Choosing the right 3D scanning spray
Reflective, transparent, dark and highly polished surfaces can be difficult for optical 3D scanners to capture accurately. A 3D scanning spray creates a thin, matt coating that reduces reflections and provides a more consistent surface for scanning.
The right AESUB product depends on how long you need the coating to remain effectively scannable, whether you want it to disappear after use, the size of the component and how the spray will be applied.
For a quick answer:
- Choose AESUB Blue for shorter scanning tasks.
- Choose AESUB Orange when you need a longer working window.
- Choose AESUB Green for large-scale or automated spray-gun applications.
- Choose AESUB White when you need a permanent coating that remains until removed.
Compare AESUB 3D scanning sprays
Compare working time, application format and coating type to find the most suitable option for your scanning process.
Swipe across the table to compare all four sprays.
| Compare |
Shorter tasks
AESUB Blue
400 ml aerosol
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Longer scans
AESUB Orange
400 ml aerosol
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Large-scale use
AESUB Green
1 litre or 5 litre
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Permanent coating
AESUB White
400 ml aerosol
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| Best suited for | Short-duration and general-purpose scanning tasks. | Extended scans, larger components and detailed measurement tasks. | Large components, repeat applications and automated workflows. | Workflows requiring a stable coating that remains until removed. |
| Application | Aerosol application | Aerosol application | Bulk liquid applied using a suitable spray gun | Aerosol application |
| Effective scan time | Approximately 1–2 hours | Approximately 4–8 hours | Approximately 1–2 hours | Remains in place until manually removed |
| Nominal sublimation time | Approximately 4 hours | Approximately 12–24 hours | Approximately 6 hours | Does not sublimate |
| Average layer thickness | Approximately 8–15 µm | Approximately 2–6 µm | Approximately 10–20 µm | Approximately 7 µm |
| Coating type | Self-vanishing and pigment-free | Self-vanishing and pigment-free | Self-vanishing and pigment-free | Permanent and pigment-containing |
| Cleaning | Generally not required | Generally not required | Generally not required | Manual removal required |
| View product | View Blue | View Orange | View Green | View White |
Effective scan time describes the typical working window during which the coating remains suitable for scanning. Sublimation time describes approximately how long the complete coating takes to disappear. Actual timings vary depending on temperature, airflow, surface structure, material and coating thickness.
AESUB Blue: for shorter scanning tasks
AESUB Blue is a self-vanishing aerosol spray designed for scanning tasks that can normally be completed within approximately 1–2 hours. It creates a thin, homogeneous matt white coating, with a nominal sublimation time of around four hours.
Its convenient aerosol format makes Blue a practical general-purpose option for preparing reflective, transparent and otherwise difficult-to-scan surfaces. The pigment-free coating gradually disappears after use, so post-scan cleaning is generally not required.
AESUB Orange: for a longer working window
AESUB Orange is the better choice when a component or measurement task requires more scanning time. It provides an effective scan time of approximately 4–8 hours, making it suitable for extended scanning projects, larger components and detailed measurement work.
Orange produces a particularly thin coating of approximately 2–6 µm. Its pigment-free coating has a nominal sublimation time of approximately 12–24 hours and gradually disappears after scanning, so manual removal is generally unnecessary.
AESUB Green: for large-scale and automated applications
AESUB Green is a self-vanishing bulk scanning liquid developed for large components, repeat applications and automated scanning workflows. It is supplied in 1-litre and 5-litre formats and requires a suitable spray gun for application.
Green provides an effective scan time of approximately 1–2 hours and has a nominal sublimation time of around six hours. Its bulk-liquid format makes it more appropriate than an aerosol when larger surface areas need to be coated. Application equipment is not included.
AESUB White: when the coating needs to remain
AESUB White is a permanent, pigment-containing scanning spray. Unlike Blue, Orange and Green, it does not sublimate: the coating remains on the component until it is manually removed.
This makes White suitable for scanning processes that require a stable, durable coating throughout the complete measurement task. It creates a thin matt white layer of approximately 7 µm but requires the component to be cleaned after scanning. Because it contains pigments, it should not be sprayed close to scanners, sensors or other sensitive equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Find quick answers about working time, sublimation, cleaning and choosing the right AESUB 3D scanning spray.
Which AESUB spray is best for a short scanning task?
AESUB Blue is the most suitable general-purpose option for short-duration scanning, with an effective scan time of approximately 1–2 hours.
Which AESUB spray provides the longest effective scan time?
Among the self-vanishing products available from T3DMC, AESUB Orange provides the longest working window at approximately 4–8 hours.
AESUB White remains in place indefinitely, but it is a permanent coating that must be removed manually.
Which spray should I use for a large component?
AESUB Green is developed specifically for large-scale and automated spray-gun applications.
AESUB Orange may also suit larger or more complex components when the priority is a longer effective scanning window in a convenient aerosol format.
Do all AESUB scanning sprays disappear after use?
No. AESUB Blue, Orange and Green are self-vanishing products. AESUB White is a permanent, pigment-containing spray and remains on the component until it is manually removed.
Do self-vanishing sprays require cleaning?
Post-scan cleaning is generally not required once AESUB Blue, Orange or Green has fully sublimated. Actual behaviour can vary according to the surface, material, environment and thickness of the applied coating.
Can I apply scanning spray to any material?
Material compatibility should always be checked before application. Test the spray on a small, inconspicuous area first, follow the product instructions and consult the current Safety Data Sheet before use.
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