3D scanning technology has rapidly become more accessible and affordable in recent years, resulting in a stream of new technology and hardware arriving on the market. One of the manufacturers spearheading the development of 3D scanning technology is Shining 3D.
In a bid to address what it perceives as the market’s demand for a wider material and application comparability, Shining 3D has combined two different light sources within their newest scanner, the Shining 3D EinScan HX. The hybrid light source supposedly allows for fast 3D scanning by combining the LED light and the laser scanning mode, with the latter less sensitive to ambient light and a stronger performer on reflective and dark surfaces.
Combined neatly into a handheld package, Shining 3D says the EinScan HX is a high-performance, easy-to-use, and portable 3D scanner that can be used on a wide range of materials to meet the varied needs of users.
Priced competitively at around $15,000, the EinScan HX 3D scanner sets out to make industrial-quality scanning more accessible.
Join as we have a little scan of our own – through its specs and features.
Features
Hybrid Blue Laser & LED Light
Depending on the light source a scanner uses, certain materials and applications are limited. The EinScan HX tries to counter this by housing two light sources – blue laser and LED light. This hybrid light solution allows the scanner to be used on a wider range of objects and should make scanning black or reflective surfaces easier.
Alongside the two light sources, the EinScan HX features two corresponding scan modes – rapid scan and laser scan. The LED light mode allows for rapid 3D scanning without the need for marker preparation, whereas laser scanning, which is less sensitive to ambient light, enables better performance when scanning reflective and dark color surfaces. Several blue laser crosses in laser scanning mode ensure the correct detection of reflective surfaces.
Full-color camera
Besides the two different scan modes, the integrated texture camera supports full-color data acquisition, allowing the EinScan HX to capture high-quality data and brilliant color details of objects simultaneously. With the inbuilt color camera, the scanner supports full-color texture as well as capturing and tracking by texture.
High Speed & Accuracy
The scanner is capable of scanning most objects within a few minutes. The processing speed of the EinScan HX in rapid scan mode is up to 1,200,000 points per second at 20 fps and up to 480,000 points/s in laser scan mode (55 fps). With a minimum point distance of 0.05mm in laser mode, the scanner can achieve an accuracy of 0.04 mm – meeting most industrial application requirements.
Plug & Play
Despite its capabilities and professional applications, the EinScan HX features a plug-and-play design and user-friendly software that should make it easy to use for 3D scanning beginners and experts alike. The 3D scanner comes with the Solid Edge Shining 3D edition, containing the most important 3D CAD design functions, providing a practical 3D design tool to get you starting right away.
Alongside being plug-and-play, the EinScan HX promises an ergonomic design for a comfortable scanning experience. With a weight of 710g, it should be light enough to wield around over a longer duration of time.
Price
The EinScan HX is a highly versatile professional 3D scanner, and as such, it comes as no surprise that it isn’t quite the bargain you pick up on your way to the cashier. Its current market price fluctuates somewhere around $15,000. As is with many high-end products, we would expect little to no deviation from that price over time.
Reviews
Given that the EinScan HX was released mid-2020 and the 3D scanner has a rather hefty price tag, reviews have yet to be published. Apart from Shining 3D’s launch video that includes a short webinar, actual hands-on experience can not be found online yet. We are currently working on getting a unit in the office, though, so stay tuned.
Tech Specs
General Specifications
- Built-in Color Camera: 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：≥32 GB
- Certifications: CE，FCC，ROHS，WEEE，KC
Rapid Scan Mode
- Light source: Blue LED
- 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, 20 fps
- 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
- Texture scan: Yes
Laser Scan Mode
- Light source: 7 blue laser crosses
- Safety: CLASS І (eye-safe)
- Scan accuracy: Up to 0.4 mm
- Volumetric accuracy: 0.04+0.06 mm/m
- Scan & align speed: 480,000 points/s, 55 fps
- Align modes: Markers Alignment
- Depth of field: 350-610 mm
- Maximum FOV: 380 x 400 mm
- Point distance: 0.5-3 mm
- Texture scan: No
Dimensions and Weight
- Frame dimensions: 108 x 110 x 237 mm
- Weight: 710g
Alternate Scanners
For further information on devices in the EinScan HX’s category, we’d recommend checking out our Best Handheld Scanners Guide.
Here’s two other handheld 3D scanners that might be on your radar though:
Peel3D Peel 2
The Peel 2 sports three cameras to capture the geometries of an object and the texture and color as well. Peel envisions the scanner being used for a greater range of entry-level scan fans, from artists to medical professionals. With a price tag of approximately $7,500 is considerably cheaper than the EinScan HX.
Creaform Go!Scan Spark
The Creaform Go!Scan Spark is designed for all kinds of tasks, from reverse engineering, prototyping, and VR to quality control, maintenance, digital archiving, and inspection. With a market price of $38,000, the Spark isn’t cheap, but if you’re looking for a scanner that you can rely on for professional and industrial use, it’s certainly worth considering.
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