K’s DESIGN LAB

What K’s DESIGN LAB does

K's DESIGN LAB (株式会社ケイズデザインラボ) is a Tokyo-headquartered 3D digital solutions provider founded on February 14, 2006. The company operates three interconnected business pillars: DIGITAL TOOLS (sales and implementation support for 3D scanners, software, and 3D printers), PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING & DX (design engineering, DX consulting, and 3D data creation for product development), and SUPER SCAN STUDIO (a dedicated 3D scanning facility for people, objects, and spaces). Two proprietary service brands round out the portfolio — SURFACE STUDIO (a web-based surface design management system) and SEIZO (a small-lot 3D printing lifecycle support service). The company is privately held, with 13 employees, ¥83.75M in registered capital, and shareholders including Kora Oil Co., Ltd. and Culture Entertainment Co., Ltd., with founder Yoshio Kura (小浦芳生) serving as Representative Director.

As a value-added reseller and professional services firm, K's DESIGN LAB distributes hardware and software from global 3D vendors including SHINING 3D (Einscan and FreeScan scanner series), 3D Systems (Geomagic Design X, Control X, and Freeform software; Figure 4 Standalone and Modular 3D printers), and Artec (Leo handheld scanner). The technical stack spans reverse engineering, quality inspection, metrology-grade handheld and desktop scanning, wireless and cable-free 3D capture, 3D printing, voxel modeling via Geomagic Freeform with integrated KeyShot rendering, and downstream interoperability with SOLIDWORKS, PolyWorks, and Adobe Substance 3D. New product introductions in 2025–2026 include the AutoScan Inspec2 desktop scanner, Einscan Rigil Pro, Einscan Libre, FLARE Entry Scan, and the medical-vertical Einscan Medixa.

Revenue mechanics blend one-time equipment resales (e.g., FreeScan Trak Nova listed at ¥1,850,000), recurring technical support subscriptions, and professional services income from design engineering, DX consulting, training, and education. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting Japanese accounts, supported by content marketing on the corporate website, column articles, an email newsletter, and presence at industry events such as Adobe's Substance 3D Meetup. The customer base spans roughly 30 named enterprises across manufacturing (Sony, Seiko Epson, Toyoda Gosei, LIXIL, Toppan, Toyo Seikan), automotive (Toyota, Mizuno supply chain), beverage and consumer goods (Kirin Holdings, Asahi Inryo, Citizen Watch, Mizuno, Fragrance/daily goods maker), electronics (Panasonic, NTT Data, Otsuka Corporation), cultural heritage (Tokyo National Museum, AIST, Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Center), and education (University of Tokyo, Kitasato University).

Name

K’s DESIGN LAB

Legal name

株式会社ケイズデザインラボ

Website

https://ksdl.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K's DESIGN LAB is a Tokyo-based 3D digital solutions firm founded in 2006, selling Shining 3D scanners, 3D Systems software and 3D printers, and providing design engineering, DX consulting, training, and scanning studio services to Japanese enterprise customers across manufacturing, automotive, electronics, and cultural heritage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Design and Engineering Services

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (541420), Other Specialized Design Services (541490)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Scanning Hardware (Handheld, Desktop, Long-Range, In-Line) (IMAAAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scan-to-CAD & Reverse Engineering Software (IMAAAHAE), Dimensional Inspection Software (GD&T, SPC, Reporting) (IMAAAHAD), 3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)

Keywords

• 3D scanning services
• Reverse engineering software
• Industrial 3D printers
• Product design engineering
• 3D data management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 3D Digital Equipment Sales: Sale of 3D scanners, 3D printers, and related software including equipment sales promotion planning and consulting support.
2. 3D Digital Produce Business: Business design, direction, product planning, and product design services leveraging 3D digital expertise.
3. Training and Education Services: Human resource development and education support for 3D technology adoption and utilization, including beginner to advanced level training programs.
4. Technical Support: Post-purchase technical support including troubleshooting, regular maintenance, and update information provision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

K's DESIGN LAB provides 3D digital technology solutions through three interconnected service pillars: (1) DIGITAL TOOLS — sales and implementation support of 3D scanners (Shining 3D Einscan and FreeScan series, AutoScan, Artec Leo, FLARE), 3D software (Geomagic Design X, Control X, Freeform), and 3D printers (Figure 4 Standalone and Modular); (2) PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING & DX — consulting, design engineering, and 3D data creation services for product development and digital transformation; and (3) SUPER SCAN STUDIO — a dedicated 3D scanning studio for people, objects, and spaces. The company also operates SURFACE STUDIO (web-based surface design management) and SEIZO (3D printing small-lot manufacturing support), and functions as a value-added reseller for Shining 3D, 3D Systems, and Artec hardware and software in Japan.

Product overview

K's DESIGN LAB operates as a 3D digital professional team offering three interconnected service pillars: (1) DIGITAL TOOLS — sales and implementation support of 3D scanners (Shining 3D Einscan and FreeScan series, AutoScan, Artec Leo, FLARE), 3D software (Geomagic Design X, Control X, Freeform), and 3D printers (Figure 4 Standalone and Modular); (2) PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING & DX — consulting, design engineering, and 3D data creation for product development and digital transformation; and (3) SUPER SCAN STUDIO — a dedicated scanning studio for people, objects, and spaces. The portfolio also includes SURFACE STUDIO (web-based surface design management) and SEIZO (3D printing small-lot manufacturing support). The company functions as both a value-added reseller of Shining 3D, 3D Systems (Geomagic, Figure 4), and Artec hardware/software, and a provider of proprietary design and data services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEIZO: Product design development and manufacturing support service for small-lot production, providing end-to-end support aligned with customer product lifecycles.
• SURFACE STUDIO
• SUPER SCAN STUDIO
• DIGITAL TOOLS
• PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING & DX

Products and services

• FreeScan Trak Nova Wireless tracking-type 3D scanner combining a handheld high-precision scanner (TE Nova) with a wide-range scanner (UE Nova), capable of measuring objects from 5cm to 30m with real-time tracking technology eliminating the need for markers.
• FreeScan Trio World's first markerless laser scan mode handheld 3D scanner with up to 98 cross-line blue lasers, featuring photogrammetry mode and metrology-class accuracy (ISO17025 certified), weighing 985g.
• FreeScan Combo Series Handheld 3D scanner series with simultaneous blue laser and IR VCSEL light sources, available in Combo (26-line) and Combo Plus (50-line) models, offering markerless scanning and metrology-class accuracy per VDI/VDE 2634.
• FreeScan UE Series High-precision handheld measurement system featuring Video Photogrammetry (VPG) technology and cross-line blue laser units, available in Pro and Pro2 (wireless) models, with up to 3,460,000 points/sec scan speed.
• Einscan Rigil Pro All-in-one handheld 3D scanner with hybrid HD blue laser and IR VCSEL modes, built-in GPU/monitor/battery, 5MP color camera, offering wireless/standalone, wireless PC, and USB-cable operation modes.
• Einscan Medixa Medical-optimized all-in-one 3D scanner with wireless/handheld operation, no PC required, white light and infrared scan modes, dedicated prosthetic/orthotic presets, and human body scan algorithms for movement correction.
• Einscan Libre Cable-free all-in-one 3D scanner with three light sources (infrared VCSEL, infrared adaptive, HD blue laser), 48MP color texture camera, built-in 5.5" OLED touchscreen, and outdoor mode capability.
• AutoScan Inspec2 Full-auto desktop 3D scanner with 5MP color sensors, high-brightness blue LED projector, 3-axis turntable, 10μm accuracy, and AI-powered UltraScan software for quality inspection and reverse engineering.
• Artec Leo 3D Scanner Touchscreen and wireless-integrated handheld 3D scanner with up to 35,000,000 points/sec acquisition speed, 0.1mm accuracy, and built-in replaceable battery, supporting objects from small mechanical parts to buildings.
• FLARE Standard Compact, modular fringe projection 3D scanner using pattern illumination and dual CCD cameras, with interchangeable lens configurations for varying measurement ranges, suitable for precision measurement in manufacturing and design.
• FLARE Entry Scan

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced time for small-lot production through 3D printing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• World Etching (ワールドエッチング)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration on 3D printed texture design services where World Etching's shibo (texture) expertise is combined with K's DESIGN LAB's 3D printing and design capabilities for product surface decoration.
• SHINING 3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationSHINING 3D is a high-precision 3D scanner development company providing solutions for a wide range of applications. K's DESIGN LAB is a sales partner for SHINING 3D products including the Einscan and FreeScan scanner series.
• 3D SystemscoreTechnology or Integration3D Systems is a leading company in 3D digital technology. K's DESIGN LAB distributes 3D Systems products including Geomagic software (Design X, Control X, Freeform) and Figure 4 3D printers, representing the brand as a sales partner.
• AdobeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerK's DESIGN LAB staff presented at Adobe's Substance 3D Meetup Vol.1 event on the theme of connecting digital and physical product creation workflows with Substance 3D.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Creaform (AMETEK): Canadian 3D scanning hardware manufacturer and engineering services provider. Directly comparable — both sell metrology-grade 3D scanners and provide reverse engineering / quality inspection services to industrial customers; Creaform operates at larger scale with its own scanner brand.
• Direct Dimensions: US-based 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and dimensional inspection services firm. Most direct service-only peer — combines 3D scanning service bureau work with industrial design and engineering services for manufacturers, similar to K's DESIGN LAB's SUPER SCAN STUDIO and design engineering arms.
• Exact Metrology: US reseller of metrology-grade 3D scanners (including 3D Systems Geomagic and similar product lines) and provider of 3D scanning/reverse engineering services. Closest functional analog to K's DESIGN LAB's hybrid reseller-plus-services model in a different geography.

Others

• SHINING 3D: Global 3D scanner manufacturer (Einscan, FreeScan series) and K's DESIGN LAB's core hardware partner. Both parties sell overlapping product lines; comparable from a technology and product perspective but SHINING 3D is upstream as the manufacturer.
• 3D Systems: Global 3D printing and 3D scanning/inspection software manufacturer (Geomagic Design X, Control X, Freeform; Figure 4 printers). One of K's DESIGN LAB's principal OEM partners and a competing provider of the same software and hardware categories.
• Artec 3D: Luxembourg-based manufacturer of professional 3D scanners (Leo, Eva, Space Spider). Another core hardware partner of K's DESIGN LAB and direct manufacturer of overlapping scanner products.

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Large global metrology and 3D measurement solutions provider (laser trackers, scanners, inspection software). Operates in the same quality inspection and reverse engineering space but as a much larger full-portfolio incumbent rather than a niche specialist.
• FARO Technologies: US-listed provider of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization hardware/software. Competes in 3D scanning and dimensional inspection but addresses much broader markets (construction, public safety, AEC) in addition to manufacturing.
• Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology: Global metrology solutions provider (coordinate measuring machines, CT scanning, optical systems). Provides overlapping capability in high-precision 3D measurement but as a much larger industrial conglomerate rather than a 3D digital specialist.

Regional players

• Solutionix: Korea-based 3D scanning hardware and software provider (H-series structured-light scanners, scanning services). Closest Asia-headquartered comparable to K's DESIGN LAB's hybrid model of 3D scanner sales + scanning/reverse engineering services, though operating in Korea rather than Japan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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