Overview
PROS
CONS
SPECS
Type
Scan Volume
Resolution
Scan Speed
Size/Weight
Our Top Choice
DAVID Vision Systems SLS-3 3D Scanner
DAVID Vision Systems is an exceptional brand, and its SLS-3 3D Scanner is of first-class quality.
No disruptive cables. Special lens for large focal range. Turntable makes 360° scanning easier.
Can be hard to use. Expensive.
Turntable and lever
60 – 500mm
Up to 0.05% of scan size
1 single scan in few secs
Info NOT provided; 42.4 lbs
Best Value
XYZprinting da Vinci 1.0 3D Scanner
XYZprinting is a top manufacturer of 3D devices. Its da Vinci 1.0 3D Scanner is superb, giving you a real taste of what XYZprinting is all about.
User-friendly with new and intuitive calibration system. Top quality. Affordable. Lower chance of warpage.
Laser engraver has to be purchased separately.
Dual laser
100 – 400 microns
1.5 mm
5 minutes
27 x 23 x 21.8 in; 60.4 lbs
eQUALITY Tech Rexcan CS+ 3D Scanner
eQuality Tech is a top player in the manufacture of 3D scanners. Its impressive Rexcan CS+ 3D Scanner is a professional-grade commercial scanner.
Time-saving. Simple set-up. Comprehensive data acquisition. Synchronization of model and camera views at the click of a button.
Quite expensive. But in this case, you really get what you pay for.
Turntable
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2.0MP
3-4 minutes for 1 object
14.6 x 17.7 x 8.4 in; 11.02 lbs
Artec 3D Eva 3D Scanner
Artec 3D is a notable brand of 3D scanners. Its Eva 3D Scanner is a terrific handheld unit that is safe to use in scanning people for portraits.
Easy to use. Portable. Scans in vibrant colors and high resolution. Fast capturing speed.
Expensive.
Handheld
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Up to 0.5 mm
Up to 2 million points/sec
6.2 x 2.5 x 10.3 in; 1.9 lbs
Occipital Structure Sensor for iPad
Occipital is making a name for itself in the manufacture of low-cost 3D products. The Structure Sensor for iPad, the first of its kind, gives you a 3D scanner for a low price.
Affordable.
Low resolution.
Mobile devices
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11.9 x 2.8 x 2.9 in; 0.21 lbs