SHINING 3D FreeScan UE — UE Pro2 & UE Nova Metrology Scanners
The FreeScan UE series are wireless blue-laser handheld metrology scanners — certified accuracy you can report, in a portable body. The UE Pro2 is the high-accuracy workhorse at up to 0.02 mm with markerless VPG photogrammetry; the UE Nova is the wide-FOV, high-speed model with 50 laser lines for covering larger surfaces fast. Both are certified to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360 in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab, so the numbers hold up in a quality report. This page compares the two.
- From 0.02 mm
- VDI/VDE · ISO 10360
- Up to 4.6M pts/s
- US reseller & support
Choosing a SHINING 3D freescan ue machine
The decisions that actually matter for this class of machine — size them to your parts, not to a spec sheet.
Accuracy vs coverage
The UE Pro2 reaches up to 0.02 mm for tight dimensional work; the UE Nova trades some single-point accuracy (up to 0.072 mm) for a wider field of view and 50-line throughput to cover big surfaces quickly.
Certified metrology
Both carry VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360 certification from an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab — the accuracy is traceable and defensible for first-article and in-process inspection.
Markerless VPG
Both support VPG video photogrammetry for markerless global accuracy over larger parts, so you place fewer targets and scan faster while holding volumetric accuracy.
Speed
The UE Nova captures up to 4,600,000 pts/s and the UE Pro2 up to 3,460,000 pts/s — both fast enough to keep up with production inspection.
Compare the freescan ue lineup
| Specification | FreeScan UE Pro2 | FreeScan UE Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | High-accuracy inspection | Wide-FOV, high-speed capture |
| Type | Wireless blue-laser handheld | Wireless wide-FOV blue-laser |
| Accuracy | Up to 0.02 mm | Up to 0.072 mm |
| Volumetric (VPG) | 0.02 + 0.015 mm/m | 0.072 + 0.012 mm/m |
| Max scan speed | 3,460,000 pts/s | 4,600,000 pts/s |
| Laser lines | Multi-line + 7 fine + 1 deep | 50 laser lines |
| Point distance | 0.01–10 mm | 0.01–10 mm |
| Max field of view | 600 × 550 mm | Wide-FOV |
| Certification | VDI/VDE 2634 P3 · ISO 10360 | VDI/VDE 2634 P3 · ISO 10360 |
| Price | Request a quote | Request a quote |
Specs as published on each Rev1 product page. Accuracy certified in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab.
SHINING 3D FreeScan UE printers we sell & support
Built for the work you already do
Frequently asked questions
FreeScan UE Pro2 or UE Nova — which should I choose?
Choose the UE Pro2 for the tightest dimensional accuracy (up to 0.02 mm) on inspection and reverse engineering; choose the UE Nova when you need a wider field of view and 50-line speed to cover larger surfaces quickly. Both are certified metrology scanners.
Are these accredited for metrology?
Yes — both are certified to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360 in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab, so their accuracy is traceable and defensible in a quality report.
What is VPG?
VPG is SHINING 3D’s video photogrammetry — it builds markerless global accuracy over larger parts, so you place fewer targets while holding volumetric accuracy across the measurement volume.
What support comes with a FreeScan from Rev1?
Rev1 is an authorized SHINING 3D reseller in the USA — US-based application engineering, software and workflow support, demos and financing. Call (248) 707-2950 or request a quote.
Can’t find your answer? Browse the support knowledge base for setup, calibration and troubleshooting guides, or open a support ticket.
Print your part before you buy the printer
A free sample print or a live demo — either way you leave with a real part in hand and a same-day quote. Or browse the full lineup and filter by what your parts need.
Already own SHINING 3D? Knowledge base & guides · Open a support ticket