Accelerating the implementation of AI-driven digital twin technology in the digital cultural heritage field
On the afternoon of November 19, 2025, Artron Cultural Group and Artec 3D held a grand strategic cooperation signing ceremony.
On the afternoon of November 19, Artron Cultural Group and Artec 3D, a global leader in 3D scanning and AI reconstruction technology, held a grand strategic cooperation signing ceremony at the Beijing Artron Art Center. The two parties officially signed the "Strategic Cooperation Agreement on Cultural Digitization, Technology Integration, and AI Innovation." Hua Ning, Ambassador of China to Luxembourg, and Roland Reiland, Ambassador of Luxembourg to China, were invited to attend the ceremony to jointly witness this significant moment of cross-industry cooperation between culture and technology.
Signing Ceremony Venue
Representatives from both parties attended the signing ceremony, including Art Yukhin, Founder and CEO of Artec3D; Asya Levadnaya, Vice President of Strategic Cooperation; Zhu Rongjian, Marketing Director for the Asia-Pacific region; Wan Jie, Chairman of Artron Culture Group; He Manling, Vice Chairman; Ge Nong, Vice President; Lan Lan, General Manager of Beijing Artron Art Data Company; and Ji Lei, General Manager of the Data Center of Artron Culture Group. In addition, the signing ceremony also invited heads of cultural institutions, artist representatives, and members of the media to attend.
Artec3D CEO Artem Yukhin Delivers Speech
Artec3D CEO Artem Yukhin stated: 'Through our in-depth engagement with Artron, I am deeply impressed by Artron's business scope. Artron continuously applies new technologies to preserve and pass on traditional Chinese culture. By combining this with Artec3D's printing technology, we can fulfill the mission of dissemination more efficiently. By integrating our 3D and AI technologies with Artron's profound understanding of cultural heritage, we are able to digitally preserve and share art in a more innovative way. This collaboration marks a new stage in the integration of culture and technology.'
Wan Jie, Chairman of Artron Culture Group, Delivers a Speech
Mr. Wan Jie, Chairman of Artron Culture Group, stated: 'Technology is a solid backing for the development and dissemination of art. For 32 years, Artron has consistently focused on digitalization. In its early days, Artron primarily served professional artists, essentially "serving the people's art." Since 2008, we have also committed to "art serving the people," meaning serving the general public, with efforts to promote art derivatives, art exhibitions, digital exhibitions, art education, and more. Through this collaboration, we will jointly use digital means to enable more and more people to understand Chinese culture, love it, and spread it, allowing Chinese art to serve audiences worldwide.'
Speech by Luxembourg's Ambassador to China, Laurent Lurvink
At the signing ceremony, Luxembourg's Ambassador to China, Laurent Lurvink, said in his speech: 'In promoting friendly exchanges between our two countries, besides finance and economy, I believe culture is also an indispensable part. The corporate names of artec3D and Artron both begin with the letters "art", which stands for art. Both companies are dedicated to digitizing contemporary and modern art, presenting it in a virtual form to all art enthusiasts. I believe that through this cooperation, both sides can, in an innovative way, spread Chinese artworks and cultural relics to more countries in Europe and even around the world.'
China's Ambassador to Luxembourg Hua Ning Delivers a Speech
In his speech, China's Ambassador to Luxembourg, Hua Ning, stated: 'Over the years, Artron has preserved a vast amount of Chinese cultural treasures through digital technology, providing a medium for the public to experience art up close, and has played an important role in promoting cultural exchanges between China and other countries. Recently, China's 15th Five-Year Plan also mentioned the strategy of cultural digitization and the integration of culture and technology, which has guided the direction of our cooperation. I wish the collaboration between the two companies abundant success.'
Speech by the Professor of Central Academy of Fine Arts and Renowned Sculptor Zhanwang
Professor of the Central Academy of Fine Arts and renowned sculptor Zhanwang delivered a speech as an artist representative at the signing ceremony.
According to the agreement, both parties will establish a long-term strategic partnership, focusing on three core areas: digital preservation of cultural heritage, development of advanced 3D and AI technologies, and global cultural innovation and dissemination, aiming to deepen resource integration and collaborative innovation.
Within the framework of this cooperation, the two parties will jointly carry out specialized R&D to provide an integrated 3D AI solution for cultural institutions such as museums and art galleries. This solution will be primarily applied to scenarios including the creation of digital twins for cultural relics and heritage sites, digital archiving and visual presentation of museum collections, development of online digital exhibitions, and cultural education. Artron will contribute its deep expertise in the operation and management of cultural institutions as well as insights into industry demands, while Artec3D will leverage its world-leading 3D scanning technology, AI reconstruction algorithms, and multi-dimensional technical support capabilities.
Group photo to commemorate the signing ceremony
This collaboration particularly emphasizes a dual-engine approach of 'local adaptation' and 'international market synergy.'
Artec3D's technical solutions will fully comply with China's cultural relic digitization industry standards and regulatory requirements to ensure compliant implementation. Artron will leverage Artec3D's global technology network and market resources to promote the expansion of digital cultural services into the European market, with a special focus on Luxembourg and the surrounding regions, maximizing the scale and impact of both parties' cross-border cultural digitization projects.
In addition, both parties will jointly establish demonstration laboratories in China and Luxembourg. These labs will focus on testing, showcasing, and piloting the integration of 3D and AI technologies in cultural digitization. The laboratories will advance work in areas such as proof-of-concept projects, industry workshops, professional technical training, and the construction of shared knowledge bases, establishing a scientific system for evaluating technological outcomes. The goal is to empower cultural innovation on both sides and promote the widespread application of relevant digital solutions in cultural institutions globally.
Group Photo at the Signing Ceremony
This collaboration deeply aligns with China's 15th Five-Year Plan in terms of cultural digitization strategy, the integration of culture and technology, international cultural exchange and mutual learning, as well as the deep integration of artificial intelligence, digital economy, and cultural innovation. Both parties will use technology as a bridge to promote the inheritance and development of cultural heritage, fully leveraging Artec3D's global innovation advantages in 3D and AI, as well as Artron's extensive experience and resources in the cultural industry, laying a solid foundation for the sustainable development, technological innovation, and global dissemination of digital cultural heritage.
About Artec3D
Headquartered in Luxembourg, Artec3D is a leading global company specializing in handheld portable 3D scanners and AI-driven 3D reconstruction software. The company develops high-precision 3D scanning devices paired with intelligent and user-friendly 3D software solutions, widely serving industries such as manufacturing, engineering, cultural heritage preservation, public safety, education, and healthcare. With a global presence covering Luxembourg, the United States, China, Japan, Portugal, and Montenegro, Artec3D leverages its outstanding technological capabilities to help clients accelerate digital transformation, build high-precision digital twins, and inject strong momentum into future innovation.
About Artron Culture Group
Artron Culture Group was founded in 1993 and is a comprehensive cultural enterprise integrating art printing, digital media operations, and technology-driven art data services. The company currently has core operational bases in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, with business covering dozens of countries and regions worldwide.
Artron continuously promotes the deep integration of traditional craftsmanship and information technology, providing intelligent art data services, digital experience solutions, and customized services for various art institutions. At the same time, the group operates one of China's largest art platforms-Artron Art Network-and has published tens of thousands of high-quality art books and auction catalogs. With its outstanding contributions in the integration of technology and culture, it has received multiple national copyright certifications and recognition as a high-tech enterprise.
