3Dnatives Lab: Testing the Einstar 3D Scanner From SHINING 3D

Founded in 2004, SHINING 3D is a Chinese manufacturer of both 3D printers and 3D scanners. With a particular focus on the medical and dental sectors, the brand has grown internationally in recent years and now has offices in China, Germany and the United States. Today, its product range includes desktop 3D scanners, dental scanners (intraoral), metrology scanners, but also desktop and dental resin 3D printers.

The Einstar 3D scanner, one of the latest additions to the range, is distinguished by its price. It is the first 3D scanner marketed by SHINING 3D for less than €1,000. Based on the experience acquired by the manufacturer over the past several years, it is now positioned on the market of entry-level professional 3D scanners. We had the pleasure of receiving the Einstar 3D scanner from SHINING 3D and were able to test it over the past few weeks in the 3Dnatives Lab. So how does this scanner stand out from the competition? Does it still perform well despite its entry-level price? See what we thought!

Unpacking the Einstar 3D Scanner

When you receive the SHINING 3D Einstar, the box, which is barely wider than a shoebox, confirms that it is indeed a compact portable 3D scanner. As soon as you unpack it, you discover a hard fabric carrying case. This case protects the scanner during transport and allows users to carry the scanner and its accessories easily. In the main part of the carrying case, users will find the scanner, its connection cables and a micro-fiber cloth while a second pocket shelters the calibration board which itself includes its own protective cover. In the net, there is an instruction manual as well as sticky markers.