ELEGOO has launched the M1 Ultra, its first all-in-one smart 3D scanner, taking the Chinese 3D printing brand into a new product category. The scanner went on sale on October 29, 2026, at a standard retail price of $1,699, with early-bird pricing of $1,599 available through November 12. ELEGOO is positioning the device for professional work in customization, reverse engineering, education, digital archiving and other creative projects.
The launch expands ELEGOO’s product ecosystem beyond 3D printing. Kevin Wang, co-founder and vice president, said 3D scanning opens new ways to capture and work with physical objects, and that the M1 Ultra is intended to bring precision, versatility and workflow efficiency into one integrated package. He described the launch as a step in connecting physical and digital workflows within the company’s 3D creation ecosystem.
Accuracy and capture hardware
ELEGOO says the M1 Ultra is designed for projects where dimensional accuracy matters. It cites blue-laser scanning accuracy of up to 0.02 mm and volumetric accuracy of 0.02 mm plus 0.06 mm per meter, a level the company describes as metrology-grade. The figures are presented as manufacturer specifications, not independent test results.
To support consistent capture, 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 scanning. The device also records colour, using 24-bit full-colour texture mapping with image signal processing optimization to capture an object’s geometry and appearance.
Five scanning modes
The M1 Ultra offers five modes for different objects and tasks. A 34-line blue laser mode is aimed at medium-to-large objects, while a 7-line blue laser mode is intended for fine details on small-to-medium parts. A single-line blue laser mode targets deep holes, narrow gaps and other hard-to-reach areas. An infrared structured light mode covers face, body and object scanning. A fifth, marker-free blue laser mode provides an option for surfaces where applying markers is impractical.
ELEGOO says the scanner can handle objects from 5 × 5 × 5 mm³ to 4,000 × 4,000 × 4,000 mm³. It can also scan black and metallic surfaces without coating powder, which the company says adds flexibility across materials and environments.
Portable design and software
The scanner is built for use in different workspaces. A 3-inch HD touchscreen allows operation on the device, and Wi-Fi 6 supports wireless scanning. Its 4,800 mAh swappable battery provides up to 1.5 hours of wireless scanning, according to ELEGOO, and the handheld body is described as lightweight and ergonomic.
ELEGOO SCAN software handles the path from capture to a usable 3D model. Guided setup, tracking assistance and multi-scan alignment are intended to simplify scanning, while automated one-click processing covers mesh wrapping, mesh optimization and colour mapping. Scan data can be exported in STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC formats for compatible third-party software, allowing the output to move into downstream design, modelling and manufacturing workflows.
Pricing and market context
Standard retail prices are $1,699, €1,699, £1,399, CAD 2,399 and ¥299,999. During the early-bird period from October 29 to November 12, prices are $1,599, €1,599, £1,319, CAD 2,299 and ¥284,999.
The M1 Ultra arrives as consumer 3D printing brands broaden their product ranges. Creality used IFA 2026 in Berlin to introduce a lineup spanning multicolour printing, filament recycling, resin printing, 3D scanning, laser processing and 3D printed footwear. That lineup included the Pika 3D scanner, a 260 g portable device with seven-line blue laser and near-infrared scanning, accuracy to 0.03 mm and scan speeds up to 110 fps. Revopoint’s Trackit SR wireless scanner offers marker-free optical tracking metrology with single-frame accuracy of 0.02 mm and three scanning modes, including a Deep Hole Mode using a single blue laser line. 3DMakerpro’s Toucan all-in-one scanner is designed to let users scan, edit and fuse complete 3D models without a computer.
As these brands add scanning to their portfolios, capturing physical objects is becoming part of the same workflow as making them. ELEGOO is now competing in both areas.