What Scantech does

Scantech (legal entity SCANTECH (HANGZHOU) CO., LTD., brand SCANOLOGY) is a Hangzhou-headquartered designer and manufacturer of optical 3D measurement systems for industrial metrology and quality control. Founded around 2015-2016, the company offers a broad portfolio spanning handheld 3D scanners (SIMSCAN series including SIMSCAN-E with edge computing and wireless data transfer; SIMSCAN-S Gen2 with 0.020mm accuracy), composite scanners (KSCAN-Magic, KSCAN-E), global large-area scanners (KSCAN-X, AXE-B), tracking 3D systems (TrackScan Sharp with 25-megapixel cameras and marker-free optical tracking; NimbleTrack, M-Track), automated 3D inspection systems (AM-CELL C Series, AM-DESK, AutoScan-T/K), photogrammetry (MSCAN-L15), probing systems (TrackProbe, NimProbe), a portable CMM (AccuArm), color scanners (3DeVOK MT/MQ), and a software stack including DefinSight metrology platform, ScanViewer, TViewer, FlexScan automation software, and 3DeVOK Studio. Core technology combines laser scanning, structured light scanning, photogrammetry, and optical tracking with sub-pixel feature extraction, image enhancement algorithms, and on-device edge computing to achieve metrology-grade accuracy up to 0.020mm under ISO 17025 accreditation and VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 compliance.

Scantech operates a sales-led go-to-market with direct enterprise sales, a global reseller/distributor program, and wholly-owned regional offices in the US (Irvine, CA), Germany (Leinfelden-Echterdingen), India (Noida), Korea, Brazil, and Mexico, serving customers in 70+ countries across aerospace, automotive, mold, energy and heavy industry, railway and shipbuilding, and non-industrial applications. Revenue is hardware-anchored (industrial 3D scanners priced from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars, with consumer/professional color scanners such as the iReal 2E at $3,980), supplemented by one-time-license software sales (DefinSight, ScanViewer, TViewer, 3DeVOK Studio) and professional 3D scanning services. Software interoperability with major metrology platforms (Geomagic CXS, Polyworks, GOM InspectPro) and collaborative robot vendors (Universal Robots, FANUC, AUBO, JAKA, Han's Robot) positions the hardware within established QA and factory automation workflows. The company employs 500+ people globally, holds 300+ intellectual property rights, and in January 2025 became the first China-based 3D solution provider to list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market.

Name

Scantech

Legal name

SCANTECH (HANGZHOU) CO., LTD.

Website

https://3d-scantech.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Scantech (SCANOLOGY) is a Hangzhou-based manufacturer of optical 3D metrology scanners, tracking systems, and automated inspection solutions serving aerospace, automotive, mold, and energy customers across 70+ countries. Listed on the SSE STAR Market in January 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial 3D Metrology & Scanning Systems

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators) (IMAAAHAC), Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD), Metrology Automation & Robotics (Automated Cells, In-Line Gauging) (IMAAAHAH)

Keywords

• Industrial 3D scanning
• Optical metrology systems
• Portable CMM
• Laser measurement equipment
• 3D inspection software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Scanner Hardware Sales: Sale of industrial-grade 3D scanners including handheld, tracking, automated, and composite scanner lines. Hardware forms the primary revenue stream with scanners ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.
2. 3D Scanning Software: Proprietary software including DefinSight metrology platform, ScanViewer, TViewer, and 3DeVOK Studio for data processing and analysis
3. 3D Scanning Services: Professional 3D scanning services for customers requiring specialized scanning solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SCANTECH (branded SCANOLOGY) designs and manufactures industrial-grade optical 3D measurement systems for metrology, quality control, reverse engineering, and product development applications. Its portfolio spans handheld laser scanners (SIMSCAN, KSCAN, AXE), tracking 3D systems (TrackScan Sharp, NimbleTrack, M-Track), automated inspection cells (AM-CELL, AM-DESK, AutoScan), portable coordinate measurement machines (AccuArm), probing systems (TrackProbe, NimProbe), photogrammetry (MSCAN-L15), color scanners (3DeVOK MT/MQ), and proprietary software platforms (DefinSight, ScanViewer, TViewer, FlexScan, 3DeVOK Studio). Industrial scanners achieve up to 0.020mm accuracy at 6.3 million measurements/second under ISO 17025 accreditation, with consumer-grade color scanners priced from $3,980.

Product overview

SCANOLOGY (SCANTECH) is a professional 3D scanner company and manufacturer headquartered in Hangzhou, China. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of optical 3D measurement solutions spanning handheld 3D scanners (SIMSCAN series including SIMSCAN-E and SIMSCAN-S Gen2), composite scanners (KSCAN-Magic, KSCAN-E), global scanners (KSCAN-X, AXE-B), tracking 3D systems (TrackScan Sharp, NimbleTrack, M-Track), automated 3D systems (AM-CELL C Series, AM-DESK, AutoScan-T/K), photogrammetry (MSCAN-L15), probing systems (TrackProbe, NimProbe), 3D software platforms (DefinSight, DefinSight Mobile, FlexScan, ScanViewer, TViewer), color 3D scanners (3DeVOK MT/MQ), and portable CMM (AccuArm). The portfolio ranges from consumer-grade scanners (iReal 2E at $3,980) to industrial-grade metrology solutions achieving up to 0.020mm accuracy, serving applications across aerospace, automotive, mold, energy, railway, shipbuilding, and non-industrial sectors. The company holds ISO 17025 accreditation for measurement accuracy verification and operates globally with offices in Germany, USA, Korea, Brazil, Mexico, and India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCANOLOGY: Primary brand name for 3D scanning solutions including handheld scanners, tracking systems, and automated measurement systems.
• 3DeVOK

Products and services

• SIMSCAN-E Intelligent, wireless, palm-sized 3D scanner featuring advanced edge computing, wireless data transfer, 6.3 million measurements per second, and three scanning modes (ultra-fast, hyperfine, deep hole) for industrial measurement.
• SIMSCAN-S Gen2 Palm-sized 3D scanner with super high accuracy up to 0.020mm for precision measurement applications.
• KSCAN-Magic Composite 3D scanner with infrared laser scanning technology offering high scanning speed, accuracy, and depth of field for optimized 3D measurement workflows.
• KSCAN-E Intelligent and wireless flagship all-in-one 3D scanner combining multiple scanning technologies for versatile industrial applications.
• KSCAN-X Intelligent and wireless large-area 3D scanner for capturing extensive objects with high accuracy and 0.030mm precision.
• AXE-B Global 3D scanner utilizing optical measurement technology with high scanning speed for quickly capturing 3D data of large objects.
• AccuArm Portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM) for reaching deeper and measuring smarter in industrial environments.
• NimbleTrack Wireless 3D scanning system for small-to-medium-sized parts, designed to streamline measurement and analysis workflows.
• NimbleTrack-CR Intelligent wireless 3D scanning system with enhanced capabilities for various industrial measurement applications.
• TrackScan Sharp Advanced wireless optical 3D scanning system featuring 25-megapixel industrial cameras and onboard processors for edge computing, with marker-free optical tracking for large-scale industrial components.
• M-Track Intelligent path planning and guiding system consisting of a 3D tracking system, tool simulator, and path planning software for automated scanning.
• 6D Pose Tracking System 6D pose tracking system for advanced spatial positioning and measurement applications.
• TrackProbe 3D probing system consisting of tracking i-Probe and optical tracker i-Tracker for metrology-level measurements.
• NimProbe Compact optical 3D probing system for precision measurement in confined spaces and complex geometries.
• AM-CELL C Series Optical automated 3D measurement system consisting of robot, positioner, and tracking station for efficient automated inspection of small-to-medium-sized parts.
• AM-DESK Compact 3D workstation for automated measurement with power consumption under 1KW, supporting multiple collaborative robot brands including Universal Robots, AUBO, JAKA, FANUC, and Han's Robot.
• AutoScan-T Automated 3D inspection system designed for intelligent automatic inspection and automated quality control in shop-floor conditions.
• AutoScan-K Automatic 3D inspection system using machine vision technology for non-contact, non-destructive inspection of manufactured parts.
• MSCAN-L15 Photogrammetry system compatible with 3D inspection devices, featuring unique HDR mode for strong environment adaptability and stricter measurement accuracy requirements.
• DefinSight All-in-one metrology 3D software platform offering efficient, powerful 3D scanning and inspection with a user-friendly interface, high compatibility, and efficient data processing.
• DefinSight Mobile All-in-one 3D digitization mobile app for on-the-go scanning and data processing.
• DefinSight MODEL 3D modeling software for processing and analyzing captured 3D scan data.
• ScanViewer 3D scan viewing and analysis software for viewing scan data and performing basic measurements.
• TViewer Optical 3D scan software for processing and analyzing data from optical scanning systems.
• FlexScan Automation software for integrating SCANOLOGY 3D scanners into automated systems, featuring one-button startup and diverse working interfaces for operators and engineers.
• 3DeVOK MT Professional 3D scanner with three light sources (34 blue lasers, 22 infrared lasers, and infrared speckle) enabling marker-free, high-precision scanning of black and reflective surfaces.
• 3DeVOK MQ Professional color 3D scanner for capturing full-color 3D models for various applications.
• 3DeVOK Studio Professional 3D scanning software for capturing and processing scan data from 3DeVOK scanners.
• SIMSCAN Palm-sized handheld 3D scanner with wireless capabilities and high measurement rates for industrial scanning applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% efficiency improvement in automotive race car modification using KSCAN-X scanner
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Meshy AIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTitle sponsor for Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 fringe conference addressing consumer-grade additive manufacturing ecosystem including AI-assisted design

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Hexagon is a broad industrial metrology incumbent owning Creaform, Leica Geosystems scanning, and a deep software stack (PC-DMIS, Inspire); it competes with Scantech across both standalone scanners and integrated inspection cells in aerospace, automotive, and energy.
• Nikon Metrology: Nikon Metrology is a broader incumbent offering laser radar, CMMs, X-ray CT, and industrial 3D scanning; its handheld ModelMaker H120 and automated inspection systems compete with Scantech's AM-CELL and KSCAN-X lines for high-end metrology buyers.
• 3D Systems: 3D Systems is a broad 3D scanning and additive manufacturing incumbent with metrology products and software; it competes with Scantech in reverse engineering, prototyping inspection, and 3D printing workflows where Scantech's KSCAN and DefinSight products are also used.

Direct peers

• Artec 3D: Artec 3D is a direct competitor in handheld and color 3D scanning (Eva, Space Spider, Leo, Micro) targeting metrology, healthcare, and digital twin applications; its structured-light and laser scanners compete head-to-head with Scantech's 3DeVOK and SIMSCAN families in industrial and prosumer markets.
• Solutionix: Solutionix is a Korean competitor producing H-series and Rexcan structured-light and laser 3D scanners for industrial metrology, directly comparable to Scantech's SIMSCAN and KSCAN families and competing in similar Korean, Japanese, and Asian automotive/mold verticals.
• Shining 3D: Shining 3D is a Chinese-headquartered peer offering EinScan handheld scanners and EinMetric automated inspection cells, directly comparable to Scantech's SIMSCAN and AM-CELL product lines and competing head-to-head in domestic Chinese metrology and 3D printing workflows.
• GOM (ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions): ZEISS's GOM division produces ATOS optical 3D scanners and TRITOP photogrammetry systems for industrial inspection, directly competing with Scantech's TrackScan Sharp, MSCAN-L15, and automated inspection cells in automotive and aerospace QA.
• Creaform (Hexagon): Creaform, owned by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, is a leading manufacturer of portable 3D scanners and optical metrology solutions (HandySCAN, MetraSCAN) directly competing with Scantech's SIMSCAN, KSCAN, and TrackScan product lines in industrial quality control and reverse engineering.
• FARO Technologies: FARO is a US-listed direct competitor offering handheld 3D scanners (FARO ScanPlan, FaroArm, Quantum Max) and metrology software; its product line, sales-led GTM into aerospace, automotive, and molding customers closely mirrors Scantech's portfolio and verticals.

Others

• InnovMetric Software (PolyWorks): PolyWorks is the dominant universal metrology software platform and a partner/competitor for Scantech's DefinSight software; it is comparable because Scantech's automated inspection systems integrate with PolyWorks and the choice of inspection software increasingly defines vendor selection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3dscantech
• Instagraminstagram.com/scantech_hangzhou

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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