The FreeScan X3 is a portable 3D scanner designed by Shining 3D, a manufacturer based in China.

The Shining 3D FreeScan X3 is light and portable with a weight of only 0.8 kg.

The Shining 3D FreeScan X3 uses a line laser array and high speed 3D scan technology. This professional portable 3D scanner is suited for uses cases without external positioning system, tripod or fixture.

The Shining 3D FreeScan X3 is compatible with the most renowned CAD packages: 3D System (Geomagic Solutions), InnovMetric Software (PolyWork), Dassault Systemes (CATIA V5 & SolidWorks), PTC (Pro/ENGINEER), Siemens (NX Solid Edge), Autodesk (Inventor Alias, 3ds Max, Maya, Softimage).

A more recent version of this 3D scanner is out: the FreeScan X7.