Launca Medical (Guangdong Launca Medical Device Technology Co., Ltd.), founded in late 2013 and headquartered in Dongguan's Songshan Lake high-tech zone (with additional operations in Shenzhen), is one of the earliest Chinese companies to independently develop and commercialize intraoral scanners. The company was established by Dr. Lü Jian, a Caltech PhD returnee specializing in 3D imaging technology.
Product Line
Launca's DL series includes:
DL-100 - First-generation true-color model that helped establish domestic Chinese IOS capability
DL-200 / DL-202 series - Powder-free true-color upgrades
DL-300 / DL-300 Wireless - Later-generation models with improved ergonomics, larger field of view, and wireless options
The DL-202 is frequently cited as an early representative of Chinese powder-free true-color intraoral scanners. It uses LED white-light illumination and does not require powder for color 3D data capture.
Core Technology & Positioning
Launca scanners are based on triangulation / structured-light approaches. The DL-202 and related models emphasize:
LED white-light true-color imaging without powder
Relatively compact scanning tips among early domestic devices
Open data export (STL / PLY / OBJ)
High cost-performance positioning aimed at the entry-level and mid-range market
Later DL-300 series models improved speed, depth of field, and added wireless capability while retaining the open-file philosophy.
Advantages
Accessible pricing for clinics entering digital dentistry
Early adoption of powder-free true-color scanning among Chinese brands
Practical domestic entry-level option with open file formats
Limitations
Brand awareness and overall market share remain lower than leading Chinese players such as Shining 3D, Freqtek (Panda), and Fussen
Advanced AI features and high-end software ecosystems are more limited
Product iteration speed has generally been moderate compared with faster-moving competitors
Who Is Launca Best Suited For?
Budget-conscious general practices, smaller clinics, and individual dentists seeking an affordable first step into digital impressions and basic restorative or orthodontic workflows.
Affordable domestic entry-level scanners help many clinics begin their digital journey, yet growing practices often look for lighter weight, faster scanning, stronger software support, and more responsive local service. At Aident Technology, our AI-30 series focuses on ultra-lightweight design (156–198 g), competitive accuracy, powder-free scanning, fully open STL/PLY/OBJ export, and responsive local support in China - a practical upgrade path for high-volume daily digital impressions.
Explore our intraoral scanner range and complete digital workflow options at https://www.aident3d.com/3d-scanner/intraoral-scanner/ or contact us for a comparison tailored to your budget and clinical needs.
