Lévis, Québec, February 26, 2025—Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, announced today the release of Scan-to-CAD Pro, a powerful new application module integrated within the Creaform Metrology Suite™. It has been specifically designed to streamline and enhance reverse engineering workflows with a more concise approach.
Initially launched in 2014, Creaform’s Scan-to-CAD software module is a popular 3D scan data processing software that creates a simple, easy-to-use bridge between the 3D scan acquisition and the CAD or rapid prototyping (3D printing) software. Now available in two versions, both the standard Scan-to-CAD module and the new Scan-to-CAD Pro module come ready with advanced algorithms to extract information from meshes, flexible alignment, optimized mesh editing tools, and powerful selection capabilities. While both powerful, this latest addition provides a new option for professionals to choose from, to ensure a perfect fit with their reverse engineering workflow.
With superior new features, including 2D sketching and 3D modeling tools, the new Scan-to-CAD Pro acts like a seamless gateway between 3D scanning and CAD software, such as SolidWorks. It speeds up the process of converting a 3D scan data to a mesh to a highly detailed CAD model, and in some cases even allows for the complete workflow to be done within this single software module. Scan-to-CAD Pro simplifies feature extraction and CAD modeling from 3D scan data, enabling manufacturers to save time and streamline product design processes for a perfect fit on the very first try. No more cumbersome design iterations, especially with complex geometries. Ultimately, Scan-to-CAD Pro, combined with the performance and versatility of Creaform’s 3D scanners, is a company’s go-to solution for eliminating the back-and-forth between 3D scanning and CAD software and accelerating its time to market.
“Before, users struggled to turn raw scan data to a usable CAD file,” explained David Robichaud, Product Manager at Creaform. “Now, Scan-to-CAD Pro offers the most intuitive reverse engineering toolkit for mechanical engineers and designers. Scan-to-CAD Pro democratizes reverse engineering processes for businesses and users who do not want to invest time and resources in advanced CAD software. It’s truly a market game changer.” Designed to get the most out of the Creaform scanners, the new Scan-to-CAD Pro application module provides a user experience that only Creaform can offer. “As 3D scanning pioneers with over 20 years of experience, an exceptional customer service and constant innovation,” explains Fanny Truchon, President of Creaform, “we have become a recognized powerhouse in reverse engineering and offer a complete 360° 3D solution second to none.”
About Creaform
Boasting two decades of experience shaping the future of dimensional metrology, Creaform assists their customers achieve their measurement ambitions through cutting-edge 3D solutions. With its extensive hardware and software portfolio, Creaform enables its users to experience innovation firsthand through 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and MRO. Thousands of professionals in various industries, like automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, heavy industries, oil and gas, power generation, consumer products, research and education, have discovered that with Creaform, Innovation Takes Form.
Headquartered in Lévis, Québec, Creaform is present in more than 85 countries, through its 26 locations all around the world and a network of over a hundred distributors. A presence that enables the company to build relations and provide unmatched customer service. Creaform is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of over $7.0 billion.
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