In October 2026, the Precision Laboratory of Wuhan VISION3D Technology Co., Ltd. (VISION3D) successfully completed the assessment by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) and was granted laboratory accreditation (Registration No. CNAS L26637) under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and applicable CNAS accreditation requirements.
This recognition confirms that, within its accredited scope, the laboratory’s management system, calibration methods, personnel competence, equipment traceability, and environmental conditions meet the relevant accreditation criteria.
CNAS is a signatory to the mutual recognition arrangements of both the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC). Calibration results issued within the laboratory’s accredited scope can therefore be recognised across more than 100 economies under these arrangements.
For global supply chains, this can help reduce the need for repeated calibration and traceability checks while strengthening confidence in the metrological traceability of quality data. It also provides a sound compliance foundation as advanced manufacturers move toward more systematic Quality Data Management.
Essence of Accreditation: Systematic Capability for Consistent Output of Reliable Calibration
CNAS（China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment-CNAS）is China’s national body responsible for implementing the national accreditation system for conformity assessment. As a member of the ILAC and APAC mutual recognition arrangements, CNAS provides an internationally connected accreditation pathway for competent laboratories.
The significance of this accreditation goes beyond any individual measurement. It recognizes VISION3D’s ability to produce reliable calibration data consistently through a defined technical and management system.
From document review and on-site assessment to witnessed testing and periodic surveillance, the assessment process is designed to verify that laboratory competence and management practices continue to meet the applicable requirements.
Within the accredited scope, VISION3D’s calibration results are issued in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and the applicable CNAS requirements. Their recognition under the ILAC and APAC mutual recognition arrangements can support cross-border acceptance by customers and supply-chain partners.
Authority of Accreditation: Covered by ILAC MRA and APAC MRA
The accredited scope covers the calibration of optical 3D measurement systems based on structured-light scanning. Its calibration system aligns with Calibration Specification forOptical 3D Measuring Systems Based on Structured Light Scanning JJF 1951，as well as the German optical 3-D measuring systems：Optical Syetems Based on Area Scanning VDI/VDE 2634.2, and optical 3-D measuring systems：Multiple View Syetems Based on Area Scanning VDI/VDE 2634.3.
These guidelines are widely used in European industry and are common references for evaluating the performance of optical 3D measurement systems in advanced manufacturing worldwide.
The accreditation also extends to on-site calibration within the approved scope. This means VISION3D can perform calibration not only in the laboratory, but also at customer facilities—bringing the calibration process closer to real production conditions and helping customers verify measurement systems in their actual operating environments.
The Technical Foundation: Integrated Hardware and Software Expertise
As a key pillar for product quality verification, the calibration capabilities of our precision laboratory are built on VISION3D’s full-stack expertise spanning both hardware and software.
Hardware Designed for Diverse Industrial Applications
VISION3D’s portfolio supports a wide range of industrial measurement scenarios, from AutoScan automated 3D inspection systems and PowerScan blue-light 3D scanners to VScan handheld metrology-grade 3D scanners and VMetric global photogrammetry systems.
The portfolio also addresses demanding production environments, including automated in-line inspection integrated into customer takt time and 3D scanning of hot-forged components at temperatures of up to 1,100°C.
Maintaining accurate, stable data under such high-temperature conditions demonstrates the capabilities of VISION3D’s measurement hardware.
Software That Turns Measurement Data into Actionable Insights
VISION3D’s long-term R&D investment has enabled the development of a proprietary metrology algorithm framework, establishing a distinct technological advantage in the field.
The company leads and undertakes major national-level research projects, including the High-Precision 3D Vision Measuring Instrument project under the MIIT Industrial Foundation Strengthening Program, the Key Special Project of Intelligent Robots funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Machine Vision for Intelligent Manufacturing project of the NDRC.
In the fields of aero-blade inspection and in-line automated measurement for battery enclosures, we deliver globally competitive products with industry-leading performance that push the boundaries of existing technology. Our solutions cut traditional inspection time from hours down to minutes or even seconds.
VisionInspect, VISION3D’s integrated 3D data acquisition software, has passed conformity testing conducted by Germany’s Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) for two algorithms: the Gaussian Least Squares method and the Chebyshev Minimum Zone method. This software supports measurement across different materials and complex features, flexible integration with VISION3D’s own sensor range, and compatibility with mainstream industrial robots and PLC-based automation environments. It further integrates sampling, denoising, fusion and meshing algorithms, precisely restores micro-geometric features and deliver high data purity.
iPlan, VISION3D’s automated path simulation software, uses measurability constraints and robotic kinematic models to generate complete, collision-free measurement paths and intelligent viewpoints.It can generate viewpoints from CAD models for complex surfaces and optimize coverage of key features such as holes, slots, and trimmed edges. It deeply integrates constraints including binocular depth of field, occlusion and viewing angle, accurately calculates and highlights measurable areas, and delivers high consistency between planned scanning outcomes and actual measurement results for a WYSIWYG experience.WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)
With self-developed DataSight data management software, VISION3D enables accurate classification and structured management of inspection data. It ensures smooth, traceable and reusable data flow throughout the full production lifecycle, greatly boosting collaboration efficiency.The software supports high-frequency writing and fast retrieval of industrial inspection data, keeping the system running steadily under complex production environments.It also visualizes complex inspection data and allows flexible scaling across multiple projects and scenarios to meet differentiated management requirements of various production workflows.
Together，with self-developed software of VisionInspect, iPlan and DataSight，VISION3D enables end-to-end intelligent workflow spanning front-end measurement through back-end data management.
The robust hardware capabilities and authoritative algorithm closed-loop framework outlined above form the solid foundation for this CNAS accreditation.Product performance, software testing and metrological calibration each follow rigorous standard systems, closing the full loop from physical data acquisition by hardware, through algorithmic computation in software, to national traceability at the laboratory level.This means VISION3D delivers not merely hardware and software devices, but a complete precision system that stands up to stringent scrutiny during acceptance audits and factory inspections for high-end manufacturing.
Value of Accreditation: Verifiable Traceability and Cross-Border Recognition
For advanced manufacturers, the credentials of the organization issuing measurement data are often reviewed during supplier audits, product acceptance, and tendering.Calibration by VISION3D’s CNAS-accredited laboratory provides a verifiable basis for metrological traceability within the accredited scope.
This added confidence can support the use of VISION3D 3D measurement solutions in automotive manufacturing, aerospace, rail transit, and heavy industry, as well as in product development, process optimization, and quality control.
International recognition under the ILAC and APAC arrangements can also help global customers reduce duplicated calibration and traceability checks across borders and avoid repeat inspections caused by calibration results not being accepted. Furthermore, backed by metrological support aligned with international norms, it lays a solid foundation for cross-border mutual trust in quality data within global high-end manufacturing.
This accreditation marks an important step in the continued development of VISION3D’s measurement and calibration capabilities and reflects the company’s sustained investment in metrology.
Looking ahead, VISION3D will continue to connect metrological data with quality data management, build quality data assets that can be trusted across borders, and support greater confidence in quality data among advanced manufacturers worldwide.
By strengthening the link between measurement, calibration, and data management, VISION3D is committed to helping global manufacturers build a more reliable foundation for quality assurance.
