Advanced Industry & Education Equipments Co.

What Advanced Industry & Education Equipments Co. does

AIE JSC (Advanced Industry & Education Equipments Joint Stock Company / Công ty Cổ Phần Thiết bị Công nghiệp Tân Tiến) is a Vietnamese value-added distributor and system integrator specializing in industrial 3D technology solutions. The company is headquartered in Hanoi with a regional subsidiary, AIE Saigon, in Ho Chi Minh City, and operates as the exclusive authorized distributor in Vietnam for premium global brands including Carl Zeiss/GOM (optical 3D metrology systems such as the ATOS scanner family, ScanBox automated cells, ScanCobot, and inspection software) and Markforged (composite and metal 3D printers such as FX20, FX10, X7, Mark Two, Onyx Pro, and Metal X, together with the Digital Forge software platform). AIE additionally distributes complementary solutions from Colibrium Additive (GE Additive), UnionTech, Altair, Oqton, Dantec Dynamics, and AESUB, covering 3D scanning, additive manufacturing, inspection software, reverse engineering, CAE simulation, deformation measurement, and scanning consumables.

The company's core technology offerings are structured around three product pillars: industrial 3D scanning hardware using blue-light structured-light projection for micron-level optical measurement; industrial 3D printing systems including continuous-fiber-reinforced composite and metal fused-filament-fabrication printers; and 3D software spanning CAD/CAM/CAE, inspection (ZEISS Quality Suite, GOM Inspect/ZEISS INSPECT, Geomagic Design X), and digital image correlation (ZEISS CORRELATE). AIE couples these technologies with professional services delivered through its 3DTech subsidiary (3dtech.com.vn), which provides 3D printing, scanning, inspection, reverse engineering, CAE simulation, equipment rental, and training as a separate service entity.

AIE generates revenue through four streams: industrial 3D hardware sales (entry-level systems from ~$3,000 to industrial systems above $150,000), software licenses (perpetual and subscription), professional services through 3DTech, and recurring consumables (scanning sprays, reference targets, 3D printing filaments, and metal powders). The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with a network of authorized dealers and sales collaborators, supported by industry events, webinars, technical content marketing, and partner co-marketing with OEM brands. Customers are primarily industrial manufacturers in automotive (Volkswagen, Denso, Nissan), electronics (Panasonic, Samsung Vietnam), footwear (Pou Yuen), hand tools (Stanley), aerospace (A7 Integration), metal casting, and sheet metal forming, together with universities (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education) and government/defense clients (US Marine Corps Quantico via Markforged-printed composite enclosures).

Name

Advanced Industry & Education Equipments Co.

Legal name

Advanced Industry & Education Equipments Joint Stock Company (Công ty Cổ Phần Thiết bị Công nghiệp Tân Tiến)

Website

https://aie.com.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AIE JSC is a Vietnamese value-added distributor and system integrator offering industrial 3D scanning, composite and metal 3D printing, inspection software, and related services from premium global brands (Carl Zeiss/GOM, Markforged) to manufacturers, aerospace, defense, education, and healthcare clients across Vietnam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial 3D Metrology & Additive Manufacturing Distribution

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDACAEAH

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Computing Hardware & Peripherals/Printers, Scanners & Imaging Peripherals

SECONDARYIMAAADAL

Electronics & Industrial Component 3D Printing Services (enclosures, fixtures, functional parts)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/3D Printing/3D Printing Services (On-Demand Manufacturing & Service Bureaus)

SECONDARYIMAAAGAM

Inspection, QA & Certification for Finished Parts (NDT, CT, Surface Roughness, Documentation)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/3D Printing/Post-Processing & Finishing for 3D Printing

SECONDARYIMAAAFAE

Prototype Jigs, Fixtures & Assembly Aids (Additive)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/3D Printing/Rapid Prototyping & Product Development (Additive)

SECONDARYIMAAAHAD

Dimensional Inspection Software (GD&T, SPC, Reporting)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/3D Printing/3D Scanning & Metrology for Additive Manufacturing

Keywords

• Industrial 3D metrology
• Additive manufacturing distribution
• 3D optical scanning
• Composite 3D printing
• Automated quality inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial 3D Hardware Sales: Sale of 3D scanning equipment (ZEISS/GOM ATOS series), 3D printers (Markforged, Colibrium Additive, UnionTech), and automated measurement systems. Products range from entry-level benchtop scanners to large-scale industrial systems with prices from $3,000 to $150,000+ USD.
2. 3D Software Licenses: Distribution of CAD/CAM/CAE software including ZEISS Quality Suite, GOM Inspect, Geomagic Design X, Cast Designer, and Altair simulation tools. Software sold as perpetual licenses or subscriptions.
3. Professional Services & 3D Operations: Technical services including 3D scanning, 3D printing, dimensional inspection, reverse engineering, CAE simulation, and technology training. Operated through subsidiary 3DTech (3dtech.com.vn) as a separate service entity.
4. Consumables & Accessories: Sale of scanning spray (AESUB brand), 3D scanning reference targets/dots, and 3D printing materials including specialized filaments and metal powders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AIE JSC distributes and integrates industrial 3D technology solutions for Vietnamese manufacturers and educational institutions, selling Carl Zeiss GOM optical 3D scanners and automated measurement cells, Markforged composite and metal 3D printers, and complementary CAD/CAM/CAE and inspection software. The company bundles hardware, software licensing, installation, training, and after-sales services, and operates a 3DTech subsidiary delivering on-demand 3D printing, scanning, inspection, reverse engineering and simulation services.

Product overview

Advanced Industry & Education Equipments Co. (AIE JSC) provides comprehensive industrial 3D technology solutions comprising three core product lines: 3D Scanning equipment (ZEISS/GOM optical 3D scanners including ATOS series, GOM Scan 1, ScanCobot, and ScanBox automation systems), 3D Printing systems (Markforged composite printers including FX20, FX10, X7, Metal X; Colibrium Additive; UnionTech), and 3D Software solutions (ZEISS Quality Suite, GOM Inspect/ZEISS INSPECT, Geomagic Design X, Geomagic FreeForm, Cast Designer, Altair CAE). The company also offers complementary products including deformation measurement systems (ARAMIS, TRITOP, PONTOS, ARGUS), fluid dynamics equipment (Dantec Dynamics), CNC machining, and consumables (AESUB scanning powders and dots). AIE provides associated 3D services through 3DTech including printing, scanning, inspection, reverse engineering, and CAE simulation. The portfolio is designed to serve Vietnamese manufacturing enterprises across automotive, aerospace, defense, and educational sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3DTech: A service brand operated by the company providing 3D services including 3D printing, 3D scanning/digitization, 3D inspection, reverse engineering, and CAE simulation services, accessible via 3dtech.com.vn.

Products and services

• ATOS Series 3D Scanners High-precision industrial 3D optical scanning systems (ATOS Q, ATOS 5, ATOS 5X, ATOS 5 for Airfoil, ATOS Compact Scan, ATOS Core, ATOS Triple Scan, ATOS Capsule) using blue light technology for contact-free measurement with micron-level accuracy. Used for quality control, mold inspection, reverse engineering and part verification in manufacturing.
• GOM Scan 1 Compact 3D scanner for small parts using structured light projection technology, designed for rapid prototyping and quality assurance with high detail resolution and an intuitive user interface.
• ZEISS ScanBox Automated Measurement Cells Automated 3D optical measurement system integrating ATOS scanners with turntables, robots, software, safety chamber and accessories (Series 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, BPS) for high-speed unattended industrial inspection.

Quantifiable outcome

• A7 Integration achieved 66% reduction in inspection time (from 45 minutes to 4 minutes per part) using ZEISS ScanBox automated measurement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MarkforgedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIE is the exclusive authorized distributor of Markforged industrial 3D printing systems (FX20, FX10, X7, Mark Two, Metal X) and Digital Forge platform in Vietnam. Markforged is a US-based company specializing in continuous fiber reinforcement (CFR) 3D printing technology that produces parts with metal-equivalent mechanical properties. AIE provides sales, installation, training, and technical support for Markforged customers in Vietnam.
• Carl Zeiss / GOM MetrologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIE is the exclusive distributor of Carl Zeiss GOM optical 3D metrology products including the ATOS scanner series (ATOS Q, ATOS 5, ATOS 5X, ATOS Compact Scan, ATOS Core), ATOS ScanBox automated measurement systems, GOM Scan 1, ScanCobot, and associated software (ZEISS Quality Suite, GOM Inspect, ZEISS INSPECT). GOM was acquired by Zeiss in 2019.
• Colibrium Additive (GE Additive)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIE distributes Colibrium Additive (formerly GE Additive) industrial 3D printing solutions in Vietnam, providing metal additive manufacturing systems for high-volume production applications.
• UnionTechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIE distributes UnionTech 3D printing systems in Vietnam, offering SLA and DLP printing technologies for professional prototyping and manufacturing applications.
• Dantec DynamicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIE distributes Dantec Dynamics measurement solutions including CTA (Constant Temperature Anemometry), LDA (Laser Doppler Anemometry), PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry), and PDA for fluid dynamics and aerodynamics research.
• AESUBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIE distributes AESUB scanning sprays (Blue, White, Green, Orange) and reference target dots for 3D scanning surface preparation, sourced from a German manufacturer specialized in scanning consumables.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions: German multinational's metrology division (including GOM) producing ATOS scanners, ScanBox automated cells and ZEISS INSPECT software. AIE is its exclusive Vietnam distributor, and ZEISS competes with AIE in adjacent markets globally.
• 3D Systems: US-based additive manufacturing incumbent offering industrial 3D printers, materials, software and on-demand services. Overlaps with AIE's printer distribution plus 3DTech services portfolio.
• Markforged: US-based manufacturer of industrial composite and metal 3D printers (FX20, X7, Metal X) and the Digital Forge software platform — AIE's flagship distribution partner and a direct upstream competitor in the markets AIE serves.
• Stratasys: US-based global leader in industrial 3D printers (FDM, PolyJet, SAF) with software and services. Competes with the Markforged/UnionTech/Colibrium lines that AIE distributes, and serves the same automotive/aerospace/defense verticals.

Emerging players

• Additive Industries: Netherlands-based industrial metal additive manufacturing systems maker (MetalFAB) targeting aerospace, automotive and defense — directly comparable to AIE's higher-end industrial AM portfolio.
• SLM Solutions: Germany-based manufacturer of selective laser melting metal 3D printers for aerospace, automotive and energy customers. Comparable to AIE's metal AM portfolio and target verticals.
• TRUMPF: German industrial laser and machine-tool company with a growing additive manufacturing business (TruPrint). Competes with AIE's metal printing offering (Colibrium Additive) in industrial customers.
• Velo3D: US-based metal additive manufacturing company serving aerospace and defense with Sapphire printers and Flow prep software — overlaps with AIE's metal printing line (Metal X, Colibrium Additive) and shared end-markets.

Direct peers

• Protolabs: US digital manufacturing services company offering on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding alongside enterprise software. Comparable to AIE in combining rapid-prototyping services, manufacturing software, and industrial customer engagement.
• Materialise: Belgium-headquartered industrial 3D printing services and software provider offering manufacturing services, software (Magics), and medical applications — directly comparable to AIE's 3DTech services arm plus software distribution model, though at global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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