Einstar · 3D scanner
Einstar 2
The Einstar 2 combines a blue laser mode with 17 lines for detail with an infrared VCSEL mode for large objects up to approx. 10 m. It works wirelessly over Wi-Fi with a battery, but needs a PC with 32 GB DDR5 and RTX 3060 graphics for processing.
Ideal for: Makers who want to scan small parts with the laser and large objects or people with infrared using one wireless device and who have a powerful PC
Price in the manufacturer's shop€1,079with Accessories Pro Kit €1,914As of 26 Oct 2026, can change dailyThere is no manufacturer's shop price for your region, the EU price is shown.
Before buying: Check the PC requirements in the table. Many scanners need a current graphics card and at least 16 GB RAM for processing. Shiny, dark or transparent parts need scanning spray, depending on the technology. More at Preparing the scan.
Suitable for (according to the manufacturer)
- small to medium objects from approx. 5 mm (laser)
- large objects and areas up to approx. 10 m (infrared)
- People (full body in colour)
- black and reflective surfaces without spray
- Outdoor scans (infrared)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Laser and infrared in one device: working distance from 100 mm to 1,400 mm
- Wireless via Wi-Fi with swappable battery (up to 3 hours)
- According to the manufacturer, black and glossy surfaces without scanning spray
Cons
- High PC requirements: at least 32 GB DDR5 and RTX 3060 laptop GPU with 6 GB VRAM
- No accuracy figure on the product page
- Laser mode only with markers (global markers)
Specs
| Price range | €1,200 to €3,000 |
|---|---|
| Price | Manufacturer's shop: €1,079; with Accessories Pro Kit €1,914 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Technology | Two modes: Laser HD with 17 parallel blue laser lines and IR Rapid with infrared VCSEL |
| Accuracy (according to the manufacturer) | not specified by the manufacturer |
| Resolution / point distance | Laser HD 0.05 to 10 mm, IR Rapid 0.2 to 10 mm |
| Speed | Laser HD up to 2,500,000 points/s, IR Rapid up to 4,800,000 points/s; up to 70 fps according to press release |
| Working distance | Laser HD 100 to 600 mm, IR Rapid 160 to 1,400 mm |
| Capture area (single frame) | max. 490 x 580 mm (Laser HD), max. 1,170 x 1,385 mm (IR Rapid) |
| Object size | approx. 5 mm to 10 m; minimum scan volume 10 x 10 x 10 mm (Laser HD) or 50 x 50 x 50 mm (IR Rapid) |
| Tracking | Laser HD: global markers; IR Rapid: markers, geometry (features), texture, hybrid |
| Colour/texture | yes (texture camera 2.3 MP) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (built-in) or USB-C on the PC; battery operation (5,500 mAh, up to 3 hours) |
| Usable without a PC | no, PC or smartphone required |
| Software | EXStar Hub (Windows, macOS) |
| PC requirements | Windows 11 22H2 (64-bit), Intel Core i7-13700H or better, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU with at least 6 GB VRAM, at least 32 GB DDR5 dual-channel (64 GB recommended), USB 3.0; macOS Tahoe 26.2, at least MacBook Pro M1 or MacBook M3, at least 16 GB RAM (recommended MacBook Pro M3 Max/Ultra or newer, 24 GB RAM) |
| Scope of delivery | Scanners, Carry case, Calibration board, Holder for calibration board, Power adapter, Battery, Battery compartment, Charging cable for battery compartment, USB-C cable (scanner and battery compartment), Markers 3 mm and 6 mm, Packing list |
| Dimensions | 130 × 61 × 37 mm |
| Weight | 420 g |
| Market launch | October 2025 |
Source: Manufacturer specifications, As of 10/2026.
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