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3D Scanners
Capture real objects as 3D models. From budget phone-based scanning to industrial metrology.
Structured Light
Revopoint
Revopoint MINI 2
Accuracy0.02mm
PortableYes
Small objects (10-500mm)
Blue light0.02mm precisionBest for small detailed objectsDual cameras
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Revopoint RANGE 2
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableYes
Large objects & bodies (200-4000mm)
9 FPS scan speedFull body scanningInfrared structured lightLarge FOV
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Revopoint INSPIRE
Accuracy0.2mm
PortableYes
Medium objects (50-2000mm)
Entry-levelHandheld + turntable modesGood for beginners
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Creality CR-Scan Raptor
Accuracy0.02mm
PortableYes
Small to large (10-2500mm)
Blue lightOutdoor scanningMarker-free24-bit color
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Creality CR-Scan Ferret Pro
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableYes
Medium objects (50-2000mm)
Wireless scanningLightweight (105g)Full-colorPhone compatible
Check Price on Amazon ↗Shining 3D
Einstar Vega
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableYes
Medium to large (50-4000mm)
Infrared structured lightHandheldColor scanningGood for body scanning
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3DMakerPro Mole
Accuracy0.05mm
PortableYes
Small objects (10-300mm)
Blue lightPrecision scanningTurntable includedGood for miniatures
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3DMakerPro Lynx
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableYes
Medium to large (30-3000mm)
HandheldNIR + blue lightMulti-spectralIndoor/outdoor
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Einscan SE V2
Accuracy0.05mm
PortableDesktop
Desktop turntable (30-200mm)
Desktop turntableWhite lightAuto scanProfessional grade
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Einscan SP V2
Accuracy0.05mm
PortableDesktop
Desktop + handheld (30-4000mm)
Turntable + handheldTexture scanningIndustrial accuracySolid Edge SHINING 3D Edition included
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Einscan H2
Accuracy0.05mm
PortableYes
Large objects & rooms
Hybrid LED + infraredFull colorHuman body scanProfessional handheld
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Revopoint POP 3 Plus
Accuracy0.08mm
PortableYes
Small to medium (20-2000mm)
9-axis IMUMini turntableFull colorBest mid-range scanner
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Creality CR-Scan Lizard
Accuracy0.05mm
PortableYes
Small to medium (15-300mm)
No markers neededBlack object scanning0.05mm accuracyBudget-friendly
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Artec Leo
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableYes
Any size (handheld)
Built-in screenStandalone operationNo PC neededReal-time processing
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Artec Eva
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableYes
Medium to large objects
Industry standardFull colorGeometry + textureArtec Studio included
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Artec Space Spider
Accuracy0.05mm
PortableYes
Small detailed objects
Metrology-gradeBlue LEDAerospace qualityBest for small precision
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Scan Dimension
Scan Dimension SOL
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableDesktop
Desktop turntable (170mm max)
White light + laserDesktop turntableEasy to useGood for small objects
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Matter and Form V2
Accuracy0.1mm
PortableDesktop
Desktop turntable (180mm max)
Dual laserGeometry + texture+Quickscan for speedFoldable
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Polycam
Polycam (App)
Accuracy~1-5mm
PortableYes
Any size (phone-based)
iPhone LiDAR or photosFree tier availableCloud processingAR export
Luma AI
Luma AI (App)
Accuracy~2-5mm
PortableYes
Any size (phone-based)
FreeNeRF-basediPhone captureRealistic 3D scenes