How SHINING 3D Supports Vulcan Alpha in Engineering Motorsport Performance at the Nürburgring

At the Nürburgring, engineering mistakes are measured in milliseconds and millimeters. The teams who succeed are those who innovate faster, capture data more accurately, and turn ideas into track-ready components with uncompromising precision. To keep pace with the relentless demands of motorsport development, Vulcan Alpha, a performance engineering company led by Misha Charoudin, relies on SHINING 3D scanning technology to deliver the speed, precision, and data integrity required for top-tier automotive performance.

About Vulcan Alpha: Engineering for Supercars, Hypercars, and Motorsport

Vulcan Alpha specializes in:

• Engineering and prototyping
• Custom manufacturing
• Performance-enhancing vehicle modifications
• Bespoke motorsport applications
  

Their core mission is to develop components that fit flawlessly—with no drilling, cutting, or compromising OEM structure. Achieving this level of precision requires extremely accurate data capture.

“For us, it is very important to use SHINING 3D products to make sure the parts we create match the actual model of the car ”

— Misha Charoudin, CEO & Co-Founder of Vulcan Alpha

The Evolution of Scanning at Vulcan Alpha: From EINSTAR to FreeScan Trak Nova

Lapo, the Co-Founder of Vulcan Alpha, started his scanning journey nearly 20 years ago with manual measurement. His first SHINING 3D device, the EINSTAR, marked a turning point:

Stage 1: EINSTAR – “A really good E36”

• Reliable
• Easy to use
• Suitable for most general scanning tasks

Stage 2: FreeScan Combo – “A GT3 RS of scanning tools”

• Added laser capability
• Higher accuracy
• Ideal for motorsport-grade engineering tasks
  

Chassis scanning by FreeScan Combo

Stage 3: FreeScan Trak Nova— “The LMP3 of 3D scanners”

• Ultra-fast scanning with minimal setup
• Huge field of view, ideal for scanning full vehicles
• Wireless tracking system

Benefits for Vulcan Alpha

• Full-Car Scans for CFD Simulations

The large tracking FOV allows the team to capture an entire car in record time, producing highly accurate geometry for CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics). Previously, engineers had to stitch multiple panels manually. Now, the scanner delivers near-perfect alignment automatically, boosting accuracy and reducing processing time.

• No limits inChallenging Conditions

Track cars leak fluids and have complex surfaces where targets can’t be placed. FreeScan Trak Nova can complete marker-free tracking on difficult surfaces.

FreeScan Trak Nova marker-free scanning

• Strengthening Trust with OEM Clients

SHINING 3D products are also used by OEMs, and when Vulcan Alpha mention to their OEM clients that they use SHINING 3D, it gives clients trust and confidence in their company. This helps us increase their business performance.

From day one, SHINING 3D has been a technical partner to Vulcan Alpha. As the company enters its second year, the collaboration continues to drive. “We look forward to creating many more exciting automotive products—thanks to SHINING 3D”, said Misha Charoudin.