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3D scanners, Laser Handheld 3D Scanner, Metrology for quality control
Shining 3D FreeScan Trio Marker-Free Laser 3D Scanner – 98-Line Handheld Metrology | 0.02 mm Accuracy
Marker-free laser scanner with 0.02 mm accuracy, 7.8–11.8 in / 200–300 mm working range — 98-line capture with Deep Hole Scan reach for bore and small-feature metrology.
- ✓ 98 crossed laser lines, marker-free capture of large assemblies
- ✓ Up to 3,010,000 points/s scan rate, 0.05 mm resolution
- ✓ Deep Hole Scan mode reaches bores and recesses down to a single laser line
- ✓ Lead time: 2–4 weeks — configured to order
Price held 7 days after order.
Install + training included
Tailored service plan
What your metrology engineer actually checks
Marker-free accuracy without the setup
Up to 0.02 mm accuracy and 0.05 mm resolution in 98 Lines Scan mode, with built-in photogrammetry tightening volumetric accuracy to 0.02 + 0.015 mm/m on large parts — no coded markers to place or track. Every unit ships with calibration verified against a certified reference.
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.
About this product
The Shining 3D FreeScan Trio is a marker-free handheld laser 3D scanner that pairs a 98-crossed-laser-line mode with a triple 5MP camera system, capturing full assemblies and small-bore features at up to 0.02 mm accuracy without placing a single coded target.
Why metrology teams choose the FreeScan Trio
Marker-free capture, bore-level reach, and calibrated accuracy in one scanner.
Marker-free capture at scale
The 98 Lines Scan mode holds alignment across large assemblies and body panels without coded targets or spray — set up once, scan the whole part.
Metrology-grade accuracy
Up to 0.02 mm accuracy and 0.05 mm resolution, with built-in photogrammetry tightening volumetric accuracy to 0.02 + 0.015 mm/m on large parts. See full specifications below.
Reaches where wide lines can’t
Deep Hole Scan drops to a single laser line for bores and recesses down to small diameters that 26- or 98-line modes can’t enter.
Four modes, one mesh
High Speed, Detailed, Deep Hole, and No Markers modes all run through the same triple 5MP camera system and merge into a single project.
How Additive Plus delivers your FreeScan Trio
Calibrated, trained, and supported by engineers who scan every day.
Step 01
Calibrate & verify
Every unit is checked against a certified reference board and accuracy confirmed before it ships — you receive a scanner that meets its stated spec on day one.
Step 02
Install & train
Remote or on-site onboarding on scan strategy, mode selection, and export to your CAD/QC package — your team is productive on the first real part, not week three.
Step 03
Sample scan & support
Send us a part and we scan it first, so you see FreeScan Trio data on your geometry before you commit. Post-sale calibration and workflow support with a sub-4h reply.
Scanning Performance
The FreeScan Trio switches between four laser configurations from one triple 5MP camera system: No Markers Scan (98 crossed laser lines) for marker-free capture of large parts, High Speed Scan (26 laser lines) for faster medium-area coverage, Detailed Scan (7 parallel laser lines) for fine geometry, and Deep Hole Scan (single laser line) for bores and recesses. Scan rate reaches up to 3,010,000 points/s in the 98-line mode, with point distance down to 0.01 mm and resolution to 0.05 mm. Accuracy reaches up to 0.02 mm, with volumetric accuracy of 0.02 + 0.03 mm/m standard and 0.02 + 0.015 mm/m using the built-in photogrammetry module. See the full specification table below.
Working Range & Portability
Working distance spans 7.8–11.8 in / 200–300 mm with a maximum field of view of 25.5 × 22.8 in / 650 × 580 mm and a 14.1 in / 360 mm scan depth, so the same scanner handles a full body panel and a deep recess in one session. At 2.1 lbs / 985 g and 13 × 4.7 × 2.9 in / 331 × 120 × 76 mm, the FreeScan Trio is light enough for extended handheld sessions on the shop floor. It is a tethered scanner — power and data run through an aviation cable to a PC over USB 3.0, with a dongle license key required; there is no wireless or battery-powered mode.
Software & Workflow
The FreeScan Trio’s software handles alignment and mesh processing on a connected Windows PC, exporting to ASC, OBJ, STL, and PLY for direct use in reverse-engineering and inspection packages. Recommended PC specs are Windows 10 64-bit, an NVIDIA GTX/RTX card (RTX 3060 or better with at least 6GB video memory), an Intel i7-10700-class processor, and at least 16GB RAM. The scanner is calibrated to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360, with calibration performed in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab.
Typical applications
Marker-free capture for engineering, inspection, and reverse-engineering teams.
Reverse engineering
Legacy and modified parts to CAD
Quality inspection
Scan-to-CAD deviation and CMM correlation
Automotive & aerospace
Body panels, assemblies, tooling
Bore & small-feature measurement
Deep Hole Scan for recesses and bores
Heavy equipment & weldments
Large-part scanning with photogrammetry
Tooling & fixtures
Jig and fixture verification
Why Source the FreeScan Trio 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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Tell us your part size, bore diameter, and target accuracy — our applications engineer will confirm whether the FreeScan Trio fits and can run a sample scan of your actual geometry first. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
| Brand | Shining 3D |
| Country of origin | China |
| Scan Modes | High Speed Scan (26 laser lines) Detailed Scan (7 parallel laser lines) Deep Hole Scan (single laser line) No Markers Scan (98 laser lines) |
| Light Source | 26 crossed laser lines 7 parallel laser lines Single laser line 98 laser lines (marker-free) |
| Accuracy | up to 0.00078 in / 0.02 mm |
| Volumetric Accuracy | 0.02 + 0.03 mm/m (standard) 0.02 + 0.015 mm/m (with photogrammetry) |
| Resolution | 0.05 mm (98 Lines Scan mode) Point distance: 0.0004–0.118 in / 0.01–3 mm |
| Scan Speed | up to 3,010,000 points/s (98 Lines Scan) |
| Working Distance | 7.8–11.8 in / 200–300 mm |
| Max. FOV | 25.5 × 22.8 in / 650 × 580 mm |
| Scan Depth | 14.1 in / 360 mm |
| Camera Resolution | 3 × 5 MP industrial cameras |
| Laser Class | Class II (eye-safe) |
| Output Formats | ASC, OBJ, STL, PLY |
| Accuracy Standard | VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3, ISO 10360 — calibrated in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab |
| Operating Temperature | 32–104 °F / 0–40 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10–90% RH |
| Recommended PC Configuration | Windows 10, 64-bit; NVIDIA GTX/RTX (RTX 3060 or better, ≥6GB video memory); Intel i7-10700 or better; ≥16GB RAM |
| Power Input | 12V, 5.0A |
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs, 985 g |
| Dimensions | 13 × 4.7 × 2.9 in / 331 × 120 × 76 mm |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, KC, FDA, UKCA, IP50, TISAX |
Product videos
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Send us your part and we'll scan it on the FreeScan Trio in California — review the mesh and deviation on your own geometry before you buy.
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· Lead time: 2–4 weeks — configured to orderFrom engineering and inspection teams running the FreeScan Trio
Unedited feedback from metrology and reverse-engineering users.
★★★★★
Scanning a full body-in-white without placing a single marker cut our setup time dramatically — the 98-line mode holds alignment on its own.
TK
Thomas K. Metrology Engineer · Automotive
★★★★★
Bore measurement on small-diameter housings that used to need a CMM now runs on the bench with the Trio — Deep Hole Scan holds down to fine features.
EV
Elena V. Quality Inspector · Aerospace
★★★★★
Added the photogrammetry pass on a large weldment and volumetric accuracy tightened enough to sign off without a separate CMM check.
MD
Marcus D. Reverse Engineering Lead · Heavy Equipment
Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
What accuracy can I expect from the FreeScan Trio on a 1-meter part?
In 98 Lines Scan mode the FreeScan Trio holds up to 0.02 mm accuracy, and built-in photogrammetry tightens volumetric accuracy to 0.02 + 0.015 mm/m — meaning error scales gently with part size, around 0.035 mm across a 1-meter object under good conditions. Without photogrammetry, volumetric accuracy is 0.02 + 0.03 mm/m. Resolution reaches 0.05 mm, so fine edges and bore features stay sharp. Every FreeScan Trio ships with calibration verified against a certified reference, and we can run a sample scan of your actual part so you see real deviation numbers before you buy.
Does the FreeScan Trio scan in bright ambient light or outdoors?
The FreeScan Trio's laser modes are less sensitive to ambient light than white-light scanners and handle typical shop-floor lighting and moderate ambient conditions well. Direct, intense sunlight can still interfere with laser triangulation on any laser scanner, so for outdoor work in full sun we recommend shading the scan area or scheduling for overcast conditions. Indoors, under fluorescent or LED shop lighting, the Trio's 98-line marker-free mode captures large assemblies without needing to dim the room.
Which CAD and QC software does the FreeScan Trio export to?
The FreeScan Trio exports ASC, OBJ, STL, and PLY formats, which import directly into standard reverse-engineering and inspection packages such as SolidWorks, Geomagic, Polyworks, and Ansys, as well as common 3D-printing slicers. The accompanying FreeScan software handles alignment and mesh processing before export. Our applications engineers can help configure the export path into your specific CAD or metrology workflow during onboarding.
Can it scan dark or reflective surfaces without spray?
The FreeScan Trio's laser-based capture handles most matte dark surfaces and moderately reflective metal without a scanning spray, since laser triangulation is less prone to washout than white-light methods. Highly polished or mirror-finish parts may still need a light matting agent for complete data. Tell us your material and surface finish and we will confirm whether the FreeScan Trio captures it markerless before you purchase.
What is the difference between the four scan modes?
The FreeScan Trio offers four modes you select per task. No Markers Scan (98 laser lines) is the flagship marker-free mode for large parts and assemblies. High Speed Scan (26 laser lines) speeds up capture on medium surfaces. Detailed Scan (7 parallel laser lines) resolves fine features at up to 0.05 mm resolution. Deep Hole Scan (single laser line) reaches into bores and recesses that wider lines cannot access. All four run through the same triple 5MP camera system and merge into one mesh.
Is calibration included, and how often does the FreeScan Trio need it?
Every FreeScan Trio ships with its calibration verified against a certified reference board before it leaves us. In normal use, recalibrate periodically or after transport, a temperature swing, or a knock to the housing — a short routine against the same reference plate. Installation and training cover the calibration workflow, so your team can confirm the scanner is in spec whenever a QC job requires documented traceability.
Does the FreeScan Trio run wireless, or does it need a PC connection?
The FreeScan Trio is a tethered scanner — it connects to a Windows PC over a USB 3.0 aviation cable plus a USB dongle license key, and processing runs on the connected computer rather than on the device itself. There is no wireless or battery-powered mode. A USB 3.0 port is required; connecting through USB 2.0 or a hub will cause dropped points or a failed connection. Recommended PC specs are Windows 10 64-bit, an NVIDIA GTX/RTX card (RTX 3060 or better), at least 16GB RAM, and an Intel i7-10700-class processor.
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