ELEGOO has moved into 3D scanning with the M1 Ultra, its first all-in-one smart 3D scanner. The Chinese 3D printing brand began sales on October 29, 2026, at a retail price of USD 1,699, with early-bird pricing of USD 1,599 through November 12. ELEGOO is positioning the device for customization, reverse engineering, education, digital archiving and other creative projects.
The launch expands ELEGOO’s product ecosystem beyond printers and into capture. Co-founder and Vice President Kevin Wang said 3D scanning creates new ways to capture and work with physical objects. He said the M1 Ultra aims to combine precision, versatility and workflow efficiency in one integrated solution, making advanced scanning more accessible. Wang also described the launch as a step in expanding ELEGOO’s 3D creation ecosystem and connecting physical and digital work.
Accuracy and capture hardware
ELEGOO positions the M1 Ultra for projects where dimensional accuracy matters. The scanner offers blue laser accuracy up to 0.02 mm and volumetric accuracy of 0.02 mm plus 0.06 mm per meter. ELEGOO calls this level of precision metrology-grade. To support consistent performance, the device 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 scanning.
The scanner also records colour. It features 24-bit full-colour texture mapping with image signal processing optimization, so users can capture an object’s geometry and its visual appearance.
Five modes and object range
Five scanning modes cover different objects and jobs. A 34-line blue laser mode is designed for medium-to-large objects, while a 7-line blue laser mode captures fine details on small-to-medium parts. For deep holes, narrow gaps and other hard-to-reach areas, ELEGOO offers a single-line blue laser mode. An infrared structured light mode covers face, body and object scanning. A fifth mode uses blue laser scanning without markers for surfaces where applying markers is not practical.
The M1 Ultra supports objects from 5 × 5 × 5 mm³ up to 4,000 × 4,000 × 4,000 mm³. ELEGOO says it can also scan black and metallic surfaces without coating powder, which the company says gives greater flexibility across materials and environments.
Portable design and software workflow
The scanner is built for use in different environments. A 3-inch HD touchscreen allows operation on the device, and Wi-Fi 6 supports wireless scanning. A 4,800 mAh swappable battery provides up to 1.5 hours of wireless scanning. ELEGOO describes the handheld body as lightweight and ergonomic, making it easier to carry between workspaces or scan objects in different settings.
The scanner works with ELEGOO SCAN software, which is intended to streamline the path from capture to a usable 3D model. Guided setup, tracking assistance and multi-scan alignment simplify scanning, according to the company. Automated one-click processing handles mesh wrapping, mesh optimization and colour mapping. Scan data can be exported in STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC formats for compatible third-party software.
Pricing and market context
Standard retail prices are USD 1,699, EUR 1,699, GBP 1,399, CAD 2,399 and JPY 299,999. Early-bird prices through November 12 are USD 1,599, EUR 1,599, GBP 1,319, CAD 2,299 and JPY 284,999.
The M1 Ultra enters a market where consumer 3D printing brands are broadening their product portfolios. Creality used IFA 2026 in Berlin to introduce a lineup spanning multicolor printing, filament recycling, resin printing, 3D scanning, laser processing and 3D printed footwear. Its Pika 3D scanner 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.
Other suppliers are pushing professional scanning features toward lower price points or simpler use. Revopoint’s Trackit SR wireless 3D scanner offers marker-free optical tracking metrology, with single-frame accuracy of 0.02 mm and three scanning modes, including a Deep Hole Mode that uses a single blue laser line. 3DMakerpro’s Toucan all-in-one scanner lets users scan, edit and fuse complete 3D models without a computer.
The trend places capture closer to the centre of the same workflow as making, and ELEGOO is now competing in both printing and scanning.