SHINING 3D RobotScan Series Automated Robotic 3D Inspection Cell
Robot-Mounted Metrology Scanning for Lights-Out Quality Control
The RobotScan Series is SHINING 3D’s turnkey automation solution: a collaborative robot arm, servo turntable, and metrology-grade structured-light or laser scanner integrated into one cell that replaces manual scanning with fully automated, repeatable 3D inspection. Load a part, press start, and the cell scans every surface and generates a dimensional report — batch after batch, shift after shift. Full specifications →
Every RobotScan cell is configured to your parts, throughput, and inspection software. Rev1 scopes the robot, turntable, scanner, and fixturing before quoting. Authorized SHINING 3D reseller and integration partner in the USA.
Metrology Accuracy. Automated & Traceable.
Every RobotScan cell pairs a metrology-grade SHINING 3D scanner with SHINING3D Inspect — an industrial inspection package whose measurement accuracy is certified by PTB (the German national metrology institute) — so the automated reports your line generates are defensible. Rev1 Technologies is your authorized SHINING 3D reseller and US integration partner, Auburn Hills, Michigan.
High-Accuracy Full-Field 3D Measurement
Metrology-grade accuracy — on a robot, not just a tripod
The RobotScan Series puts a SHINING 3D metrology scanner on the end of a collaborative robot arm and a servo turntable, so the same full-field optical accuracy your QC lab trusts is delivered automatically, part after part. The robot positions the scanner; the turntable presents every face; the system stitches a complete, high-density point cloud without an operator deciding where to point.
Full-field structured-light and laser metrology, automated
Because the scanner is a genuine SHINING 3D metrology sensor — not a fixed industrial camera — the cell captures complex surfaces, sharp edges, and deep features at the accuracy class your tolerances demand. Parts up to 500 mm and 20 kg mount on the turntable, and the robot reaches every angle within its 800 mm working radius for true full-coverage capture.
From Manual Scanning to Lights-Out QC
Replace hand-scanning with a repeatable robot cycle
Manual 3D scanning is slow, operator-dependent, and impossible to standardize across a shift. The RobotScan Series automates the entire workflow — path planning, scanning, alignment, and report generation — so every part is measured the same way, every time, with no skilled operator required at the station. Run it attended for first-article work, or unattended for lights-out batch inspection.
Standardized, repeatable, and unattended
One-click setup and fully automated calibration get the cell running fast; intuitive visual programming defines the scan path once and reuses it forever. Add automated loading and unloading — or an AGV — and the cell inspects continuously through breaks and night shifts, feeding pass/fail results straight into your MES for real-time process feedback and secure digital traceability.
Modular Design for Flexibility & Scalability
Four building blocks, configured to your line
A RobotScan cell is assembled from interchangeable modules — a collaborative robot arm, a controller base, a servo turntable, and a SHINING 3D metrology scanner — plus RobotScan Control software to drive them as one. Because every module is configurable, the same platform scales from a benchtop detail-inspection station to a multi-station production line.
Robot arm + controller base + turntable + scanner
Choose the robot brand to suit your reach and cycle — Huayan Robotics, Universal Robots (UR), FANUC, or DOBOT — and the turntable to suit your parts, from small components to heavy industrial workpieces. The whole cell runs from a single controller base in a 1,030 × 670 × 270 mm footprint within a compact, safety-fenced working space.
Configurable Scanner Module
Match the scanner to the part on the table
The scanning module accepts different SHINING 3D metrology-grade sensors, so a single automation platform covers wildly different parts. The OptimScan Q12 brings fringe-projection accuracy to fine-detail components — airfoils, brackets, connectors, gears, housings; the FreeScan UE Pro2 adds strong material adaptability on black, shiny, and reflective surfaces; the FreeScan Combo+ is the cost-effective choice for mixed batches of small-to-medium castings and machined parts.
Fringe projection or blue-laser — your call
Fringe-projection scanning excels at small parts with complex surfaces, sharp edges, and the finest detail; blue-laser scanning handles difficult, reflective, and dark materials common on the shop floor. Both run on the same robot cell, with wireless or wired connectivity for flexible on-site installation, so you standardize the automation once and swap the sensor to the job.
The OptimScan Q12 fringe head, working inside the cell
Mounted on the robot, the OptimScan Q12 fringe-projection head captures fine-detail features — edges, fillets, connector pins, and freeform surfaces — in a single automated pass. It holds the same metrology-grade accuracy a handheld would deliver by hand, but unattended and repeatable cycle after cycle.
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See the RobotScan cell inspect a part automatically
RobotScan Control & SHINING3D Inspect
One workflow, from robot path to inspection report
RobotScan Control is purpose-built automation software that drives the collaborative robot, servo turntable, and scanner together — from path programming through scanning to inspection — behind a process-oriented interface with a genuinely low learning curve. The captured data flows into SHINING3D Inspect, whose measurement accuracy is certified by PTB, for 3D comparison, measurement, and automatic inspection-report generation.
PTB-certified inspection you can defend
SHINING3D Inspect generates color-map deviation comparisons against CAD, dimensional measurements, and pass/fail reports automatically at the end of each cycle. Because the software is PTB-certified for measurement accuracy, the numbers on your automated report stand up in a quality audit — the same defensibility you expect from a manual CMM workflow, delivered hands-free.
Drops into the inspection stack your team already runs
Results export cleanly into the major metrology and reverse-engineering tools, so an automated RobotScan cell augments — rather than replaces — your existing quality process. Take cycle data into PolyWorks Inspector or Geomagic Control X for GD&T and first-article reporting, or into Geomagic Design X for reverse engineering.
Customized & Scalable Configurations
From a mobile cart to a multi-station production line
No two inspection problems are identical, so the RobotScan platform is built to be tailored. Add an AGV for autonomous part and fixture transport between stations, a servo gantry for oversized components, or mount the entire cell on a mobile cart so it rolls between workstations. The robot, scanner, turntable, fixtures, and software are all configured to your specific application.
Mobile cart & AGV: bring inspection to the part
A wheeled metrology cart turns the cell into a flexible workstation you can wheel to wherever production needs it that day. Integrate an AGV and the system autonomously transports parts, fixtures, or whole scanning stations between lines — ideal for multi-line, multi-station production environments where parts come to inspection on a schedule.
Servo gantry: oversized parts, repeatable over long travel
When parts outgrow a turntable — automotive body-in-white, large castings, full assemblies — a servo gantry provides a complementary motion platform that covers an extended workspace while holding excellent repeatability across long travel distances. The same RobotScan Control software and SHINING 3D scanner carry over, so the inspection workflow stays consistent as the part scale changes.
Why Automate Inspection
High-efficiency, high-consistency 3D digitization
Automating 3D inspection is not just faster — it removes the operator variability that makes manual scanning hard to qualify. The RobotScan Series delivers four advantages that compound across a production run.
Lights-out operation with automated loading inspects continuously through breaks and night shifts.
The robot scans the same path every cycle, so part-to-part consistency no longer depends on the operator.
Pass/fail results feed straight into your MES for real-time feedback and secure data management.
SHINING3D Inspect is PTB-certified, so automated reports hold up in a quality audit.
Integration & Workflow
Engineered to drop into modern manufacturing
A RobotScan cell is designed to fit the way your plant already works — from data systems to material handling to the inspection software your engineers trust.
Real-time feedback and secure, traceable data exchange with your MES keep automated inspection inside your quality system of record.
Automated loading/unloading, AGV transport, and servo-gantry motion extend the cell from a single station to a full line.
Results flow into PolyWorks Inspector, Geomagic Control X, and Design X for the reverse-engineering and reporting tools your team already runs.
Applications
Built for batch and in-line dimensional inspection
Wherever parts are produced in volume and every one must be measured, the RobotScan Series turns dimensional inspection from a bottleneck into an automated, traceable step in the line.
Injection-molded, die-cast, investment-cast, and CNC parts — housings, brackets, gears, connectors — inspected full-field against CAD, batch after batch.
Small-to-medium sheet-metal parts, casting housings, mold components, covers, and trim pieces measured automatically, including black and reflective surfaces.
Incoming-material inspection and in-line measurement with MES feedback — standardized quality control without adding skilled operators per station.
How It Compares
Configurable automation, without single-vendor lock-in
Compared with turnkey automated optical inspection cells from the established metrology houses, the RobotScan Series offers open robot-brand choice, an interchangeable metrology scanner module, and PTB-certified inspection software — configured to your parts rather than sold as a fixed box.
| Capability | SHINING 3D RobotScan Series | Zeiss AIBox / GOM ScanCobot | Hexagon Automated Inspection Cell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Cobot + turntable + interchangeable metrology scanner | Cobot + fixed structured-light sensor | Robot + fixed scanner, integrated cell |
| Scanner module | Interchangeable (Q12 fringe / UE Pro2 laser / Combo+) | Fixed sensor | Fixed sensor |
| Robot brand choice | Open — UR, FANUC, DOBOT, Huayan | Vendor-specified | Vendor-specified |
| Inspection software | SHINING3D Inspect (PTB-certified) | Zeiss INSPECT / GOM Inspect | Hexagon PC-DMIS / Inspire |
| Part envelope | Up to 500 mm / 20 kg (turntable); larger via gantry | Sensor / cell dependent | Cell dependent |
| Scale-out options | AGV, servo gantry, mobile cart, multi-station | Limited | Line-integrated |
| MES integration | Yes — real-time feedback | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Configured quote — request a quote | Quote / configured | Quote / configured |
All automated inspection cells in this class are sold as configured systems and priced by quotation. Competitor capabilities are approximate, compiled from publicly available manufacturer information, and vary by configuration. Comparison is provided in good faith to position similar automated metrology systems; confirm current specifications with each manufacturer.
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WHY REV1 TECH
Authorized SHINING 3D Reseller. Automation Integration Specialists.
Rev1 Technologies is an authorized SHINING 3D reseller headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI, with direct expertise in dimensional inspection, metrology, and automated quality-control workflows.
Rev1 Technologies serves manufacturers and QC teams across the USA. An automated inspection cell is an integration project, not a box — we scope, deploy, program, train, and support your team so your RobotScan cell delivers repeatable, traceable inspection from day one. Call us at (248) 707-2950.
FAQ
RobotScan Series — Buyer Questions
The questions quality and manufacturing-engineering teams ask most before specifying an automated robotic inspection cell.
What exactly is the RobotScan Series?
It is SHINING 3D’s automation solution: a complete cell that integrates a collaborative robot arm, a servo turntable, a metrology-grade 3D scanner, and RobotScan Control software. It replaces manual hand-scanning with a fully automated, repeatable workflow — the robot positions the scanner, the turntable presents every face, and SHINING3D Inspect generates the dimensional report automatically.
How much does a RobotScan cell cost?
Every cell is configured to your parts, throughput, robot brand, scanner, and fixturing, so pricing is by quotation rather than a fixed list price. Tell Rev1 your application and we’ll scope the cell and provide configured pricing and lead time. There is no obligation, and a free sample scan is available to validate feasibility first.
Which scanner should I put in the cell?
The scanner module is interchangeable. The OptimScan Q12 uses fringe-projection for the best accuracy on fine-detail components — airfoils, brackets, connectors, gears, housings. The FreeScan UE Pro2 is a blue-laser scanner with strong material adaptability on black, shiny, and reflective surfaces. The FreeScan Combo+ is the cost-effective option for mixed batches of small-to-medium castings and machined parts. Rev1 matches the scanner to your parts.
How large a part can it inspect?
The standard turntable handles parts up to 500 mm and 20 kg, with the robot reaching every angle inside an 800 mm working radius. For oversized components — automotive body-in-white, large castings, full assemblies — a servo-gantry configuration extends the workspace while holding excellent repeatability over long travel.
Can it run unattended for lights-out inspection?
Yes. With automated loading and unloading — or an AGV feeding parts — the cell inspects continuously through breaks and night shifts. Pass/fail results feed into your MES in real time for digital traceability, so quality data accumulates without an operator at the station.
Which robot brands are supported?
The platform is open on robot choice: Universal Robots (UR), FANUC, DOBOT Robotics, and Huayan Robotics are all supported. Rev1 helps you pick the arm that matches your reach, payload, and cycle-time requirements rather than locking you into a single vendor.
Is the inspection accuracy traceable and audit-ready?
The cell uses a genuine SHINING 3D metrology scanner, and the inspection software, SHINING3D Inspect, is certified by PTB — the German national metrology institute — for measurement accuracy. That means the automated color-map deviation and pass/fail reports the cell produces stand up in a quality audit, the same way a manual CMM report would.
Does it work with the inspection software we already use?
Yes. Scan data exports cleanly into the major metrology and reverse-engineering tools, so the cell augments your existing process. Take results into PolyWorks Inspector or Geomagic Control X for GD&T and first-article reporting, and into Geomagic Design X for reverse engineering.
How does Rev1 support the purchase and integration?
Rev1 is your authorized US SHINING 3D partner: application engineering, on-site installation and robot programming, inspection-workflow setup, operator training, and direct technical support for the life of the cell. Financing is available through multiple industrial lending partners — ask us about terms. Explore Rev1’s full metrology 3D scanner range for the scanner that goes inside.