Existing-part capture
Create a digital reference of a physical part when drawings or original CAD files are unavailable.
3D SCANNING
3D Scanning.
Digitize physical objects for documentation, reproduction, design work and manufacturing.
PRINTURA
Capture complex physical geometry as a digital reference.
3D scanning is useful when the physical object exists but the original CAD data does not. It captures the shape of a component so it can be documented, compared, reproduced or used as a reference for further design work.
A scan is often the beginning of a larger workflow. If clean manufacturing CAD is required, the scan can be combined with 3D modeling or reverse engineering rather than being treated as the final result by itself.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
Useful whenever existing geometry matters.
Design around geometry
Use the scanned shape as a reference when creating mating parts, covers, brackets or surrounding components.
Documentation
Preserve the geometry of a component for future reference, comparison or project records.
Reverse-engineering input
Provide the geometric reference needed to rebuild a clean and editable CAD model.
HOW IT WORKS
From physical object to usable digital geometry.
Define the purpose
We identify what the scan will be used for and which surfaces, features or interfaces are most important.
Capture
The object is scanned from the necessary views so its geometry can be reconstructed digitally.
Prepare the data
The captured data is cleaned and prepared for the next step, whether that is reference, comparison, modeling or reverse engineering.
WHAT TO PROVIDE
The physical part and the intended use of the scan are the most important starting points.
Tell us what you want to do with the resulting data and point out any critical surfaces, interfaces or dimensions. This helps determine how the object should be captured and what kind of output is useful for the next stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before starting a project.
Short answers to common questions about this service and how it can fit into a project.
01Is a 3D scan the same as an editable CAD model?+
No. A scan captures the physical geometry, while a clean editable CAD model usually requires additional modeling or reverse-engineering work. The required output should be agreed based on how you plan to use it.
02Can scanning be used to reproduce an existing part?+
It can provide the geometric reference. If the goal is a manufacturable replacement or modified component, the scan can then be combined with reverse engineering and, where appropriate, production.
03What should I provide for a scanning project?+
The physical object is the main starting point. It also helps to explain what the digital data will be used for and which surfaces, interfaces or dimensions are most important.
04Can scan data be used to design a mating component?+
Yes. Captured geometry can be used as a reference when designing parts that need to follow, fit around or connect to an existing shape.