ELEGOO has launched the M1 Ultra, its first all-in-one smart 3D scanner, extending the Chinese 3D printing brand from printing into object capture. The scanner went on sale on October 29, 2026, at a retail price of USD 1,699, with an early-bird price of USD 1,599 through November 12. ELEGOO is positioning the device for professional work in customization, reverse engineering, education, digital archiving and other creative projects.
Regional retail pricing is EUR 1,699, GBP 1,399, CAD 2,399 and JPY 299,999. Early-bird pricing is EUR 1,599, GBP 1,319, CAD 2,299 and JPY 284,999. The launch expands ELEGOO's product ecosystem into 3D scanning; the company describes itself as a rapidly developing brand in the global smart manufacturing industry.
Accuracy and capture hardware
ELEGOO positions the M1 Ultra for projects where dimensional accuracy matters. It says the scanner delivers blue laser scanning accuracy of up to 0.02 mm and volumetric accuracy of 0.02 mm + 0.06 mm/m, a level the company describes as metrology-grade. An all-glass optical system, intelligent temperature compensation and high-precision camera calibration are intended to keep performance consistent, while global-shutter cameras are used to reduce motion blur and distortion during scanning.
The scanner captures color as well as geometry through 24-bit full-color texture mapping with image signal processing optimization. That allows users to record an object's shape and visual appearance for later digital work.
Five modes for different objects
The M1 Ultra offers five scanning modes. 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. 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, and a marker-free blue laser mode provides an option for surfaces where applying markers is not practical.
The scanner supports objects from 5 × 5 × 5 mm³ up to 4,000 × 4,000 × 4,000 mm³. ELEGOO also says it can scan black and metallic surfaces without coating powder, which the company says gives users more flexibility across materials and environments.
Portable design and scan-to-model workflow
The handheld body is designed for use across different workspaces. A 3-inch HD touchscreen allows operation directly on the device, Wi-Fi 6 supports wireless scanning and a 4,800 mAh swappable battery provides up to 1.5 hours of wireless scanning. ELEGOO describes the body as lightweight and ergonomic for carrying and using on the go.
The scanner works with ELEGOO SCAN software, which provides guided setup, tracking assistance and multi-scan alignment. Automated one-click processing handles mesh wrapping, mesh optimization and color mapping. Scan data can be exported in STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC formats for use in compatible third-party design, modeling and manufacturing software.
Consumer 3D brands move into scanning
ELEGOO is not alone in extending a desktop 3D printing business into scanning. 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. Revopoint's Trackit SR wireless scanner offers marker-free optical tracking metrology, a category historically dominated by high-cost industrial systems, at a lower price point; it has 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.
As consumer brands add scanning to their portfolios, capturing objects is becoming part of the same workflow as making them. With the M1 Ultra, ELEGOO is now competing on both sides.