Made to order
- Scanner + calibration board accuracy verified before shipment
- Onboarding + software setup training and CAD/QC export included
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
$959
What your metrology engineer actually checks
Real accuracy at an entry price
0.1 mm point accuracy and up to 14 fps capture across a 160–1400 mm working range — enough resolution for design reference, small-part reverse engineering, and print-ready meshes, verified before it ships.
An applications engineer on the line
Pre-sale sample scan of your actual parts, post-sale calibration and workflow support — from engineers who run these scanners, not a remote ticket queue. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard. Demo units available before you commit.
The Shining 3D Einstar is a full-color, markerless handheld 3D scanner built for makers, students, and small design teams — combining structured-light capture, 0.1 mm point accuracy, and a 160–1400 mm working range in a tethered, entry-priced package.
Why makers and design teams choose the Einstar
Full-color, markerless capture at an entry-level price.
Full-color, markerless capture
A built-in RGB camera adds true color to every scan while an infrared VCSEL projector keeps setup markerless on most objects — no spray, no stick-on targets.
Entry-level accuracy that holds up
0.1 mm point accuracy and up to 14 fps capture put real detail on parts, faces, and props — enough resolution for design reference, printing, and small-object work. See full specifications below.
Works indoors and outdoors
A 434 × 379 mm field of view at the 400 mm optimal working distance and a 160–1400 mm range cover small objects through room-scale scans, indoors or outdoors.
Tethered simplicity, no dedicated rig
USB-tethered to a Windows 10/11 PC — no onboard computer to charge or configure. Plug in and scan straight into EXStar software.
How Additive Plus delivers your Einstar
Checked, trained, and supported before and after you scan.
Calibrate & verify
Every unit is checked before it ships — you receive a scanner that meets its stated 0.1 mm spec on day one.
Install & train
Remote onboarding on scan strategy, alignment modes, and export to your CAD or 3D-printing workflow — productive on the first real scan, not week three.
Sample scan & support
Send us a part and we scan it first, so you see Einstar data on your geometry before you commit. Post-sale workflow support with a sub-4h reply.
Scanning Performance
The Einstar captures with infrared VCSEL structured light across 3 projectors, 2 stereo depth cameras, and 1 RGB camera, resolving point distance from 0.1 to 3 mm. Scan speed reaches 980,000 points/s at up to 14 fps, and alignment supports feature, hybrid, texture, and global-marker modes for markerless capture on most objects. See the full specification table below.
Working Range & Portability
Working distance spans 160–1400 mm, with a 434 × 379 mm field of view at the 400 mm optimal distance — wide enough for a full head-and-shoulders scan or a tabletop object in one pass. At 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) and 8.66 × 1.81 × 2.17 in (220 × 46 × 55 mm), the Einstar is light enough to hold one-handed through a full session, and outdoor scanning is supported.
Software & Workflow
The Einstar tethers over USB 2.0 or above to a Windows 10/11 64-bit PC running EXStar software, which handles capture, alignment, and mesh processing. Export to OBJ, STL, PLY, 3MF, and P3 drops straight into common CAD, sculpting, and slicer workflows.
Typical applications
One entry-level scanner across making, design, and teaching.
Why Source the Einstar Through Additive Plus
- Authorized reseller — demo units and sample scans of your own parts before you commit
- Calibration verified before shipment; installation and training included
- Application engineers who run these scanners — scan strategy, alignment, and CAD/QC export support
- US-based support with a sub-4h response · 200+ AM and metrology systems delivered across 23 countries
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| Brand | Shining 3D |
| Country of origin | China |
| Scan Mode | Structured light scan |
| Light Source | Infrared VCSEL structured light (3 IR VCSEL projectors) |
| Point Distance | 0.1 – 3 mm |
| Effective Working Distance | 160 – 1400 mm |
| Optimal Working Distance | 400 mm |
| FOV (at optimal working distance) | 434 × 379 mm |
| Scan Speed | 980,000 points/s, up to 14 fps |
| Camera Configuration | 3 IR VCSEL projectors, 2 stereo depth cameras, 1 RGB camera |
| Data Alignment Mode | Feature, Hybrid, Texture, Global Markers |
| Full Color Scanning | Yes — built-in RGB camera |
| Outdoor Scanning | Yes |
| Output Formats | OBJ, STL, PLY, P3, 3MF |
| Interface | USB 2.0 or above (tethered) |
| Supported OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs, 500 g |
| Dimensions | 8.66 × 1.81 × 2.17 in / 220 × 46 × 55 mm |
Product videos
Send us your part and we'll scan it on the Einstar in California — review the mesh and color capture on your own geometry before you buy.
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