The 47th WorldSkills competition recently wrapped up in Lyon, France, bringing together 1,400 participants from nearly 70 countries and regions in a global showcase of skills and talents. SHINING 3D, a newly appointed Global Industry Partner (GIP), played a key role at the event by providing cutting-edge, high-accuracy 3D scanning equipment, ensuring the highest standards for the competition.

Mechanical Engineering CAD and 3D Scanner

One of the standout categories at this year’s event was the Mechanical Engineering CAD competition. This competition required participants to use advanced tools like 3D scanners to create 3D models of mechanical parts, reverse engineer physical objects, and simulate designs. With competitors from 29 countries, including Brazil, China, Canada, France, South Korea, South Africa and UAE, this was one of WorldSkills's largest and most impactful events.

Mechanical Engineering CAD is fundamental to modern industrial design and plays a key role in the digital transformation of manufacturing. 3D scanners are vital tools in this process. Their ability to accurately capture detailed 3D data of complex shapes helps reduce the time and potential errors associated with manual measurement, making the design process more efficient and accurate.

At WorldSkills, SHINING 3D’s EinScan Pro HD 3D scanner was the official tool for the Mechanical Engineering CAD competition. This high-accuracy scanner was used extensively in mechanical design and reverse engineering tasks. Competitors could easily capture precise 3D data from physical components, streamlining the conversion from real-world objects to digital models. This helped improve the efficiency of measurement, modeling, and design processes.

SHINING 3D’s Collaboration with WorldSkills

SHINING 3D and the WorldSkills organizing committee signed an official partnership agreement at the event, recognizing SHINING 3D as a Global Industry Partner (GIP). This collaboration emphasizes the importance of advanced manufacturing and digital technologies in shaping the future of global skills development. Together, SHINING 3D and WorldSkills are committed to promoting high-accuracy 3D visual technologies while cultivating talent for the digital industrial era, accelerating the global transition toward smarter, high-end manufacturing.

With over two decades of expertise in high-accuracy 3D vision technology, SHINING 3D has supported a wide range of global skills competitions, including the 2019 WorldSkills Kazan, 2023 WorldSkills Lyon, 2021 and 2023 EuroSkills, as well as events across ASEAN, Asia, and the UK. SHINING 3D continues to deliver industry-level 3D scanning equipment to international competitions, maintaining the highest standards of quality and innovation at each stage.

Showcasing Cutting-Edge 3D Scanning Solutions

At WorldSkills Lyon, SHINING 3D’s booth drew the attention of industry experts and technical professionals worldwide, eager to explore the full potential of high-accuracy 3D scanning technology. The FreeScan Combo, with its innovative dual-light source design and four scanning modes, showcased its versatility by supporting precise 3D scanning across industries such as automotive and heavy machinery, offering full-size, metrology-grade inspections. Meanwhile, the EINSTAR VEGA, a portable and user-friendly wireless 3D scanner, focused on ease of use and accessibility. Even beginners could quickly create high-quality 3D models and share data seamlessly, opening up a world of creative possibilities.

As WorldSkills Lyon concludes, the global skills community now looks ahead to the 48th WorldSkills Shanghai in 2026. SHINING 3D invites you to join us for the next exciting chapter of skill, innovation, and technological advancement.