LIDAR & 3D Scanning

All-in-one 3D scanners have a computer and screen built in, so you can scan on site, check the result and process it without carrying a laptop. This guide compares the two Shining 3D models — the infrared Einstar Vega and the blue-laser EinScan Rigil Lite — and who each one is for.

A 3D scanner turns real objects into printable files — but the right one depends on what you scan. This guide compares handheld laser, infrared and blue-light scanners and desktop turntable scanners for 3D printing, with clear picks by part size and use.