Recreate the future
Reverse engineering is the generation of new CAD data from a detailed 3D scan
3D scanning for reverse engineering is an efficient and cost-effective way to recreate, develop or archive real-world parts making it a go-to technology for designers and businesses.
Watertight CAD for development, analysis or manufacture in a native CAD file format and with a feature tree
Compound curved surfaces and intricate component detail can be captured and recreated in CAD
Saving valuable time and cost while negating the risk of human error during measurement and replication
Industries from Motorsport to Manufacturing can gain critical advantages during the development stages
Create editable CAD models
Featuring the part's original design intent and a feature tree that can be modified at any stage
Enhance existing designs
Usable, solid 3D CAD data accelerates design improvement rounds and testing processes
Replicate one-off parts
The ability to replace bespoke parts, components or fabrications removes single-source reliance
Archive unused equipment
Digitally documenting tools, forms and equipment saves storage space and streamlines manufacture
Analyse competitor products
Identify what they do well or determine where improvements can be made to competitor parts
Digital spares & repairs
Independent control and manufacture of spare parts inventory minimises reliance on suppliers
Parametric Model Output
Design Intent Model
Design intent CAD models restore the intent of the original engineer.
This model is an an idealised and optimised version of the scan data.
We correct the defects of the 3D scanned part according to engineering standards and requirements. For example, distorted faces are modelled flat and out-of-round features are corrected to be round once more.
- Restore, repair or redefine part features
- Improve, reinforce or otherwise modify the model
- Deformation correction
- Generates native, editable CAD
When recreating parts for manufacture, we recommend parametric design intent modelling for complete control over design principles.
Scan-to-CAD
Reference Model
The generation a model replicating the scan data with zero-to-minimal deviation from the scan surfaces and includes defects. It's ideal for import into CAD software like Solidworks or Fusion and is typically used by in-house Design Engineers for parametric reconstruction.
- As-scanned, as-built geometry
- Tight recreation tolerance (0.001-0.05mm)
- Generate whole part or partial surface CAD
- NURBS model exported as *.stp, *.iges and/or *.x_t
Past projects
Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering is valuable to many projects, engineering teams and industries around the word.
Scan to CAD comparisons
Reverse engineering support
Require a solid CAD model to re-manufacture, replicate or develop an object?
We take physical objects and turn them in to editable CAD saving your teams already stretched resources.
