Shining 3D FreeScan Trak Nova
Wireless Optical CMM for Parts Measured in Meters — Markerless, Two-Unit System
A wireless optical CMM measurement system in a single carbon-fiber case — combining the TE Nova tracker / fine-detail scanner with the UE Nova wide-FOV handheld and a patented Video Photogrammetry (VPG) rig. 50 blue laser lines at 6,140,000 pts/s, max FOV 2,600 × 2,200 mm, tracking volume 12 m³ baseline with VPG-scalable volumetric accuracy (0.046 + 0.012 mm/m). The VPG reference replaces the 30-60 minutes of taping reflective targets that Creaform C-Track and MetraSCAN BLACK workflows require — markerless on aircraft fuselage, body-in-white, large castings, marine hulls, and turbine blades. VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 + ISO 10360 lab-cert traceability. Fully wireless with hot-swap battery system. Full specifications →
Trak Nova is a $49,999 two-unit measurement system — quote-driven, not self-serve. Rev1 confirms application fit (aircraft / body-in-white / heavy equipment / turbine), tracking volume, accessory configuration, freight planning, and operator training scope before commitment. Authorized Shining 3D reseller and factory-trained FreeScan support partner in the USA.
Wireless optical CMM for parts in meters. 2-unit system: tracker + handheld. Markerless via VPG.
The Shining 3D FreeScan Trak Nova is a wireless optical CMM measurement system — not a single hand-held scanner, but a two-unit kit comprising the TE Nova (tracker and fine-detail scanner, 1.2 kg, 170-550 mm working distance) and the UE Nova (wide-FOV handheld, 1.6 kg, 800-3500 mm working distance, up to 2.6 × 2.2 m FOV). Both units are wireless with hot-swap battery packs (TE 2.5h, UE ~1h). 50 blue laser lines deliver 6.14M pts/s; patented Video Photogrammetry (VPG) replaces the 30-60 minutes of taping reflective targets that traditional optical CMMs (Creaform C-Track, AICON ProCMM) demand. Volumetric accuracy 0.062 mm @ 12 m³ baseline; with VPG extension 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m, scaling linearly to very large measurement volumes. Carbon-fiber chassis. VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 + ISO 10360 lab-cert. UE Nova also detaches and runs standalone as a wireless handheld laser scanner.
50 crossed laser lines for high-speed area. 7 parallel for fine detail. 1 line for deep holes. Video photogrammetry for markerless large-part capture.
The UE Nova handheld unit captures parts in meters — up to 2,600 × 2,200 mm field of view at 800-3500 mm working distance with a 2700 mm depth of field. Sweeps an aircraft body panel, turbine blade, or large casting in a single pass. 1.6 kg carbon-fiber chassis. ~1 hour battery runtime with hot-swap pack. Detaches from the tracker for solo wireless handheld work when the tracker isn't needed.
Traditional large-part optical CMM workflows (Creaform's C-Track + MetraSCAN BLACK, AICON's ProCMM) require 30-60 minutes of taping reflective coded targets to the part before scanning can begin. Trak Nova's patented binocular Video Photogrammetry (VPG) replaces those coded targets with a real-time video reference + calibration rod — no glued or stickered markers on the part. Especially valuable on irreplaceable assemblies (turbine blades, heritage aircraft, large composites) where marker prep is unacceptable. Volumetric accuracy: 0.046 + 0.012 mm/m with VPG, scaling linearly to very large measurement volumes.
Send Rev1 your target part envelope (aircraft / body-in-white / turbine / ship hull / large casting), accuracy budget, current optical-CMM workflow, and downstream QA tool. We'll validate Trak Nova vs. Creaform / Hexagon / AICON before you quote — including whether VPG actually solves your marker-prep pain on your specific part list.
Datasheet accuracy is not the same as certified accuracy. Shining 3D certifies both.
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 Trak Nova is validated to VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 & ISO 10360 Certified in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited accuracy lab — the same standard the metrology industry uses to qualify CMMs and laser trackers.
The FreeScan Trak Nova delivers certified metrology-grade accuracy you can defend. VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3, ISO 10360, and ISO/IEC 17025 lab traceability give QA, audit, and regulated workflows the paper trail they need — across the full working volume, not just at the calibration plate.
Two units. One carbon-fiber case. Wireless real-time + fiber-optic fallback. Hot-swap battery for all-day inspection.
The Trak Nova measurement system ships as one carbon-fiber case containing the TE Nova tracker / fine-detail scanner, the UE Nova wide-FOV handheld, the calibration rod reference, and the hot-swap battery system. Both units operate fully wireless in real time, with a fiber-optic wired fallback for air-gapped facilities or high-bandwidth deployments. Hot-swap battery packs — TE Nova ~2.5 hours, UE Nova ~1 hour per pack — keep the system running through a full inspection cycle on aircraft, body-in-white, or large-asset work. Connects to a Windows workstation running FreeScan / SHINING3D Inspect for data capture, alignment, mesh output, and downstream QA. The point of Trak Nova's wireless architecture is the field workflow on parts that don't fit in a metrology lab — not laptop-free standalone capture.
Shining 3D ships the world's most-deployed handheld hybrid laser + IR 3D scanners.
The FreeScan Trak Nova 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.
Carbon-fiber two-unit system. 1.2 kg tracker + 1.6 kg handheld. Hot-swap battery, IP50, real-time wireless.
Trak Nova is engineered to take optical-CMM accuracy to the part — not bring the part to a fixed metrology station. The TE Nova tracker (1.2 kg) and UE Nova handheld (1.6 kg) are both lightweight carbon-fiber for hand-held use over multi-hour inspection cycles — roughly half the operator fatigue of legacy tethered optical CMMs. Both units run on hot-swap battery packs (~2.5h TE / ~1h UE per pack) with real-time wireless between them; fiber-optic wired fallback handles air-gapped facilities. IP50 dust-rated chassis. The whole system ships in one carbon-fiber case along with the VPG calibration rod — one operator, one trip, one inspection.
See 0.02mm certified accuracy meet a real workpiece.
USB-C 3.0 tethered, USB-C 3.2, standalone mode, and remote scan control.
Stream scan data without a tether or run fully standalone. The FreeScan Trak Nova ships with a built-in USB-C 3.0 tethered radio, USB-C 3.2 fallback, and a standalone mode that processes scans directly on-scanner — no laptop required for capture and on-scanner inspection. The same scanner works on isolated networks, on outdoor scan sites, and tethered into a workstation when bandwidth or compute is the binding constraint.
Inspection. Reverse engineering. Restoration. Field digitization.
The FreeScan Trak Nova 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 Trak Nova 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 Trak Nova vs. industry-standard punch-up & intra-brand peers.
We benchmark the FreeScan Trak Nova 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 Trak Nova 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 Trak Nova — 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 Trak Nova is deployed in a QA, reverse-engineering, or field-digitization workflow.
Confirm whether the FreeScan Trak Nova 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.