Free U.S. shipping on orders over $200 · Mutual NDA standard before any file review.
Talk to an engineer →
On backorder
With every system
- Scanner + calibration rod accuracy verified before shipment
- Onboarding + software setup PolyWorks / Geomagic / Inspect export configured
3D scanners, Laser Handheld 3D Scanner, Metrology for quality control
Shining 3D FreeScan UE Nova Wireless Laser Handheld 3D Scanner – Large-FOV Metrology with Integrated VPG | 0.072 mm
Fully wireless, metrology-grade blue-laser handheld 3D scanner for large parts — 0.072 mm accuracy, 50 laser lines at 4,600,000 points/s, and markerless capture through integrated video photogrammetry (VPG), with a field of view up to 102 × 87 in / 2600 × 2200 mm.
- ✓ 0.072 mm accuracy · 0.072 + 0.012 mm/m with VPG · ISO/IEC 17025 verified (VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3, ISO 10360)
- ✓ 50 blue-laser lines · 4,600,000 points/s · FOV up to 102 × 87 in / 2600 × 2200 mm
- ✓ Fully wireless · 3.5 lbs / 1.6 kg · markerless integrated VPG · normal, black & reflective surfaces
- ✓ Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
Price held 7 days after order.
Install + training included
Tailored service plan
What your metrology engineer actually checks
What your metrology engineer actually checks
Large FOV without losing traceability
0.072 mm accuracy and 0.072 + 0.012 mm/m volumetric with VPG, across a field of view up to 102 × 87 in / 2600 × 2200 mm, tested to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360 in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab. Those are the conformant numbers your auditor and AS9100 process check.
An applications engineer on the line
Sample measurement of your actual parts, help with FOV modes and integrated VPG, and export into PolyWorks or Geomagic — from engineers who run these systems. Demo before you commit. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
About this product
The Shining 3D FreeScan UE Nova is a fully wireless, metrology-grade blue-laser handheld 3D scanner built for large-volume inspection. It measures at 0.072 mm accuracy with 50 blue-laser lines at 4,600,000 points/s, stays markerless through patented integrated video photogrammetry (VPG), and reaches a field of view up to 102 × 87 in / 2600 × 2200 mm — so you can capture large castings, panels, and structures in a single, cable-free session.
Why metrology teams choose the FreeScan UE Nova
Large-FOV capture, traceable accuracy, no coded markers, no cable.
Certified, traceable accuracy
0.072 mm accuracy and 0.072 + 0.012 mm/m volumetric accuracy with VPG, tested to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360 in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab — audit-ready numbers for QC sign-off.
The largest field of view in the class
Up to 102 × 87 in / 2600 × 2200 mm field of view at a 2300 mm working distance, with 50 blue-laser lines capturing 4,600,000 points/s. Near, Standard, and Far FOV modes adapt to part size.
Markerless with integrated VPG
Patented video photogrammetry is built in and constructs a global reference frame in real time — no stick-on coded targets across the part. Less setup, no marker residue, reliable capture on big, complex, and reflective surfaces.
Wireless, inspect anywhere
Fully wireless at 3.5 lbs / 1.6 kg with hot-swappable batteries and built-in computing for on-device processing. A wired fiber-optic mode is available when you need it — work on the floor, in the field, or in the metrology room.
How Additive Plus delivers your UE Nova
Verified, trained, and supported for a large-part QC workflow.
Step 01
Verify & certify
Each unit is checked against its calibration rod and accuracy confirmed before shipment, so it meets its stated spec when it reaches your lab or floor.
Step 02
Install & train
Onboarding on FOV modes, VPG scan strategy for large parts, and export into PolyWorks, Geomagic, or SHINING3D Inspect — your team is inspecting on the first job.
Step 03
Sample scan & support
Send us a representative part and we measure it first, so you see UE Nova data on your geometry before you commit. Post-sale support with a sub-4h reply.
Large-Volume Metrology Performance
The FreeScan UE Nova measures at 0.072 mm accuracy and 0.072 + 0.012 mm/m volumetric accuracy with video photogrammetry, with a point distance of 0.5–10 mm and a field of view up to 102 × 87 in / 2600 × 2200 mm. Fifty crossed blue-laser lines capture 4,600,000 points/s at a 2300 mm working distance (usable 300–2600 mm). Accuracy is verified in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360. See the full specification table below.
Integrated VPG & Flexible Field of View
Integrated video photogrammetry builds a global reference frame as you scan, so large panels, castings, and structures stay dimensionally coherent without a stick-on marker field — a decisive advantage as parts grow. Three flexible FOV modes let one scanner cover the range: Near (300–800 mm) for detail, Standard (600–1500 mm) for general work, and Far (1200–2600 mm) for the largest parts. Blue-laser lines capture normal, black, and reflective surfaces, so many parts scan with no matting spray.
Software & Workflow
Data flows into SHINING3D Inspect and exports to established metrology packages including PolyWorks, Geomagic Control X, Geomagic Design X, EXModel Pro, and BlueStar Mapping. That supports deviation analysis, GD&T, and first-article reporting for large-scale component inspection and reverse engineering. A calibration rod for real-time verification ships in the box.
Typical applications
Large-part inspection and reverse engineering across heavy industry.
Engineering machinery
Large fabrications & weldments
Energy & heavy industry
Turbines, tanks, structures
Automotive QC
Body panels & assemblies
Transportation
Rail, aerospace & marine parts
Casting & foundry
Large castings & molds
Reverse engineering
Large parts & tooling to CAD
Why Source the FreeScan UE Nova Through Additive Plus
- Authorized reseller — sample measurement of your own parts and a demo before you commit
- Accuracy verified against the calibration rod before shipment; installation and training included
- Application engineers who run these systems — FOV strategy, integrated VPG, and metrology-software export
- US-based support with a sub-4h response · 200+ scanning and AM systems delivered across 23 countries
Not sure the UE Nova is the right scanner?
Compare it with the other metrology scanners we support.
Higher accuracyFreeScan UE Pro2View scanner →
Dynamic trackingFreeScan Trak NovaView system →
Inspection softwareSHINING3D InspectView software →
Dynamic trackingFreeScan Trak NovaView system →
Inspection softwareSHINING3D InspectView software →
Tell us your part size, tolerance, and inspection standard — our applications engineer will confirm whether the UE Nova, a higher-accuracy handheld, or a tracker-based system fits, and can measure a sample part first. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
| Brand | Shining 3D |
| Country of origin | China |
| Scanner Type | Wireless blue-laser handheld metrology scanner |
| Accuracy | 0.072 mm |
| Volumetric Accuracy | 0.072 mm + 0.012 mm/m (with VPG) |
| Scan Rate | 4,600,000 points/s |
| Laser Lines | 50 blue-laser lines |
| Resolution / Point Distance | 0.5 – 10 mm |
| Maximum Field of View | 102 × 87 in / 2600 × 2200 mm |
| Working Distance | 91 in / 2300 mm (usable 300–2600 mm) |
| Flexible FOV Modes | Near 300–800 mm · Standard 600–1500 mm · Far 1200–2600 mm |
| Marker-Free Scanning | Yes — integrated patented video photogrammetry (VPG) |
| Surfaces | Normal, black, and reflective — no spray on many parts |
| Standards | VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3, ISO 10360; tested in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab |
| Software | SHINING3D Inspect, PolyWorks, Geomagic Control X / Design X, EXModel Pro, BlueStar Mapping |
| Interface | Wireless + wired (fiber optic); hot-swappable batteries |
| Weight | 1.6 kg, 3.5 lbs |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, KC, FDA, UKCA, IP50, TELEC, TiSAX |
Product videos
Want a measurement report first?
Send us a representative part and we'll measure it on the UE Nova — review the deviation report before you commit.
Other products teams run alongside Shining 3D FreeScan UE Nova Wireless Laser Handheld 3D Scanner – Large-FOV Metrology with Integrated VPG | 0.072 mm
3D Software Scan
Shining 3D FreeScan 3D Scanning Software – For FreeScan Series Scanners | Photogrammetry & Mesh
FreeScan is the scanning software for Shining 3D's FreeScan series 3D scanners — the data-acquisition application, not a scanner. A self-developed intelligent algorithm cleans the mesh as you capture, patented Video Photogrammetry (VPG) holds volumetric accuracy, and real-time quality feedback keeps every pass in range, then exports to EXModel, Geomagic, and PolyWorks.
- ✓ Software for FreeScan handheld & metrology scanners — UE Nova, UE Pro2, Trio, Trak Nova, Combo
- ✓ Intelligent noise/feature algorithm · real-time mesh + data-quality & laser-line color feedback
- ✓ Video Photogrammetry (VPG) up to 0.02 + 0.015 mm/m · bridges to EXModel, Geomagic, PolyWorks
- ✓ Delivered as a licensed download — issued to order; request licensing
In stock
· Delivered as a licensed download; issued to order
Entry-level For Hobbyists
Shining 3D Einstar Handheld 3D Scanner – Full-Color Entry Model | 0.1 mm
Structured-light handheld scanner with 0.1 mm point accuracy and a 160–1400 mm working range — full-color, markerless capture at an entry price for makers, students, and small design teams.
- ✓ 0.1 mm point accuracy, up to 14 fps capture
- ✓ Full-color, markerless — no targets, no spray needed on most surfaces
- ✓ USB-tethered to Windows 10/11 — no dedicated onboard computer required
- ✓ Lead time: 2–4 weeks — configured to order
From $959
Add to cart
On backorder
· Lead time: 2–4 weeks — configured to order
Laser Handheld 3D Scanner
Shining 3D FreeScan Trak Nova Wireless Dynamic Tracking 3D Scanner – Metrology | 0.046 mm/m
Wireless dynamic-tracking metrology system combining an optical tracker, a large-FOV blue-laser scanner, and patented video photogrammetry (VPG) — markerless measurement up to 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m volumetric accuracy across objects from 5 mm to 50 m³.
- ✓ 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m volumetric accuracy · verified in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab (VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3, ISO 10360)
- ✓ 50 laser lines · 6,140,000 points/s · dynamic tracking up to 3.5 m · markerless VPG
- ✓ Fully wireless, separable tracker + scanner · TE Nova 1.2 kg / UE Nova 1.6 kg
- ✓ Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
On backorder
· Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
Laser Handheld 3D Scanner
Shining 3D FreeScan Omni Standalone Inspection-Ready Wireless 3D Scanner – Metrology | 0.02 mm/m
Standalone, inspection-ready wireless laser 3D scanner with an on-board touchscreen and a built-in PTB-certified inspection module — scan and inspect on the shop floor at up to 0.02 + 0.015 mm/m volumetric accuracy, no PC required.
- ✓ 0.02 + 0.03 mm/m (0.02 + 0.015 mm/m with VPG) · verified in ISO/IEC 17025 lab (VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3, ISO 10360)
- ✓ 93 laser lines · 7,619,000 points/s · blue laser + IR VCSEL · markerless VPG
- ✓ On-board 5.5″ touchscreen + SHINING3D Inspect · fully wireless · ≤ 1.1 kg · Red Dot Award 2026
- ✓ Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
On backorder
· Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
Desktop 3D Scanner
Shining 3D EinScan-SE V2 Desktop 3D Scanner – Structured Light | 0.1 mm Accuracy
Structured-light desktop 3D scanner with ≤0.1 mm accuracy and up to 700 mm capture range — fixed and auto-turntable scanning for small parts, full-color texture, on one affordable system.
- ✓ ≤0.1 mm single-shot accuracy, 0.17–0.2 mm point distance
- ✓ Fixed mode up to 700 × 700 × 700 mm; turntable mode for 30–200 mm parts
- ✓ Full-color texture capture; OBJ, STL, PLY, 3MF, ASC export
- ✓ Lead time: 2–4 weeks — configured to order
On backorder
· Lead time: 2–4 weeks — configured to order
High-Precision 3D Inspection System
Shining 3D AutoScan Inspec2 Automatic Desktop 3D Inspection Scanner – Metrology | 0.01 mm
Automatic desktop blue-light 3D inspection scanner for small, intricate parts — 0.01 mm accuracy, a 3-axis turntable, and one-click automated scanning with AI-assisted software and a PTB-certified inspection module.
- ✓ 0.01 mm accuracy · 0.05 mm resolution · dual 5 MP cameras · full-color scanning
- ✓ Automatic 3-axis turntable · automatic calibration · one-click scanning
- ✓ PTB-certified inspection module · SHINING3D Inspect, PolyWorks, Geomagic · 5 kg desktop
- ✓ Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
On backorder
· Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
High-Precision 3D Inspection System
Shining 3D OptimScan Q12 / Q9 High-Precision 3D Inspection Scanner – Blue Light | 0.005 mm
Blue-light structured-light 3D inspection scanner delivering up to 0.005 mm accuracy with four industrial cameras and switchable dual scan ranges — verified in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab for production quality control.
- ✓ 0.005 mm (small range) / 0.015 mm (large range) accuracy · VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2, ISO 10360
- ✓ Q12: 4 × 12.3 MP · Q9: 4 × 9 MP · dual FOV 160 × 110 / 430 × 300 mm · < 1 s per shot
- ✓ Handheld, tripod, automatic turntable, or robot-integrated · 3.5 kg
- ✓ Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
On backorder
· Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
Metrology for quality control
Shining 3D FreeProbe 2 Wireless Metrology Probe for FreeScan Trak – Optical CMM Accessory | 0.025 mm
Wireless tactile metrology probe that extends a FreeScan Trak scanning system — reach hidden features, deep pockets, and reference points the scanner cannot see, capturing precise points at 0.025 mm accuracy without generating mesh.
- ✓ 0.025 mm point accuracy · ISO 10360 certified · ISO/IEC 17025 accredited-lab calibrated
- ✓ Pairs with FreeScan Trak Nova and FreeScan Trak ProW · SHINING3D Inspect, PolyWorks, Geomagic
- ✓ Wireless · lightweight · swappable tips + extension rods · up to 80 h battery (Pro)
- ✓ Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
On backorder
· Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to orderFrom inspection teams running the FreeScan UE Nova
Unedited feedback from QC and metrology users.
★★★★★
Scanning a 2-meter casting in one setup used to mean a full marker field — the UE Nova's large FOV and integrated VPG cut our setup to minutes.
MH
Marcus H. Metrology Lead · Heavy Industry
★★★★★
The field of view is the story: we capture whole body panels without stitching a hundred small scans, and the ISO 17025 numbers cleared sign-off.
PN
Priya N. Quality Manager · Automotive
★★★★★
Cable-free with hot-swap batteries means we inspect large weldments on the floor instead of craning them into the lab.
DS
Diego S. QC Engineer · Energy
Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
What accuracy does the FreeScan UE Nova achieve, and is it certified?
The FreeScan UE Nova reaches 0.072 mm accuracy and 0.072 + 0.012 mm/m volumetric accuracy when using video photogrammetry. Those figures are verified in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360, so they stand up to QC sign-off and audit. We can measure a representative part for you so you see real deviation numbers on your own geometry before purchase.
How large a part can the UE Nova scan in one setup?
The FreeScan UE Nova offers a field of view up to 102 × 87 in / 2600 × 2200 mm at a 2300 mm working distance, which is among the largest in the handheld class. Three FOV modes — Near (300–800 mm), Standard (600–1500 mm), and Far (1200–2600 mm) — let one scanner move from fine detail to very large castings, panels, and structures without swapping hardware.
What is integrated VPG, and do I need markers?
VPG is Shining 3D's patented video photogrammetry, built into the FreeScan UE Nova, which tracks the part and builds a global reference frame in real time without coded targets stuck to the surface. For most parts you scan markerless, which removes setup time and marker residue and keeps large parts dimensionally coherent. Reference points can still be used on featureless geometry, and our engineers help you set the right strategy.
How is the UE Nova different from the FreeScan UE Pro2?
The FreeScan UE Nova is the large-volume model. It offers a much larger field of view (up to 2600 × 2200 mm), 4,600,000 points/s, and integrated VPG for markerless capture of big parts, at 0.072 mm accuracy. The UE Pro2 is the higher-accuracy option at 0.02 mm with a smaller FOV for tight-tolerance detail. Choose the UE Nova when part size and scan speed matter most; choose the UE Pro2 for the finest tolerances. Tell us your parts and we will confirm the fit.
Is the UE Nova really fully wireless — what about power and connection?
Yes. The FreeScan UE Nova runs fully wireless with hot-swappable batteries and built-in computing for on-device processing, so there is no cable to the PC during capture. A wired fiber-optic mode is available when you prefer a tethered connection. At 3.5 lbs / 1.6 kg an operator can hold it comfortably through a large-part inspection on the floor or in the field.
What metrology software does the UE Nova work with?
The FreeScan UE Nova works with SHINING3D Inspect and exports to established metrology packages including PolyWorks, Geomagic Control X, Geomagic Design X, EXModel Pro, and BlueStar Mapping. That supports deviation analysis, GD&T, and first-article reporting for large-scale inspection and reverse engineering. We configure the export path into your existing inspection software during onboarding.
Can the UE Nova scan reflective or dark surfaces without spray?
The FreeScan UE Nova uses blue-laser lines rated for normal, black, and reflective surfaces, so many machined, cast, and painted parts scan without a matting agent, including complex and moderately reflective metal. Mirror-finish or highly polished surfaces may still need a light matting spray for complete data, as with any optical system. Tell us your material and finish and we will confirm how it handles your parts before you buy.
Place your order, or talk to an engineer first
Order Shining 3D FreeScan UE Nova Wireless Laser Handheld 3D Scanner – Large-FOV Metrology with Integrated VPG | 0.072 mm direct, or talk to materials engineer