Reverse Engineering 3D Modeling

Reverse Engineering 3D Modeling

Reverse engineering is the process of identifying properties of a physical object by performing a comprehensive analysis of its structure, functions and operations. Measurements of the geometry of the entire surface of the object are taken, either manually or with various 3D measurement technologies, to create a 3D digital representation of the object.

Reverse engineering allows manufacturers to understand how a part was designed to replicate it, make modifications or improvements.

This process is ideal for clients where the original CAD data has been lost or physical parts have been modified. A relatively simple process, optical scanning involves projecting light onto the object and capturing the reflected light by cameras. Repeated scanning at different angles allows the collected information to be converted into a 3D CAD file, which can be exported in various formats.