Shining Bright: 20 Years of Innovation at Shining 3D

Panda3dp.com guide: Shining 3D surpassed the milestone of 1 billion CNY in revenue in 2023, with its 3D scanners contributing approximately 909 million CNY—around 90% of the total. Materials, supporting equipment, and services accounted for 103 million CNY. As of June 30, 2024, Shining 3D boasts a workforce of 1,313 employees, including 515 R&D staff, with 355 holding master’s or doctoral degrees—a record high.

On January 11, 2025, Shining 3D held a grand ceremony at its headquarters in Hangzhou to celebrate its 20th anniversary and inaugurate its new R&D and production base. Panda3dp.com attended the event as a media representative. The company is also constructing additional facilities within its industrial park, which will eventually span hundreds of thousands of square meters, providing ample space to achieve its ambitious target of 10 billion CNY in revenue over the next decade.

At the opening ceremony of the new R&D and production base, government leaders, scholars, partners, and shareholders joined the company's management team in a ribbon-cutting event. This milestone marks Shining 3D's leap forward in research and production capabilities. As a trailblazer in China's "Vision Valley" industrial park and a leader in the field, Shining 3D's newly completed base, with a total floor area of nearly 100,000 square meters, complements its operational AB buildings, collectively forming a hub of innovation for 3D vision technology.

The new base features an upgraded CNAS-accredited precision laboratory, achieving world-class standards in spatial measurement, accuracy traceability, and environmental stability. Other facilities, such as optical labs and automated testing workshops, have also been expanded and enhanced, further strengthening the company's R&D capabilities and ensuring stringent quality control.

Shining 3D adheres strictly to standard system requirements in its production processes. The newly constructed production workshops and state-of-the-art intelligent warehousing facilities lay a solid foundation for increasing production capacity, optimizing quality control, and enhancing delivery efficiency. These developments position Shining 3D to meet the growing demand for high-precision 3D vision measurement solutions across a wide array of industries, including automotive, heavy engineering, electronics, cultural preservation, digital dentistry, precision healthcare, and education.

Celebrating Two Decades of Excellence

The 20th-anniversary celebration featured speeches from distinguished guests who shared stories of their collaborative journeys with Shining 3D. The company, steadfast in its mission to support precision manufacturing through accurate measurement, has evolved over the past two decades while maintaining its commitment to excellence.

In the realm of technological innovation, Shining 3D has transitioned from dependency on imports to establishing an integrated software and hardware development platform. Allocating approximately 20% of its revenue to R&D annually for 13 consecutive years, the company has secured over 400 authorized patents, setting an industry benchmark for precision.

On the product front, Shining 3D has grown from developing 3D cameras to leading the industry with dual-focused solutions in industrial 3D scanning and digital dentistry. Its high-precision 3D measurement solutions continue to unlock significant value across manufacturing domains.

From its roots in the domestic market to establishing a robust global footprint, Shining 3D now operates subsidiaries in Stuttgart, Germany; California and Florida, USA; and Tokyo, Japan. By adhering to international quality standards and enhancing localized services, the company has empowered users in over 100 countries to achieve efficiency and quality improvements. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, Shining 3D organized a series of events, including a product technology forum and an employee fair.

Focused and Determined, Boundless Brilliance

Two decades ago, Shining 3D began as a seed planted in the fertile soil of 3D vision. Over the years, the company has championed long-termism, reaping the rewards of sustained innovation and technological dedication. Looking ahead, Shining 3D, now in its prime, will continue to lead in high-precision 3D vision measurement. Guided by technological innovation, grounded in precision, and driven by application depth, the company remains unwavering in its mission to shine brightly, contributing to the industry's continued growth and evolution.