Einstar · 3D scanner
Einstar Rockit
The Einstar Rockit is a compact handheld scanner from Shining 3D with cross and parallel laser plus infrared VCSEL, built-in Wi-Fi and battery, but without its own screen. It costs €2,159 in the EU shop and needs a powerful PC for processing.
Ideal for: Makers who want to scan both small parts by laser and large objects by infrared with a compact, wireless device and have a powerful PC
Price in the manufacturer's shop€1,727, EINSTAR Rockit€2,399 with EXModel Personal, €2,634 with Accessories Pro Kit; prices incl. VATAs 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 parts from about 5 mm (Laser HD)
- large objects up to over 1 m field of view (IR Rapid)
- People (IR Rapid with texture)
- Laser scans outdoors up to 110,000 lux
Pros and cons
Pros
- Laser with 38 cross lines and parallel lines plus infrared in one device
- Wireless via built-in Wi-Fi with battery
- Feature tracking also in laser mode, not just markers
Cons
- No accuracy figure on the product page
- High PC requirements: at least 32 GB DDR5 and RTX 3060 laptop GPU, 64 GB for markerless laser scanning
- At €2,159 considerably more expensive than the Einstar 2
Specs
| Price range | €1,200 to €3,000 |
|---|---|
| Price | Manufacturer's shop: €1,727, EINSTAR Rockit; €2,399 with EXModel Personal, €2,634 with Accessories Pro Kit; prices incl. VAT (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Technology | Two modes: Laser HD with 38 cross laser lines (19 + 19) and 7 blue parallel 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 2,800,000 points/s, IR Rapid up to 1,440,000 points/s; up to 90 fps according to the press release |
| Working distance | Laser HD 100 to 600 mm (cross lines) or 100 to 400 mm (parallel lines), IR Rapid 160 to 1,400 mm |
| Capture area (single frame) | max. 545 x 620 mm (cross lines), max. 355 x 425 mm (parallel lines), max. 1,170 x 1,385 mm (IR Rapid) |
| Object size | minimum scan volume 5 x 5 x 5 mm (Laser HD) or 50 x 50 x 50 mm (IR Rapid); maximum size not specified by the manufacturer |
| Tracking | Laser HD: global markers, markers, features; IR Rapid: global markers, markers, features, texture, hybrid |
| Colour/texture | yes (texture camera 5 MP) |
| Connectivity | USB-C or integrated Wi-Fi to the PC; battery operation (5,500 mAh, up to 3 hours according to the FAQ) |
| Usable without a PC | no, PC or smartphone required |
| Software | EXStar Hub (Windows, macOS); optional EXModel Personal (bundle), EXMeasure |
| PC requirements | Windows 11 Pro 22H2 (64-bit), Intel Core i7-13700H or better, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU with 6 GB VRAM, min. 32 GB DDR5 dual-channel (64 GB recommended, required for markerless laser scanning according to the FAQ), USB 3.0; macOS Tahoe 26.2, min. MacBook Pro M1 or MacBook M3 with 16 GB RAM (recommended MacBook Pro M3 Max/Ultra or newer, 24 GB RAM) |
| Scope of delivery | Scanners, Carry bag, Calibration board, Universal holder, Power adapter, Battery, Battery compartment, Charging cable for battery compartment, USB-C cable (scanner and battery compartment), Markers 3 mm and 6 mm, Quick start guide, Packing list |
| Dimensions | 130 × 61 × 37 mm |
| Weight | 420 g |
| Market launch | October 2025 (announced on 10.10.2025) |
Source: Manufacturer specifications, As of 10/2026.
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