SCANOLOGY / REVERSE ENGINEERING SOFTWARE

DefinSight MODEL

Connect measurement with your next design.

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DefinSight MODEL on screens with CAD models of a cylindrical and a mechanical part
DefinSight MODEL

01 / OVERVIEW

Connect measurement with your next design.

From a scanned object to editable CAD geometry. DefinSight MODEL combines surface reconstruction, parametric modelling and live comparison with the scan in a workflow tailored to SCANOLOGY software.

Scan → CAD

reconstruction from scans

Linking scan data with design.
Parametric

clear model history

Adaptations and further geometry versions.
Live check

comparison with the original

Check deviations while modelling.

02 / 01 / REFERENCE

Stay connected to the measured shape.

The imported mesh is the basis for reconstruction. Select the regions and geometric features that define the component's key shapes.

Scanned mesh overlaid with a reconstructed mechanical housing in DefinSight MODEL

03 / 02 / PARAMETRIC MODEL

Build a model you can change.

The history of design steps allows adapting geometry and developing new versions. Combine surfaces and solids into a clear design model.

Reconstructed housing and feature tree in DefinSight MODEL

04 / 03 / SURFACES AND SOLIDS

Choose the approach for the shape.

Combine mechanical features with surface modelling. This supports parts where regular geometry meets freeform shapes.

Model of a mechanical component with cylindrical connectors in DefinSight MODEL

05 / 04 / DEVIATIONS

Check the fit as you work.

A colour map compares the reconstructed model with reference data. Use it to find areas to fix and check the result of each important step.

Colour deviation analysis of a CAD housing in DefinSight MODEL
Further processing of reconstructed turbine rotor surfaces in a CAD environment

06 / 05 / FURTHER DESIGN

Prepare geometry for further CAD work.

Export reconstructed surfaces for use in your design environment. This links scanning with preparing changes, documentation and further production steps.

07 / 06 / FULL WORKFLOW

From physical part to usable model.

Import data, define references, build surfaces or solids and check deviations. The steps form a traceable reverse engineering workflow.

Original view of the successive reconstruction stages in DefinSight MODEL

MANUFACTURER VIDEO / YOUTUBE

STL to STEP in Just a Few Clicks!

See the process and features in the official video presentation.

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08 / FROM TASK TO RESULT

01

Replacement parts

Prepare a CAD basis of an existing part for further design work.

02

Product development

Use the scanned shape as a basis for adaptations and new versions.

03

Complex geometry

Combine design features and freeform surfaces.

09 / TECHNICAL DATA

Details for your decision.

A selection of key parameters. When choosing, consider object size, required accuracy and working conditions.

Purpose
Reverse engineering and CAD geometry preparation
Input data
Meshes and point clouds
Stated input formats
STL, OBJ, PLY and PTX
Region selection
Interactive selection, brush and feature recognition
Geometric references
Planes, cylinders, spheres and symmetry planes
Alignment
Placing the scan in a coordinate system
Sketching
Sections as a basis for design sketches
Modelling
Parametric history, freeform surfaces and solids
Verification
Live deviation analysis against the scan
Further use
Export of standard formats for further CAD work

Availability of features and formats depends on the chosen edition. When preparing a quote we check the software version you use and your design workflow.

10 / RELATED EQUIPMENT

The next step in the process.

3D ING / TALK ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

Show us the task.
Let's find the right solution.

What do you want to scan and what result do you need?

Describe the object, its size, material and the intended use of the data. Together we can clarify the basis for choosing equipment.