The Shining 3D FreeScan Combo is a compact and lightweight handheld 3D scanner with a dual light source, ensuring highly accurate scanning results and fast speed in different 3D scanning scenarios. Combining blue laser and infrared VCSEL technologies, the device is an addition to the Shining 3D lineup of metrology solutions and can be used for inspection, reverse engineering, additive manufacturing, and other applications in automotive, aerospace, machinery, medicine, and other industries.
For more advanced version with an improved laser projection system and higher data acquisition speed, check out the FreeScan Combo+ model.
The Shining 3D FreeScan Combo is a compact and lightweight handheld 3D scanner with a dual light source, ensuring highly accurate scanning results and fast speed in different 3D scanning scenarios. Combining blue laser and infrared VCSEL technologies, the device is an addition to the Shining 3D lineup of metrology solutions and can be used for inspection, reverse engineering, additive manufacturing, and other applications in automotive, aerospace, machinery, medicine, and other industries.
For more advanced version with an improved laser projection system and higher data acquisition speed, check out the FreeScan Combo+ model.
Scan accuracy
The FreeScan Combo provides metrology-grade accuracy that can achieve 0.02 mm in laser scanning mode with the volumetric accuracy of 0.02 + 0.033 mm/m. The scanner generates a point cloud with a point distance of 0.05–3 mm while using the blue laser light, and 0.2–3 mm in the IR scanning mode, creating highly precise, detailed scans suitable for professional use.
The fourth scanning mode employs the IR VCSEL technology and can be used for both portrait and object scanning. The Portrait mode includes Hair mode for better hair capturing, although it increases the overall noise level. Both Portrait and Object modes allow selecting the required resolution, while in the Object mode, the user can also choose between different alignment methods: feature, hybrid (geometry + markers), and global markers alignment. Choosing the feature alignment mode allows the user to scan without markers to speed up the preparation and scanning process.
Scanning modes
To optimize the scanning process and increase its efficiency, the user can choose between four available scan modes. Scanning with the blue laser light source can be performed in of the three modes: multi-line scan with 26 crossed laser lines for scanning large objects, single-line scan with a single laser line and optimized lens angle for deep hole scanning, and parallel-line scan using 7 laser lines for scanning smaller areas with a high level of detail. The multi-line scanning mode allows for efficient scanning of dark and reflective surfaces. For better results, it is recommended to enable the Reflective option. All the three laser modes require markers for data alignment. The user can select the resolution, choosing between high, medium, and low levels.
Additional information
Supported OS
Windows 10/11 64-bit
Interface
USB 3.0
Laser class
Class II (eye-safe)
Light Source
Blue laser / Infrared VCSEL
Max. FOV
520 x 510 mm (laser scan) / 600 x 600 mm (IR scan)
Output formats
OBJ, STL, PLY, ASC, 3MF
Point distance
0.05–3 mm (0.01–0.04 mm in partial-HD mode; 0.1–3 mm in IR mode)