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 3D Scanner Comparison Chart
MODEL | FreeScan UE Pro | FreeScan UE Pro2 | FreeScan Combo+ | FreeScan Trio | FreeScan Trak Pro2 |
Technology | Laser + Photogrammetry | Wireless + Laser + Photogrammetry | Laser + Infrared | Markerless + Laser | Wireless + Laser + Tracker |
Light Source | 26 + 5 + 1 | 50 + 7 + 1 | 14 Lasers + 1 Infrared | 3 Lasers | 13 Lasers |
Scan Speed | 1,850,000 points/s | 3,460,000 points/s | 2,020,000 points/s | 480,000 points/s | 1,020,000 points/s |
Point Distance | 0.02 mm | 0.01 mm | 0.020 – 3 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.025 mm |
Scan Accuracy | 0.02 mm | 0.02 mm | 0.02 mm | 0.03 mm | 0.02 mm |
Weight | 1 kg | 0.95 kg | 0.85 kg | 0.95 kg | 1.0 kg |
Einscan 3D Scanner Comparison Chart
MODEL | EinScan Pro HD | EinScan HX | EinScan H2 |
Technology | LED + Turntable + Colour option | Laser + LED + Colour | LED + Infrared + Colour |
Resolution | 1.3 megapixels | 50 + 7 + 1 | 5 megapixels |
Scan Speed | 3,000,000 points/s | 1,200,000 points/s | 1,200,000points/s |
Point Distance | 0.2 – 3 mm | 0.05 – 3mm | 0.2-3mm |
Scan Accuracy | 0.45 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.05 mm |
Weight | 1.1 kg | 620 g | 730 g |
Discover Shining3D Scanners in more detail

FreeScan UE Pro

FreeScan UE Pro 2

FeeScan Combo +

FreeScan Combo

FreeScan Trak Pro 2

Einscan Pro HD

EinScan HX

EinScan H2

TranScan C

RobotScan
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
Medical
Art & Creation
Research & Education
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.
Latest news from Shining3D

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