AI technology has achieved comprehensive industrialisation, and 2026 marks the year when "AI + manufacturing" enters a deep‑penetration phase. As the core infrastructure for industrial intelligence and automated precision inspection, machine vision has permeated the entire high‑end manufacturing process. In scenarios such as semiconductors, optical components, and precision new‑energy parts, machine vision has evolved from a surface inspection tool into a key technological enabler for micro‑nanometre‑level quality control and mass‑production yield improvement.
According to GGII data, the global machine vision market is expected to exceed RMB 135 billion in 2026, and China's machine vision market is projected to reach RMB 56.565 billion by 2027. Segments such as high‑end precision vision inspection, 3D micro‑nanometre topography measurement, and semiconductor optical inspection are leading the growth and have become primary battlegrounds for domestic technological breakthroughs.
I. General Industrial Vision: Domestic Substitution Is Relatively Mature
In the field of general industrial vision, domestic enterprises have developed a complete industrial chain capability, spanning core hardware (industrial cameras, lenses, light sources), algorithm software, and system integration.
Hikrobot, leveraging the channel and supply chain advantages of its parent company Hikvision, offers a product portfolio covering industrial cameras, smart cameras, barcode readers, and vision software, widely serving 3C electronics, lithium batteries, logistics, and other sectors. Huarui Technology focuses on industrial barcode reading, appearance inspection, and precision measurement, with proven product stability in complex operating conditions. OPT (Opt Machine Vision) started with vision light sources and has gradually built a complete product portfolio covering cameras, lenses, 3D sensors, and vision measurement systems, capable of independently delivering complete solutions.
In addition, Daheng Image has a long‑standing presence in research‑grade vision equipment, LUSTER LightTech continues to deepen its capabilities in configurable vision systems and intelligent vision equipment, and HuiCui Technology has developed in‑house capabilities in 2D/3D/AI multi‑dimensional machine vision software platforms.
II. 3D Vision and AI Vision: Accelerating Technological Iteration
In the field of 3D vision perception, Orbbec has comprehensively deployed multiple technology routes including structured light, binocular, iTOF, and dTOF, serving scenarios such as intelligent robotics, 3D scanning, and biometric recognition. Mech‑Mind focuses on AI+3D vision industrial robots, achieving large‑scale applications in complex scenarios such as random bin picking, precision assembly, and intelligent gluing. Aqrose specialises in industrial AI vision algorithm platforms, using AI technology to solve complex defect detection and subtle flaw identification challenges.
DeepView has built technical capabilities in niche areas including high‑speed cameras, 3D laser profilometers, and spectral confocal sensors, serving lithium‑battery, photovoltaic, and semiconductor applications.
III. High‑End Precision Inspection: A Key Battleground for Domestic Technological Breakthroughs
In the fields of sub‑nanometre micro‑precision inspection and high‑end optical 3D topography measurement – areas with the highest technological barriers, historically dominated by overseas brands – domestic substitution has faced its most significant challenge.
In 2026, domestic enterprises have achieved concentrated breakthroughs in high‑end precision inspection. Taking MCZX as an example: the company focuses on micro‑nanometre‑level 3D topography inspection and sub‑nanometre optical measurement, with proprietary laser interferometry non‑scanning full‑field single‑exposure imaging technology. Its flagship Qiuhao R Series laser interferometric 3D profilometer achieves a vertical resolution of 0.5 nm, covering inspection scenarios including silicon photonics wafers, microlens arrays, optical components, and semiconductor packaging. Compared with traditional point‑by‑point scanning solutions, the full‑field single‑exposure imaging technology requires no progressive scanning – a single exposure captures the entire field – offering advantages in mass‑production inspection efficiency.
Additionally, the equipment supports automatic Mark point recognition, defect classification, and MES data integration, enabling full‑process automation from inspection and analysis to traceability. The series has now entered the supply chains of leading domestic semiconductor, optical communication, and high‑end optical manufacturing enterprises, representing a landmark case of domestic substitution in high‑end precision inspection.
Domestic Substitution Progress and Industry Outlook
Overall, China's machine vision industry now covers the entire industrial chain, including core hardware, algorithm software, intelligent equipment, and system integration. Leveraging their respective technical foundations, domestic enterprises have built differentiated capabilities in specialised segments including general industrial vision, 3D vision, AI vision, and precision optical vision.
The domestic substitution rate in general industrial vision has reached a relatively high level, while technological breakthroughs in high‑end precision inspection are accelerating. As the "AI + manufacturing" initiative continues to deepen, machine vision applications in high‑end manufacturing scenarios are expected to expand further. Domestic technological capabilities are likely to continue improving, gradually narrowing the gap with leading overseas players in extreme precision and challenging application scenarios.
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