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Shining 3D Einstar Vega 3D Scanner – Wireless All-in-One, Full-Color, No PC Required

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Shining 3D Einstar Vega 3D Scanner – Wireless All-in-One, Full-Color, No PC Required

A wireless, all-in-one handheld 3D scanner: the scanner, a 6.4″ touchscreen and the computer in one 535 g device. Scan, process and share without a laptop.

HD Mode down to 0.05 mm point distance · Fast Mode for people and car-size objects up to 1.5 m away
48 MP color camera — geometry and texture in one pass
8-core CPU, 32 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, 1.5–2 h battery
1-year Shining 3D warranty · support from our team in California

~~$1999.00~~

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Built for inspection and RE teams

What your metrology lead actually checks

Calibrated, traceable accuracy

Every scanner ships calibrated with a documented accuracy spec, and we set up your reverse-engineering or QC workflow during install. We run these for our own scan-to-CAD service, so training comes from people who use them on real parts.

An applications engineer on the line

Questions on accuracy, part size, reflective surfaces, or software compatibility? A named applications engineer answers directly. Most replies in under 4 hours, NDA on request.

About this product

Price

$1,999

The same price as the official Shining 3D US store. From October 22 to 31, Shining 3D’s promotional price of $1,599 applies here too. Sales tax where it applies; shipping is calculated at checkout.

In the box

Einstar Vega scanner with carrying case
Calibration board and holder
3 mm and 6 mm markers, wrist strap and ring screw
Power adapter and USB Type-C cable
Practice figure and packing list

A tripod and a turntable are not included.

Next step

Add it to the cart above and pay by card or PayPal.

Request a formal quotation

Buying for a school or a company on a purchase order? Request a formal quotation on our letterhead and pay against an invoice.

0.05 mmFinest point distance, HD Mode

100–1500 mmWorking distance across HD and Fast Modes

48 MP colorGeometry and full-color texture in one pass

535 g, no PCBuilt-in screen, computer and 512 GB SSD

What the Einstar Vega is

The Einstar Vega is a wireless, all-in-one handheld 3D scanner from Shining 3D. The scanner, a 6.4″ 2K touchscreen and the computer are one device: you scan, watch the mesh build on the screen, process it and share it — without a laptop or a cable. Two infrared light sources sit in one body: an infrared MEMS projector for fine detail (HD Mode) and an infrared VCSEL projector for large objects (Fast Mode). A 48 MP camera records color texture at the same time.

It is made for product designers, engineers, makers, schools and 3D artists who need clean scans of real objects — a part to reverse-engineer, a fixture to fit, a figure to print, a person or a car to digitize. Simple processing runs on the scanner itself; for detailed processing Shining 3D provides the StarVision desktop app for Windows 10/11 and macOS.

HD Mode and Fast Mode

	HD Mode	Fast Mode
Light source	Infrared MEMS	Infrared VCSEL
Point distance	0.05–3 mm	0.5–10 mm
Capture rate	up to 15 fps	up to 20 fps
Working distance	100–350 mm	270–1500 mm
IR camera	2 MP	1.3 MP
Best for	small parts, coins, jewelry-size detail, textured surfaces	people, furniture, car bodies, rooms and outdoor objects

Values from the Shining 3D specification sheet. Point distance is the spacing of measured points, not a measuring accuracy — Shining 3D does not publish an accuracy figure for the Vega.

Specifications

Manufacturer	Shining 3D (Einstar line)
Scan modes	HD Mode, Fast Mode
Alignment	feature, texture, markers, hybrid
Color camera	48 MP
Supplemental light	10 LEDs
Outdoor scanning	yes, including direct sunlight
Screen	6.4″ 2K OLED touchscreen
Computer	8-core CPU 2.4 GHz, 32 GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage	32 GB eMMC + 512 GB SSD
Battery	5000 mAh built-in, 1.5–2 h continuous; runs from a power bank for longer sessions
Charging	65 W fast charging, PD/PPS
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6, USB Type-C
Motion sensor	6-DoF IMU
Output formats	PLY, STL, OBJ, ASC
Desktop software	StarVision for Windows 10/11 (64-bit) and macOS; recommended PC Intel i7, 32 GB RAM
Cloud	5 GB free SHINING 3D Cloud storage per user
Size and weight	180 × 95 × 26.5 mm (7.1 × 3.7 × 1.0 in), 535 g (1.18 lb)
Protection	IP50
Operating conditions	−10 to 40 °C, 0–90 % RH non-condensing
Packing size	380 × 305 × 155 mm
Warranty	1 year (Shining 3D)

What people scan with it

Reverse engineering. Scan a part, export STL or OBJ and rebuild it in CAD — see Scan to CAD: turn a 3D scan into an editable model and the EXModel scan-to-CAD software.
Fit and fixtures. Capture the real shape of a bracket, a housing or a body panel to design a mount, a jig or a replacement that fits the first time.
3D printing. Turn a scanned object into a printable model, or send it to us to print — our 3D printing services.
People and large objects. Fast Mode scans a person, furniture or a car body from up to 1.5 m away.
Color models. The 48 MP camera records texture with the geometry, for figures, heritage pieces, products for e-commerce and game assets.
Classrooms and labs. No PC to set up: students scan, see the result on the screen and share it to a second screen or the cloud.

More on how scanning fits into a project: 3D scanning in Los Angeles: how the process works.

In pictures

Einstar Vega HD Mode scan of a coin showing fine relief detail — HD Mode — fine relief on a 36 mm coin.

Einstar Vega Fast Mode scanning a car body handheld — Fast Mode — a car body, handheld.

Einstar Vega scanning a black motorcycle surface — Dark, glossy surfaces of a motorcycle.

Einstar Vega scanning a large stone relief outdoors in sunlight — Outdoors, in direct sunlight.

Einstar Vega full-body 3D scan of a person — A full-body scan of a person.

Einstar Vega full-color 3D scan of a shoe shared to a second screen — Full-color scan, cast to a second screen.

Full-color 3D scans from the Einstar Vega 48MP camera — Geometry and 48 MP color texture in one pass.

High-detail geometry capture from the Einstar Vega — The same scans as geometry only.

Images and scan examples: Shining 3D. Video tutorials from Shining 3D are in the Video tab above.

Availability, payment and delivery

Order onlineAdd the scanner to the cart and pay by card or PayPal. We confirm the ship date by email after you order; if it does not work for you, we cancel and refund in full.

Purchase ordersSchools, labs and companies can request a formal quotation on our letterhead and pay against an invoice.

Warranty and support1-year Shining 3D warranty. First-line support comes from our team in California; warranty repairs are handled by Shining 3D.

Why buy it through Additive Plus

Authorized Shining 3D reseller in the USSame price as the official store, US invoicing, and a team in California that answers your questions before and after the purchase

The next step is here tooScan-to-CAD software, scanning and reverse-engineering service, and 3D printing of the part you scanned

Room to growWhen a project needs metrology-grade data, the rest of the Shining 3D scanner range is available from the same team

Where the Vega stops — and what to take instead

The Einstar Vega is built for fast, clean, full-color scans — not for certified measurement. Shining 3D does not publish an accuracy figure for it, so for inspection to a tolerance or a deviation report look at the EinScan Libre or the metrology scanners in the scanner catalog. If you need one scan rather than a scanner, our scanning service can do it for you. Detailed mesh editing runs best in StarVision on a PC (Intel i7, 32 GB RAM recommended).

What usually stops people — and the honest answer

“Do I need a powerful computer?”Not to scan. The computer and screen are in the scanner. A PC helps only for detailed processing in StarVision.

“Will it scan dark or shiny objects?”Shining 3D shows the Vega on black and dark surfaces in Fast Mode. Very glossy, mirror-like or transparent objects are hard for any optical scanner and may need a scanning spray.

“Is it accurate enough for my part?”For design, fit, printing and visualization — yes, that is what it is for. For inspection to a stated tolerance, choose a metrology scanner; we will help you pick one.

“Who helps me get started?”Shining 3D tutorials cover activation, calibration and both scan modes, and our team in California answers the rest by email or a call.

Ready when you are

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Brand	Shining 3D
Scan Modes	HD Mode (infrared MEMS), Fast Mode (infrared VCSEL)
Light Source	HD Mode: Infrared MEMS, Fast Mode: Infrared VCSEL
Point Distance	HD Mode: 0.05 – 3 mm Fast Mode: 0.5 – 10 mm
Scan Speed	HD Mode: up to 15 fps Fast Mode: up to 20 fps
Effective Working Distance	HD Mode: 100 – 350 mm Fast Mode: 270 – 1500 mm
Camera Resolution	IR: 2 MP (HD), 1.3 MP (Fast) Color: 48 MP RGB
Data Alignment Mode	Feature, texture, markers, hybrid
Full Color Scanning	Yes — 48 MP RGB camera
Outdoor Scanning	Yes, including direct sunlight
Output Formats	OBJ, STL, PLY, ASC
Processor & Memory	8-core CPU 2.4 GHz · 32GB LPDDR4 · 32GB eMMC + 512GB SSD
Display	6.4″ 2K OLED touchscreen
Battery	Built-in 5000 mAh · 1.5–2 hrs continuous · power-bank charging supported
Interface	Wi-Fi 6, USB Type-C
Weight	1.18 lbs, 535 g
Dimensions	7.1 × 3.7 × 1.0 in / 180 × 95 × 26.5 mm
Protection	IP50

Product videos

What our customers say

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Laura SmithGoogle · Sep 2025

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Steven FrancoGoogle · Oct 2026

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“I needed a 3D enclosure printed urgently in a specific time period, they did great!”

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Common questions

Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA on request, typical reply within 4 hours.

How much does the Einstar Vega cost?

The Einstar Vega is $1,999 at Additive Plus, the same as the official Shining 3D US store price. From October 22 to 31, 2026, the Shining 3D promotional price of $1,599 applies. Sales tax applies where required; shipping is calculated at checkout.

Does the Einstar Vega need a computer?

No. The computer, a 6.4-inch 2K touchscreen and a 512 GB SSD are built into the scanner, so you can scan, process and share without a PC. For detailed processing Shining 3D provides the StarVision desktop app for Windows 10/11 and macOS; a PC with an Intel i7 and 32 GB RAM is recommended.

What is the accuracy of the Einstar Vega?

Shining 3D does not publish an accuracy figure for the Vega. It publishes point distance: 0.05–3 mm in HD Mode and 0.5–10 mm in Fast Mode. Point distance is the spacing of measured points, not a measuring accuracy. For inspection to a tolerance, choose a metrology scanner such as the EinScan Libre or the FreeScan range.

What is the difference between HD Mode and Fast Mode?

HD Mode uses an infrared MEMS projector for fine detail at 100–350 mm, down to 0.05 mm point distance, up to 15 fps. Fast Mode uses an infrared VCSEL projector for large objects at 270–1500 mm, 0.5–10 mm point distance, up to 20 fps.

Can the Einstar Vega scan outdoors and dark objects?

Yes. Shining 3D lists outdoor scanning, including in direct sunlight, and shows the Vega scanning black and dark surfaces. Very glossy, mirror-like or transparent objects are difficult for any optical scanner and may need a scanning spray.

How long does the battery last?

The built-in 5000 mAh battery gives about 1.5–2 hours of continuous scanning. You can keep scanning from a power bank, and the scanner supports 65 W fast charging.

Which file formats does the Einstar Vega export?

PLY, STL, OBJ and ASC. These open in common CAD, reverse-engineering and 3D-printing software, and scans can be shared through SHINING 3D Cloud, which includes 5 GB of free storage per user.

What is in the box and what is the warranty?

The scanner with carrying case, calibration board and holder, 3 mm and 6 mm markers, wrist strap and ring screw, power adapter, USB Type-C cable, a practice figure and the packing list. A tripod and a turntable are not included. The warranty is 1 year from Shining 3D; first-line support comes from our team in California.

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Shining 3D Einstar Vega 3D Scanner – Wireless All-in-One, Full-Color, No PC Required

What your metrology lead actually checks

Calibrated, traceable accuracy

An applications engineer on the line

What the Einstar Vega is

HD Mode and Fast Mode

Specifications

What people scan with it

In pictures

Availability, payment and delivery

Why buy it through Additive Plus

Where the Vega stops — and what to take instead

What usually stops people — and the honest answer

Ready when you are

Product videos

We scan for a living. Try it on your part first.

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What our customers say

Common questions

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