Scangineering

Scangineering is a composition of the terms 3D scanning and reverse engineering. Scangineering allows the creation of a CAD model with the help of optical recording of components and thus enables the constructive adaptation, improvement or expansion of already existing components. This eliminates the need for the time-consuming manual measurement process, which leads to more efficient product development.

In addition to the new design of components, the redesign of products is also a further component. In addition, scangineering helps to identify quality deficits in components or offers conclusions about design errors without having to disassemble assemblies.

Prerequisites for use

Access to suitable scanning systems

Suitable 3D acquisition systems are necessary for scan engineering. In addition to the availability of these, a certain expertise in the use of scanning technologies is also advantageous in order to carry out target-oriented scan engineering.

Coordinated hardware and software solutions

After a successful scan, the generated data set must be transferred to a CAD programme in order to adjust the model, check it or make other changes. This data import requires a coordinated hardware and software solution. The implementation of data interfaces may also be necessary.