3D Scanning Service
We capture physical objects as highly accurate digital models — complex, irregular or difficult-to-measure shapes such as freeform surfaces, moulds, tooling and large industrial parts. Our 3D scanning services use a wide range of scanner technologies to produce highly detailed, accurate models of your object.
3D scanning is a process which will take the data from a physical object and turn it into a computer format. It is ideal for digitally capturing shapes that are complex, irregular or difficult to measure manually, such as freeform surfaces.
3D scanning tech come in many forms. Laser scanning, photogrammetry, structured light, the list goes on. Our 3D scanning services use a wide range of scanner technologies, but the end goal is the same, to capture highly detailed and accurate models of your object.
Typical applications include making digital backups of precious or irreplaceable objects, to reverse engineer components for remanufacturing when the plans aren’t available and inspecting finished manufactured parts against the original design.
We also offer 3D scanning for dental labs, including scanning of impressions and models for orthodontics.
What clients use scanning for
Digital backups
Digitally capture valuable or irreplaceable objects as accurate 3D data.
Reverse engineering
Recreate components for remanufacturing when the original plans aren’t available.
Inspection
Compare finished manufactured parts against the original design.
Our scanner lineup
Different jobs need different tools. We keep a wide range of 3D scanners — from handheld and desktop scanners for parts, moulds and tooling, to metrology-grade systems and an automated robotic scanning arm for inspection and series work.
That range means the right scanner is matched to your object and tolerance — with accuracy down to 5 microns on our metrology-grade systems.
Recent scanning work
A sample of jobs we have scanned — from precision machine parts and tooling to robot arms, racing boats and ship hulls. Click a project to view the photos.
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- Show us the object. Send photos and approximate dimensions, and tell us what you need the data for.
- We advise and quote. We confirm the scanning approach, the deliverable and the price.
- Scanning. Most objects are scanned at our Kuala Lumpur workshop; tell us where the object is and we will advise the best way to capture it.
- Delivery. You receive mesh files (STL / PLY / OBJ), an optional cleaned and watertight model, or a fully editable CAD model via reverse engineering.
Frequently asked questions
What objects can be 3D scanned?
Objects of almost any size and material — machined parts, moulds, tooling, sculptures and dental models. Very shiny, transparent or deep-cavity surfaces may need preparation; send us photos and we will advise before quoting.
How accurate are the scans?
We use a range of scanner technologies, matched to each part, capturing highly detailed and accurate geometry. The achievable accuracy depends on the object size and shape — tell us the tolerance your project needs and we will confirm what is possible.
What do I receive?
Mesh files (STL / PLY / OBJ) suitable for inspection, archiving or printing — and, if you need editable geometry, a CAD model through our reverse engineering service.
How much does 3D scanning cost?
Scanning is quoted per object — size, geometry, accuracy and the deliverable all move the price. See the pricing guide; quotations are free and there is no obligation.
Do you provide scanning for dental labs?
Yes — we scan impressions and models for orthodontics and dental labs, alongside our industrial scanning work.
Ready to scan your part?
Send photos and approximate dimensions — we will confirm the approach, the deliverable and the price.
Prefer a form? 3D scanning quotation form · Request a quotation · Pricing guide