Artec 3D scanners for reverse engineering
Companies have reported saving up to 85% in time and cost just by incorporating our 3D scanners into their reverse engineering workflows.
3D scanning for reverse engineering
To be able to digitally reproduce components, or to confidently determine design intent, the instruments you use have to be unquestionably accurate. This makes professional 3D scanners a crucial element in the reverse engineering toolbox, whether for product improvement, reconstruction, design augmentation, or a range of other use cases.
Artec 3D scanners and software are designed with a focus on accuracy, ease of use, and speed in mind. The software is intuitive, the scanners require minimal training, and you can choose whether to seamlessly integrate these 3D scanning solutions into your existing workflow or use them independently.
Benefits
An Artec scanner takes one second to capture up to 35 million points. A CMM needs hours to capture a few hundred.
Precise, metrology-grade 3D scans at up to 2 microns’ accuracy.
Artec scanners are designed to be intuitive, versatile, and easy to use. You’ll be confidently scanning in under 2 hours!
Just by using Artec scanners, an international manufacturer and distributor of construction machine spare parts saves 85 percent in time and cost.
Applications
HD meshes for CAD workflows
Confidently and easily capture data from existing parts with the assurance of ultra-high precision and accuracy.
Rapid prototyping
With tools that seamlessly integrate into your existing workflow, you can quickly and easily prototype, test, and get insightful feedback on design solutions.
Retrofitting
Redesigning parts that are no longer in production has never been easier, with none of the errors, inconsistencies, and time demands that come with taking measurements manually.
Aftermarket parts production
With reliable 3D scan datasets, paired with Artec Studio’s versatility, you have the ability to develop high-quality aftermarket parts.
Additive manufacturing
You can take advantage of the flexibility that 3D printing brings to quickly actualize and test reverse-engineered designs.
Success story
A leading developer of high-performance chassis saves days of work by using Artec Eva, Artec Studio, and Geomagic Design X to engineer custom solutions for racing.
reduction in time spent capturing and processing scans.
“Eva has been such a game-changer. Now I’ll take a bunch of parts and scan them in before lunch. By the end of the day, we’ve done all our analysis, everything is on schedule to create the final design.”
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Artec 3D software
Choose intuitive and user-friendly reverse engineering solutions with powerful 3D scanning tools and direct integration with Geomagic Design X and SOLIDWORKS.
Artec 3D hardware
Explore a range of fast, ultra-high-precision, and robust scanning solutions that have captured everything from a cargo ship to a SIM card tray. With Artec’s scanners, tiny objects with intricate surfaces, or huge industrial components in difficult locations are not an issue.
User-friendly portable 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.
Our bestselling 3D scanner. Fast, versatile, and accurate.
A metrological structured-light 3D scanner, set apart with its ability to render complex geometry, sharp edges, and thin ribs in high precision.
Powerful long-range laser 3D scanner for precise capture of massive objects with remarkable speed and high accuracy.
Metrology-grade desktop 3D scanner for quality control, inspection, jewelry, medical/dental components, etc.
Photogrammetry kit with metrology-grade precision and volumetric accuracy for inspection, reverse engineering, and other industrial measurement applications.
3D data capture
The importance of precision in reverse engineering cannot be overstated. Take a look at some 3D models and the level of detail Artec 3D scanners deliver.
Artec 3D scanners in reverse engineering
See how Artec 3D scanners have been used to solve different reverse engineering challenges across various industries.
What’s the next step?
Talk to an expert
Talk to an expert and find out how our 3D scanners can improve your reverse engineering workflow.
Request a demo
Whether online or in person, our partners around the world are ready to give you a demo and explain the benefits Artec 3D scanners offer.
Success stories
Learn all about how teams around the world leverage the power of our scanners to optimize their reverse engineering processes and make best use of their resources.
Using Artec 3D scanning technology to keep Dutch Royal Navy ships seaworthy
“We are now able to work a lot faster and more accurately. Because we now have a complete 3D model, we have all the correct dimensions of every object. It results in a far more efficient way of working and it is faster, so we save a lot of money in these projects.”
Reverse engineering huge machine parts in difficult locations with Artec Eva and Geomagic Design X
“Artec Eva was the suitable scanner for this job as the parts were very big and the accuracy required was in the range of Artec Eva’s accuracy. The scanning was pretty fast and easy considering that those were huge parts, around 3 meters…No other scanner can measure such big parts this accurately and fast.”
Putting Claws on the Black Panther Lexus with Artec Eva at West Coast Customs
“It's a huge help that Eva is lightweight and comfortable to hold, which makes scanning actually fun to do … you don’t need to use it for long before you look over at the laptop and realize that you’ve scanned the whole car … it either would’ve been just impossible without Eva or much more difficult and definitely not as precise.”
Slashing weeks off reverse engineering farm equipment with Artec Eva
“Eva has literally saved us days if not weeks of work, and that’s no exaggeration. Previously we were spending all that time creating prototypes to test, then that many more hours on alterations to reach the level of perfect, compared to now achieving perfection the first time, and every time, with Eva.”
Your best work deserves only the best tech
In reverse engineering, 3D scanning demands are diverse, but the need for accuracy is always high. Artec scanners deliver consistent performance across different usage scenarios.
Fast and high-precision reverse engineering solutions
Artec’s range of scanners has you covered whether you are reverse engineering huge construction parts or working with small auto parts that could fit in your palm.
For large objects or scenes
Exceptional precision
Scan large objects anywhere
For reverse engineering small objects
Reverse engineering small objects doesn’t have to be a hassle. Artec Micro, our high-precision industrial desktop 3D scanner, is capable of capturing objects like tiny machine parts with utmost accuracy.
Accuracy up to 10 microns
Artec Micro is a pain-free solution for capturing small objects. It can scan with an accuracy of up to 10 microns – literally microscopic dimensions.
One-click solution
Launch smart scanning mode: With just one click, Micro will automatically find the shortest path for its projector and cameras to follow in order to fully capture your object's surfaces in minimal time.
Versatile handheld reverse engineering solutions
While an F1 car’s front wing can easily be brought into an inspection lab for scanning, a massive construction machine part cannot. Artec’s handheld scanners offer precisely the versatility such varied scenarios demand.
No need for targets
Artec scanners require no positioning targets or reference spheres to facilitate stable tracking, saving you hours on attaching those to large objects and then removing them post-scan.
Compact, lightweight, portable
Starting at just 0.85 kg, our scanners are lightweight and designed to be ergonomic, mobile, and versatile.
Accuracy delivered at high speed
Artec scanners offer data acquisition speeds of up to 35 million points per second, faster than any traditional methods.
Artec 3D software
Using the right software allows you to achieve the results you need in a fraction of the time.
Which 3D scanner will work best for you?
The Artec line-up offers a solution for everyone, from aerospace engineers working with very large objects to R&D teams working with miniature parts.
User-friendly portable 3D scanner with an inbuilt touchscreen and intuitive UI for easy 3D scanning.
Our bestselling 3D scanner. Fast, versatile, and accurate.
A metrological structured-light 3D scanner, set apart with its ability to render complex geometry, sharp edges, and thin ribs in high precision.
Powerful long-range laser 3D scanner for precise capture of massive objects with remarkable speed and high accuracy.
Metrology-grade desktop 3D scanner for quality control, inspection, jewelry, medical/dental components, etc.
Photogrammetry kit with metrology-grade precision and volumetric accuracy for inspection, reverse engineering, and other industrial measurement applications.
Software that lets you be at your best
With such powerful hardware tools at your disposal, it is important that you pair them with similarly capable software. Artec Studio offers a whole range of capabilities that bring the best not just out of your scanner, but you and your team too.
Artec Studio
Artec Studio is an all-in-one 3D software with advanced features designed specifically to streamline the reverse engineering workflow. You can quickly and intuitively fit CAD primitives to your 3D models and save them as CAD files for export into other software like SOLIDWORKS or Design X.
Artec Studio can work with datasets of up to 500 million polygons, meaning working with large objects at high resolution is a breeze, whether you are processing scanned data on the fly in Autopilot, or assuming greater control with manual presets.
Combine data from different scanners
Combine the scans in Artec Studio to achieve the results you want. For example, pair one scanner’s large field of view with the higher resolution of another.
Fit and export primitives
Precisely position 3D models in the world coordinate system, extract geometric data, and fit CAD primitives that you can export to SOLIDWORKS, Geomagic Design X, and other CAD software.
Direct integration with Design X and SOLIDWORKS for advanced reverse engineering
Tight integration with Design X and SOLIDWORKS enables you to export primitive shapes, freeform surfaces, and sections directly from Artec Studio for fitting into meshes.
Make sections and export to CAD
Create sections through meshes, save them locally, or export them directly to other CAD software using native integration that does not require any plugins.
Artec Cloud
Scan an object in one location, reverse engineer it in another, with distributed team members collaborating in real time at every stage.
Also accessible to you
Geomagic Design X
The leading reverse engineering software, designed to help convert scan data to CAD models. Create editable history-based CAD models that you can output to your favorite CAD software.
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Reverse engineering scanner + software bundles
Everything you need for reverse engineering. Maximize on value by opting for a software and scanner bundle that gives a Geomagic Design X license and one or more Artec Studio licenses.
Flawless 3D scans for CAD modeling
3D scan data that makes the CAD modeling process that much smoother. Here are some of the models from our industry-leading 3D scanners.
Your object in 3D
To see how your object will look in 3D, get in touch to arrange a time for us to show you how!