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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ParaMatters Launches CogniCAD 3.0 at Formnext 2019
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Solution suite designed for needs of aircraft manufacturers and maintenance, repair and operations companies.
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Reverse Engineering in a Digital World
Reinventing the wheel has become a whole lot easier.
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Creaform adds Academia 50 3D Scanner to its Educational Solution Suite
ACADEMIA 50 uses structured white light technology to scan objects made of any material, surface type or color, according to the...
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Exact Metrology Offers the Artec Micro 3D Scanner
New scanner is Artec 3D’s most accurate 3D scanner to date, company says.
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Artec 3D Releases Artec Studio 14 with Functionality for Quality Inspection
New features include integration with metrology-grade desktop 3D scanner Artec Micro, target-free registration for 3D laser scanner Artec Ray, and...
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Artec 3D Launches Artec Micro Professional Industrial Desktop 3D Scanner
Scanner offers quality control of small objects, reverse engineering design and more, a solution for the metrology market, company says.
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Verisurf 2019 Software Introduced
The software offers enhanced CMM programming, productivity features and universal compatibility.
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VeriSurf Debuts Latest Master3DGage 3D Inspection and Reverse Engineering Solution
The complete hardware/software solution delivers automated "in-process" inspection to the shop floor.
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FARO Launches FARO RevEng for Design Professionals
This is a scan-to-CAD software solution for the FARO Design ScanArm.
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