3D scanning, design & reverse engineering
Accurate digitization of existing parts for redesign, reproduction and optimization.
3D Scanning, Design & Reverse Engineering
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3D Scanning, Design & Reverse Engineering
Using professional 3D laser scanners, existing parts can be digitized with great precision , with measurement accuracies of up to 0.02 – 0.04 mm .
3D scanning is the ideal solution for capturing existing components, shapes, or assemblies when CAD data is missing or no longer available.
The obtained scan is converted into a usable 3D model , which can be used for reverse engineering, redesign or reproduction of parts.
This digital workflow often forms the basis for further operations such as 3D printing, CNC milling or the production of composite parts , and makes it possible to improve or re-produce existing designs with modern production techniques.
If desired, we can guide you through the entire process, from scan to finished component .
PS: In the 3D preview above, you can see one of our 3D scans of the Pietà, a sculpture originally created by Michelangelo. (Resolution has been reduced due to web limitations.)
Digitalization & engineering
3D scanning, design, and reverse engineering combine to form a fully digital workflow for analyzing, optimizing, and remanufacturing existing parts.
Depending on the available data, the required accuracy and the intended end goal, the most suitable combination of 3D scanning, CAD design and reverse engineering is chosen.
This approach makes it possible to digitize existing parts , reconstruct missing documentation and adapt designs to modern production techniques such as 3D printing, CNC milling or composite production .
3D Scanning
Using professional 3D laser scanners, existing parts are measured quickly and with extreme precision.
Depending on the geometry and surface of the component , measurement accuracies of up to 0.02 – 0.04 mm can be achieved.
3D scanning is particularly suitable for parts with complex shapes, free-form surfaces or organic geometries that are difficult or time-consuming to measure manually.
The scan results are converted into a high-quality point cloud or mesh file , which digitally captures the exact shape of the part.
Design (CAD)
Based on the scan data or supplied specifications, a parametric 3D model is built in CAD software.
This model can serve as a basis for new design, optimization or further engineering .
During the design process, functional adjustments , tolerances and production technology optimizations can be implemented.
The result is a production-ready CAD model , suitable for further processing via CNC milling, 3D printing or composite production.
Reverse engineering
Reverse engineering is used when existing parts need to be reproduced , but original drawings or CAD files are no longer available.
Using 3D scan data, the part is rebuilt as a fully definable CAD model , with critical dimensions, fits and functional planes accurately reconstructed.
This approach allows components not only to be copied, but also to be improved or adapted , for example through material selection, structural optimisation or integration of modern production techniques.
Reverse engineering is often the key to extended deployment or repair of machines and installations .