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- Calibration, operator training, and scan-to-CAD workflow setup
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Shining 3D OptimScan Q12 / Q9 High-Precision 3D Inspection Scanner – Blue Light | 0.005 mm
Blue-LED structured-light 3D inspection scanner with up to 0.005 mm accuracy, four industrial cameras, and one-click dual scan ranges — every system tested in Shining 3D's ISO 17025-accredited laboratory.
- ✓ 0.005 mm (small range) / 0.015 mm (large range) accuracy · VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2, ISO 10360
- ✓ Q12: 4 × 12.3 MP · Q9: 4 × 9 MP · dual FOV 160 × 110 / 430 × 300 mm · < 1 s per shot
- ✓ Manual, tripod + automatic turntable, or robot-integrated · optional dual-axis turntable · 3.5 kg
- ✓ 1-year Shining 3D warranty · authorized US reseller
- ✓ Ship date confirmed by email after you order
What your metrology engineer actually checks
Five-micron accuracy, traceable
Up to 0.005 mm accuracy, tested to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2 and ISO 10360 in Shining 3D's ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab, with calibration certificates traceable to these standards (subject to the certificates actually issued).
Authorized US reseller
Additive Plus is an authorized Shining 3D reseller in the US. First-line support comes from our team in California, warranty repairs are handled by Shining 3D, and you get a formal quotation on our letterhead with US invoicing.
The Shining 3D OptimScan Q12 / Q9 is a blue-light structured-light 3D inspection scanner for production quality control. It reaches up to 0.005 mm accuracy with four industrial cameras and a one-click dual scan range, captures each shot in under a second, and every system is tested in Shining 3D’s ISO 17025-accredited laboratory — usable for manual scanning, on a tripod with an automatic turntable, or integrated with a robot.
Why quality teams choose the OptimScan Q12 / Q9
Five-micron accuracy with the flexibility to scale from bench to production line.
Down to 0.005 mm accuracy
Up to 0.005 mm in the small range and 0.015 mm in the large range, tested to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2 and ISO 10360 in Shining 3D’s ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab.
One-click dual scan range
Switch between a 160 × 110 mm detail range and a 430 × 300 mm large range in one click — no changing aperture or focus. Data from both ranges fuses seamlessly in software.
Four industrial cameras
Q12 carries four 12.3 MP cameras and Q9 four 9 MP cameras, capturing a dense, high-resolution point set in under a second per shot.
Manual to fully automated
Use it for flexible manual scanning, on a fixed tripod with an automatic turntable (up to 20 kg load) for semi-automated runs, or integrated with a robot for fully automated inspection. An automatic dual-axis turntable (up to 3 kg) is optional.
How you buy the OptimScan Q12 / Q9 from Additive Plus
From an authorized Shining 3D reseller in the US.
Warranty
1-year Shining 3D warranty.
Support
First-line support from our team in California; warranty repairs by Shining 3D.
Ordering
Formal quotation on our letterhead, US invoicing. Ship date confirmed by email after you order.
Inspection Performance
The OptimScan Q12 / Q9 uses a blue-LED structured-light source and four industrial cameras to reach up to 0.005 mm accuracy in the small range and 0.015 mm in the large range. Point distance runs from 0.04 mm (Q12 small range) to 0.11 mm (Q9 large range), with each shot captured in under a second. Acceptance testing to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2 and ISO 10360 is done in Shining 3D’s ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab. See the full specification table below.
Dual Scan Range & Modes
The one-click dual range switches between a 160 × 110 mm field for fine features and a 430 × 300 mm field for larger parts, fusing the data in software so you keep detail without multiple setups. The same scanner works for manual scanning, on a tripod with an automatic turntable for repeatable batches, or mounted on a robot for fully automated inspection — from path teaching to automated report generation.
Software & Workflow
Data flows into SHINING3D Inspect for full-field inspection and exports to established metrology packages including PolyWorks Inspector, Geomagic Control X, Geomagic Design X, EXModel Pro, and BlueStar Mapping. SHINING3D Inspect provides compare, cross-section, feature, dimension, gauge, and report functions for deviation analysis, GD&T, and first-article reporting.
Typical applications
High-precision inspection across production.
Why Source the OptimScan Q12 / Q9 Through Additive Plus
- Authorized Shining 3D reseller in the US
- 1-year Shining 3D warranty
- First-line support from our team in California; warranty repairs by Shining 3D
- Formal quotation on our letterhead, US invoicing
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| Brand | Shining 3D |
| Country of origin | China |
| Scanner Type | High-precision blue-LED structured-light inspection scanner (manual, tripod, or robot) |
| Accuracy | Small range: 0.005 mm Large range: 0.015 mm |
| Camera Resolution | OptimScan Q12: 4 × 12.3 MP OptimScan Q9: 4 × 9 MP |
| Field of View | Small range: 160 × 110 mm Large range: 430 × 300 mm |
| Point Distance | Q12: 0.04 mm (small) / 0.1 mm (large) Q9: 0.05 mm (small) / 0.11 mm (large) |
| Working Distance | Small range: 210 mm Large range: 590 mm |
| Depth of Field | Small range: 60 mm Large range: 300 mm |
| Light Source | Blue LED |
| Color Capture | No (no color camera) |
| Single Shot Time | < 1 second |
| Measurement Modes | Manual; tripod + automatic turntable (up to 20 kg); robot-integrated; optional automatic dual-axis turntable (up to 3 kg) |
| Standards | VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2, ISO 10360; tested in Shining 3D's ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab |
| Software | SHINING3D Inspect, PolyWorks, Geomagic Control X / Design X, EXModel Pro, BlueStar Mapping |
| Dimensions | 14.4 × 6.4 × 5.2 in / 366 × 162 × 132 mm |
| Data Cable Length | 5 m |
| Weight | 3.5 kg, 7.7 lbs |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, KC, FDA, UKCA, IP50, TELEC, TiSAX |
Product videos
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Send us a sample part and we'll scan it on the actual system — handheld or metrology-grade — so you see the data quality before you buy. We can also run scan-to-CAD as a service while you evaluate.
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- ✓ Built-in Wi-Fi · swappable battery up to 3 h · 420 g · full body in ~60 s
- ✓ 1-year Shining 3D warranty · authorized US reseller
- ✓ Ship date confirmed by email after you order
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- ✓ 2-year standard warranty · authorized US reseller
- ✓ Ship date confirmed by email after you order
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- ✓ Tri-mode capture — IR Rapid, IR Adaptive, Laser HD — up to 4,500,000 points/s
- ✓ 5.5 in OLED touchscreen, 1 TB onboard SSD, NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX — no laptop required
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- ✓ 1-year Shining 3D warranty
- ✓ Ship date confirmed by email after you order
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- ✓ 1-year Shining 3D warranty
- ✓ Ship date confirmed by email after you order
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- ✓ Ship date confirmed by email after you order
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Common questions
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