3D Scanner for CAD : The Best 3D Scanners and Scan-to-CAD Softwares
Summary
CAD software enables designers and engineers to model shapes and add features with the ultimate goal of producing parts. The process of converting a physical object into a virtual 3D model is called reverse engineering, and the bridge between worlds can be crossed thanks to 3D scanning. CAD models are usually created using non-uniform rational basis spline (NURBS), which consists of points connected by curves, while 3D scans are typically exported as meshes, which are made of millions of small triangles. One avenue is to opt for complete reverse engineering (RE) software, such as Geomagic Design X, which offers high-performance functionalities for alignment, information extraction, and feature modeling. But, more importantly, it provides an accurate foundation on which designers and engineers can build and improve their models—instead of starting from scratch—giving them more means to conceive complex geometries, modern shapes, and organic surfaces.
