Guides · 6 min read
How Much Does 3D Scanning Cost?
What drives 3D scanning cost: size, surface finish, deliverable, location and quantity. See typical scan times, ways to lower your price and get an estimate.
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3D scanning guides for engineers and builders
What scanning costs, how scan-to-CAD works, which files you need and how to get your part ready. Written by the people who do the work.
Reverse Engineering · 6 min read
Scan-to-CAD Reverse Engineering, Explained
How scan-to-CAD reverse engineering works: point cloud to mesh to SolidWorks model, design intent vs. as-built, output formats, and when a mesh is enough.
Guides · 5 min read
How to Prepare a Part or Vehicle for 3D Scanning
How to prepare for 3D scanning: clean the part, clear loose items, flag critical features, plan for targets and spray, and prep vehicles, sites and shipments.
Technology · 5 min read
Blue Laser vs. Structured Light 3D Scanning
Blue laser vs. structured light 3D scanners: how each captures data, where each works best, what accuracy and resolution specs mean, and how we pick per job.
Industry · 5 min read
3D Scanning for Motorsports and Race Car Builds
How race teams and builders use 3D scanning to design tube chassis, package suspension around scanned axles, fit parts and check fabrication against CAD.
Industry · 5 min read
3D Scanning for Aerospace: MRO, Legacy Parts and Interiors
How aerospace and aviation teams use 3D scanning for legacy aircraft parts, cockpit retrofits, engines and tooling, plus what on-site ramp work involves.
Technology · 6 min read
STL vs. STEP: Which 3D Scan Deliverable Do You Need?
STL vs. STEP for 3D scan deliverables: what a mesh is, what CAD is, a side-by-side table, and which file you need for printing, machining, molding or design.
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