Shining 3D FreeScan Combo Series
Lab-Certified Hybrid Metrology in a 620 g Hand-Held
A 0.02mm-accuracy Hybrid Blue Laser + IR VCSEL 3D scanner delivering 1,860,000 points/s on a USB-C 3.0 tethered workflow — built for first-article inspection, dimensional QA, and reverse engineering. 26 parallel laser lines for high-speed area capture, marker-free IR mode for organic and shiny-surface scanning, certified 0.02 + 0.033 mm/m volumetric accuracy validated to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 (Combo+: also ISO 10360), working distance 170–1240mm, and a 5MP onboard color camera for full-texture capture. Full specifications →
Rev1 validates application fit, accuracy class, software-stack integration, and Combo-vs-Combo+ choice before purchase. Authorized Shining 3D reseller and factory-trained FreeScan support partner in the USA. Volume, education, and bundle pricing available on quote.
0.02mm certified accuracy. 1.86M pts/s points/s. Hybrid blue-laser + IR scanning.
The Shining 3D FreeScan Combo Series is a metrology 3D scanner built around a Hybrid Blue Laser + IR VCSEL optical engine, delivering 0.02mm single-point accuracy and 0.02 + 0.033 mm/m volumetric accuracy validated to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 (Combo+: also ISO 10360). Multiple scan modes — 26 parallel laser lines for high-speed area capture, a 7-line detail mode for fine geometry, a single-line deep-pocket mode, and a marker-free IR mode for organic and shiny surfaces — cover the full inspection, reverse-engineering, and digitization workflow without changing tools. A 5MP color camera captures full-texture data alongside geometry, and a USB-C 3.0 tethered workflow keeps the cable count low whether the scanner is tethered to a workstation or operating standalone.
Blue laser for precision. IR VCSEL for marker-free speed. One scanner, every workpiece.
26 parallel blue-laser crosses cover wide surfaces fast. A 7-line detail mode resolves 0.05mm features. A single-line deep-pocket mode reaches into bores, ribs, and cavities a structured-light scanner cannot. Resolution range 0.05–10mm with stable 0.02mm single-point accuracy.
The IR VCSEL light path captures soft, dark, and large-format parts that conventional structured-light scanners need AESUB spray for. Up to 2,250,000 pts/s (Combo IR mode); 1,240 mm scan depth opens the working envelope well beyond the laser-mode 360 mm. Switch modes mid-scan; FreeScan blends both data streams into a single mesh in real time.
Send Rev1 your target part geometry, material reflectivity, and tolerance budget. We will validate whether the 0.02mm accuracy class, Hybrid Blue Laser + IR VCSEL optical engine, and 170–1240mm working distance are the right fit before you quote.
VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 Certified — every accuracy number independently validated in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab.
A 3D scanner's headline accuracy number is a single-point figure. What inspection workflows actually need is volumetric accuracy across the working volume, repeatability across operators, and a paper trail traceable to a recognized standard. The FreeScan Combo Series is validated to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited accuracy lab (Combo+: also ISO 10360) — the same standard the metrology industry uses to qualify CMMs and laser trackers.
The result is a scanner you can hand to QA, audit, or a regulated workflow and defend with a paper trail — not just a datasheet. Rev1 validates accuracy class, software-stack integration, and application fit before purchase.
Four scan modes. Markerless on most surfaces. USB-C tethered to FreeScan software running on a Windows workstation.
The FreeScan Combo Series is a tethered hand-held metrology scanner — it pairs over USB-C to a Windows workstation running FreeScan software for capture, alignment, and mesh output. There is no standalone wireless mode on Combo Series (for an untethered metrology workflow, see the FreeScan UE Pro2 sibling). Four scan modes cover the full QA / inspection / RE workflow without switching tools: 26 (Combo) or 50 (Combo+) parallel blue laser lines for high-speed area capture, 7 parallel laser lines for fine detail, 1 single laser line for deep-hole and small-bore capture, and a markerless IR VCSEL mode for soft / dark / large parts that traditionally need spray prep on a competitor.
Shining 3D ships the world's most-deployed handheld hybrid laser + IR 3D scanners.
The FreeScan Combo Series keeps the optical-engine architecture, the FreeScan software path, and the multi-mode scanning logic that have made the FreeScan line a default for QA inspection, reverse engineering, restoration / digitization, art and heritage capture, and large-asset documentation. The upgrade between generations is in scan speed, marker-free coverage, and software workflow — not a learning curve on an unproven sensor.
620 g hand-held. 5 MP color. IP50 plant-floor rated. Sized for a bench-top metrology workflow, not a CMM footprint.
The Combo Series is the lightest tool in its accuracy class — 193 × 63 × 53 mm in an aluminum-alloy chassis at 620 g, balanced for single-operator handheld use at a workstation or on an inspection bench. Multi-camera tracking eliminates trigger drift on shiny, dark, and machined surfaces. Built-in 5 MP color camera captures texture 1:1 with the geometry path. IP50 dust-rated chassis is built for plant-floor and shop-floor work — not a clean-room-only optical bench. Pairs with the optional 2-axis turntable accessory for repeatable bench-top inspection cycles.
See 0.02mm certified accuracy meet a real workpiece.
USB 3.0 tethered to a Windows workstation running FreeScan software. Output to all major inspection and RE formats.
The FreeScan Combo Series is a tethered handheld scanner. It connects via USB 3.0 to a Windows 10/11 Pro workstation running FreeScan software — all scan capture, real-time meshing, and inspection output happens on the host PC. There is no wireless or standalone mode on Combo Series; for an untethered metrology workflow, see the FreeScan UE Pro2 or Trak Nova. Minimum PC spec: 13th-gen Core i7 (2.6 GHz+), NVIDIA RTX 4060+, 64 GB DDR5 RAM, USB 3.0 port.
Inspection. Reverse engineering. Restoration. Field digitization.
The FreeScan Combo Series covers QA inspection (CMM-style first-article and incoming-parts checks), reverse engineering (scan-to-CAD with EXModel or Geomagic Design X), restoration and digitization of legacy or damaged parts, art and heritage capture, and field digitization of large assets like vehicles, machinery, and architectural components. The hybrid optical engine, marker-free IR mode, and VDI/VDE 2634 certification cover the workflow without forcing a second tool for one of the use cases.
Capture, inspect, reverse-engineer, and report — in one connected workflow.
The FreeScan Combo Series ships with FreeScan for capture and on-scanner processing, and connects natively to SHINING3D Inspect for GD&T inspection, EXModel for scan-to-CAD reverse engineering, and the broader industry stack — Geomagic Design X, Geomagic Control X, and PolyWorks Inspector. The data path stays inside the scanner's native ecosystem when that's the goal, and exports cleanly into third-party tools when it isn't. Rev1 confirms software-fit and seat-licensing during application review before purchase.
FreeScan Combo Series vs. industry-standard punch-up & intra-brand peers.
We benchmark the FreeScan Combo Series against the industry-standard Creaform HandySCAN BLACK | Elite and the recognized metrology peer Hexagon Absolute Scanner AS1, plus the natural intra-brand cross-shop targets (OptimScan Q12 for buyers who need a higher accuracy class or larger working volume, FreeScan Trio for buyers comparing generations). The goal is buyer clarity: where the FreeScan Combo Series leads on accuracy class, software stack, and price — and where a different scanner genuinely fits better.
Send Rev1 your target part, accuracy budget, and software stack and we'll tell you which scanner actually fits the application — including when a different scanner is the better answer.
Shining 3D FreeScan Combo Series — full specifications.
Documentation, software, and Rev1 support resources.
Shining 3D hardware with Rev1 application support.
A VDI/VDE 2634-grade 3D scanner is an application decision, not just a hardware purchase. Rev1 helps validate the target part geometry, accuracy class, software stack, operator workflow, and quote configuration before the FreeScan Combo Series is deployed in a QA, reverse-engineering, or field-digitization workflow.
Confirm whether the FreeScan Combo Series is the right scanner for the specific part geometry, surface finish, accuracy budget, and intended workflow (inspection / reverse engineering / field) — or whether a different Shining 3D model is the better fit.
Plan the software stack (capture, alignment, GD&T inspection, scan-to-CAD), seat licensing, operator training path, and integration with existing CAD / PLM / QA infrastructure before purchase.
Work with Rev1 for quoting, freight planning, install support, calibration verification, accessory selection (tripod, AESUB spray, reference targets), and practical troubleshooting from Auburn Hills, Michigan — an authorized Shining 3D reseller and factory-trained FreeScan support partner.