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Reverse Engineering

Can A 3D Scanner Directly Output A CAD Model?

Published on September 16, 2019

This is one of the top 3 reverse engineering questions we get asked here at GoMeasure3D.

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3 Affordable Scan to CAD Tools Not Just For CAD Specialist [With Video Demos]

Published on March 29, 2019

Are there any Scan to CAD Software that doesn’t break the bank? We’ll show you three Scan to CAD tools that are not only affordable but also easy to use.

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[NEW GUIDE] Making a Case to Your Boss: Why Invest in a 3D Scanner?

Published on November 8, 2018

How do you convince upper management that a 3D scanner purchase will turn out to be a great investment for your company? Good news! We’re here to help. 🙂

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Comparing Standard versus High-End Scan to CAD Reverse Engineering Package

Published on October 30, 2018

This test demonstrates the Scan to CAD process by reverse engineering an industrial part quickly within a 0.01” tolerance using two different packages.

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Case Study: Reverse Engineering Car Parts from Scan to CAD

Published on June 28, 2017

Learn how Weistec Engineering implemented a cost-effective Scan-to-CAD process for reverse engineering that saves valuable time.

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What’s New in SpaceClaim 2017?

Published on June 23, 2017

The new SpaceClaim 2017 released earlier this year is full of new features and enhancements to make CAD modeling even more intuitive for creating and editing 3D models quickly. The new version will speed up your workflow and create better models for design, reverse engineering, manufacturing, additive manufacturing (or 3D printing), and simulation. Let’s take a look at some of these new features.

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Examining the Reverse Engineering Workflow from 3D Scan to CAD

Published on January 31, 2017

Contact 3D scanners and non-contact 3D scanners are commonly used for reverse engineering. We’ll discuss the differences in the reverse engineering workflows, their advantages, and drawbacks.

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Getting Started on Reverse Engineering from Scan to CAD

Published on November 30, 2016

Reverse engineering makes the design process much easier by using existing knowledge and building off of it. We’ll cover the basics of reverse engineering from scan data to CAD.

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Speed Up Your Reverse Engineering Process with SpaceClaim 2016

Published on March 2, 2016

SpaceClaim 2016 has a new Skin Surfacing tool added to the reverse engineering workflow. The tool enables users to be more effective in organic modeling, even for highly complex freeform shapes.

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Olympic Medalist Designs Hybrid Boat With Reverse Engineering

Published on February 9, 2016

Learn how Fabien Lefevre teamed up with GoMeasure3D using 3D scanning and reverse engineering technologies to engineer a new type of boat for his upcoming races.

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