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V-SENSE

HardwareWuhan, ChinaFounded 2012· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

A high-precision industrial 3D vision and metrology solution provider specializing in automated 3D scanning, quality inspection, and digital manufacturing systems.

CEO / Founder
Zhongwei Li
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$35.7M
Key Investors
Xiaomi Strategic Investment, Shunwei Capital, Star Charge Capital (Xpeng), SDIC Unity Capital (国投创合), Xingzheng Capital

Technology & Products

Key Products

["PowerScan Series (Industrial Blue/White Light 3D Scanners)","AutoScan (Robot-Integrated Automated 3D Inspection Stations)","PowerTrack (Dynamic 3D Deformation and Strain Measurement Systems)","FreeScan / Handheld Series (Portable Laser 3D Scanners)","V-Inspec (Proprietary 3D Measurement and Analysis Software)"]

Technological Advantage

Market-leading 'Marker-less Stitching' technology and high-performance blue-light structured light algorithms that allow for precise measurement of complex reflective surfaces without surface treatment or physical markers.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Delivers micron-level precision and high-speed automated inspection that eliminates manual measurement bottlenecks, featuring proprietary marker-less stitching for improved workflow efficiency.

How They Differentiate

V-SENSE leverages deep academic-industrial synergy with Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST). It differentiates through high-precision 'Marker-less Stitching' technology and blue-light structured light algorithms, which allow for scanning complex reflective industrial surfaces without surface treatment. Notably, the company transitioned from an ODM customer of larger players to a self-developed technology leader, now vertically integrated into the supply chains of its strategic investors, Xiaomi and Xpeng.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Automotive OEMs, aerospace manufacturers, energy equipment suppliers (wind/turbine), and large-scale industrial mold and die manufacturers.

Industry Verticals

["Automotive (including Electric Vehicles)","Aerospace & Defense","Renewable Energy (Wind Power Blade Inspection)","Mould & Die Manufacturing","Heavy Machinery & Industrial Equipment"]

Competitors

Shining 3D (先临三维); Scantech (思看科技); Creaform (AMETEK); Carl Zeiss (GOM); Hexagon (Wuhan Zhongguan)

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Achieved National 'Little Giant' status in 2022; secured back-to-back strategic funding from two of China's top EV manufacturers (Xiaomi and Xpeng) within 12 months.

Major Milestones

["Selected as a National-level Specialized and Sophisticated 'Little Giant' in 2022","Secured strategic investment from Xiaomi in early 2024 to support automotive production lines","Completed nearly 100M CNY Pre-A/A+ round in Jan 2025 led by Xpeng and Shunwei Capital","Passed state-level technological evaluation for 'Large Complex Component Intelligent Detection' in March 2025"]

Notable Customers

Xiaomi Auto; Xpeng Motors; AECC (Aero Engine Corporation of China); CASC (China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation); HUST National Key Laboratory

Why this company matters

V-SENSE occupies a distinctive position in industrial 3D metrology by combining academic research from Huazhong University of Science and Technology with commercial deployment in automotive and aerospace quality control. Founded in 2012, the company has transitioned from an ODM supplier to a vertically integrated technology developer, now embedded in the supply chains of two of China's largest electric vehicle manufacturers.

The company's core product line includes the PowerScan series of industrial blue-light 3D scanners, AutoScan robot-integrated inspection stations, PowerTrack dynamic deformation measurement systems, and FreeScan handheld laser scanners. Its proprietary V-Inspec software and marker-less stitching technology allow measurement of complex reflective surfaces without surface treatment or physical markers, a capability that reduces manual preparation time in production-line inspection.

V-SENSE serves automotive OEMs including Xiaomi Auto and Xpeng Motors, aerospace entities such as AECC and CASC, and wind energy blade manufacturers. The company achieved National-level Specialized and Sophisticated 'Little Giant' status in 2022 and secured back-to-back strategic funding rounds from Xiaomi and Xpeng within 12 months, totaling approximately $35.7 million. Its academic-industrial pipeline is anchored by the State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology at HUST.

The company competes with Shining 3D, Scantech, Creaform, Carl Zeiss GOM, and Hexagon. Its differentiation rests on blue-light structured light algorithms optimized for reflective industrial surfaces and a go-to-market strategy that leverages strategic investor relationships for production-line integration. A key open question is whether V-SENSE can extend its automotive-centric customer base into broader aerospace and energy verticals at scale.