Shining 3D FreeScan Omni: Metrology-Grade Inspection. Unleashed from the Lab.

For too long, precision has been tethered to the quality lab. Critical inspection has meant costly downtime, production bottlenecks, and frustrating delays waiting for CMM reports. The Shining 3D FreeScan Omni fundamentally changes the equation. It is the world's first truly standalone, inspection-ready metrology 3D scanner, engineered to deliver certified accuracy and complete scan-to-report workflows directly in your hands, anywhere you need it. Untether your quality control, accelerate your decision-making, and take command of your entire production process.

The New Standard for Agile Quality Control

The FreeScan Omni isn't just an improvement; it's a revolution in how you verify, validate, and engineer. By integrating every step of the inspection process into a single, untethered device, it delivers transformative benefits to your entire operation.

• Inspect Anywhere, Anytime Completely wireless and weighing just 1.1 kg, the Omni goes where the work is. Inspect parts on the production line, in the field, or in a client's facility with total freedom of movement.

• Eliminate CMM Bottlenecks Why wait hours or days for a report? Generate a complete, colour-mapped deviation analysis against your CAD model in minutes, right on the scanner's screen, and make critical decisions instantly.

• Slash Rework & Scrap Costs Catch deviations and manufacturing errors at the source. The Omni's rapid feedback loop allows for real-time process adjustments, dramatically reducing material waste and costly rework.

• Empower Your Entire Team With an intuitive touchscreen interface and preset inspection templates, the Omni is designed for frontline staff, not just metrology specialists. Scale your quality control capabilities without scaling your headcount.

The New Standard for Agile Quality Control

The FreeScan Omni isn't just an improvement; it's a revolution in how you verify, validate, and engineer. By integrating every step of the inspection process into a single, untethered device, it delivers transformative benefits to your entire operation.

• Inspect Anywhere, Anytime

Completely wireless and weighing just 1.1 kg, the Omni goes where the work is. Inspect parts on the production line, in the field, or in a client's facility with total freedom of movement.

• Eliminate CMM Bottlenecks

Why wait hours or days for a report? Generate a complete, colour-mapped deviation analysis against your CAD model in minutes, right on the scanner's screen, and make critical decisions instantly.

• Slash Rework & Scrap Costs

Catch deviations and manufacturing errors at the source. The Omni's rapid feedback loop allows for real-time process adjustments, dramatically reducing material waste and costly rework.

• Empower Your Entire Team

With an intuitive touchscreen interface and preset inspection templates, the Omni is designed for frontline staff, not just metrology specialists. Scale your quality control capabilities without scaling your headcount.

A Deep Dive into the Technology That Drives the Revolution

The FreeScan Omni's groundbreaking performance is the result of a suite of integrated, patented technologies designed to work in perfect harmony.

On-Scanner "Scan-to-Inspect" Workflow

The Omni's most revolutionary feature is its ability to perform the entire inspection workflow directly on the device. This is powered by a full, PTB-certified version of SHINING 3D Inspect software running on a powerful onboard processor.

1. Scan: Capture the object's geometry with metrology-grade precision using one of the four dedicated scanning modes.
2. Mesh: The onboard processor generates a high-quality 3D mesh in real-time.
3. Align: Import your CAD model directly onto the scanner and perform a fast, accurate alignment with the scanned data.
4. Inspect: Run a comprehensive 3D comparison. The software instantly generates a detailed colour map, highlighting any deviations from the nominal design with clear pass/fail criteria.
5. Report: Generate a complete, professional inspection report in PDF format, including screenshots, deviation data, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) information. This report can be exported wirelessly for immediate sharing with colleagues and clients.

This seamless, on-device process eliminates the need to transfer data back and forth to a workstation, condensing a multi-hour, multi-step process into a streamlined, minutes-long operation.

Truly Standalone & Wireless Design

Engineered for the realities of the industrial environment, every aspect of the Omni's design prioritises mobility and uptime.

• Untethered Freedom: With no power or data cables, the Omni provides unparalleled freedom of movement around large components or within confined spaces.
• Continuous Operation: The system is powered by two detachable, rechargeable batteries. The included package provides eight batteries and a dedicated charging dock, allowing for hot-swapping to ensure continuous, all-day operation without ever needing to shut down.
• All-in-One Docking: The elegant docking station serves a dual purpose. It provides a fast, reliable charging hub for your batteries and acts as a one-touch Wi-Fi configuration point. Simply dock the scanner once to automatically connect it to your facility's network for seamless data transfer.

Patented Video Photogrammetry (VPG)

For large-scale measurements, maintaining accuracy across the entire volume of an object is the greatest challenge. The FreeScan Omni solves this with Shining 3D's patented Video Photogrammetry (VPG) technology.

Unlike traditional systems that require time-consuming placement of coded markers, VPG uses a simple calibration bar. During the scan, the Omni's integrated cameras capture the bar in a video stream, performing real-time marker verification.² This dynamic process continuously calculates the scanner's position relative to the overall part, ensuring that volumetric accuracy is maintained without the cumulative error that can affect other handheld systems. This technology streamlines the setup process for large objects like car bodies or machine frames and delivers a superior level of volumetric accuracy, up to 0.02+0.015 mm/m.

Versatile Multi-Mode Scanning

No single scanning strategy fits every application. The FreeScan Omni is equipped with four distinct scanning modes, allowing you to adapt your data capture strategy to the specific geometry and surface of your target.

• High-Speed Scan Mode: Utilises an incredible 93 intertwined blue laser lines to capture up to 7,619,000 points per second. This mode is ideal for rapidly scanning large surfaces and overall forms.
• Detailed Scan Mode: Employs 25 parallel blue laser lines for capturing complex features, sharp edges, and fine details with exceptional resolution.
• Deep Pockets Scan Mode: A single, precise blue laser line is projected to capture data from deep holes, pockets, and other hard-to-reach areas that are invisible to wider laser patterns.

IR Rapid Scan Mode: Uses an infrared VCSEL light source that allows for the rapid capture of feature-rich surfaces without the need to apply any markers at all, perfect for quick checks and reverse engineering tasks

Applications in Action: Solving Real-World Industrial Challenges

The true measure of a tool is its performance on the job. The FreeScan Omni is engineered to excel in the most demanding industrial environments, delivering accuracy, speed, and reliability where it matters most.

• Automotive
• The Challenge: Verifying the flush and gap of a car door assembly directly on the production line without causing delays. The part has both glossy paint and black composite surfaces.
• The Omni Solution: Using the IR Rapid Scan mode, an operator captures the entire assembly marker-free in under five minutes. The data is instantly compared to the master CAD file on the scanner, confirming all tolerances are met and allowing the line to continue without interruption.
• Construction & Heavy Machinery
• The Challenge: Inspecting a large, complex casting for a piece of mining equipment for warping or defects. The part is located on-site in a dusty, outdoor environment.
• The Omni Solution: An engineer uses the Omni's standalone capability to perform a full dimensional inspection directly on the job site. The VPG system ensures volumetric accuracy across the large part, and a certified report is generated on the spot, verifying the casting's integrity before installation.
• Energy & Heavy Industry
• The Challenge: Reverse engineering a worn or broken legacy component, such as a turbine blade or pump housing, for which no CAD data exists.
• The Omni Solution: The component is scanned with high precision using the Detailed Scan mode. The resulting mesh data is wirelessly transferred to a workstation, where it can be used in software like Geomagic Design X to create a production-ready CAD model for remanufacturing.
• General Manufacturing
• The Challenge: Performing First Article Inspection on a new injection mold tool to ensure all cavities and cooling channels match the design specifications.
• The Omni Solution: The tool is scanned using a combination of the Deep Pockets and Detailed modes to capture every critical feature. The on-scanner inspection software provides an immediate, comprehensive report on any deviations, allowing for rapid tool validation and accelerating the start of full-scale production.

More Than a Scanner: A Partnership in Precision with 3D Printer Superstore

For over 25 years, 3D Printer superstore has been at the forefront of industrial 3D technology in Australia. We understand that a tool like the FreeScan Omni is not just a purchase; it's a strategic investment in your company's future. When you partner with us, you're not just buying a box; you're gaining a dedicated team of metrology experts committed to your success.

• Expert Consultation

Our process begins with a deep dive into your specific applications and challenges. We ensure the FreeScan Omni is the perfect fit for your needs, and if it's not, we'll tell you. Our goal is to provide the right solution, not just make a sale.

• Bespoke Training & Implementation

A tool is only as good as the team using it. We provide comprehensive, hands-on training packages, delivered either on-site at your facility or remotely. We don't just teach you which buttons to press; we train your team on how to integrate the Omni into your existing workflows to achieve maximum efficiency and ROI from day one.

• Dedicated Local Support

When you have a question or need assistance, you're not calling an overseas call centre. You're calling our team of local experts right here in Australia. We provide prompt, knowledgeable support to resolve any issues and minimise your downtime.

• Long-Term Partnership