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# CubiScan

> A dimensioning system that weighs and measures items; PhotoRobot records its data with the product images.

Also known as: CubiScan 325, dimensioning system. Category: Hardware.

CubiScan is a family of dimensioning systems that measure an item's dimensions and weight automatically. They are widely used in shipping and receiving to capture product data without manual measuring.

## How PhotoRobot uses it

PhotoRobot supports all CubiScan products at the data level and recommends the CubiScan 325, which measures items up to 90 x 60 x 60 cm and 25 kg. Measurements are stored as product metadata, exported with the images and used to adjust the robot automatically, for example to raise the camera to the vertical centre of the product before a multi-row spin. A [SmartCode](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/smartcodes) starts a measurement, and PhotoRobot makes an optional supporting table for the device.

## See on photorobot.com

- [Weighing and measuring products with CubiScan](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/weighing-and-measuring-products)

## Related terms

- [SmartCodes](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/smartcodes): Printed PhotoRobot trigger codes that start software actions when scanned, such as starting a capture sequence.
- [Barcode](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/barcode): A machine-readable code on a product or label, scanned to identify items without typing.
- [Product ingestion](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/product-ingestion): Receiving and registering products in the studio before photography: scanning, measuring, sorting.
- [Image metadata (EXIF, IPTC, XMP)](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/image-metadata): Information stored inside an image file, such as camera settings, copyright, keywords and description.

## Where this term appears on photorobot.com

Mentioned on 20 pages. Most relevant:

- [Weighing and Measuring Products with CubiScan](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/weighing-and-measuring-products): Read a detailed overview on the integration and use of CubiScan Dimensioning Systems to weigh & measure products in PhotoRobot workflows.
- [Practical SmartCode Use in High-Volume Photo Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/smartcode-workflow): Scanning SmartCodes allows direct software control to: Weigh & measure items with CubiScan.
- [PhotoRobot SmartCodes User Guide and Print-Ready Code Sheet](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/smart-codes-guide-and-printing): These special SmartCodes include: 8595676400053 – Start Sequence 8595676400060 – Ready for Shoot 8595676400077 – Start CubiScan Measurement 8595676400084 – Open Sort to Shelves Start Sequence…
- [Experience the Standard PhotoRobot Controls App Workflow](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/photorobot-controls-app-workflow): A CubiScan dimensioning system is present to weigh & measure items, and to auto create metadata.
- [How to Create a Fashion Product Photography Style Guide](https://www.photorobot.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-fashion-photography-style-guide): Place the product onto whatever PhotoRobot you’re using, style it accordingly, and simply scan its barcode using CubiScan.
- [PhotoRobot Workflow Demonstration - Video Recap](https://www.photorobot.com/videos/workflow-demonstration-recap): …similar categories to software shelves (or carts); and weighing & measuring objects with CubiScan.
- [Does Your Business Need Digital Asset Management Software?](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/digital-asset-management-software): Take for example how PhotoRobot has integrated CubiScan into workflows and digital asset management.
- [eCommerce Photography - How to Optimize Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/ecommerce-photography): If CubiScan is present in the workflow, you can scan products when receiving them to obtain their exact weights, measurements, and dimensions.
- [Advanced Software Tools for Image Capture & Control](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/image-capture-control-tools): Using CubiScan, we detect the object’s size and shape, weigh & measure it, and save dimensions to the specific item.
- [Custom Photography Solutions and Technology](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/photography-solutions-and-technology): …and lights with DMX control; Barcode scanners; Object dimensioning & weighing devices (CubiScan); Export feeds via API (for client delivery, websites, eCommerce); Digital asset management software for…