Top 3 D Software Startups in 2026

8tree makes handheld-portable 3D optical surface inspection tools that deliver dent-mapping, blend-out, fastener-flushness and panel-alignment results within seconds. It’s dentCHECK tool is approved by Airbus, backed by Boeing and Bombardier,and used by airlines/operators globally. 8tree's patented technology combines very accurate high-speed measurement, handheld-portability, machine learning & AR to deliver objectively consistent answers. With more than two decades of experience developing advanced optical inspection equipment, the team at 8tree takes measurement tool design out-of-the-lab and puts precision, portability and performance into the hands of operators, mechanics and technicians so they can make real-time decisions that improve workflow efficiency and turn-around time.