Great adaptability
The short camera distance helps inspect deep grooves, tooling pockets, holes and narrow areas.
ZG mini handheld 3D scanner
CereScan
Mini size. Metrology-grade accuracy. Maximum access.
CereScan is a lightweight handheld blue-laser 3D scanner designed for hard-to-reach areas, deep grooves, holes and complex geometries.
Class II eye-safe blue laser
ZG Technology
Smaller than the height of a smartphone
2.48Mmeasurements per second
0.01 mmaccuracy in fine mode
600 × 550 mmmaximum scanning area
650 gone-hand lightweight design
Compact design
Reaches where larger scanners struggle
The 215 × 95 × 45 mm body and weight of only 650 grams enable comfortable one-handed operation.
The high-performance algorithm provides fast and efficient scanning, while built-in photogrammetry improves volumetric accuracy on larger parts.
Comfortable one-handed use in narrow and hard-to-reach areas
“CereScan's small size is not a compromise: it enables accurate inspection where a larger scanner becomes difficult to use.”
Compact design, one-handed operation and dedicated scanning modes make it especially suitable for narrow geometries.
Did you know?
CereScan is only 215 mm high and weighs 650 grams.
That is roughly the height of a large smartphone, while still covering an area up to 600 × 550 mm in a single view.
215 mmoverall device height
Key benefits
Compact size, industrial capability
Despite its compact size, CereScan provides a large scanning area, multiple scanning modes and metrology-grade accuracy.
Significant efficiency
Up to 2,480,000 measurements per second with real-time mesh processing.
Blue laser technology
Thirty-four blue laser lines provide a large scanning area, including on dark and shiny parts.
High accuracy
Accuracy down to 0.01 mm in fine mode, with improved volumetric accuracy using photogrammetry.
Standard scanning mode
Twenty-six blue laser lines for fast general-purpose scanning.
Ultra-fine detail scanning
Seven parallel blue laser lines capture fine geometric details more precisely.
Built-in photogrammetry
Using a scale bar improves volumetric accuracy on large parts without coded markers.
Wireless scanning
The optional wireless module provides greater freedom of movement around the part.
Software and workflow
Easy measurement, fast evaluation
CereScan software features support the complete workflow from real-time meshing and quality inspection to reverse engineering.
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Real-time mesh and local resolution
The system generates mesh data in real time, improves detail and reduces file size for post-processing.
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Built-in inspection module
GD&T inspection, 3D comparison colour maps and measurement reports directly in the workflow.
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Reverse engineering
The scanned mesh can be used for rapid prototypes, reconstructed CAD geometry or industrial fixture design.
Applications
Versatile applications for small and large parts
It can be used for quality inspection, maintenance, reverse engineering, cultural digitisation and specialised medical tasks.
Technical specifications
Detailed CereScan specifications
The collapsible table includes scanning modes, accuracy data, working distances and software compatibility.
2.48Mmaximum measurement rate
0.01 mmbest available accuracy
600 × 550 mmmaximum scanning area
0.65 kgnet weight
| Model | CereScan |
|---|---|
| Measurement rate – standard mode | 2,480,000 measurements/s |
| Measurement rate – fine mode | 1,250,000 measurements/s |
| Scanning area | Up to 600 × 550 mm |
| Laser source | Class II eye-safe; 26 blue laser lines + 1 single blue laser line + 7 blue laser lines |
| Resolution | Up to 0.02 mm |
| Accuracy – standard mode | Up to 0.02 mm |
| Accuracy – fine mode | Up to 0.01 mm |
| Volumetric accuracy – standard mode | 0.015 + 0.035 mm/m |
| Volumetric accuracy with Photoshot Max | 0.015 + 0.015 mm/m |
| Volumetric accuracy with scale bar | 0.015 + 0.02 mm/m |
| Stand-off distance – standard mode | 300 mm |
| Stand-off distance – fine mode | 150 mm |
| Depth of field – standard mode | 450 mm |
| Depth of field – fine mode | 150 mm |
| Maximum depth of field | 550 mm |
| Weight | 0.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 215 × 95 × 45 mm |
| Connection standard | USB 3.0 |
| Working temperature | -10 °C to 40 °C |
| Working humidity | 10% to 90%, non-condensing |
| Export formats | .asc, .stl, .obj, .ply, .txt, .xyz, etc. |
| Compatible software | Geomagic, PolyWorks, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, Inventor, NX, Solid Edge and more |
Why Zalner?
We do not just supply a scanner. We build a working inspection solution.
Compact hardware, the right software and a well-designed workflow together provide reliable results.
Zalner supports the project from consultation and demonstration through training and long-term technical assistance.
Talk to a metrology expertTechnical consultation
We help determine whether CereScan's compact design and scanning modes fit the specific inspection task.
Product demonstration
We demonstrate accessibility, detail capture and the complete evaluation workflow on a real part.
Installation and commissioning
We commission the system for the actual hardware and software environment.
Operator training
We train operators from scanning and mesh generation through creation of the inspection report.
Calibration support
We support calibration, certification and periodic verification requirements.
Local technical support
We provide accessible technical assistance and long-term support after the purchase.
Downloads
Technical documentation
Download the CereScan English and German product brochures.
Next step
Let us see whether CereScan is the right fit for your inspection task.
Briefly describe the part size, hard-to-reach areas and required accuracy. Our expert will help select the right configuration.
