SpatialAnalyzer 2026: Advanced 3D Metrology Software

SpatialAnalyzer 2026 is the latest version of Hexagon's industry-leading software for 3D metrology, large-scale measurement, and precision alignment. The 2026.1 release, available as installer 2026.1.0529.7, focuses on robotic integration, precision scanner support, CAD compatibility, and advanced point cloud processing . An OPC UA client integration enables measurement-driven automation for large-scale manufacturing .

Key New Features in 2026.1

OPC UA Client Integration

• Real-Time Communication: Connects high-precision laser measurements directly to industrial control systems (PLCs, robots) .

• Automated Workflows: Supports event-triggered execution of measurement plans based on robot states .

• Closed-Loop Control: Enables adaptive trajectory corrections using live metrology data .

• 25 New MP/SDK Commands: For developers building automated OPC UA workflows .

Enhanced Point Cloud Processing

• Cloud-to-Cloud & Cloud-to-Mesh: New query options with advanced colorization controls and color bar displays .

• New Cloud Format: Enhanced format with improved performance for feature inspection and MP/SDK integration .

• Extended Color Sampling: Voxel and mesh callouts display saved distance or intensity values .

• RGB Controls: Support for RGB display controls and cross-section clouds .

CAD & Perimeter Construction

• CAD/Plane Intersections: Option to select specific CAD faces and control incidence angles .

• CAD Bounding Edges (Curves): Hover to select edges, ideal for complex contours like keyways .

• Perimeter Construction Tools: Expanded on the Instrument tab for measurement-guided applications .