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BlackBox

ServiceHangzhou, ChinaFounded 2015· One of 1986 Service companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops automated 3D scanning systems and reconstruction software for industrial digital twin and additive manufacturing workflows.

CEO / Founder
Ru Fangjun
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$5.35M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
Hangzhou High-tech Investment; Zheda Youchuang

Technology & Products

Key Products

BlackBox M Series (Automated Desktop Scanner); BlackBox Pro (Industrial Grade Scanner); Handheld Laser Scanners; Feibai 3D Cloud Platform (Reconstruction Software)

Technological Advantage

Proprietary algorithms for high-reflectivity surface scanning without the need for anti-reflective powder, significantly speeding up the inspection and AM preparation process.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces 3D modeling time for complex parts by up to 90% through automated high-precision scanning, facilitating immediate 3D printing or reverse engineering.

How They Differentiate

3x faster setup for automated batch scanning compared to manual handheld systems like Shining 3D's EinScan, with higher accuracy for industrial inspection and digital twin creation.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Industrial manufacturers, 3D printing service bureaus, and research institutes requiring rapid digital-to-physical transitions.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace; Automotive; Medical; Cultural Heritage; Education

Competitors

Shining 3D; Scantech; Artec 3D

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue grew 50% YoY; 50+ patents; 1000+ industrial customers served.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2015; Launched BlackBox series in 2017; Series A funding in 2021; Recognized as 'Specialized and Sophisticated' enterprise in 2022

Notable Customers

Geely Auto; State Grid; Zhejiang University

Why this company matters

BlackBox develops automated 3D scanning systems and reconstruction software tailored for industrial digital twin and additive manufacturing workflows. Based in Hangzhou, China, the company targets a bottleneck in the digital-to-physical transition: the time and manual effort required to create accurate 3D models of complex parts for reverse engineering or immediate 3D printing.

The product line includes the BlackBox M Series automated desktop scanner and the BlackBox Pro industrial-grade scanner, along with handheld laser scanners and the Feibai 3D Cloud Platform for reconstruction. A key technical advantage is proprietary algorithms that scan high-reflectivity surfaces without anti-reflective powder, speeding inspection and AM preparation. The company claims a 3x faster setup for automated batch scanning compared to manual handheld systems from competitors like Shining 3D and Scantech.

BlackBox serves aerospace, automotive, medical, cultural heritage, and education sectors. Named customers include Geely Auto, State Grid, and Zhejiang University. The company has raised $5.35M from Hangzhou High-tech Investment and Zheda Youchuang, and reports 50% YoY revenue growth with over 1,000 industrial customers served.

The company's automated scanning workflow and cloud-based reconstruction software create a moat in high-throughput inspection and digital twin creation for metal and plastic parts. However, competition from established handheld scanner makers and the need to continuously improve algorithm accuracy for complex geometries remain open questions.