5-Micron High-Precision Blue Light 3D Scanner — SHINING 3D Officially Launches the OptimScan Q12

In recent years, China’s 3D scanner market has experienced rapid growth, with shipment volumes surging and continuous breakthroughs in technology and innovation.

According to Panda3dp.com, on April 22, 2025, SHINING 3D officially unveiled its latest generation metrology-grade high-precision blue light 3D scanner — the OptimScan Q12. With its remarkable 5-micron measurement-grade accuracy, exceptional detail reproduction, seamless dual-range switching technology, and automated intelligent inspection capabilities, this product marks a significant innovation in the field of industrial metrology. Not only does it uphold SHINING 3D’s legacy of industrial-grade precision, but it also delivers groundbreaking advancements, further optimizing the efficiency of 3D measurement applications. The OptimScan Q12 stands as a powerful optical 3D metrology tool for high-end manufacturing sectors such as automotive, civil aviation, and 3C electronics.

Upholding Metrology-Grade Precision, Meticulously Restoring Intricate Details  

One of the most distinguished advantages of the OptimScan Q12 lies in its metrology-grade precision and exceptional detail restoration. Equipped with independently developed, high-precision hardware modules and advanced 3D reconstruction algorithms, it achieves a measurement accuracy of up to 5 microns, with reliably consistent repeatability. Notably, SHINING 3D operates a CNAS-accredited precision laboratory, ensuring comprehensive precision assurance throughout the entire product lifecycle — from R&D to mass production — safeguarding the unparalleled accuracy of its 3D metrology devices.

In its inspection module, the OptimScan Q12 integrates an industrial-grade metrology 3D inspection unit, certified by Germany’s PTB for dual-level precision. It swiftly conducts geometric dimension inspections of complex workpieces. Paired with a 12.3-megapixel high-quality industrial camera, the device precisely captures fine geometric surface features, enabling flawless, non-destructive reconstruction of both minute and curved surface details.

Dual Scan Modules + Embedded Chips — Achieving New Heights in Efficiency and Detail  

The OptimScan Q12 pioneers a dual-scan-range function, incorporating two high-resolution scan modules that enable seamless one-click switching between different scan ranges without manual lens replacement or refocusing. This ingenious design enhances operational convenience while balancing scanning efficiency with detail fidelity. Data from different scan ranges can be effortlessly stitched and fused within the software, significantly elevating the overall scanning outcome.

In terms of scanning efficiency, the OptimScan Q12 delivers outstanding performance. Powered by a dual-chip computing platform, it completes a single scan frame in under one second. When paired with robotic arms or turntables, it achieves high-throughput 3D inspections, dramatically improving productivity and fulfilling the demands of modern industrial production for rapid, efficient inspection processes.

To address the challenges of scanning black or highly reflective materials, the OptimScan Q12 integrates a premium blue light optical engine coupled with a newly upgraded chip, substantially enhancing its ability to scan dark and glossy surfaces. This reduces the need for powder spraying, thereby protecting workpiece surfaces and improving inspection efficiency.

Moreover, the system offers both monocular and binocular scanning modes, supporting simultaneous data capture of intricate areas such as grooves. The collected data can be automatically fused, enhancing scanning completeness and overcoming the “blind spots” that often plague conventional devices.

A Key Instrument for Full-Scale Batch Inspection in the Industry 4.0 Era  

Catering to the manufacturing industry’s large-scale production demands, the OptimScan Q12 supports integration with the RobotScan intelligent robotic 3D inspection system. By pre-configuring inspection programs, the device performs automated scanning, inspection, and report generation in a streamlined, end-to-end workflow, thereby realizing fully automated, full-scale batch inspections.

Replacing manual labor with machine-based dimensional inspection not only alleviates workers’ physical strain but also delivers substantial labor cost savings. Capable of operating continuously for 24 hours, the system ensures fully automated processes upon program setup, vastly improving operational efficiency. Furthermore, 3D scan data — serving as crucial quality control information — can be interfaced with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), enabling real-time feedback on inspection results and ensuring well-preserved, traceable data for quality assurance.

With its 5-micron metrology-grade precision, seamless dual-range switching, high-efficiency scanning capability, and integrated automated inspection functions, the OptimScan Q12 is poised to become the preferred choice across precision manufacturing industries. Its launch not only highlights SHINING 3D’s technological prowess but also positions the device as a core component of the company’s intelligent metrology solutions. Looking ahead, SHINING 3D remains committed to relentless innovation, delivering superior products and services to empower the digital transformation and high-quality advancement of the industrial manufacturing sector.