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March 17, 2025 – At the WorldSkills Organization’s proposal session for new competition categories in the 2026 WorldSkills Shanghai, SHINING 3D officially presented its application for the “PO1 Dental Prosthetics” competition. Through a virtual conference, the company detailed the competition’s background, modular design, and skill requirements. This marks a significant milestone as SHINING 3D’s proposal has been officially approved, introducing the first dental-specific skill category to WorldSkills.
Accelerating Digitalization in Dentistry
Recognized as the “Olympics of Skills,” WorldSkills continually adapts to industry trends. The “PO1 Dental Prosthetics” competition directly addresses the rising demand for digital dental solutions, integrating high-precision 3D scanning, digital design, and automated fabrication to advance dental restoration.
This competition establishes a comprehensive skill evaluation system that includes intraoral 3D data acquisition, prosthetic design, and precision manufacturing, while elevating global industry standards.
Technological Leadership & Industry Impact
The approval of this competition highlights SHINING 3D’s expertise in industrial 3D measurement and digital dentistry. With micron-level scanning and modeling, SHINING 3D’s technology serves both high-end manufacturing and advanced dental applications, shaping industry best practices.
Since 2012, SHINING 3D has expanded 3D scanning technology from industrial applications to digital dentistry, building a comprehensive digital dental solution that includes high-precision scanning products, dental design software, and dental 3D printing equipment. This end-to-end digital workflow has improved efficiency across clinics and labs in over 100 countries worldwide, benefiting over 10 million patients. These proven solutions form the foundation for the “PO1 Dental Prosthetics” competition, ensuring a real-world impact.
Bridging Skills & Industry Innovation
As a Global Industry Partner of WorldSkills, SHINING 3D actively integrates its cutting-edge 3D scanning solutions into competition ecosystems. In 2019, the company introduced high-precision industrial 3D scanning into the CAD Mechanical Design competition, revolutionizing workflows.
2024 Global Industry Partner Ceremony 
2024 WorldSkills Lyon
In 2024, after becoming a Global Industry Partner, SHINING 3D accelerated its contributions to equip competitors with state-of-the-art 3D vision measurement technologies.
Shaping the Future of Digital Dentistry
From industrial 3D scanning in mechanical design to revolutionizing dental workflows, SHINING 3D remains committed to advancing global skills development. The 2026 WorldSkills Shanghai will serve as a premier platform for top talent and a showcase of leadership in digital transformation.
Looking ahead, SHINING 3D will continue advancing high-precision 3D vision technology across smart manufacturing, digital dentistry, healthcare, and beyond, driving global innovation, industrial efficiency, and talent development.
