On May 29, the global consumer 3D printing ecosystem leader, officially debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. On the same day, Orbbec and Creality announced a deepened strategic partnership, including the establishment of a “3D Scanner Digital Joint Innovation Center” and the joint development of a next-generation “3D Printing AI Vision Intelligent Platform”.
Built upon technological innovation and ecosystem collaboration, the partnership aims to accelerate the high-quality development of the 3D printing industry, empowering creators and digital manufacturing enterprises worldwide.
Orbbec and Creality Announce Expanded Strategic Partnership
Creality Debuts on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Expanding Collaboration Across AI Vision and 3D Printing
Driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, spatial computing, and digital manufacturing technologies, 3D data now serves as the vital bridge between the physical and digital worlds. A dynamic ecosystem is rapidly taking shape, spanning 3D data capture, processing, digital manufacturing, and digital content applications.
Orbbec has long dedicated itself to robotics and AI vision, cultivating deep expertise in 3D sensors, depth vision algorithms, and spatial perception systems. Its proprietary technologies are widely deployed in robotics, 3D scanning, biometrics, and other industries. In recent years, Orbbec has further expanded into digital manufacturing, strengthening its capabilities from 3D scanning to 3D printing output. Beyond 3D vision and spatial perception, the company is also developing integrated hardware-software capabilities for 3D printing devices. By driving advancements in model reconstruction, print quality, system stability, and intelligence, Orbbec aims to provide more complete technical support for 3D digital manufacturing.
Creality, a global leader in the consumer-grade 3D printing ecosystem, has built a comprehensive product portfolio covering 3D printers, 3D scanners, laser engravers, printing materials, and digital platforms. Through Creality Cloud, the Nexbie platform, and its global user community, the company delivers integrated digital manufacturing services to users in more than 140 countries and regions, serving industries such as industrial manufacturing, education, product design, and the creative sectors.
Since forging a strategic partnership in 2023, Orbbec and Creality have collaborated on multiple flagship products, with Orbbec powering Creality’s next-generation scanning solutions with its core technologies. According to CIC’s industry data based on 2024 GMV statistics, Creality maintains its market-leading position in the global consumer 3D printing market and its No.1 global ranking in consumer 3D scanners.
Building on their complementary strengths in 3D vision and digital manufacturing, the two companies will establish the “3D Scanner Digital Joint Innovation Center” and co-develop a next-generation “3D Printing AI Vision Intelligent Platform”.
New VDI Lab to Support Industry and Developer Ecosystems
According to the partnership roadmap, Orbbec and Creality will also jointly establish the “3D Vision & Digital Intelligence Lab (VDI Lab)” to explore the convergence of 3D vision technologies and digital intelligence systems. The lab will focus on research across 3D data acquisition, understanding, and application, leveraging AI technologies to enhance the intelligence of 3D data workflows.
In the future, the VDI Lab will gradually open its ecosystem to industry partners, developers, and academic institutions, supporting innovation and collaborative development in digital manufacturing, robotics, education, research, and digital content creation.
Industry analysts predict that over the next decade, sectors including 3D scanning, digital modeling, 3D printing, and digital content production will grow into a trillion-dollar market.
Looking ahead, Orbbec and Creality stated that they will continue deepening technological collaboration and industry partnerships to drive the integration of 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies, while jointly advancing an open and collaborative 3D digital industrial ecosystem.
