About Einstar
Einstar is primarily known as an affordable, handheld 3D scanner powered by SHINING 3D, designed to make high-quality 3D data capture accessible to a wider audience, including prosumers, educators, and hobbyists.
Here are some of the key features and characteristics of the original Einstar Portable Handheld 3D Scanner:
- Type: Handheld 3D Scanner using Infrared VCSEL Structured Light technology.
- Affordability: Positioned as an entry-level professional/prosumer scanner.
- High Quality Data: Collects high-density point cloud data with a point distance generally up to $0.1\text{mm}$.
- Full Color Scanning: Includes a built-in RGB color camera for high color fidelity, capturing 3D data with authentic colors.
- User Experience: Designed for ease of use, featuring:
- Smooth and fast scanning speed (up to $14\text{ FPS}$).
- Automatic alignment and smart tracking performance with intelligent algorithms.
- Simplified connection with only one USB cable for data and power.
- User-friendly software, EXStar.
- Versatility: Capable of stable scanning both indoors and outdoors. The infrared VCSEL light source is also often described as effective for scanning dark or shiny/reflective surfaces.
- Human Scanning: Features a “Hair Mode” and uses eye-safe invisible infrared light, making it comfortable and safe for scanning people (faces and full body).
- Output Formats: Supports multiple formats compatible with 3D printers and design software, such as OBJ, STL, PLY, and 3MF.
Einstar has also introduced other models like the Einstar VEGA, which is an all-in-one wireless 3D scanner with a built-in screen and higher capabilities like dual-mode scanning.