3D Scanning
Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering with 3D scanning transforms real-world parts into accurate digital models. By capturing every detail of an object, this process helps recreate, modify, or improve existing components—perfect for legacy parts, design upgrades, or performance analysis. Dive deeper into how it works and what it can do.
Inspection
3D scanning enables fast, precise inspection by comparing physical parts to their original CAD models. This non-contact method captures fine details and dimensional deviations, helping ensure quality, consistency, and compliance in manufacturing. Explore how it streamlines your QA process.
How It Works
3D scanning captures the exact shape and dimensions of physical objects by collecting precise spatial data using lasers or structured light. This digital process creates a highly accurate 3D model, perfect for reverse engineering, inspection, or design optimization. Learn how it all comes together in our full breakdown.
Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering with 3D scanning enables the recreation of physical objects by turning them into highly accurate digital models. This is especially useful when no original CAD files exist or when modifications are needed. The scanner captures the exact form and details of the part, which can then be translated into editable CAD files for design, testing, or reproduction.
This process is widely used to replace legacy parts, improve designs, and even update products for new performance requirements. Engineers and designers can analyze geometry, test for fit, and make necessary changes—all digitally—before manufacturing a new version.
By combining speed with accuracy, 3D scanning for reverse engineering offers a faster, more cost-effective way to bring existing parts back to life or take them to the next level. It's a reliable solution for industries ranging from automotive to aerospace and beyond.
Part-CAD Inspection
3D scanning for inspection is a modern approach to quality control, offering fast, precise measurement of parts and assemblies. By scanning a component and comparing it directly to the original CAD file or tolerances, manufacturers can quickly identify any deviations, inconsistencies, or defects.
Unlike traditional inspection methods that rely on manual measurement or probing specific points, 3D scanning captures the entire surface geometry. This provides a complete picture of the part’s dimensional accuracy and allows for detailed visual and quantitative analysis.
Ideal for first-article inspections, in-process verification, and final part validation, this technique improves speed and reliability while reducing labor costs. 3D scanning ensures that every part meets your performance and quality standards—consistently and efficiently.
Ideal for first-article inspections, in-process verification, and final part validation, this technique improves speed and reliability while reducing labor costs. 3D scanning ensures that every part meets your performance and quality standards—consistently and efficiently.
How Does 3D Scanning Work?
3D scanning is a precise, non-contact method of capturing the shape and dimensions of physical objects. Using laser triangulation, structured light, or photogrammetry, the scanner collects millions of data points across a surface to create a digital representation in the form of a point cloud or mesh. This digital model accurately reflects the real-world object’s size, geometry, and surface features.
Once captured, the scan data can be processed and refined using specialized software. The output can be used as-is for visual reference or converted into a solid CAD model for further design and analysis. This makes it ideal for digital archiving, dimensional analysis, and replication.
Whether scanning small mechanical parts or large-scale structures, 3D scanning speeds up workflows and reduces manual effort, all while delivering a high level of precision. It's a foundational tool for applications like reverse engineering, inspection, and digital modeling.
Whether scanning small mechanical parts or large-scale structures, 3D scanning speeds up workflows and reduces manual effort, all while delivering a high level of precision. It's a foundational tool for applications like reverse engineering, inspection, and digital modeling.