FreeScan Combo Offers Dual-Mode 3D Scanning Solution

April 3, 2023March 30, 2023 Keith Mills Publishing Editor

SHINING 3D, a leading provider of technologies for 3D digitization and 3D inspection, has expanded its FreeScan UE series of hand-held 3D metrology scanners with the FreeScan Combo.

FreeScan Combo adopts metrology-grade accuracy, fine scanning and high precision from the FreeScan series, while providing an even lighter and more compact design. It features 26 + 7 + 1 blue laser lines and an infrared VCSEL scanning mode. Considering speed, versatility and accuracy, this high-performance 3D metrology solution can meet the needs of different scanning scenarios including metrology-grade inspection and reverse engineering. The scanner operates with a 300 mm stand-off distance for normal mode and 200 mm in the high detail mode using 7 blue laser lines.

The main features of the FreeScan Combo include:

Scanning Speed: The FreeScan Combo can achieve a scanning speed of 1,860,000 points per second using the laser scan mode and a speed of 2,250,000 points per second utilizing infrared mode. FreeScan Combo delivers high accuracy according to VDI-VDE 2634-2 of 0,02 mm while capturing a vast amount of data per second.

FreeScan Combo Size: The metrology-grade scanner offers an ergonomic and compact design with a size of 193 mm × 63 mm × 53 mm with a weight of 620 g, the FreeScan Combo offers an easy-to-use and versatile 3D scanner. The metal case in line with modern industrial aesthetics.

3D Scanning Versatility: The innovative combination of blue laser and infrared light sources meets the needs of diverse industrial 3D scanning scenarios with four different scanning modes offered by the FreeScan Combo with a maximum 520 mm x 510 mm Field of View in laser mode and 430 mm x 430 mm in IR mode:

➤ 26 laser lines suitable for easy and large size laser scanning

➤ 7 parallel laser lines for scanning fine details

➤ 1 single laser line, with optimized lens angle, for obtaining 3D data from narrow areas such as deep holes

➤ Infrared mode for fast scanning of feature rich workpieces without markers or for scanning outside in direct sunlight

Intuitive No Cost Scanning Software

FreeScan Combo provides an easy workflow, powerful and user-friendly software. The software integrates connections to the more commonly used 3D inspection and design software, allowing the scan data to be imported more efficiently.

For more information: www.shining3d.com

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