OptimScan
Q Series

Equipped with four high-resolution cameras — 12.3MP on the Q12, 9MP on the Q9 — the OptimScan Q Series captures geometrically intricate features across complex industrial surfaces with dense, consistent data. Combined with powerful hardware modules and advanced 3D reconstruction algorithms, the systems deliver 0.005 mm accuracy in small range mode, verified in accordance with ISO 10360-13 and tested in SHINING 3D's ISO/IEC 17025-accredited Accuracy Lab. Every unit ships with a calibration certificate traceable to international metrology standards. For aerospace components, precision machined parts, connector geometry, and mold surfaces where tolerance bands are measured in microns, the Q Series delivers the data density and certified accuracy that CMM workflows demand.

The Q Series features two scan ranges switchable with a single click — no manual adjustment of aperture or focal length required. Large range: 430×300 mm FOV at 590 mm working distance with 0.015 mm accuracy (Q12: 0.1 mm point distance / Q9: 0.11 mm) — for overall part coverage, large surface areas, and component-level geometry capture. Small range: 160×110 mm FOV at 210 mm working distance with 0.005 mm accuracy (Q12: 0.04 mm point distance / Q9: 0.05 mm) — for fine features, tight tolerances, and detailed inspection of critical geometry. Scanned data from both ranges fuse seamlessly in software within the same project — start with the large range for overall structure, zoom to small range for critical features, combine both datasets automatically.

Monocular-Stereo Fusion is a proprietary data acquisition enhancement that increases coverage on geometries that challenge standard stereo structured light systems: turning corners, joints, undercuts, and surface transitions where conventional stereo occlusion creates data gaps. MSF effectively increases data coverage and improves point cloud integrity on precisely the features that tend to be problematic in production inspection workflows — connector edges, machined joint geometry, housing corners, and complex transitional surfaces. For parts where complete surface coverage in fewer setups is a requirement, MSF reduces the number of scan positions needed to achieve gap-free data.

Powered by a built-in dual-chip computing module, the Q Series delivers rapid image acquisition and efficient data processing — each shot completes in under 1 second, capturing a dense set of high-resolution data points with exceptional precision. Multiple exposure modes are supported, including intelligent automatic exposure that automatically optimizes settings across a wide range of surface conditions — dark materials, shiny surfaces, mixed surface types — significantly reducing per-part scan time while ensuring optimal results without manual adjustment. For production inspection environments where throughput matters, the combination of <1s shot speed and intelligent exposure eliminates two of the most common sources of scan delay: computation wait time and surface-specific manual exposure tuning.

The Q Series operates across three deployment modes with the same hardware. Manual: handheld operation for flexible scanning of individual parts in any orientation — compact and lightweight enough at 3.5 kg for sustained manual use. Semi-automated: fixed on a tripod and paired with an automatic turntable (up to 20 kg part load) for consistent multi-angle capture with increased throughput and scan-to-scan repeatability. Fully automated: integrated with a robotic arm for precise, programmed inspection of production parts — path teaching, automated 3D measurement, automated inspection, automated report generation. The robot integration enables fully lights-out inspection workflows for high-volume production environments.

Integrated with an intelligent 3D inspection system, the Q Series enables a fully automated workflow from scan to report generation — no operator involvement at any step after path teaching. Step 1: Path Teaching — program the robot scan positions for the specific part geometry. Step 2: Automated 3D Measurement — robot executes the scan sequence, Q Series captures data at each position. Step 3: Automated 3D Inspection — data automatically aligned to CAD, GD&T analysis executed via SHINING 3D Inspect. Step 4: Automated Report Generation — inspection report generated without operator intervention. For high-volume production inspection where consistent throughput and zero operator variability are requirements, this four-step automated workflow represents the production-floor deployment model for the Q Series.