3D Design and Scanning

What We Offer

We design new objects, scan existing ones, and process 3D data to prepare it for modification, direct manufacturing, or updating your technical documentation.

3D Scanning Accuracy:

The minimum achievable measurement error is 0.015 mm — applicable to objects with a measured length up to 10 mm. For larger dimensions, the error increases by 0.04 mm per meter of measured object length (L). Formula: 0.015 mm + 0.04 mm × L (m)

What does this look like in practice? (Example: the measured part features two holes with a diameter of ⌀ 10 cm / 100 mm spaced 2 m / 2000 mm apart):

• Hole diameter (10 cm / 100 mm): error is ≈ 0.019 mm.
• Hole-to-hole spacing (2 m / 2000 mm): error is ≈ 0.095 mm.

Example Scope of Work

• CAD Modeling: Design of new components with export to universal CAD/CAM formats (e.g., .step, .iges, .x_t, .stl, .dxf).
• Enclosure Design: Custom housings for electronics and measuring devices, considering EMC interference immunity and environmental resistance.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Stress and deformation simulations under load.
• Precision 3D Scanning: Digitization of existing components with export to MESH formats (.stl, .obj, .ply). Scanning accuracy up to approximately 0.015 mm.
• Reverse Engineering: Recreation and repair of damaged or worn components based on 3D scan data.
• Inspection and Dimensioning: Precise dimensioning of complex surfaces (e.g., determining mounting hole spacing).
• 3D Mesh Processing: Cleanup, optimization, and preparation of point clouds and 3D meshes (MESH).

Why Design Parts in 3D and What Is 3D Scanning?

Designing in a 3D environment allows for complete testing of an object on a computer screen before it physically goes into production:

• Cost and error reduction: All adjustments are made in software, eliminating the risk of wasting expensive raw materials on failed attempts.
• FEA stress analysis: Allows for load simulations to predict how the material will behave under real operating conditions, enabling weight and durability optimization.
• Assembly design: Enables fit verification of multiple components, range-of-motion checks, collision detection, and easy assembly planning.
• Technical drawing creation: Manufacturing and assembly documentation.
• Direct transition to production: The finalized CAD model can immediately be transferred for manufacturing using any technology: 3D Printing, Laser Cutting & Engraving, CNC Machining.

3D scanning involves transferring a physical object and its actual dimensions into a 3D computer environment. It is an indispensable solution for complex shapes, where designing such an object manually from scratch would be difficult and time-consuming.

• Why combine scanning with CAD design? A raw 3D scan (triangle mesh / MESH) has its natural limitations – it captures all surface irregularities, wear, and roughness of the physical object, and does not allow for direct, precise FEA stress analysis or technical drawing creation.
• How do we overcome these limitations? We treat the raw 3D scan as a reference baseline and use it to reconstruct a perfectly smooth, parametric CAD part from scratch.