
REVERSE ENGINEERING SERVICES
3D SCAN-TO-CAD MODELING AND DESIGN SERVICES
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Why Do Reverse Engineering?
Reverse engineering from scan data offers a smart, cost-effective solution for recreating designs in a wide range of industries and applications. Whether you're working with legacy parts, custom tooling, or need to develop aftermarket components, reverse engineering from 3D scans helps you move through your design and manufacturing process with parts that will fit right the first time.
Key Benefits
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Accurate 3D CAD files in formats like STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, and more.
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Faster product development - no need to start from scratch.
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Cost-effective for low-volume or legacy parts.
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Design improvements based on existing models for optimization.
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Seamless integration into your current manufacturing or simulation workflow.
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Model the impossible! Using 3D scan data may allow for advanced modeling not possible using traditional or manual methods.

We offer several deliverable types to suit your project requirements. Not sure the differences between the options? Contact us for samples of each deliverable.
Corrected Parametric Models
Hybrid Solid Models
As-Built
Models
Manufacturing Drawings
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Rapid3D has the most advanced 3D scan-to-CAD reverse engineering tools at our disposal to help with your 3D reverse engineering projects. Whether you need a fully functional CAD session file or a generic model, we are able to assist with your modeling and design needs from 3D scan data.
Interested in how these services are applied? Explore our Industry Spotlight on Reverse Engineering.
Contact us today with your 3D modeling project request.
Our engineering services team delivers outputs in the world's most widely used software formats:





