What are the best non-contact 3D scanners?

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Best non-contact 3D scanners?	Price	Resolution at maximum scanning distance	Resolution at minimum scanning distance
-- Artec Eva	$14,900	3 mm	0.5 mm
-- Occipital Structure Sensor	$379	30.0 mm	0.5 mm
-- DAVID SLS-3	$3,995	0.25 mm	0.05 mm
-- EinScan-Pro	$5,399	0.1 mm	0.05 mm
-- Sense 3D Scanner	$399	Not stated	1 mm

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9 Options Considered

My Recommendation for Artec Eva

My Recommendation for Artec Eva

Impressive resolution

Resolution levels decrease with distance

Good price-performance ratio

Requires a powerful computer

Wide variety of output formats

The structured light sensor can be dangerous

Can scan traditionally difficult materials

No free software available

Relatively quick scanning makes scanning living subjects easier

Poor selection of scanner accessories

Built-in light source for better scanning conditions

Annoying cables needed

Can be used with Artec Studio, which is very helpful

Very expensive

Easy to handle

Good field of view size

No object size limit

Good documentation available

Very simple to set up

Can be used with Geomagic Design X

It's possible to export directly to SolidWorks

Certified accuracy

Can capture color and texture

My Recommendation for Occipital Structure Sensor

My Recommendation for Occipital Structure Sensor

Very affordable

Can't be used as a standalone device

No object size limit

Scanning software doesn't have many features

Export format can be imported to virtually all CAD software

Scan resolution decreases dramatically with distance

Free and easy-to-use official software

Dedicated app for creating room 3D models

Extra export options, if using the Skanect software

Advanced desktop software available

Decent resolution at close range

My Recommendation for DAVID SLS-3

My Recommendation for DAVID SLS-3

Included software is powerful and intuitive to use

Limited workspace

Maximum resolution of 0.05 mm

Harsh calibration procedure

Capable of capturing color

Unintuitive setup

Plenty of great accessories available

Resolution drops with distance

Good for teaching purposes

Enhanced texture

Scanning process is easy

Exports into STL, OBJ and PLY formats

My Recommendation for EinScan-Pro

My Recommendation for EinScan-Pro

Four modes can suit most scanning needs

Requires high-end hardware

Good cost-to-quality ratio

Does not operate outside

Software can automatically stitch scans together

Does not scan color or texture by default

If enabled, free and automatic scans are incredibly fast

Slick look

Very light

My Recommendation for Sense 3D Scanner

My Recommendation for Sense 3D Scanner

Affordable

Difficult to create a proper scanning environment

Light computer hardware requirements

Very poor scanning resolution

Comes with free software

Cannot run unless connected to a computer

Good for casual use

Can be difficult to aim

Exports to multiple formats

Has trouble in several lighting scenarios

Can scan relatively large objects

Has trouble with transparent and shiny objects

Good scanning range

Cannot be adapted for turntables