ELEGOO, known for consumer 3D printers, has launched its first handheld 3D scanner, the M1 Ultra. It has an on-device touchscreen, wireless operation and companion software that turns scans into models in one step. It went on sale on 29 October 2026 at EUR 1,699, with a lower price until 12 November.
What does the M1 Ultra offer?
The M1 Ultra is a handheld scanner with a 3-inch HD touchscreen for operating it without a computer, and Wi-Fi 6 for wireless scanning. A swappable 4,800 mAh battery gives up to 1.5 hours of cordless use. ELEGOO positions it for capturing parts for design projects, documenting objects and collecting data for later digital work.
How does the software workflow run?
The scanner works with ELEGOO SCAN. The software offers guided setup, tracking help and alignment of several scans. One-click processing handles mesh wrapping, mesh optimisation and colour mapping. Data can be exported as STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC for use in third-party design, modelling and manufacturing software.
What does it cost and when is it available?
Sales started on 29 October 2026 at USD 1,699, EUR 1,699 or GBP 1,399. From 29 October to 12 November an early bird price of EUR 1,599 (USD 1,599, GBP 1,319) applies. ELEGOO describes the launch as an expansion of its 3D creation ecosystem beyond printers.
What it means
The M1 Ultra is a further consumer-brand entry into handheld scanning, following earlier AddiWire reports on Bambu Lab's planned S1 and Creality's Pika. For small manufacturers, the relevant questions are not in the announcement: no accuracy or resolution figures are given, so suitability for reverse engineering or inspection cannot be judged yet. Open export formats ease integration into existing CAD and mesh tools, but scan data still needs cleaning before design or printing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the ELEGOO M1 Ultra cost?
The retail price is EUR 1,699 (USD 1,699, GBP 1,399). An early bird price of EUR 1,599 applies from 29 October to 12 November 2026.
Which file formats can the scan data be exported in?
ELEGOO SCAN exports STL, OBJ, PLY and ASC files for use in compatible third-party software.
How long does the battery last?
The swappable 4,800 mAh battery supports up to 1.5 hours of wireless scanning.
This summary was written with the help of AI from the linked reports, under the editorial responsibility of Svetozar Kolesar.
