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Digital Workflow · updated Sep 30, 2026

Best Dental Lab Scanners in 2026

Desktop model and impression scanners for labs. We rank 7 products on verified data — not vendor payments.

7products tracked
43%publish any pricing
$6,100median list price

Medit T510 leads on our Data Index (7.1), narrowly ahead of AutoScan DS-EX Pro (7.1). 4 of 7 products are quote-only; public entry prices range from $5,299 to $7,500. What to check first: accuracy data and CAD compatibility.

The ranking

Ordered by Denture-ID Data Index. Products without enough verified data are listed after ranked ones, never hidden.

1

Medit T510

Medit · Lab scanner

Medit T510 is a dental lab scanner from Medit using blue-light structured scanning technology. Documented list price $7,500–$8,000. Exports open STL/OBJ/PLY files.

$7,500–$8,000
7.1/ 10
2

AutoScan DS-EX Pro

SHINING 3D · Lab scanner

AutoScan DS-EX Pro is a dental lab scanner from SHINING 3D using structured-light technology. Documented list price $5,299–$7,499. Exports open STL/OBJ/PLY files.

$5,299–$7,499
7.1/ 10
3

Medit T710

Medit · Lab scanner

Medit T710 is a dental lab scanner from Medit using blue-light technology. Documented list price $6,100–$10,000. Exports open STL files.

$6,100–$10,000
6.5/ 10
4

3Shape E4

3Shape · Lab scanner

3Shape E4 is a dental lab scanner from 3Shape using blue led multi-line structured light, 4 x 5 mp cameras technology. No subscription required to operate. Exports open…

Quote only
6.2/ 10
5

Zirkonzahn Scanner S600 ARTI

Zirkonzahn · Lab scanner

Zirkonzahn Scanner S600 ARTI is a dental lab scanner from Zirkonzahn using structured-light technology. Exports open STL/OBJ/PLY files.

Quote only Limited data
5.4/ 10
6

inEos X5

Dentsply Sirona · Lab scanner

inEos X5 is a dental lab scanner from Dentsply Sirona using digital light stripe projection technology. Exports open STL files.

Quote only Limited data
4.8/ 10
7

Ceramill Map 600

Amann Girrbach · Lab scanner

Ceramill Map 600 is a dental lab scanner from Amann Girrbach. Exports open STL/PLY files.

Quote only Limited data
4.2/ 10

How the top 3 compare

Each axis is 0–10 and only drawn where we have evidence. Hover a point for the underlying facts.

510 Openness 8.0 · 8.0 · 8.0 Regulatory – · – · – Price clarity 8.0 · 8.0 · 8.0 Spec disclosure 6.7 · 6.7 · 3.3 Accuracy evidence – · – · –
Medit T510AutoScan DS-EX ProMedit T710
Table view
AxisMedit T510AutoScan DS-EX ProMedit T710
Openness 8.08.08.0
Regulatory no datano datano data
Price clarity 8.08.08.0
Spec disclosure 6.76.73.3
Accuracy evidence no datano datano data
Medit T510Index 7.1

Best axis: openness 8.0

AutoScan DS-EX ProIndex 7.1

Best axis: openness 8.0

Medit T710Index 6.5

Best axis: openness 8.0

Medit T510 vs AutoScan DS-EX Pro →

List prices

3 of 7 products publish a list price. Log scale; bars show a published range, dots a single price.

$1K $2K $5K $10K median $6,100 AutoScan DS-EX Pro $5,299–$7,499 Medit T710 $6,100–$10,000 Medit T510 $7,500–$8,000
Table view
ProductLowHighNote
AutoScan DS-EX Pro$5,299$7,499
Medit T710$6,100$10,000
Medit T510$7,500$8,000

Median list price is $6,100; the most expensive public price is 1.4× the cheapest.

How open is pricing?

Share of vendors by pricing transparency — this category versus the digital workflow hub and our full database.

Full public pricingPublic starting pricePartially publicQuote only
Lab scanners · 7
43% 57%
Digital Workflow hub · 104
31% 54%
All products · 508
24% 52%
Table view
Full public pricingPublic starting pricePartially publicQuote only
Lab scanners0304
Digital Workflow hub832856
All products7747122262

Where they sell

Number of products in this category marketed in each region.

CA0
UK0
EU1
US0
MENA0
APAC2
LATAM0
AU0
NZ0

Head-to-head comparisons

AutoScan DS-EX Pro vs Medit T510Medit T510 vs Medit T7103Shape E4 vs Medit T510AutoScan DS-EX Pro vs Medit T7103Shape E4 vs AutoScan DS-EX Pro3Shape E4 vs Medit T710

How we rank lab scanners

Scores come from 46 cited sources across these products — vendor documentation, pricing pages, regulatory databases and public review platforms. Affiliate relationships never change a score. For this category we pay particular attention to accuracy data and CAD compatibility.

Full methodology →

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FAQ

What is the best lab scanners software in 2026?

On our data-driven index, Medit T510 ranks first (7.1/10), followed by AutoScan DS-EX Pro (7.1) and Medit T710 (6.5). The index weighs verified features, integrations, pricing clarity, support, vendor stability and public user ratings.

How much does lab scanners cost?

Among 3 products with public pricing, entry prices range from $5,299 to $7,500, with a median of $6,100. 4 of 7 vendors are quote-only.