Shining 3D: Revolutionizing scanning with AI precision
2026-07-30
A 3D scanner from Hangzhou-based SHINING 3D is used to scan ancient wooden artifacts. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Whether it's scanning a single tooth with micron-level precision, inspecting an entire commercial aircraft for surface dents, or bringing ancient artifacts back to life with stunningly realistic 3D models, Hangzhou-based SHINING 3D's AI-powered solutions are pushing traditional scanning practices into new frontiers.
According to Huang Baochan, director of the company's technology development bureau, their 3D scanning products can achieve a maximum measurement accuracy of 4 microns — just 1/10th the diameter of a human hair.
Currently, its 3D products are widely used in the automotive, energy, civil aviation, and dental fields. Exported to over 100 countries and regions worldwide, its international business now accounts for up to 70 percent of total revenue, firmly placing it in the top tier of global 3D vision.
Xu Jiayi contributed to this story.
A staff member uses a SHINING 3D laser tracking system to scan ancient stone warrior statues. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The SHINING 3D intraoral photogrammetry captures 3D data of an edentulous jaw. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
A SHINING 3D multi-tracking automated inspection system conducts a 3D scan of an automotive body-in-white. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
