Driven by the need to make parts faster, better, and for less, manufacturers of all sizes are embracing various forms of automation in the quest to lower costs, increase production, and reduce response times. 

The process of reverse engineering using 3D scanning can yield many outputs and there is certainly some confusion between them. I hope this brief explanation of options can help set you down the correct path for your needs.

CAD simulation has become a standard at OEMs and large manufacturers. Conducting tolerance analysis, finite element analysis and other forms of simulation optimize designs and improve manufacturability.

QVI’s new TurnCheck optical measuring system precisely measures shafts, cylinders and turned parts. 

OGP introduces new QVI ZONE3 CAD-based metrology software, for use on its SmartScope dimensional measurement systems.

EnSuite Version 2, multicomputer-aided design (multi-CAD) viewing, translation and productivity software, has been upgraded to support point cloud files.

EnSuite Version 2 is a multi-computer-aided design (CAD) viewing, translation and productivity software that provides support for CATIA V5 R18 files.