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Shining 3D Einstar Vega Wireless Handheld 3D Scanner – Standalone Full-Color | 0.05 mm Resolution
Wireless standalone handheld 3D scanner with up to 0.05 mm resolution and a 100–1500 mm combined working range — full-color capture and an onboard 6.4″ touchscreen for PC-free scanning on the floor or in the field.
- ✓ Up to 0.05 mm resolution (HD Mode) · 100–1500 mm combined working range across two modes
- ✓ Standalone, PC-free: 6.4″ 2K OLED touchscreen, 8-core CPU, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD onboard
- ✓ 48MP full-color capture · markerless feature, texture, and hybrid alignment
- ✓ Lead time: 2–4 weeks — configured to order
$1,999
Price held 7 days after order.
Install + training included
Tailored service plan
What your metrology engineer actually checks
Standalone, PC-free scanning with full color
A 6.4″ 2K OLED touchscreen, 8-core CPU, and 512GB onboard storage run capture, alignment, and preview without a laptop — up to 0.05 mm resolution in HD Mode and a 48MP color camera for full-color texture. Every unit is checked 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.
About this product
The Shining 3D Einstar Vega is a wireless, standalone handheld 3D scanner that pairs infrared MEMS and VCSEL structured light with a 48-megapixel color camera in one PC-free device — capturing full-color detail from 0.05 mm resolution up to a 1500 mm working range without a tethered laptop.
Why makers and product teams choose the Einstar Vega
Two light sources, one device, full color and no laptop required.
Dual-mode capture in one device
Switch between HD Mode for fine detail and Fast Mode for larger objects — down to 0.05 mm resolution at 100–350 mm, or up to 20 fps across 270–1500 mm.
True-color capture, indoors or out
A 48MP RGB camera with real-time white balance and built-in fill light captures full color, and the infrared light source keeps working in up to 100,000 lux of direct sunlight.
Markerless alignment, fast setup
Feature, texture, and hybrid alignment modes get you scanning without stick-on markers on most parts. Scanning rewind and auto base-plane detection speed up capture.
Standalone — no PC, no cables
An onboard 6.4″ 2K OLED touchscreen, 8-core CPU, 32GB RAM, and 512GB SSD run the full workflow on-device. A built-in 5000mAh battery keeps it scanning untethered.
How Additive Plus delivers your Einstar Vega
Calibrated, trained, and supported by engineers who scan every day.
Step 01
Calibrate & verify
Every unit is checked against its calibration 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, alignment modes, and export to your CAD or 3D-printing workflow — 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 Vega data on your geometry before you commit. Post-sale calibration and workflow support with a sub-4h reply.
Scanning Performance
The Einstar Vega pairs an infrared MEMS projector for HD Mode with an infrared VCSEL projector for Fast Mode. HD Mode resolves fine features at 100–350 mm down to 0.05 mm point distance at up to 15 fps; Fast Mode covers 270–1500 mm at 0.5–10 mm point distance and up to 20 fps, so the same device handles small parts and larger objects. A 48MP RGB camera adds full-color texture to every scan. See the full specification table below.
Working Range & Portability
At 535 g with a built-in 5000mAh battery rated for 1.5–2 hours of continuous scanning, the Einstar Vega scans untethered — indoors, on a bench, or outdoors in direct sunlight. Wi-Fi 6 handles wireless data sharing and USB Type-C covers wired transfer or charging, and an external power bank extends longer sessions.
Software & Workflow
Onboard processing runs capture, alignment, and preview directly on the 6.4″ 2K OLED touchscreen, powered by an 8-core CPU, 32GB RAM, and 32GB eMMC plus 512GB SSD storage — no laptop required. Data alignment supports feature, texture, markers, and hybrid modes. Export to OBJ, STL, PLY, and ASC drops straight into CAD, reverse-engineering, and 3D-printing workflows, with the optional StarVision desktop app and 5GB of free SHINING 3D Cloud storage for further processing.
Typical applications
One scanner across design, inspection, and creative work.
Reverse engineering
Consumer products and small parts to CAD
Quality inspection
Scan-to-CAD comparison for prototypes
Design & prototyping
Real-world scan into 3D print workflow
Wearables & ergonomic fit
Body and object scanning for custom fit
Art & heritage
Full-color capture of objects and artifacts
Education & maker projects
Classroom and hobbyist 3D scanning
Why Source the Einstar Vega 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, material, and target accuracy — our applications engineer will recommend the right scanner 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 | HD Mode (infrared MEMS), Fast Mode (infrared VCSEL) |
| Light Source | HD Mode: Infrared MEMS structured light Fast Mode: Infrared VCSEL structured light |
| Resolution | 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 — up to 100,000 lux 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 |
| Certifications | IP50 |
Product videos
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Send us your part and we'll scan it on the Einstar Vega in California — review the mesh and deviation on your own geometry before you buy.
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· Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to orderFrom design and reverse-engineering teams running the Einstar Vega
Unedited feedback from product design and prototyping users.
★★★★★
Scanned a full car bumper handheld with the onboard screen — no laptop, no cables, and the mesh was clean enough to reverse-engineer straight away.
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Jason T. Product Designer · Consumer Goods
★★★★★
Full-color capture on the Vega saved us a separate photogrammetry pass — texture and geometry came out of one scan.
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Elena M. 3D Artist · Heritage Documentation
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Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
What accuracy can I expect from the Einstar Vega on a 1-meter part?
The Einstar Vega reaches down to 0.05 mm point distance in HD Mode for fine detail, with Fast Mode scanning larger areas at 0.5–10 mm point distance and up to 20 fps. On a 1-meter part, expect fine surface detail and edges to hold up well in HD Mode, while Fast Mode covers the bulk of the geometry quickly; combining both in one project on the onboard 6.4-inch screen gives you a complete, full-color mesh without a laptop. We can run a sample scan of your actual part so you see real results before you buy.
Does the Einstar Vega scan outdoors or in bright ambient light?
Yes. The Einstar Vega's infrared MEMS and VCSEL light sources are built to hold up in direct sunlight up to 100,000 lux, and a real-time white balance with built-in fill light keeps color capture accurate in low light too. This makes it practical for scanning vehicles, equipment, or parts on a shop floor with mixed lighting, not just a controlled studio setup. Full-color and geometry capture stay usable across both conditions without extra lighting gear.
Which CAD and QC software does the Einstar Vega export to?
The Einstar Vega exports OBJ, STL, PLY, and ASC files, which open directly in standard reverse-engineering, CAD, and 3D-printing software such as SolidWorks, Geomagic, Blender, and common slicers. Full-color meshes come out of the box in OBJ and PLY for texture work. Onboard processing handles capture and alignment; the optional StarVision desktop app on Windows or macOS is available for further mesh cleanup and export tuning if your workflow needs it.
Can the Einstar Vega scan dark or reflective surfaces without spray?
In most cases, yes. The Einstar Vega's infrared structured light captures matte and moderately reflective surfaces without a spray coating, and feature, texture, and hybrid alignment modes give you options depending on the part's geometry and markings. Highly polished or mirror-finish metal may still need a light matting agent for complete coverage. Tell us your material and finish and we'll confirm markerless capture on your part before you commit.
What's the difference between the Einstar Vega's scan modes?
The Einstar Vega runs two modes you can switch between on the fly. HD Mode uses infrared MEMS light for fine detail at 100–350 mm working distance and down to 0.05 mm point distance, ideal for small parts and tight features. Fast Mode uses infrared VCSEL light for medium-to-large objects at 270–1500 mm and up to 20 fps, trading some resolution for speed and coverage. Both modes align into one mesh in the onboard software, so you capture detail and bulk geometry in a single session.
How often does the Einstar Vega need calibration?
The Einstar Vega ships with a calibration board, and accuracy is verified before it leaves us. In normal use, recalibrate periodically or after transport, a temperature swing, or a knock — a short on-device routine against the board confirms the scanner is still in spec. Onboarding covers this workflow so your team can re-check calibration whenever a project calls for it.
What's the battery life, and does the Einstar Vega need a tethered PC?
The Einstar Vega runs standalone on a built-in 5000mAh battery for roughly 1.5–2 hours of continuous scanning, with external power-bank charging for longer sessions. It's a wireless, PC-free device by design — the onboard 6.4-inch 2K OLED touchscreen, 8-core CPU, 32GB RAM, and 512GB SSD run capture, alignment, and preview without a laptop. Wi-Fi 6 and USB Type-C cover wireless data sharing and wired transfer when you do want to move files to a PC.
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