Choosing the Right Light Source for Better 3D Scans—No More Guesswork

Choosing the Right Light Source for Better 3D Scans—No More Guesswork

3D scanning is becoming a go-to solution across industries—from manufacturing and healthcare to art, education, and research. With its non-contact workflow, high precision, and wide range of applications, it's more accessible than ever.
But with so many scanner types and specs available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. That’s where EINSTAR Academy comes in. This technical column in the EINSTAR Forum not only breaks down scanning tips & product selection tips, but also provides expert insights to help you navigate the complexities of 3D scanning technology.—so you can scan smarter, faster, and with confidence.

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Want Faster 3D Scanning? These 4 Factors Could Save You Hours

Want Faster 3D Scanning? These 4 Factors Could Save You Hours

3D scanning efficiency determines how quickly and accurately physical objects are turned into usable data. Key factors include point distance, frame rate, field of view (FOV), and object size. The EINSTAR VEGA demonstrates high efficiency across diverse scenarios—from automotive customization to spatial documentation—balancing speed with detail. Choosing the right scanner and settings ensures faster results, fewer errors, and smoother workflows.

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The Accuracy of 3D Scanner: What You Really Need to Know

The Accuracy of 3D Scanner: What You Really Need to Know

❓ Core Question:

How is the accuracy of handheld 3D scanners measured—and can some entry-level 3D scanners claims like 0.02mm or 0.05mm be trusted?

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How Fast Can You Go from Scan to CAD? Reverse Engineering Just Got Easier.

How Fast Can You Go from Scan to CAD? Reverse Engineering Just Got Easier.

Learn how 3D scanning transforms CAD reverse engineering. Explore tools, workflows, and real-world 3D scan to CAD applications in design and manufacturing.

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EXModel Tutorials

EXModel Tutorials

    Learn how to use EXModel by watching the tutorials.      We highly recommend to watch them one by one in the order they are listed, but you can come back at any time and watch specific one when needed.  ...

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How can I activate EXModel

How can I activate EXModel

Online Activation: If the computer where the software is installed is connected to the internet and you have a lisence,  You can activate the software in these 3 steps: 1. If you've already installed EXModel, please launch EXModel, then select...

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How can I obtain EXModel license

How can I obtain EXModel license

EXModel is the essential bridge between 3D scan and design, speeding up the manufacturing process. Let’s get started to the journey of reverse engineering.  There are licensed of EXModel 1 Year, EXModel 3 Year, EXModel Perpetual, and EXModel Pro.  How to get...

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How Do 3D Scanners Work? Your Best Beginner’s Guide

How Do 3D Scanners Work? Your Best Beginner’s Guide

We will explore "how do 3D scanners work", first about the output -- Point Cloud and Meshes, then the light source, including structured light and laser light.

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Learn about essential 3D printing file formats like STL, OBJ, AMF, 3MF, and PLY.

Last Guide to 3D Print File Type You’ll Ever Need

This blog discusses common 3D printer file formats, such as STL and OBJ, their differences, and their importance to 3D scanner and printer users, as well as how to create and convert these files.

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How to 3D scan dark and shiny objects

How to 3D Scan Dark and Shiny Objects with EINSTAR 3D Scanner?

In this blog, we will specify why these feature-rich objects are hard to scan, and present some tips that our EINSTAR 3D scanners users can follow to get the optimal results.

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How to make successful 3D scanning

Troubleshooting Common 3D Scanning Issues with Structured Light 3D Scanner

This blog explores the factors that will influence and how to improve 3D scanning results using EINSTAR 3D structured light 3D scanner. 

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3D scanning and 3D printing

3D Printing and 3D Scanning: How to Scan an Object for 3D Printing?

This blog explores how 3D scanning facilitates 3D printing. We provide a step-by-step manual guide on 3D scanning an object to 3D print.

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