SHINING 3D OptimScan Q Series 0.005 mm · Dual Scan Range · MSF · Robot-Ready
High-precision fixed 3D inspection scanners — 0.005 mm accuracy, one-click dual scan range, Monocular-Stereo Fusion, and manual-to-robotic automation in one platform.
The OptimScan Q12 and Q9 capture geometrically intricate industrial surfaces with four high-resolution cameras, 0.005 mm certified accuracy, and two pre-calibrated scan ranges switchable in a single click — from first-article inspection at the bench to lights-out robotic inspection on the line. Full specifications →
Rev1 validates measurement requirements, accuracy targets, and inspection workflow before purchase — authorized SHINING 3D metrology reseller and US support partner. Questions? Call (248) 707-2950.
Certified Accuracy. Internationally Traceable.
Every OptimScan Q Series scanner is acceptance-tested to ISO 10360-13 and VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2, calibrated in SHINING 3D’s ISO/IEC 17025 accredited Accuracy Lab, and ships with a calibration certificate traceable to international metrology standards. Rev1 Technologies is your authorized SHINING 3D reseller and US support partner, Auburn Hills, Michigan.
OptimScan Q12 — Flagship. OptimScan Q9 — High Value.
Both models share the same core platform — same 0.005 mm small-range accuracy, same dual scan range, same Monocular-Stereo Fusion, same <1 s shot speed, same robot integration. The difference is camera resolution: the Q12’s four 12.3 MP cameras resolve a finer 0.04 mm point distance for the most demanding precision work; the Q9’s four 9 MP cameras cover the same applications at better value.
| Specification | OptimScan Q12 | OptimScan Q9 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera resolution | 4 × 12.3 MP | 4 × 9 MP |
| Accuracy (small / large) | 0.005 mm / 0.015 mm | 0.005 mm / 0.015 mm |
| Point distance — small range | 0.04 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Point distance — large range | 0.1 mm | 0.11 mm |
| FOV (large / small) | 430×300 mm / 160×110 mm | 430×300 mm / 160×110 mm |
| MSF · robot integration | Yes · Yes | Yes · Yes |
| Best for | Maximum data density — aerospace, connectors, mold surfaces | Excellent detail for most industrial inspection at better value |
Rev1 will assess your tightest tolerance requirements and recommend the right model — for most industrial inspection the Q9 is more than sufficient; for the finest feature work the Q12’s higher point density is a meaningful advantage.
0.005 mm. Three to Four Times Tighter Than Handheld Scanners.
The Accuracy Regulated Inspection Demands
Most handheld metrology scanners operate in the 0.015–0.02 mm range. The Q Series holds 0.005 mm in small range mode — the threshold that lets fixed structured-light scanning stand in for CMM queues on aerospace turbine blades, connector pin geometry, precision mold surfaces, and semiconductor packaging. Four high-resolution cameras and advanced 3D reconstruction deliver the dense, consistent point clouds that micron-band tolerance work requires, with the ISO 10360-13 / ISO/IEC 17025 documentation chain regulated environments demand.
Large 430×300. Small 160×110. One Click — No Lens Swap.
Two Pre-Calibrated Ranges in the Same Hardware
Switch between the 430×300 mm large range (590 mm working distance, 0.015 mm accuracy) and the 160×110 mm small range (210 mm working distance, 0.005 mm accuracy) with a single software click — no aperture adjustment, no focal-length change, no recalibration. Start with the large range for overall part structure, zoom to the small range for critical features, and both datasets fuse automatically in the same project. Competing systems require a physical lens change for the same flexibility.
Complete Data on Corners, Joints, and Undercuts.
Where Standard Stereo Leaves Gaps, MSF Fills Them
Stereo structured-light systems triangulate from two cameras — so when geometry blocks one camera’s line of sight, the data simply isn’t captured. Turning corners, inside joints, sharp transitions, and edges are the classic problem zones. SHINING 3D’s proprietary Monocular-Stereo Fusion adds a monocular acquisition path that supplements stereo data exactly where occlusion creates gaps — more complete point clouds in fewer scan positions, and less post-processing time patching holes.
Every Shot Under 1 Second. Every Surface, Auto-Exposed.
Throughput Without Exposure Tuning
A built-in dual-chip computing module completes each shot — acquisition plus processing — in under one second. Intelligent automatic exposure optimizes settings across dark materials, shiny machined surfaces, and mixed surface types without manual adjustment, eliminating the two most common sources of scan delay in production inspection: computation wait time and surface-specific exposure tuning.
Same Scanner, Three Deployment Modes. Scale to Lights-Out.
No separate robot-optimized variant required — the same 3.5 kg scanner moves from handheld first-article work to tripod-and-turntable lab inspection to fully robotic in-line inspection as your volume grows.
Manual, Semi-Automated, or Fully Automated
Manual: handheld operation for flexible scanning of individual parts — at 3.5 kg it’s light enough for sustained use. Semi-automated: fixed on a tripod with an automatic turntable (up to 20 kg part load) for repeatable multi-angle capture. Fully automated: integrated with a robotic arm for programmed, operator-free production inspection. One investment supports the entire maturity curve of your inspection deployment.
Four Steps to Operator-Free Inspection
Integrated with an intelligent 3D inspection system, the Q Series runs scan-to-report with no operator involvement after setup: teach the robot path for the part geometry, then the system executes automated 3D measurement, aligns data to CAD and runs GD&T analysis in SHINING 3D Inspect, and generates the inspection report — every cycle, zero operator variability.
PTB-Certified Inspect Included. Open to Any Ecosystem.
Scan → Align → GD&T → Report — No Hand-Offs
SHINING 3D Inspect — PTB-certified — ships included: Compare, Cross-Section, Feature, Dimension, Gauges, Quick Measurement, and report generation in one continuous workflow. And unlike ecosystem-locked competitors, the Q Series exports cleanly to PolyWorks Inspector, Geomagic Control X, and Geomagic Design X — the same scan serves dimensional inspection and reverse engineering. Explore all Rev1 3D software.
Don’t Take Our Word for It. Rotate the Data Yourself.
Official SHINING 3D scan results straight off the OptimScan Q12 — dense, gap-free meshes on exactly the geometry that breaks lesser scanners: stamped panels, gear teeth, connector housings.
Built for Small-to-Medium Precision Parts — Bench to Line
Where 0.005 mm accuracy and a traceable documentation chain matter most. Need automated in-line visual inspection at production volume? Pair the Q Series with Rev1’s Vision AI solutions, or book a live scan demo on your parts.
From the QC Lab to the Production Line
The same hardware that validates first articles at the bench scales into robotic cells beside the line — automated measurement, CAD comparison, GD&T analysis, and report generation at production cadence. For mixed-part environments, the one-click dual range covers overall geometry and fine features without a hardware change.
OptimScan Q Series vs. ZEISS ATOS Q vs. GOM Scan 1
How the Q Series compares on the capabilities that decide a fixed-inspection purchase — range switching, data coverage, included software, and total system cost.
| Capability | OptimScan Q12 | ZEISS ATOS Q 12M | GOM Scan 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | 0.005 mm (small range) | Comparable — VDI/VDE 2634 | Comparable — VDI/VDE 2634 |
| Camera resolution | 4 × 12.3 MP | 2 × 12 MP | Not publicly specified |
| Range switching | Dual range built-in — one click | Interchangeable lenses required | Lens swap per measuring area |
| Occlusion coverage | Monocular-Stereo Fusion (MSF) | Triple Scan principle | Standard stereo |
| Robot integration | Yes | Yes — ScanBox ecosystem | Yes — ScanCobot |
| Inspection software | SHINING 3D Inspect (PTB) included | ZEISS INSPECT — licensed separately | ZEISS INSPECT — licensed separately |
| Ecosystem | Open — PolyWorks, Geomagic, any GD&T suite | ZEISS INSPECT ecosystem | ZEISS INSPECT ecosystem |
| Entry price (est.) | ~$34,999 (Q9) · ~$39,999 (Q12) | $80,000–$150,000+ | $30,000–$60,000+ |
Competitor figures are approximate, from publicly available manufacturer information, and vary by configuration; provided by Rev1 Technologies for general orientation. The ATOS Q requires a physical lens change to switch measuring volumes — a manual step with recalibration friction; the Q Series switches pre-calibrated ranges in one click at roughly one-third the total system cost, with PTB-certified inspection software included. Rev1 can demo the Q Series against any competitor on your specific parts.
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WHY REV1 TECH
Authorized SHINING 3D Reseller. Industrial Metrology Specialists.
Rev1 Technologies is an authorized SHINING 3D metrology partner headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI, with direct expertise in dimensional inspection and quality-control workflows.
Rev1 serves manufacturers and QC teams across the USA. We don’t just ship boxes — we deploy, calibrate, train, and support your team so your Q Series delivers traceable accuracy from day one.
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