There are different tools available for reverse engineering a part inside SOLIDWORKS. You can take an STL mesh output from a 3D scanner and use it as a visual reference for product design. Paul compares the differences between SOLIDWORKS Surface from Mesh vs. Mesh2Surface for SOLIDWORKS for Scan to CAD applications. In this video, you will find out which tool produces the best results for different types of applications including 3D printing.
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Reverse Engineering
Build CAD models from scan data
- Quicksurface Affordable scan-to-CAD software
- Mesh2Surface for RhinoAffordable scan-to-CAD solution
- Mesh2Surface for SOLIDWORKS Efficient at converting scan data to CAD
- Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS Add-in that simplifies scan-to-CAD
- Geomagic Wrap IGES surface on parts
- Geomagic Design X Feature-based modeler
- Point2CAD RE directly into SOLIDWORKS
Computer-Aided Design
Build CAD models from scratch
Digital Sculpting
Virtual clay modeling
- Geomagic Sculpt Organic modeling for 3D printing
- Geomagic Freeform Organic modeling for manufacturing
3D Scanning
Capture and post-process scans
3D Inspection
Verify parts with reports
- Geomagic Control X Inspect manufactured parts
- Metron RMS Automated inline inspection software
- PointShape Inspector Cost-effective inspection solution
- Mobigage PC Inspection with portable CMM
Point Cloud Processing
Edit LIDAR/long-range 3D scanner data
Tube Bending
3D pipe measurement
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