EINSTAR 2 Wireless Handheld 3D Scanner

Professional Hybrid 3D Scanning Made More Portable

The EINSTAR 2 is a lightweight wireless handheld 3D scanner designed for creators, educators, engineers, designers, fabricators, and small businesses that need more flexibility from an accessible scanning system. Combining blue laser and infrared scanning technologies, it can capture everything from detailed mechanical components to people, furniture, automotive features, sculptures, and large objects.

Built as the next generation of the original EINSTAR platform, the EINSTAR 2 introduces wireless mobility, a swappable battery, faster scanning, improved material adaptability, and a more compact design. At only 420 grams with the battery installed, it is comfortable to carry around an object and easy to transport between classrooms, studios, workshops, garages, and scanning locations.

The scanner connects wirelessly to a compatible computer, allowing users to move naturally around the subject without dragging a scanner cable behind them. A USB Type-C connection is also available when a wired workflow is preferred.

Two Scanning Technologies in One Portable System

The EINSTAR 2 combines Laser HD and IR Rapid scanning modes in a single handheld device. Each mode is optimized for a different type of project, giving users the flexibility to select the best workflow for the object’s size, material, and level of detail.

Laser HD mode uses 17 parallel blue laser lines to capture small and medium-sized objects with sharp surface detail. It is ideal for mechanical components, automotive parts, custom-fabricated pieces, product designs, tools, and objects that will be used as references for reverse engineering or 3D printing.

IR Rapid mode uses infrared VCSEL technology to capture medium and large objects more efficiently. Its wide field of view and longer working distance make it well suited for people, furniture, statues, props, vehicles, broad surfaces, and large-scale scenes.

Together, these two modes allow the EINSTAR 2 to handle a much broader range of projects than a scanner limited to a single capture technology.

Detailed Scanning with 17 Parallel Blue Laser Lines

Laser HD mode projects 17 parallel blue laser lines across the object and captures data at speeds of up to 2,500,000 points per second. The mode offers resolution down to 0.05 millimeters, allowing the scanner to reproduce small features, edges, openings, surface transitions, and mechanical geometry.

This mode is particularly useful when the final model will support part replication, design reference, custom fitment, digital modification, or 3D printing. Users can scan an existing component, create a detailed mesh, and use that data as the foundation for repair, redesign, or replacement-part development.

Laser HD mode uses reflective markers or global marker alignment to maintain tracking. This provides a stable reference when scanning components with smooth, repetitive, or low-feature surfaces.

Fast Coverage with IR Rapid Mode

IR Rapid mode is designed for projects where capturing a larger area quickly is more important than reproducing the smallest surface details. It can collect up to 4,800,000 points per second and provides a maximum field of view of approximately 1170 × 1385 millimeters.

The extended working distance of up to 1,400 millimeters gives the operator more room to move around large subjects. This makes the mode useful for scanning human subjects, furniture, automotive interiors, sculptures, statues, large props, equipment, and environmental features.

IR Rapid mode supports feature, texture, marker, global marker, and hybrid tracking methods. This range of alignment options allows users to adapt the scanning process to the object rather than relying on one tracking method for every project.

Wireless Freedom without a Separate Adapter

The EINSTAR 2 creates its own wireless connection to a compatible computer, eliminating the need for an additional wireless hub or external adapter. The computer still handles the scanning software and data processing, but the scanner can be moved around the subject without a direct USB cable during capture.

This wireless workflow is especially useful when scanning vehicles, people, furniture, large props, machinery, or objects that require access from several angles. Removing the scanner cable reduces clutter and makes it easier to walk completely around the subject.

When wireless interference or site restrictions make a cable preferable, the scanner can also connect through USB Type-C for stable wired operation.

Lightweight Design with Swappable Battery Power

Weighing only 420 grams with its battery installed, the EINSTAR 2 is designed for comfortable handheld use during longer scanning sessions. Without the battery, the scanner weighs approximately 348 grams.

Its integrated 5,500 mAh battery supports up to three hours of operation, depending on the scanning conditions and workflow. Because the battery is swappable, users can replace a depleted battery and continue working with minimal interruption.

USB Type-C power and 60-watt Power Delivery charging are also supported, providing additional flexibility for stationary scanning sessions or extended projects.

Better Results on Dark and Reflective Materials

Dark plastic, polished metal, painted components, and reflective surfaces are common challenges in automotive, industrial, and product-scanning applications. The EINSTAR 2 is designed to capture many of these materials more reliably than conventional entry-level infrared scanners.

Laser HD mode can scan a wide range of dark and reflective surfaces without requiring scanning spray in every situation. This can reduce preparation and cleanup when working with metal components, tools, automotive parts, machinery, and glossy manufactured products.

Extremely reflective, transparent, or optically difficult surfaces may still benefit from removable scanning spray, but the EINSTAR 2 provides greater material flexibility for everyday scanning projects.

Reliable Performance in Bright Environments

The EINSTAR 2 is designed to operate in changing and complex lighting conditions. Laser HD mode supports surrounding illumination levels up to approximately 110,000 lux, making it suitable for bright workshops and some outdoor scanning environments.

IR Rapid mode supports environmental lighting levels up to approximately 70,000 lux. Because infrared performance can be affected by direct sunlight, the best results may still come from working in shade or under controlled lighting when using this mode outdoors.

This improved light resistance expands the range of locations where the scanner can be used, including garages, workshops, classrooms, studios, and mobile scanning environments.

Full-Color 3D Capture

A built-in 2.3-megapixel texture camera records color information alongside the captured geometry. Color textures can improve the realism and readability of models used for digital archiving, education, visualization, entertainment, artistic projects, and virtual presentations.

Texture data can also help with tracking in IR Rapid mode, especially when an object has visible color variation but limited geometric features.

For engineering, reverse engineering, or 3D printing projects where color is unnecessary, users can focus exclusively on collecting clean geometry.

From Physical Objects to Usable 3D Models

The EINSTAR 2 works with EXStar Hub software, which provides real-time scan visualization and tools for alignment, editing, optimization, texture mapping, meshing, and export.

During capture, users can monitor tracking quality and see which areas of the object have already been recorded. Missing regions can be scanned before the project is finalized, reducing the likelihood of discovering incomplete data later.

Finished scan projects can be exported in common formats including STL, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, and ASC. These formats support a wide range of downstream workflows, including 3D printing, mesh editing, design reference, digital archiving, inspection visualization, and reverse engineering.

Built for a Wide Range of Applications

The EINSTAR 2 is a versatile choice for users who need one scanner for both detailed components and larger subjects.

For 3D printing, it can capture existing objects that will be replicated, repaired, resized, or modified. Designers and fabricators can use scan data as a reference when creating custom parts that must fit around an existing surface or assembly.

Automotive users can scan brackets, trim, engine components, interior features, wheels, and body details. Educators can use it to introduce students to 3D digitization, design, preservation, and manufacturing workflows. Artists and content creators can capture people, sculptures, props, and physical objects for digital projects.

The scanner is also useful for general reverse engineering reference, product development, digital preservation, custom fabrication, and visualization.

Key Specifications

Recommended Computer Configuration

For Windows, EINSTAR recommends Windows 11 64-bit, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU or better with at least 6GB of video memory, 32GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory, and a 13th-generation Intel Core i7-13700H processor or better. A minimum of 64GB of system memory is recommended for heavier scanning and processing workloads.

Mac support is available for compatible Apple Silicon systems. Users should confirm current software and operating-system compatibility before purchasing or updating their computer.

A More Flexible Way to Start 3D Scanning

The EINSTAR 2 combines two complementary scanning technologies, wireless mobility, replaceable battery power, and a lightweight design in an accessible handheld system.

Laser HD mode provides the detail needed for mechanical components and smaller objects, while IR Rapid mode delivers the wider coverage needed for people and larger subjects. The ability to move between these workflows gives users room to take on more varied projects without purchasing separate scanners.

For makers, educators, designers, automotive users, small businesses, and anyone looking to move beyond basic structured-light scanning, the EINSTAR 2 offers a practical balance of detail, speed, portability, and value.