
Reverse engineering is the process of creating the design and engineering specifications for a product based on an existing physical product. Technologies such as 3D scanning and computer-aided design (CAD) software are often used to aid in this process.
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2023 Fusion 360 Faro and Romer Arms Add-In Now Released
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Securing 3D Printing
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Simplifying 3D Scan-to-Print Workflows
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University of Toronto Engineering Team Reverse Engineers the Heart
The team built a bioartificial left ventricle, a lab-grown model made with living heart cells and capable of pumping fluid...
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Artec 3D Launches Artec Studio 17
New release provides full inspection and reverse engineering workflows, as well as CGI features and user experience updates.
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3D Printing, CT Scanning for Supply Chain Resilience
Desktop Metal and Lumafield create all-in-one scanning and additive manufacturing solution to copy and produce parts anywhere.
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CT Scan for Engineering Parts
Lumafield develops CT scanner for engineering diagnosis
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Exact Metrology Debuts Next Generation of Artec Micro
This is a high-precision industrial desktop 3D scanner, designed to deliver scans in one click, the company reports.
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Editor’s Pick: New reverse engineering software
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence REcreate turns 3D data from various sources into a model made for further design work or 3D...
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Hexagon’s Reverse Engineering Solution to be Shown at RAPID + TCT 2021
New REcreate redefines reverse engineering with a flexible design approach, company says.
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Introducing the New Reverse Engineering
Digitalization has created a revolution in reverse engineering. How can engineers best use these new capabilities?
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GE Gets Air Force Airworthiness OK for Metal 3D-printed Engine Part
This F110 component is the first engine component designed for and produced by metal additive manufacturing to be qualified by...
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Taking Care of Business
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A Head for Reverse Engineering
Eco-friendly plant holder designer teams with Exact Metrology on reverse engineering project.
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Volume Graphics CT Software Includes Scan-to-CAD Reverse Engineering Capabilities
New capabilities support digital twin creation and simulation validation.
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3D Systems Unveils Enhancements to Reverse Engineering Software
Unroll/reroll function in Geomagic Design X enables a new modeling workflow for complex revolved parts resulting in a 94% efficiency...
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