray that gives your target a consistent, non-reflective white coating, enabling the scanner to grab all the details you need. Coating disappears overnight, leaving no sticky mess to clean up – it’s like magic in a can.”
AESUB has expanded its lineup with two new products:
AESUB Yellow
Inspection-Grade for Small Objects
Airbrush Solution
Disappears Up To 6 Hours
AESUB Yellow is useful for 3D metrology applications for 3D scanning challenging surfaces of small parts. It only adds a film thickness of approximately 0.5 to 1 microns. Because it’s a vanishing solution, it doesn’t require any cleanup after your 3D scanning project is complete. Simply wait for the white coating to evaporate. No messy cleanup!
AESUB Transparent
Capture Color, Dulling Spray
Aerosol Solution
Disappears Up To 4 Hours
AESUB transparent is designed for photogrammetry, photography, film, Lidar, and other color-capturing 3D scanning methods. It eliminates reflections without the loss of color information while 3D scanning or photographing an object. There’s no need to clean or wipe off the spray after your scanning is completed.
AESUB Orange
Long-Lasting, Vanishing Spray
Aerosol Solution
Disappears Up To 24 Hours
Backed by customer demands, AESUB Orange is a new long-lasting, vanishing scanning spray. It’s similar to AESUB Blue except it evaporating within 24 hours instead of a few hours.
AESUB Green
For Large-Scale Automated 3D Scanning
Spray Gun Solution
Disappears Up To 6 Hours
AESUB green was developed for large-scale and automated scanning (for example, cars and boats). It evaporates in approximately 6 hours.
New Product: AESUB Dots
AESUB’s new product, AESUB dots, are circular markers you place on objects to make 3D scanning easier and faster. Placing dots on the scanned object enhances the effectiveness of the 3D scanner in tracking and aligning 3D scans. Additionally, markers improve the accuracy and repeatability of the scan results. AESUB Dots are self-adhesive and adhere to and work well with AESUB 3D scanning sprays.
Compare Results Without Coating versus Coating With AESUB
AESUB Blue Vanishing Spray Video Demo and Analysis
Our team wanted to understand how adding a 3D scanning spray can impact scanning results. While AESUB Blue vanishing spray adds ~8-15 microns of thickness to the part’s surface, it provides a consistent layer that aids the 3D scanner in capturing the true nature of the part. If scanned without spraying the part, the challenging surface would lead to poor scanning results.
How it Works: 3D Scanning a Reflective Part
Step 1: Use the AESUB 3D scanning spray to apply an even coating onto the scanning part’s surface.
Step 2: Once sprayed, continue as you normally would with your 3D scanning process.
Final 3D scanning results: AESUB spray allows you to capture areas that you normally can’t capture with a 3D scanner without preparation.
When using AESUB Blue, Orange, Green, or Yellow vanishing spray, the coating will disappear depending on temperature and environment. AESUB Transparent produces a clear coating (instead of white) in order to capture the color of the object. If you use the AESUB White permanent spray, you will have to clean up the coating once your 3D scanning job is completed.
In The Lab: Best Accessory for Overcoming 3D Scanning Challenges
In this episode of In The Lab, Art conducts four tests to see which 3D scanning accessory yield the best result. See how improving surface consistency by applying a 3D scanning spray like AESUB Orange produces the best 3D scans.
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Which 3D Scanning Spray is Right for Me?
Vanishing
Semi-permanent
Specialty
Product
AESUB Blue
AESUB Orange
AESUB Green
AESUB White
AESUB Yellow
AESUB Transparent
Area
Small to medium parts
Small to medium parts
Large parts
Small to medium parts
Small parts
Small to medium parts
Requires Cleaning?
No
No
No
Yes – Need to wipe the coating off
No
No
Sublimation Time
up to 4 hours
up to 12-24 hours
up to 6 hours
Not applicable
up to 4-6 hours
up to 4 hours
Layer Thickness
8-15 µm
2-6 µm
10-20 µm
7 µm
0.5-1 µm
15-20 µm
Application
White coating in aerosol can
White coating in aerosol can
Pour solution into spray gun (not included)
White coating in aerosol can
Pour solution into airbrush (not included)
Clear coating in aerosol can
Ideal for
Quick Jobs: Working with scan parts that cannot be sprayed or cleaned of white coating. For quick scanning jobs.
Longer Jobs: Working with scan parts that cannot be sprayed or cleaned of white coating. Great for doing jobs where you need a longer lasting vanishing spray.
Large-scale Application: Great for scanning boats, cars, or parts that require large coating application with a spray gun.
Long Projects: 3D scanning projects that take more than a few hours to days. The Budget Conscious: AESUB White is more economical compared to the vanishing sprays.
Metrology-Grade Application: AESUB Yellow adds a very thin layer of coating to make sure your scanning project is accurate for small objects.
Color Capture: It’s the only AESUB spray where the coating is transparent which allows you to capture the color of an object for challenging surfaces.
