SHINING 3D FreeScan Trak Nova Wireless Dynamic Tracking & Scanning · 0.02 mm · 6.14M pts/s
Wireless multi-functional dynamic tracking and scanning system — 0.02 mm accuracy, 6,140,000 pts/s, VPG markerless photogrammetry, and up to 2.5 hours wireless runtime for large-part industrial metrology.
The FreeScan Trak Nova is a VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360 certified wireless dynamic tracking and scanning system. With 50 blue laser lines, 6.14 million points per second, and integrated Video Photogrammetry (VPG), it delivers 0.02 mm accuracy and 0.062 mm volumetric accuracy across parts up to 12 m³ — tether-free. Full specifications →
Rev1 validates measurement requirements, accuracy targets, and inspection workflow before purchase. Authorized SHINING 3D reseller and support partner in the USA.
VDI/VDE 2634 + ISO 10360 Certified. Internationally Traceable.
Every SHINING 3D FreeScan Trak Nova is acceptance-tested to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360, calibrated in SHINING 3D’s ISO/IEC 17025 accredited Accuracy Lab, with full traceability to international standards. Rev1 Technologies is your authorized SHINING 3D reseller and US support partner, Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Compact & Agile Real-Time Tracking. No Arm. No Tether.
Real-Time Position — Where Conventional Trackers Can’t Reach
The FreeScan Trak Nova’s TE Nova handheld scanner weighs just 1.2 kg and streams position data in real time through the tracking unit — no articulated arm, no fixed tripod, no coded targets required. Capture fine surface detail in confined spaces, around compound curves, and inside complex assemblies that block conventional tracker setups. The compact form factor moves with the operator, not the other way around.
Markerless Global Reference. No Coded Targets. No Prep Time.
Replace Hours of Marker-Prep With a Single Calibration Pass
Traditional large-part metrology workflows demand 30–90 minutes of taping hundreds of reflective coded targets before scanning begins — unacceptable on turbine blades, aerospace skins, or heritage assemblies. The FreeScan Trak Nova’s integrated Video Photogrammetry (VPG) replaces every coded target with a binocular video reference captured by the tracking unit during a single calibration walk. VPG volumetric accuracy: 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m across a 24 m³ working volume — certified to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360 in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab.
One Calibration Rod. Zero Disruption to the Part.
Where conventional photogrammetric trackers require attaching reflective dots to every surface, VPG uses a calibration rod and the tracking camera’s live video stream as the global reference. The part surface is never touched. This makes the FreeScan Trak Nova the right tool for irreplaceable assemblies — prototype skins, heritage aircraft, large-scale castings — where marker adhesive would damage the surface or contaminate the coating.
6.14 Million Points Per Second. 50 Blue Laser Lines. Built to Perform.
50 Lines — 6.14M Points Per Second
Three scan modes cover every situation: High-Speed mode with 50 laser lines for fast panel capture, Detailed mode with 7 lines for surface finish and tight-tolerance geometry, and Deep-Pocket mode with a single laser line for slots, holes, and interior features that wider patterns miss. Switch modes in software — no physical hardware swap, no re-fixture.
Easy to Carry. Light to Move. 2.5 Hours Wireless Runtime.
Wireless Freedom for the Entire Job
The TE Nova runs up to 2.5 hours on a single battery charge — long enough for a full inspection shift without a wall outlet nearby. For continuous operation, the hot-swap battery design lets an operator swap a depleted cell in seconds without powering down. Wireless transmission uses Wi-Fi 6 for low-latency streaming; fiber optic wired connection is available for RF-restricted environments. The complete system packs into a carry case and deploys in minutes at a new worksite.
Two Scanners. One Tracking System. Independent Dual Functionality.
TE Nova + UE Nova — Right Tool for Every Part Size
The FreeScan Trak Nova ships as a modular system: the TE Nova (1.2 kg, 170–550 mm working range) handles confined-space and fine-detail work while the UE Nova (1.6 kg, 800–3500 mm working range, 2700 mm depth of field) covers large structural assemblies and aircraft skins. Both heads attach to the same tracking unit and operate with the same software workflow — no re-calibration, no separate license. When you only need the handheld scanner, the TE Nova detaches and runs as a standalone system for non-tracking workflows.
One System — Two Deployments
Most dynamic tracking systems are purpose-built for one working-range class — you buy a short-range or a long-range system, not both. The FreeScan Trak Nova changes that: the tracking unit serves both scanner heads interchangeably. QC teams that inspect both precision brackets (TE Nova) and full fuselage panels (UE Nova) no longer need two separate systems, two calibration sets, or two training programs.
Keep Going. Hot-Swap Batteries. Zero Downtime Between Scans.
Full-Shift Wireless with No Power Interruption
Tethered large-part scanners are slow in part because cable management — routing, avoiding snags, repositioning — consumes operator attention. The FreeScan Trak Nova eliminates the tether entirely and solves the runtime problem with hot-swappable batteries: swap a depleted pack in seconds without powering down, and resume exactly where you stopped. With a spare battery on standby, continuous wireless operation becomes practical for full-day production-floor deployments, ship-hull inspections, and aerospace final-assembly checks.
SHINING3D Inspect. PolyWorks. Geomagic Control X. One Scanner — Every Workflow.
From Raw Scan to GD&T Report — No Hand-Offs
The FreeScan Trak Nova is fully supported by the leading industrial inspection software platforms. SHINING3D Inspect handles multi-scan-mode data fusion, AI feature recognition (holes, slots), and GD&T dimensional analysis with a PTB-certified inspection module. For customers already running PolyWorks Inspector or Geomagic Control X, the scanner connects natively and delivers point-cloud data directly into those workflows. EXModel Pro supports reverse-engineering and mesh-to-CAD output for design-change documentation.
FreeProbe 2 Tactile Mode — Reach Where Scanners Can’t.
Hidden Features. Deep Pockets. One System.
The Deep-Pocket scan mode (single laser line) reaches interior slots, recessed bores, and confined geometries that wider laser patterns cannot illuminate. For features that even a single-line laser cannot reach — blind holes, hidden reference faces, internal threads — the FreeProbe 2 tactile probe accessory adds hard-contact measurement capability without leaving the tracking system or re-registering the coordinate frame. Probe measurements fuse with scan data in the same coordinate system, producing one complete inspection dataset from a single setup.
Metrology Pro Kit — One Case. Every Scenario.
The FreeScan Trak Nova Metrology Pro Kit bundles the tracking unit, TE Nova scanner, UE Nova scanner, FreeProbe 2, and all accessories in a single transport case. One deployment covers fine-detail surface capture (TE Nova), large-structural scanning (UE Nova), markerless photogrammetry (VPG), and hidden-feature measurement (FreeProbe 2). Teams that previously needed three to four separate instruments now deploy one kit and cover every measurement scenario that arrives on the production floor or inspection bay.
From Turbine Blades to Aircraft Fuselages — Any Part. Any Industry.
The FreeScan Trak Nova is deployed across aerospace, energy, heavy industry, marine, automotive, and civil aviation for large-scale dimensional inspection, quality control, and reverse-engineering workflows.
FreeScan Trak Nova Scan Results — Rotate & Inspect Live.
Click any model below to launch the interactive 3D viewer. Drag to rotate, scroll to zoom — inspect surface quality and measurement coverage exactly as captured by the FreeScan Trak Nova.
FreeScan Trak Nova vs. Leading Large-Part Dynamic Trackers
How the Trak Nova stacks up on the metrics that decide whether a dynamic tracking system fits your production inspection workflow.
| Feature | SHINING 3D FreeScan Trak Nova |
Creaform HandySCAN BLACK | Elite |
Hexagon Absolute Scanner AS1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | Dynamic Tracking + Handheld Scanner (separable) | Photogrammetric Handheld (portable) | Arm-Mounted Structured Light (7-axis) |
| Accuracy | 0.02 mm | 0.025 mm | 0.044 mm |
| Volumetric Accuracy | 0.062 mm (12 m³) / VPG 0.046+0.012 mm/m | 0.050 mm + 0.035 mm/m | N/A (arm-constrained reach) |
| Point Rate | 6,140,000 pts/s | ~1,300,000 pts/s | ~500,000 pts/s |
| Laser Lines | 50 (High-Speed) / 7 (Detail) / 1 (Deep-Pocket) | 15 cross-laser lines | Structured light (no laser lines) |
| Wireless | Yes — Wi-Fi 6, up to 2.5 hr battery | No (USB tethered) | No (arm cable) |
| Markerless Photogrammetry | Yes — integrated VPG (no coded targets) | Requires HandyPROBE + separate workflow | No |
| Working Range | TE: 170–550 mm / UE: 800–3,500 mm | 0.1–3 m | Up to ~1.5 m (arm reach) |
| Max FOV | 2,600 × 2,200 mm | Not published separately | Arm-limited |
| Certifications | VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3, ISO 10360, ISO/IEC 17025 | VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 | VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2 |
| IP Rating | IP50 | IP54 | IP54 |
| Pricing (approx.) | Contact for Pricing | ~$80,000–$100,000+ | ~$70,000–$90,000+ (configured) |
Competitor figures are approximate, from publicly available manufacturer information, and vary by configuration. Provided by Rev1 Technologies for general orientation. The FreeScan Trak Nova is the only system at this tier that combines wireless operation, integrated VPG markerless photogrammetry, three selectable scan modes, and a separable dual-scanner architecture in a single kit.
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Rev1 Technologies is an authorized SHINING 3D reseller headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI, with direct expertise in dimensional inspection, metrology, and quality-control workflows.
Rev1 Technologies serves manufacturers and QC teams across the USA. We don’t just ship boxes — we deploy, certify, train, and support your team so your FreeScan Trak Nova delivers traceable accuracy from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions — FreeScan Trak Nova
What is a dynamic tracking scanner and how does the FreeScan Trak Nova differ from a standard handheld scanner?
A dynamic tracking scanner combines a fixed tracking unit (which monitors the scanner’s position in real time) with a handheld scanning head. The tracking unit provides a global coordinate frame so the scanner can move freely without losing registration — unlike a standard handheld, which relies on geometry or reflective markers on the part surface for position. The FreeScan Trak Nova adds VPG markerless photogrammetry so the global reference exists even without markers on the part, and delivers certified 0.02 mm accuracy with 0.062 mm volumetric accuracy at 12 m³ working volume.
What is Video Photogrammetry (VPG) and when should I use it?
VPG replaces coded reflective targets with a binocular video reference captured by the tracking unit during a single calibration walk with a calibration rod. Use VPG when: (1) the part cannot accept adhesive markers (painted surfaces, composites, heritage items), (2) the working volume exceeds 12 m³ (VPG extends to 24 m³), or (3) the 30–90 minutes of marker-prep time is unacceptable in production schedules. VPG volumetric accuracy is 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m — slightly different from standard mode and certified separately to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360.
What is the difference between the TE Nova and UE Nova scanner heads?
The TE Nova (1.2 kg) handles close-range and fine-detail work in a 170–550 mm working range with 380 mm depth of field — best for engine components, brackets, and confined-space inspection. The UE Nova (1.6 kg) is optimized for large-structure coverage with an 800–3,500 mm working range and 2,700 mm depth of field — best for fuselage skins, wind turbine blades, and ship panels. Both heads attach to the same tracking unit and use the same software workflow. The TE Nova can also detach and operate as a standalone handheld scanner.
How long does the battery last and what happens when it runs out?
The TE Nova runs up to 2.5 hours per battery charge; the UE Nova approximately 1 hour. Both use a hot-swappable battery design — a depleted pack swaps in seconds without powering down the scanner. With a spare battery on hand, wireless operation continues indefinitely. For RF-restricted environments (MRI suites, some military facilities), fiber optic wired connection is available as an alternative to Wi-Fi 6 wireless.
What certifications does the FreeScan Trak Nova carry?
The FreeScan Trak Nova is acceptance-tested to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360, calibrated in SHINING 3D’s ISO/IEC 17025 accredited Accuracy Lab, with full calibration certificate and traceability to international standards shipped with each unit. Regulatory certifications include CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, KC, FDA, UKCA, TELEC, and TiSAX. Ingress protection is IP50. The system also received the iF Design Award 2026.
What inspection software is compatible with the FreeScan Trak Nova?
The FreeScan Trak Nova works with SHINING3D Inspect (multi-mode data fusion, AI feature recognition, GD&T, PTB-certified inspection module), PolyWorks Inspector, Geomagic Control X, EXModel Pro, and BlueStar Mapping. Output formats — OBJ, STL, PLY, ASC, 3MF, P3 — are compatible with all major downstream metrology and CAD platforms. Rev1 can advise on software selection based on your existing inspection workflow and reporting requirements.
Can the FreeScan Trak Nova scan dark, shiny, or reflective surfaces?
Blue semiconductor lasers perform better than red lasers on many dark and semi-glossy surfaces, but highly reflective or polished metal (bare aluminum, chrome, mirror steel) still requires scanning spray or powder to create a matte surface for accurate point capture. Translucent surfaces (clear glass, clear plastics) require spray treatment regardless of scanner type. Rev1 can recommend the appropriate scanning spray for your material and provide sample results on a representative part before purchase.
How does Rev1 support a FreeScan Trak Nova purchase from quote to post-sales?
Rev1 begins with an application review: we assess your parts, tolerances, working volume, and inspection software to confirm the right configuration (TE Nova only, UE Nova only, or full Metrology Pro Kit with FreeProbe 2). Once purchased, Rev1 handles system delivery, on-site deployment, calibration verification, software setup, and operator training — anywhere in the U.S. Post-sales, you have direct access to Rev1’s technical team by phone ((248) 707-2950) for troubleshooting, recalibration coordination, and workflow support for the life of the system.
How does the FreeScan Trak Nova compare to Creaform HandySCAN BLACK Elite or Hexagon Absolute Scanner AS1?
The HandySCAN BLACK | Elite (0.025 mm, ~$80,000+) is a photogrammetric handheld that requires coded target setup and is tethered via USB cable. The Hexagon Absolute Scanner AS1 (0.044 mm) mounts on a 7-axis measurement arm, which constrains reach to arm length and requires repositioning for large-part work. The FreeScan Trak Nova delivers 0.02 mm accuracy, 6.14 million pts/s (vs. ~1.3M for the HandySCAN), wireless operation with 2.5 hr battery, and integrated VPG markerless photogrammetry — features unavailable in either competitor at comparable pricing.
Is financing available for the FreeScan Trak Nova?
Yes. Rev1 Technologies works with multiple industrial lending partners to provide equipment financing. Monthly payment terms vary by creditworthiness (OAC) and loan duration. Request a quote through this page and we’ll include financing options in your response within one business day.
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