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- Tracker + scanner + VPG in one case accuracy verified before shipment
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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
Price held 7 days after order.
Install + training included
Tailored service plan
What your metrology engineer actually checks
What your metrology engineer actually checks
Traceable to the standard
0.046 + 0.012 mm/m volumetric accuracy, tested to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360 in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab. That is what your auditor and AS9100 process check — conformant numbers, not 'comparable to'.
An applications engineer on the line
Sample measurement of your actual parts, tracking setup, and export into PolyWorks or Geomagic — from engineers who run these systems, not a remote ticket queue. Demo before you commit. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
About this product
The Shining 3D FreeScan Trak Nova is a wireless dynamic-tracking metrology system that combines an optical tracker, a large-FOV blue-laser scanner, and patented video photogrammetry (VPG) in one case. It measures large parts markerless at up to 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m volumetric accuracy — verified in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab — from a 5 mm feature to a 50 m³ assembly.
Why metrology teams choose the FreeScan Trak Nova
Traceable accuracy on large parts, without a stiff CMM or a wall of markers.
Certified, traceable accuracy
Up to 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m volumetric accuracy, tested to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360 in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab — the numbers your QC sign-off and auditor expect.
Markerless with VPG
Patented video photogrammetry tracks the part dynamically without coded targets stuck to the surface — less setup, no marker residue, and freedom to move around the object.
One system, three tools
A portable optical tracker, a large-FOV handheld laser scanner, and a VPG module in one case. Fifty laser lines run at 6,140,000 points/s; drop to 7 or 1 line for fine detail and deep pockets.
Wireless, large working volume
Fully wireless with a separable tracker and scanner, a field of view up to 2600 × 2200 mm, and dynamic tracking to 3.5 m — reach into tight spaces or walk around a full assembly.
How Additive Plus delivers your Trak Nova
Verified, trained, and supported for a QC workflow.
Step 01
Verify & certify
Each system is checked against its calibration artifacts and accuracy confirmed before shipment, so it meets its stated spec when it reaches your lab.
Step 02
Install & train
Onboarding on tracking setup, scan strategy, and export into PolyWorks, Geomagic, or SHINING3D Inspect — your metrology team is inspecting parts on the first job.
Step 03
Sample scan & support
Send us a representative part and we measure it first, so you see Trak Nova data on your geometry before you commit. Post-sale support with a sub-4h reply.
Metrology Performance
The FreeScan Trak Nova reaches 0.02 mm single-point accuracy and 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m volumetric accuracy with VPG, with resolution from 0.01 to 10 mm. Fifty crossed laser lines capture at 6,140,000 points/s for fast coverage; a 7-line mode adds fine detail and a single line reaches deep pockets. 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.
Dynamic Tracking & Working Range
The optical tracker follows the scanner in real time, so you move around the part instead of moving the part. The field of view reaches 2600 × 2200 mm and dynamic tracking extends to 3.5 m, covering objects from a 5 mm feature to a 50 m³ assembly. Scanner heads are light — 1.2 kg for the TE Nova and 1.6 kg for the UE Nova — and the whole system is wireless, with a wired fiber-optic option for the highest data rates.
Software & Workflow
Data flows into the native FreeScan software and SHINING3D Inspect, and exports to established metrology packages including PolyWorks Inspector, Geomagic Control X, Geomagic Design X, and EXModel Pro. Output in STL, OBJ, PLY, and ASC drops into inspection and reverse-engineering workflows for deviation analysis, GD&T, and first-article reporting.
Typical applications
Large-part inspection and reverse engineering across industry.
Incoming & first-article
FAI and receiving inspection
Reverse engineering
Large parts and assemblies to CAD
Tooling & fixtures
Jig, die, and mold verification
Aerospace & automotive
Body, panel, and structure QC
Large-part metrology
Up to 50 m³ objects
Energy & heavy industry
Castings, weldments, structures
Why Source the FreeScan Trak Nova Through Additive Plus
- Authorized reseller — sample measurement of your own parts and a demo before you commit
- Accuracy verified before shipment; installation and training included
- Application engineers who run these systems — tracking setup, scan strategy, and metrology-software export
- US-based support with a sub-4h response · 200+ scanning and AM systems delivered across 23 countries
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Tell us your part size, tolerance, and inspection standard — our applications engineer will confirm the Trak Nova fits and can measure a sample part first. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
| Brand | Shining 3D |
| Country of origin | China |
| System Type | Wireless dynamic tracking & scanning system (optical tracker + laser scanner + VPG) |
| Single Point Accuracy | 0.02 mm |
| Volumetric Accuracy | 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m (with VPG) 0.062 mm @ 12 m³ |
| Scan Rate | 6,140,000 points/s |
| Laser Lines | 50 (high-speed), 7 (fine detail), 1 (deep pockets) |
| Resolution | 0.01 – 10 mm |
| Max Field of View | 2600 × 2200 mm |
| Working Range | TE Nova: 170 – 550 mm UE Nova: 800 – 3500 mm |
| Dynamic Tracking Range | Up to 3.5 m |
| Object Size Range | 5 mm to 50 m³ |
| Marker-Free Scanning | Yes — patented video photogrammetry (VPG) |
| Standards | VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3, ISO 10360; tested in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab |
| Software | FreeScan, SHINING3D Inspect, PolyWorks Inspector, Geomagic Control X / Design X, EXModel Pro |
| Output Formats | STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC |
| Interface | Wireless (Wi-Fi) & wired (fiber optic) |
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 1.6 kg, 2.6 lbs (TE Nova) / 3.5 lbs (UE Nova) |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, KC, FDA, UKCA, IP50, TELEC, TiSAX |
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Unedited feedback from QC and metrology users.
★★★★★
We measured a full weldment without a single marker and matched our CMM report — a big time saver on large parts.
RC
Robert C. Metrology Manager · Heavy Equipment
★★★★★
Walking around a car body wirelessly instead of moving it is a different way of working. Setup dropped from an hour to minutes.
AT
Aiko T. QC Engineer · Automotive
★★★★★
PolyWorks export was clean and the ISO 17025 numbers gave our auditor no reason to push back.
MS
Martin S. Quality Lead · Aerospace
Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
What accuracy does the FreeScan Trak Nova achieve, and is it certified?
The FreeScan Trak Nova reaches 0.02 mm single-point accuracy and 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m volumetric accuracy with VPG. 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.
What is VPG, and do I need to apply markers?
VPG is Shining 3D's patented video photogrammetry, which lets the FreeScan Trak Nova track a part dynamically without coded targets stuck to the surface. For most parts you scan markerless, which removes setup time and marker residue and lets you move freely around the object. Very large or feature-poor parts can still use reference points where needed, and our engineers help set the right strategy.
How large a part can the Trak Nova measure?
The FreeScan Trak Nova handles objects from a 5 mm feature up to a 50 m³ assembly. Its field of view reaches 2600 × 2200 mm and dynamic tracking extends to 3.5 m, so one system covers a small bracket and a full vehicle body or large casting. The optical tracker follows the scanner in real time, so you walk around the part instead of repositioning it.
What metrology software does it work with?
The FreeScan Trak Nova runs the native FreeScan software and SHINING3D Inspect, and exports to established metrology packages including PolyWorks Inspector, Geomagic Control X, Geomagic Design X, and EXModel Pro. Output in STL, OBJ, PLY, and ASC supports deviation analysis, GD&T, and first-article reporting. We configure the export path into your existing inspection software during onboarding.
What is the difference between the TE Nova and UE Nova scanner heads?
Both heads run on the same Trak Nova system. The TE Nova has a 170–550 mm working range and weighs 1.2 kg — ideal for smaller parts and tight access. The UE Nova has an 800–3500 mm working range and weighs 1.6 kg — suited to large objects scanned from a distance. Choosing between them depends on your typical part size; our engineers help you pick the right configuration.
Is the Trak Nova wireless, and what is the battery life?
The FreeScan Trak Nova is fully wireless with a separable tracker and scanner, and offers a wired fiber-optic connection when you need the highest data rate. Wireless battery life is roughly 2.5 hours on the TE Nova and about 1 hour on the UE Nova, and batteries are swappable to keep measuring. Being cable-free lets you reach into tight spaces and walk around large assemblies freely.
Can it scan reflective or dark metal surfaces?
The FreeScan Trak Nova uses blue-laser lines that capture most machined, cast, composite, and painted surfaces well, including moderately reflective metal. Mirror-finish or highly polished surfaces may still need a light matting agent for complete data, as with any optical system. Tell us your material and finish and we will confirm how the Trak Nova handles it before you buy.
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