Shining3D

Introduction to Shining3D

Shining 3D is a global leader in 3D scanning and digitisation, offering advanced 3D solutions. Established in 2004 and based in Hangzhou, China, the company is known for its high-precision 3D scanners, which cater to various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and design. Shining3D’s scanners are valued for their accuracy, speed, and seamless software integration, making them essential for tasks like quality control, reverse engineering, and product design. With a focus on innovation, Shining3D continues to drive advancements in 3D technology worldwide.

Shining 3D Scanners

Shining3D the market leaders in solutions for 3D scanning via the following technology products:-

FreeScan – for Metrology & Inspection

FreeScan UE Pro

FreeScan UE Pro 3D laser scanner has been developed to cater to the needs and requirements of industry professionals and at the same time provide efficient and reliable solutions to tackle the challenges they are facing in their everyday working life. The Shining 3D team has developed the latest FreeScan handheld laser 3D scanner to foster excellency and high performance, even in complex and difficult operation environments, and is suitable for expert users and beginners alike.

FreeScan UE Pro 2

Building on the capabilities of the FreeScan UE series, the FreeScan UE Pro 2 introduces an advanced WIRELESS module, offering greater flexibility and mobility. Its ultra-fast scanning speed significantly boosts efficiency, allowing for quicker project completion. The patented built-in photogrammetry technology enhances volumetric accuracy, making it ideal for scanning parts of all sizes. 

FreeScan Combo+

The FreeScan Combo+, with a compact size and weighing only 620g, has dual light sources: blue laser and infrared VCSEL and 4 modes of operation: multiple lines scanning, single line scanning, fine scanning, infrared scanning. The Combo+ has 50 cross lasers (compared to 26 for the standard Combo model) and therefore twice the scan speed.

FreeScan Trio

The Shining3D FreeScan Trio is a turning point  in 3D scanning industry. The scanner brings precision and versatility to your 3D scanning projects. Whether you’re in product design, reverse engineering, or quality control, the FreeScan Trio provides exceptional performance and flexibility for capturing 3D data with ease.

FreeScan Trak Pro2

Based on SHINING 3D’s latest technology, the optical tracker is capable of capturing the spatial position of the scanner structure in real time. The FreeScan Trak Pro  2 offers a portable, efficient, and reliable 3D measurement solution. The system helps the operator to rid the time-consuming process of sticking markers. This makes it simple to obtain the 3D data of medium to large size objects with metrology-grade accuracy. It is suitable for various static and dynamic applications, including large scale 3D inspection in aerospace, automotive, shipping and energy industries etc.

EinScan – for 3D Data Capture & Reverse Engineering

EinScan Pro HD

The EinScan Pro HD Scanner is the most powerful and versatile scanner in the EinScan series, allowing users to rapidly capture the 3D data of the real objects to the computer, including human body as well as freeform surfaces and virtually any object. This latest edition features an enhanced Handheld HD Scan Mode and enlarged scan range, making it an extremely efficient tool to capture scan data for medium-sized and large 3D objects.

EinScan HX

EinScan HX is a plug and play with user friendly software, which is easy to operate, even if you’re new or with professional experience in 3D scanning. The portability and flexibility use of EinScan HX has been considered to its ergonomic design for a more efficient and comfortable scanning experience. With a built-in colour camera, it supports full colour texture capturing and tracking by texture.

EinScan H2

With a built-in colour camera and large field of view, EinScan H2 provides high quality 3D data with full colour in minutes. Hybrid structure light source technology integrating LED structured light and invisible infrared light into one device. The invisible infrared light source provides a reliable solution for the problem of acquiring dark coloured objects and enables an easy acquisition of human hair.

TranScan C – for Desktop Automation in Full Colour

The new Transcan C  is a new a structured-light scanner with a white LED light source, from Shining3D. The professional-grade system uses 12 MP cameras to produce detailed and textured 3D models and it can shift between three levels of resolution in one project to improve efficiency, while retaining detail.

AutoScan – for Automated Small Object Scanning

The AutoScan Inspec 3D Scanner offers metrology-grade accuracy with advanced blue-light scanning technology, achieving precision within 10μm, ideal for stringent quality inspection. This fully automated desktop scanner provides 1-click scanning with a 3-axis system for multi-angle capture, enabling fast and effortless 3D scans. Equipped with dual 5-megapixel cameras, the AutoScan Inspec delivers highly detailed scans of small and intricate objects.

RobotScan – for Fully Automated 7-Axis Scanning

Shining3D‘s intelligent robot automatic 3D inspection system, RobotScan, integrates the blue light high-accuracy industrial 3D scanning technology with the unique intelligent inspection technology to complete the whole scanning process through “one click”, thus greatly improving the inspection efficiency.

FreeScan UE

FreeScan 3D Scanner Comparison Chart

MODELFreeScan UE ProFreeScan UE Pro2FreeScan Combo+FreeScan TrioFreeScan Trak Pro2
TechnologyLaser + PhotogrammetryWireless + Laser + PhotogrammetryLaser + InfraredMarkerless + LaserWireless + Laser + Tracker
Light Source26 + 5 + 150 + 7 + 114 Lasers + 1 Infrared3 Lasers13 Lasers
Scan Speed1,850,000 points/s3,460,000 points/s2,020,000 points/s480,000 points/s1,020,000 points/s
Point Distance0.02 mm0.01 mm 0.020 – 3 mm0.1 mm0.025 mm
Scan Accuracy0.02 mm0.02 mm0.02 mm0.03 mm0.02 mm
Weight1 kg0.95 kg0.85 kg0.95 kg1.0 kg

Einscan 3D Scanner Comparison Chart

MODELEinScan Pro HDEinScan HX EinScan H2
TechnologyLED + Turntable + Colour optionLaser + LED + ColourLED + Infrared + Colour
Resolution1.3 megapixels 50 + 7 + 15 megapixels
Scan Speed3,000,000 points/s1,200,000 points/s1,200,000points/s
Point Distance0.2 – 3 mm0.05 – 3mm0.2-3mm
Scan Accuracy0.45 mm0.5 mm0.05 mm
Weight1.1 kg620 g730 g

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Industrial uses for Shining 3D Scanners

Automotive

SHINING3D scanners emerges as a transformative solution. This innovative tool enhances work efficiency, streamlines the modification process, simplifies customisation, and ensures seamless integration of custom parts with vehicles.

Machinery and Transportation

SHINING3D precise 3D measurements improve quality control, reduce errors, and cut costs. The scanners enable efficient reverse engineering, rapid part development, and quick identification of wear and damage, minimising downtime. It also support digital documentation for better traceability and compliance. Overall, these scanners enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and innovation in the industry.

Energy and Heavy Industry

Energy and heavy industry are key to infrastructure and economic growth, producing oil, gas, minerals, and steel. They face challenges with heavy equipment and high maintenance costs. High-precision 3D scanning optimizes workflows, aiding design, testing, quality control, and maintenance. These portable, non-destructive solutions are also useful in public utilities like electricity, water, and transportation, enhancing daily life.

Medical 

SHINING 3D scanners enhance Medical & Basic Research with high precision for accurate analysis, non-invasive tissue scanning, and quick 3D data capture. They enable easy digital archiving and support personalized medicine with custom 3D-printed implants. These scanners aid research and teaching by clarifying complex structures and are versatile for fields like biomedical engineering and archaeology.

Art & Creation

These cutting-edge scanners not only enable artists to capture intricate details and replicate cultural artefacts with precision but also facilitate the digitalisation and virtualisation of artworks, enhancing creativity and efficiency in the process. SHINING 3D scanners truly shine in empowering creators to bring their visions to life with unparalleled accuracy and innovation.

Research & Education

Empower the future innovators in education and research with powerful EinScan scanners to open up endless possibilities. EinScan delivers unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in learning experiences and groundbreaking research across various disciplines.
 

3D Scanner Applications

Shining3D Case Studies

Find all the Shining3D case studies related to their scanner and technology. 

3D Scanning for Machining Allowance: 250% Increase in Efficiency

Explore how using 3D scanning for machining allowance helped a SHINING 3D client go from a 7 to 2 days process

Reviving History: 3D Scanning Brings Michelangelo’s David to Resistencia

3D tech provider Dryada used the FreeScan UE Pro to 3D scan Michelangelo’s David to 3D print a true-to-scale replica.

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