The challenge
Creative professionals and organizations working in 3D rendering often face significant hurdles when converting real-world materials into digital assets. Traditional methods can be time-consuming and inconsistent, requiring multiple tools and manual adjustments to achieve realistic textures. Capturing both color and surface data accurately and aligning that data for seamless use in PBR applications adds complexity, especially when workflows depend on software such as Blender, Substance, Unreal Engine, and Cinema 4D. These challenges often lead to bottlenecks in production pipelines.
Our solution
METIS scanners provide a powerful all-in-one solution for generating highly detailed, physically accurate digital materials. With advanced photometric stereo lighting and ultra-high-resolution capture, METIS technology efficiently produces color and texture accurate MAPS for a metalness-roughness workflow such as Normal, Displacement, Opacity, Base Color, and Metalness. The result? Ready-to-use assets tailored for PBR environments—no manual rework required. Whether you’re developing assets for digital twins, AR/VR, gaming, or digital product design, METIS scanners make it faster and easier to bring real materials into your 3D world with precision and realism.
Ready to go from physical to digital with unmatched detail?
Watch how CGS ORIS partnered with Monster Clay and Maxon to showcase the power of METIS scanning technology in a real-world PBR workflow. In this example, a hand-sculpted clay texture is captured using a METIS scanner and seamlessly converted into high-quality digital MAPS for use in Maxon’s 3D software. This behind-the-scenes look demonstrates just how fast, accurate, and production-ready your materials can be—right out of the scanner.
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Material & Surface Scanning Services
CGS ORIS Americas offers professional scan services using industry-leading METIS technology. If you’re not ready to invest in a scanner—or simply need occasional, high-quality material scans—we’ve got you covered. Send us your physical samples, and our team will capture and deliver color-accurate, texture-rich MAPS optimized for Physically Based Rendering (PBR) applications. Whether you need individual TIFFS or a complete UM3 package, our scan services are a fast, reliable way to get production-ready digital assets without the upfront equipment cost.
"We understand that not every organization is ready to invest in a METIS scanner, but that doesn’t mean you should miss out on high-quality, PBR-ready data. Our scan service gives customers a fast, affordable way to access the same industry-leading results, whether for one-off projects or testing before a full investment."
- David Palmieri, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Industrial Solutions Let's discuss your project today!
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