3D scanning, design, and inspection solutions for manufacturing and dental
SHINING 3D operates a hardware and software stack spanning 3D scanning, CAD/CAM, and inspection tools—built on C++, Qt, and OpenGL—serving manufacturing, aerospace, and dental verticals. The hiring profile is sales-heavy (25 open roles across regions) with steady expansion into Mexico, Australia, Costa Rica, and beyond, while pain-point data reveals a focused struggle: scaling distribution networks and managing dealer relationships as the company pushes into digital dentistry workflows.
SHINING 3D develops integrated 3D digitization and manufacturing solutions, including hardware scanners, design software, and inspection tools. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China; it is a public company with 501–1,000 employees. Core applications span automotive, aerospace, molds, electronics, consumer goods, dental, and orthopedics. The business model combines direct sales with a distributor network across 18+ countries, supported by in-house manufacturing and cross-border e-commerce channels. Current initiatives center on expanding regional distribution, launching dental-focused digital products, and training dealer networks.
Primary stack: C++, Qt, OpenGL, CAD/CAM, MATLAB, Vulkan. Infrastructure: AWS, Linux, Git/Jenkins. Also uses Shopify and eBay for commerce; TeamViewer and Telegram for operations.
Expanding sales distribution networks in Mexico, Australia, and Costa Rica. Developing 3D visual product software and digital dentistry solutions. Scaling dealer network support and training; implementing cross-border e-commerce strategy.
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