3D printing builds parts layer by layer from digital models. The technology has become popular across prototyping, production, art, and design, and it continues to play a larger role in manufacturing. But not every 3D printing process works the same way. FDM, SLS, and DMLS each use a different approach to material, and each one […]
Blow molds produce some of the most common plastic items in daily life, including containers, toys, and other molded objects that need to hold a volume of air or liquid. After years of production, these tools wear, sustain impact damage, and lose the precise geometry they had when new. Reconditioning and rebuilding a blow mold […]
Firearm and gun parts CAD models are the digital base for prototyping, making replacement parts, and designing custom firearms. These models help engineers, gunsmiths, and manufacturers record exact shapes, check tolerances, and get parts ready for machining or 3D printing. If a part has no CAD file, or if the original drawings are lost, reverse […]
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is a metal additive manufacturing process that builds parts layer by layer from metal powder. It is ideal for small, complex parts and is widely used to produce functional metal prototypes and end-use parts from a variety of alloys. The process offers design freedom that machining cannot match. But that […]
Commercial and military aircraft are built to stay in service for decades. Many fleets keep flying long after production lines close. When a part wears out or gets damaged, the usual fix is to order a replacement from the original maker. For legacy aircraft, that fix is often not available. The tooling has been retired, […]
Many aerospace programs rely on parts designed decades ago. Some of those parts were made before modern CAD software existed. Others have design files that were lost, damaged, or never fully recorded. When a legacy part fails, the original drawings may be missing. The original tooling may also be gone. Reverse engineering legacy aerospace parts […]
The Role of CAD Modeling and 3D Scanning in Die and Mold Manufacturing Dies and molds are the main workhorses of manufacturing. Every stamped panel, forged bracket, and injection-molded housing traces its shape back to a tool. However, before any tool is cut, a digital model must exist. CAD modeling for dies […]
Laser tracker measurement is a portable approach to high-precision 3D inspection that is well suited to large parts and assembled structures. A laser tracker is a portable metrology instrument that measures the 3D coordinates of a target using a laser beam and a reflector. The instrument can be set up on the factory floor and […]
3D printing builds parts layer by layer from digital models. The technology has become popular across prototyping, production, art, and design, and it continues to play a larger role in manufacturing. But not every 3D printing process works the same way. FDM, SLS, and DMLS each use a different approach to material, and each […]
Onsite Faro arm laser 3d scanning for Dimensional Inspection Manufacturers in 2026 rely on industrial 3D scanning services to capture precise measurements of parts, tools, and assemblies. These services use high precision laser scanners, structured light, and industrial CT to collect millions of data points that form accurate digital models. From reverse engineering legacy components to performing […]
