Shining 3D, a manufacturer best known to us for its professional 3D scanners (though it does also produce printers), is expanding its EinScan 3D scanner series with two new hybrid products: the EinScan H and the EinScan HX.
The EinScan H is a portable 3D scanner housing two types of light sources to tackle different scanning applications and needs. Sporting Shining 3D’s LED light scanning technology and an added infrared light source, the scanner is supposed to have the ability to precisely capture data from traditionally difficult objects such as hair – making it particularly suitable for body and facial scanning.
The addition of a built-in color camera, plus a large field of view, helps the EinScan H achieve full-color 3D scans in mere minutes, according to Shining 3D.
At ~$5,000, the EinScan H is priced for professional applications but remains comparatively affordable compared to the also-new EinScan HX at triple the price.
Features
Hybrid Light Source
Both of the newly released EinScan models feature two different light sources. The EinScan H combines both an infrared light source and Shining 3D’s own proven LED source, with the latter specifically suited for the rapid scanning of objects or bodies without the need for marker-preparation.
The invisible infrared light mode is geared towards facial scanning, reportedly providing a reliable solution to acquiring data of hair and other dark-colored objects that are typically challenging to scan. Due to the infrared light being invisible to the naked eye, facial scans can be performed in a safe and comfortable manner.
With these functionalities, a plethora of applications comes to mind, including the medical and healthcare sector, arts, virtual display, and digital entertainment.
Fast Scanning
The EinScan H can scan up to 1,200,000 points twenty times per second when in object and body modes, and up to 720,000 points when scanning faces. In combination with a maximum field of view (FOW) of 420 x 440 mm, the scanner seems particularly suited to fast 3D scanning of large objects. According to Shining3D, a full-body scan – face included – can be done in under two minutes.
What could be especially useful is the fluent switch between modes mid-scanning and an optimized alignment algorithm that can accommodate the scanning target making small movements.
Detail
The EinScan H has a claimed scanning accuracy of 0.25mm, with an accuracy of scanned data up to 0.05 mm and volumetric accuracy as high as 0.05 mm per meter.
In combination with the scanner’s inbuilt full-color camera, the EinScan H is equipped to tackle textures, in addition to geometries. Various post-processing functions, ranging from data simplification to hole filling, smoothing, sharpening, measuring, and movement, should allow you to get the best out of your scans.
Further Features
- “Plug & Play” – Despite its capabilities and professional applications, the EinScan H is, Shining 3D claims, plug-and-play.
- Intuitive software – Going neatly hand in hand with the hardware’s ease of use is the included Solid Edge Shining 3D edition containing the most important 3D CAD design functions.
- Ergonomic design – At 703 g and said to have an ergonomic design, the EinScan H promises a comfortable scanning experience.
Price
The EinScan H will set you back approximately $5,000 – less than the company’s previous 2X and 2X Pro releases. If you are hoping for a bargain deal, you might be in for the long run as high-end products, such as the EinScan H, rarely fluctuate in price. With that said, owners of past EinScan products, or products from other brands even, can look to Shining 3D’s trade-in program, which will give up to $2000 in credit for old devices.
Reviews
Upon release in mid-September, Shining 3D streamed a product launch video, including a short EinScan H webinar, showing the scanner’s capabilities and functionalities. Other than that, hands-on experience of the scanner from third parties is thin on the ground. Given the company’s popularity and reputation, we expect it can only be a matter of time until users share their first-hand experience through the usual channels.
Tech Specs
General Specifications
- Built-in Color Camera: Yes
- Color Scanning: Yes
- Camera frame rate: 55 FPS
- Working distance: 470 mm
- Connection: USB 3.0
- Output Formats: OBJ, STL, ASC, PLY, P3, 3MF
Requirements
- Recommended OS: Win10, 64 bit
- Recommended graphics card：NVIDIA GTX1080 and higher
- Recommended video memory：≥4G
- Recommended processor：I7-8700
- Recommended memory：≥32GB
- Certifications: CE，FCC，ROHS，WEEE，KC
Standard Scan Mode
- Light source: White light (visible)
- Safety: LED light (eye-safe）
- Scan accuracy: Up to 0.05 mm
- Volumetric accuracy: 0.05+0.1 mm/m
- Scan & align speed: 1,200,000 points/s, 20FPS
- Align modes: Markers Alignment, Feature Alignment, Hybrid Alignment, Texture Alignment
- Depth of field: 200-700 mm
- Maximum FOV: 420 x 440 mm
- Point distance: 0.25-3 mm
Body Scan Mode
- Light source: White light (visible)
- Safety: LED light (eye-safe）
- Scan accuracy: Up to 0.05mm
- Volumetric accuracy: 0.05+0.1 mm/m
- Scan & align speed: 1,200,000 points/s, 20FPS
- Align modes: Feature Alignment
- Depth of field: 200-700 mm
- Maximum FOV: 420 x 440 mm
- Point distance: 0.5-3 mm
Face Scan Mode
- Light source: Infrared light (invisible)
- Safety: CLASS І (eye-safe)
- Scan accuracy: Up to 0.6 mm
- Volumetric accuracy: –
- Scan & align speed: 720,000 points/s, 20FPS
- Align modes: Feature Alignment
- Depth of field: 200-1500 mm
- Maximum FOV: 780×900 mm
- Point distance: 0.5-3 mm
Dimensions and Weight
- Frame dimensions: 108 x 110 x 237 mm
- Weight: 703 g
Alternate Scanners
We’d recommend checking out our Best Handheld Scanners Guide for a broader look at today’s scanning tech.
Here are three other handheld 3D scanners that should be on your radar though:
Shining 3D EinScan HX
The EinScan HX also features a hybrid light source, consisting of both LED and blue laser modes and featuring the same possibilities for rapid scanning, but differs with accuracy and capabilities more suited to engineering applications. At three times the price of the H, the HX is a hefty investment, but one that could simplify your work.
Peel3D Peel 2
The Peel 2 sports three cameras to capture the geometries of an object and the texture and color. Peel envisions the scanner being used for a greater range of entry-level scan fans, from artists to medical professionals. A price tag of approximately $7,500 places it somewhat in the same price category as the EinScan H.
The Shining 3D Pro 2X
The Shining 3D Pro 2X is a compact 3D scanner made for professional use, capable of capturing small-to-medium-sized objects. The EinScan Pro 2X offers four different scanning modes: Handheld Rapid Scan Mode, Handheld HD Scan, and Fixed Scan Mode (both with or without a turntable), capable of processing up to 1,500,000 points per second (30 fps).
Priced similarly to the H, it lacks a hybrid light source, but does have generally similar capabilities.
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