Redefining quality control and smart manufacturing for the global printing, packaging, and film industries.
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LUSTER Printing Inspection, a core business unit of LUSTER LightTech Group (Stock Code: 688400), is a leading global provider of AI-driven machine vision and smart factory solutions for the printing, packaging, and film industries.
We ensure consistent, first-class production results. By integrating advanced optical imaging and deep learning, we help manufacturers worldwide detect defects at the earliest stage. This ensures 100% flawless quality while significantly boosting production efficiency and minimizing material waste.
Founded in 1996, we leverage the expertise of over 2,000 employees worldwide. With more than 10,000 successful installations and a robust service network spanning 60+ global markets, we support our customers throughout their entire production process—from standalone inspection units to fully automated smart factories.
In today’s highly competitive market, traditional inspection is no longer enough. We believe in giving machines the power to see clearly and think intelligently. By seamlessly integrating advanced machine vision with artificial intelligence, we transform quality control from a simple pass/fail tool into a powerful engine for smart, data-driven decision-making. Our mission is to help converters worldwide achieve zero-defect delivery while multiplying their overall factory efficiency.
We protect your brand reputation. Our systems ensure 100% flawless delivery to your most demanding global clients, eliminating the risk of costly rejections and customer complaints.
We turn massive production data into actionable insights. By eliminating false alarms and guiding smarter workflows, we help you reduce material waste and maximize machine uptime.
From your very first standalone inspection camera to building a fully automated smart factory, we provide lifelong support, continuous software upgrades, and proven consulting to scale with your business.
In 2026, LUSTER celebrates its 30th anniversary. This milestone marks more than just our history; it is the launchpad for our future.
This year, we proudly open the LUSTER Industry Artificial Intelligence Taihu Park. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as our global hub for advancing AI algorithms, smart automation, and next-generation vision systems. As we step into a new era, we remain dedicated to our founding promise: transforming complex data into operational excellence and absolute quality.
Foundation of LUSTER.
Launched China's first Quality Inspection System for CNY and begin print inspection.
Started developing VisionWare, LUSTER’s proprietary core algorithm platform for machine vision.
Entered display quality inspection market.
Entered the label & narrow web quality inspection industry.
Entered APPLE’s supply chain.
Entered carton packaging quality inspection market.
Honored with the 1st Prize of China’s National Technical Invention Award for Stereoscopic Video Reconstruction.
Installations over 1500+ units.
Entered flexible packaging and lithium battery quality inspection market。
Became APPLE’s vision technology supplier.
Started to provide automated intelligent equipment.
Awarded the 2nd Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award for Light Field Reconstruction.
Launched Grand Master Quality Management System (GMQM).
Won the 2nd Prize of the National Scientific and Technological Progress Award for "Key Technologies and Applications of Coded Imaging."
Launched SmartFAB Intelligent Factory System.
Successfully listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 688400).
Foundation of LUSTER America.
Entered intelligent factory solutions for the printing industry
Won the championship at the CVPR 2023 Industrial AI Quality Inspection Challenge.
Foundation of LUSTER Vietnam & LUSTER Singapore.
Completed the strategic acquisition of JAI, a leading global camera manufacturer based in Denmark.
Commissioned China's first end-to-end smart factory for pharmaceutical packaging.
Won the championship at the ECCV 2024 (European Conference on Computer Vision) Single-Instance Industrial Defect Segmentation Challenge.
Launched VisionPrint 8.0, the 8th Gen AI-Driven Print Inspection System.
Foundation of LUSTER Malaysia & LUSTER India.
Celebrating our 30th Anniversary and the grand opening of the LUSTER IAI Taihu Park.
Our global help desk and local service hubs are ready to support your operations, wherever you are.