Physical object → Digital geometry
3D scanning starts with the object and the outcome.
Capture a physical shape for reference, reproduction or a reverse-engineering workflow. Tell us what you need the digital model to do, so we can scope scanning and any follow-on modeling separately.
Help us understand the object.
Size & access
Send overall dimensions and photos from several angles. Explain whether the object can be shipped or requires an on-site visit.
Surface & detail
Tell us about reflective, transparent, dark or flexible surfaces, inaccessible areas and the features that matter most.
The deliverable
A scan mesh and an editable CAD model serve different purposes. Specify whether you need reference geometry, a print-ready model or reconstructed CAD.
From a scan to the next step
Scanning captures visible surfaces. Depending on the project, the resulting data may need alignment, cleanup, hole repair or a separate CAD modeling step. Share required formats and critical dimensions before work begins.
Does scanning automatically create editable CAD?
No. Scan data is generally a mesh or point cloud. Creating an editable CAD model can require additional reconstruction; we will confirm that scope.
Can you scan on site?
Select the on-site option in the quote form and include the location. We will review travel, access, object size and feasibility before confirming the visit.
What accuracy can you achieve?
Accuracy depends on the object, equipment, setup and access. Tell us your required tolerances so the team can confirm whether the proposed method is suitable.
Start with the object
Some shapes are worth keeping.
A sculpted detail. A hard-to-replace component. A physical shape you want to develop into something new.
Scanning begins with understanding what matters about that object. We look at the surfaces, the access and the details you want to carry into the digital model.
Tell us whether the goal is to preserve a shape, reproduce it or use it as a reference for a redesign. That conversation helps define the work after capture, too.
There is judgment behind the capture
A thoughtful setup makes a difference.
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Plan the views
Recesses, undersides and surfaces hidden from the scanner need attention. Photos help us discuss access and any areas that may be difficult to capture.
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Discuss the surface
Shiny, transparent or delicate surfaces can require a different approach. Tell us if the object cannot be moved, handled or treated.
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Plan its next life
Choose the goal: a digital reference, a reproduction or a redesigned part. Cleanup, CAD reconstruction and printing can then be scoped around it.
Plan a scan around the deliverable
For small objects, point out fine details, inaccessible surfaces and handling limitations. For large objects, include overall dimensions, access around the object and whether it can be moved. Industrial scanning requests should identify critical measurements and the required acceptance method rather than relying on a general accuracy claim.
The cost of 3D scanning depends on capture access, surface preparation, geometry cleanup and the final output. A surface mesh, editable CAD and a printed replica involve different work. Describe the purpose of the scan so those steps can be quoted clearly.
Let’s make the next step clear
Bring your file, sketch or idea.
Tell us what the part needs to do. We’ll help define the right printing, modeling or scanning approach.