Shining 3D
A global leader in high-precision 3D digitizing and additive manufacturing, providing end-to-end 3D scanning and printing solutions for industrial, dental, and professional markets.
- CEO / Founder
- Li Tao
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed (IPO Pending)
- Latest Round
- IPO Filing (Beijing Stock Exchange)
- Key Investors
- IDG Capital, CICC, CPE (CPE源峰), China Life Healthcare Fund, Harmonious Growth Phase III
Technology & Products
Key Products
EinScan Rigil Lite, FreeScan Omni series, SHINING3D Inspect software, EinScan Medixa, FreeScan UE Pro, FreeScan Combo, Aoralscan 3 Wireless
Technological Advantage
Full-stack integration of proprietary high-speed scanning algorithms, AI-driven data processing, and global localized support through subsidiaries in Germany, the USA, and Japan.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Democratizes high-precision 3D technology by offering professional-grade metrology and dental digitization at a competitive price point, supported by an integrated global ecosystem.
How They Differentiate
Hybrid light source technology (Blue Laser + LED) and high R&D-to-revenue reinvestment (approx. 20%), enabling industrial-grade precision at a 'democratized' price point with a fully integrated dental ecosystem (Aoralscan + AccuFab).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Dental clinics and laboratories, industrial manufacturing enterprises (automotive, aerospace), healthcare professionals, and educational/research institutions.
Industry Verticals
["Dental & Healthcare","Industrial Metrology & Quality Control","Reverse Engineering & Design","Education & Research","Cultural Heritage & Digital Archiving"]
Competitors
Creaform (AMETEK); Scantech (思看科技); Medit; Hexagon AB
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Annual revenue exceeded 1.2 billion CNY in 2024 and is forecast to surpass 1.5 billion CNY in 2025; global footprint in 100+ countries.
Major Milestones
["Listed on NEEQ (830978) in August 2014","Acquired major domestic competitor Tianyuan 3D in 2015","Secured 460 million CNY in strategic financing led by IDG/CPE in 2021","Initiated Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) IPO guidance with CICC in July 2025"]
Notable Customers
Geely Auto; Angelalign (时代天使); Great Wall Motor; Volkswagen Group; Various global dental laboratories
Recent coverage of Shining 3D
- SHINING 3D launches EinScan Rigil Lite 3D scanner
- Shining 3D launched the FreeScan Omni series, the industrys first wireless metrology-grade 3D scanning platform with 0.02 mm accuracy.
- Shining 3D has launched the FreeScan Omni series, the industrys first wireless standalone metrology-grade 3D scanner with 0.02mm accuracy.
- Shining 3D has deployed high-precision 3D scanning for the inspection and renovation of 15-ton industrial equipment.
- SHINING 3D has launched SHINING3D Inspect software, featuring dual certification from Germany’s PTB institute.