ELEGOO has launched the M1 Ultra, its first all-in-one smart 3D scanner, extending the Chinese 3D printing brand's product line beyond printers into capture hardware. The device went on sale on October 29, 2026, at a retail price of USD 1,699, with early-bird pricing of USD 1,599 available through November 12.
ELEGOO positions the scanner for professional work in customization, reverse engineering, education, digital archiving and other creative projects. Co-founder and Vice President Kevin Wang said 3D scanning opens new possibilities for capturing and working with physical objects, and that the M1 Ultra is intended to combine precision, versatility and workflow efficiency in a single integrated solution. He described the release as a step in expanding the company's 3D creation ecosystem and connecting the physical and digital worlds.
Optical system and stated accuracy
The M1 Ultra is specified at blue laser scanning accuracy of up to 0.02 mm, with volumetric accuracy of 0.02 mm plus 0.06 mm per metre, a level ELEGOO describes as metrology-grade. To keep performance consistent, the scanner uses an all-glass optical system, intelligent temperature compensation and high-precision camera calibration. Global-shutter cameras are intended to reduce motion blur and distortion during capture.
Colour is recorded alongside geometry through 24-bit full-colour texture mapping with image signal processing optimisation, so an object's shape and visual appearance are collected together.
Five scanning modes
- 34-line blue laser: aimed at medium-to-large objects.
- 7-line blue laser: for fine detail on small-to-medium parts.
- Single-line blue laser: for deep holes, narrow gaps and other hard-to-reach areas.
- Infrared structured light: covering face, body and object scanning.
- Marker-free blue laser: an alternative where applying markers is impractical.
The scanner handles objects from 5 x 5 x 5 mm up to 4,000 x 4,000 x 4,000 mm, spanning very different project sizes. ELEGOO also states that black and metallic surfaces can be scanned without coating powder, which it presents as added flexibility across materials and environments.
Portability and software workflow
A 3-inch HD touchscreen allows operation directly on the device, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity supports wireless scanning. The 4,800 mAh battery is swappable and rated for up to 1.5 hours of wireless use, while the handheld body is described as lightweight and ergonomic for carrying between workspaces and scanning in different settings.
ELEGOO SCAN software covers the path from capture to usable model, with guided setup, tracking assistance and multi-scan alignment, followed by automated one-click processing for mesh wrapping, mesh optimisation and colour mapping. Scan data can be exported in STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC formats for compatible third-party software, so results can be carried into downstream design, modelling and manufacturing work.
Standard retail prices are USD 1,699, EUR 1,699, GBP 1,399, CAD 2,399 and JPY 299,999. Early-bird pricing through November 12 is USD 1,599, EUR 1,599, GBP 1,319, CAD 2,299 and JPY 284,999.
Consumer brands widen their scope
ELEGOO is not alone in adding capture to a printing business. At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Creality presented a lineup spanning multicolour printing, filament recycling, resin printing, 3D scanning, laser processing and 3D printed footwear. That lineup included the Pika 3D scanner, which uses a seven-line blue laser and near-infrared scanning in a 260 g body, with accuracy to 0.03 mm and scan speeds up to 110 fps.
Elsewhere, Revopoint's Trackit SR wireless scanner continues the company's push to offer marker-free optical tracking metrology, historically a high-cost industrial category, at lower price points; it has single-frame accuracy of 0.02 mm and three scanning modes, including a Deep Hole Mode using a single blue laser line. 3DMakerpro has instead emphasised ease of use with the Toucan all-in-one scanner, which lets users scan, edit and fuse complete 3D models without a computer. As these brands broaden their portfolios, capturing objects is increasingly part of the same workflow as making them.