Einscan Pro 2X Plus Review: Value Pick 2020

This season, All3DP attended Shining3D's Stuttgart office to the latest information on the company's Einscan Pro 2X Plus 3D scanner.

The company is among the first companies to be responsible for constant advancement that is 3D scan technology. Established by the company in 2004, the company that makes 3D scanners has grown into a major leader in the international high-tech market and has expanded its reach beyond its origins in China and building a substantial presence across as well North America and Europe.

The next step in Shining 3D's high-end 3D scanning line of products, which includes Einscan Pro and Einscan Pro+ Einscan Pro 2X Plus is Einscan Pro 2X Plus.

It is priced at around $8,500. The premium 3D scanner is designed for professional use, specifically in education, healthcare VR, design art and engineering.

Like the rising price that has revolutionized this desktop 3D printer industry, 3D scan technology has been experiencing a new transformation as these machines become more simple to use, less costly and, perhaps the most important thing is that they are capable of producing quality 3D images.

This Einscan Pro 2X Plus is one of these 3D scanners which -even though it isn't cheapit is a an excellent value in terms of price. Find out more about our impression of this powerful machine.

Pros

• Scans very well
• Active user community to communicate and share information
• Support for reactive behavior of Shining 3D itself
• Highly versatile, it offers both fixed and handheld modes.
• Pay for the features that you require, but don't buy features that you don't really need.
• Quality versus price ratio is an excellent value
• ExScan Pro software is robust and easy to use.

Cons

• The program takes up lots of computer power. Make sure that your computer can handle the job and, even if you are, be prepared to wait
• Software for mash-ups could be off the mark sometimes
• As with all scanners, it has issues with shiny surfaces, hair as well as dark surface

It's an amazing machine. Simply put the machine does exactly what is designed to do and does it very well. Its Einscan Pro 2X Plus picked complex geometries with ease and transformed them into the strong ExScan Pro software. Utilizing this scanner we were able to reverse engineer the parts using it, and even create a unique award - scan colleagues, and much more.

We did have some issues was with the meshing program not filling in areas that weren't scanned properly, but when you're using it in any professional capacity, you'll likely complete the scan in an CAD program later on. Other areas where the scanner wasn't so proficient were, naturally shiny objects, certain kinds of hair, fabric lattice structure, as well as various other structures 3D scanners generally find challenging. This is more a matter of technology's limitations than one of it's Pro 2X Plus specifically though. Of course there are solutions for the issue.

It's the Einscan Pro 2X Plus with markers

Comparing to the earlier Einscan Pro 2X, the 2X Plus model offers better specifications in specific areas, such as faster scanning speeds and better accuracy.

The upgraded version has the fastest scanning speed in the Handheld HD mode (1,100,000 points/s) and Fixed Scan (Single Scan = 0.5s). It is also a bit more compact than the Einscan Pro 2X Plus also offers a greater one-scan range, point distance as well as a longer working distance which makes it a little more flexible than the 2X version that is standard. According to the specifications sheet, the accuracy of scanning remains the same for both 3D scanners, along with the volumetric accuracy as well as the Depth of Field.

It is Einscan Pro 2X Plus is also compatible with the HD Prime Pack, which cannot be used in conjunction with this scanner. Pro 2X, but, enough is enough to compare the scanner and other models. Let's look at the capabilities included in this scanner. Pro 2X Plus.

Similar to similar handheld 3D scanners created through Shining 3D, the Einscan Pro 2X Plus is slim and lightweight in its size It is easy to carry and very flexible. It weighs just over 1 kilogram, you can carry this 3D scanner virtually everywhere, even outside (provided you're carrying an umbrella) and expand the limits of what it can do way beyond what the stationary scanner can provide.

Since the scanner comes with three distinct options: Handheld Rapid Scan, Handheld HD Scan as well as Fixed Scan (both with or without turning tables) This means that you're fairly free regarding the objects is possible to scan. This system is ideal for scanning small-to-medium-sized objects from 30 x 30 x 30 mm up to three or four meters in length. It also has a variety of alignment methods, such as markers alignment, feature alignment as well as turntable coded target alignment and manual alignment.

It is the Einscan Pro 2X Plus is capable of capturing the finest details. If you use it in the Fixed Scan mode with the accuracy of 0.04 millimeters. When using the Handheld Rapid Scan and Handheld HD Scan modes the minimum distance between points can reach 0.2 millimeters, which helps in the creation of high-resolution 3D data. You can also buy HD Prime Pack HD Prime Pack to increase the speed and accuracy even more.

The Einscan Pro 2X Plus' modular design, you'll be able to purchase the tools you require without worrying about the cost of features that you don't need. The scanner is available alongside a range of additional packs that can be added to improve the experience of 3D scanning. Color Pack Color Pack makes it possible to capture full-color textures along the geometry of the object. If you're looking to use the turntable or tripod to automate scans, then you could accomplish this by incorporating to the Industrial Pack.

As mentioned earlier in the previous paragraph, with HD Prime Pack, you can speed up the scanning speed by 30% and get greater detail. This is a great add-on for applications that require preservation of cultural heritage, archive and restoration. As with it's predecessor, the Einscan Pro model before it, Shining 3D has engineered the Einscan Pro 2X Plus to be able to be modified according to each customer's requirements.

To conduct our review tested this add-on, the Industrial Pack add-on and did not try other features like the Color Pack and HD Prime Pack.

The team of Shining 3D provide extremely thorough instructions of their Pro 2X Plus. The user's manual walks you through all the procedures and features of the device in a simple easily understood format. Videos provide a detailed explanation of how various functions function and how to start your scanner running. The company also offers support by itself, and also facilitates the Facebook forum for owner, called Einscan Experts, where the group helps one another and displays their scanning results.

Perhaps more crucial than the brand new 3D scanner , is the program that runs this whole process. Shining 3D has developed ExScan Pro which is a 3D scanning program that has an user-friendly design and workflow.

One of the main features that is included in ExScan Pro is Operation Mode which allows users to boost the speed of scanning while in operation and adjust the resolution once they have achieved that. It also works with a range of file formats capable of generating STL PLY, OBJ, ASC, and P3.

Beyond scanner software Shining 3D has also worked in partnership with Siemens PLM Software to develop the Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition software. We didn't test it out in our test, but it is packed with amazing design tools, such as reverse engineering and the generative design process, convergent modeling as well as synchronous modeling and simulation, all merged with a multi-tool CAD program all on one platform.

Carrying the Einscan Pro 2X Plus around is much easier with this robust case

The beauty in this Einscan Pro 2X Plus is its modular design. If you're using the scanner to only get the geometry of objects and don't care about the texture, then you don't have to purchase or purchase the Color Pack. Also, if you're not planning to scan small, intricate objects, you'll probably not require the Industrial Pack, which comes with a turntable and tripod. Also, if you don't want to collect images with super-high resolution then you're able to avoid using the HD Prime Pack.

If you require any of these features You can buy only what you require, and you can upgrade your system as the requirement arises.

This is what the packages include:

Einscan Pro 2X Plus

• Body of scanner
• Calibration board
• Support for the calibration board
• Power cable
• Power adapter
• Cable clip
• Remover of Markers
• Phone screen mount
• USB drive
• Dongle

Industrial Pack (optional)

• Turntable
• USB cable
• Power cable
• Power adapter
• Tripod
• Scanner head support

Color Pack (optional)

• Color module

HD Prime Pack (optional)

• HD prime m

Einscan Pro 2X Plus Einscan Pro 2X Plus impressively scans this trashcan with a lattice structure, but its meshing software presented us some difficulties.

It is Einscan Pro 2X Plus comes equipped together with ExScan Pro, a software application that outputs STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC, 3MF and P3 formats for files. An Intel I7-8700 processor , at least an Nvidia GTX1060 and greater display card, with more than 4G of memory for display and 32G or more memory space (more information on that is in the technical specifications) are required for running it.

Shining 3D says ExScan Pro is designed to drastically simplify 3D scanning. Most of the time it is successful.

The program has a simple interface that is simple to navigate and comfortable with due to an option known as "Help Mode", which provides information on all features. If you encounter serious issues -- which we didn't during this analysis -- you can an alternative known as "Teamviewer" which allows customers remotely connect to your computer to provide online technical support.

ExScan Pro keeps you updated on important information, like when the last time you calibrated (and you're fortunate to do not need to calibrate that often, although the process is easy however, more on this in the future) What device is connected, as well as the mode in which you're scanning.

Prior to scanning it, you have the option of either starting an entirely new project or keep working on an older project. Select the method you'd like for your image to be aligned with markers, features, or an amalgam of both after which you can choose if you'd prefer an image scan with texture or non-textured scan (if you've got the device to capture the texture).

You'll also be able to choose the level of detail and resolution you'd prefer. The more resolution you'd like will take longer, the longer the scan will take , and the more memory it will consume. It's something to keep in mind since when the amount of detail you require isn't essential it is better to reduce it to the lowest level feasible.

After you begin to scan the program lets you choose the brightness and displays the information that you gather while you scan. You can view the scan prior to starting it, and when you're done it will also let you know that you're either too close or distance from an object with the color scale of blue to red and also when the tracking is lost.

While you are scanning, you can alter the brightness using the buttons for plus and minus on the scanner, if the image of the camera in the software is displaying as being too dark or bright. There is the option to run as many pass-throughs as needed to gather all of the required data. You can eliminate unnecessary data every time.

If you scan using markers, they are displayed in the software as red dots. the green represents the scan. The older scans of the same object are gray.

After every scan, you are able to select and de-select the data you want to erase it.

We haven't encountered this issue, but in the event that your scan is not aligned correctly, the program offers the option to fix it manually by selecting a couple of points in the scan.

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When you're satisfied with the work you've done You can create points clouds. The software offers you the choice to choose between quality or speed and quality taking longer to finish. This is the most frustrating part of the program -certain tasks can require a long time. However, this is part of the 3D scanner's nature, and isn't something that can be removed.

Next, comes post-processing. While ExScan Pro doesn't have all the tools needed to process your post-processing requirements, it offers several that are very useful. You can enhance the quality of your scan smooth it, reduce it to a simpler size, optimize it, so that it consumes less data, and fill in the gaps in the mesh by hand or let the software automatically fill in the holes for you and when you've used markersyou can have it fill in the small circles.

It is also possible to upload your image to have it 3D printed using an external service like Craftcloud the 3D printing service we offer on our marketplace. It's all part of streamlining workflows within the program so that it requires as little effort as is feasible.

Overall, the program is relatively easy to get used to and become accustomed to. The tools for post-processing can eliminate a variety of flaws that could pop up however, it is sufficient enough to require a more robust post-processing application following.

If you're using it for any professional reason It's likely that you have AutoCAD or other software for CAD that you can utilize in combination together with ExScan Pro. But, based on the size of the object that you're scanning and what you intend to accomplish with it It's also possible that the capabilities of the scanner when combined and the application will suffice to fulfill your needs.

Scanning using Einscan Pro 2X Plus Einscan Pro 2X Plus, as previously mentioned, comes in three forms.

When in Handheld Rapid Scan mode, the scanner can handle processing up to 1,500,000 points every second (30 FPS). It is possible to use the Handheld HD Scan mode is slightly slower in processing, however the scanning precision is as high as 0.05 millimeters and lastly Fixed Scan mode, which can be utilized for scanning that is not stationary, and is accurate up to 0.04 millimeters.

The process of calibrating is simple, and you'll need to calibrate when you're switching the scanning mode, or in the event that it becomes less precise when you plug in the texture camera, or if you've subjected your machine to a rough ride. In other words the machine only has to be calibrated in every fifteen days.

In order to do this you must follow the steps on the software's website in short videos that go through the steps. In essence, you place the scanner against the calibration board, and push it up in a 90-degree angle five times and then move the board around every time. The entire procedure is described by the software while you go about it and guides you through the procedure - to make it easy.

But it's not 100% infallible. It's possible to fail if there's scratches on the board, or if the lens isn't clean, for instance. Also, if you're concerned how well your scanner is capturing data or if you're receiving many lost tracker notifications when scanning, it's possible to conduct the accuracy test in order to ensure everything is in top form.

Its Einscan Pro 2X Plus comes with a set of markers you can attach to the objects that you're scanning to ensure the scanner is aware of exactly where it's located. This is a choice rather than relying on the capabilities of the object. You must use markers for the Handheld HD Scan mode, however, they're not required for other modes. When you're in Handheld Rapid Scan mode, you can choose to use markers. Handheld Rapid Scan mode you may also choose an alignment that combines both features (for areas with many options) or markers (in the areas with more plan components).

The markers are simple to use, but they can be laborious to remove and then stick back onto. It is necessary to make use of a lot in them -- much more than you'd anticipate -- to ensure you're always using at least four on your camera at time.

There are many surfaces that are not easily to scan. For instance, hair can be a challenge to obtain due to its tendency to be extremely shiny. Also, reflective surface, including metals, can be tough. To overcome it, here are couple of coatings and sprays that you can use to dull them

Dry shampoo is a good alternative. We utilized this while scanning people to assist the scanner in picking up locks. However, we discovered that we had to apply a lot of in particular, a lot of pressure in order to make it perform. But, even so, there was never enough.

Shining 3D also recommended a couple of other substances to diminish the shine of objects like Helling 3D Laser Scanning Spray that is designed specifically for 3D scanning and simple to get rid of. But certain surfaces are not easily sprayed. The scanner couldn't scan the bottom of the black felt of a trophy due to the fact that it was unable to grab it. There are always solutions which is why in this instance we stuck some paper on the bottom of the trophy, but the tape appeared in the scan, and the base wasn't flat enough.