HandySCAN 3D | Portability
Vibrant, self-referencing blue laser mesh capture for field deployments. Captures casting geometries and assemblies directly on production lines without external fixtures.
APJ 3D delivers end-to-end product engineering services across 3D scanning, reverse engineering, FEA simulation, CAD modelling, inspection, benchmarking and more. Pan-India coverage with offices in Hosur, Chennai, and Coimbatore.
At APJ 3D, we bridge the gap between physical components and digital engineering spaces. Operating from state-of-the-art facilities in Hosur, Chennai, and Coimbatore, our teams deploy ISO-compliant portable scanners and structured light configurations to capture complex freeform structures.
We handle challenging components — from turbine blade cooling structures and engine blocks to full-scale body panels — translating highly dense point clouds into parametric CAD models ready for tooling, FEA stress optimization, and physical replication.
APJ 3D completed high-accuracy scanning of an engine assembly — mapping all exterior details, bore parameters, and interfaces — in 3 days. Fully structured scan-to-CAD assembly models were delivered within 10 days.
Hiring a full in-house team for 3D scanning, reverse engineering, FEA, and benchmarking usually only pays off above a certain volume of parallel projects. Below that threshold, an outsourced partner with 200+ specialist engineers and Pan-India coverage typically gets you to a validated CAD model faster, at lower fixed cost.
Many of our clients run a lean in-house design team and route scanning-intensive or simulation-heavy work — see 3D Scanning and FEA & CAE Services — to APJ 3D as an extension of their team rather than replacing it.
We match advanced industrial hardware configurations to your specific part geometry, tolerance requirements, and laboratory or factory-floor conditions.
Vibrant, self-referencing blue laser mesh capture for field deployments. Captures casting geometries and assemblies directly on production lines without external fixtures.
Handheld scanner designed for high-end automotive inspections. Resolves fine-detailed weld seams and sheet metal components in complex structures.
Fringed blue light projection technology delivering extreme coordinate density. Dual measuring volumes handle miniature plastic housings and deep mould profiles under controlled thermal environments.
High-throughput structured light scanning for mid-scale components. Perfect for accelerating product development, functional styling reviews, and rapid digital mockups.
Architected to handle complex geometries, advanced structures, and compliance mandates. Hover over any service card to trigger our 3D scanning metrology visual explorer.
High-density metrology-grade surface digitization using structured blue light, portable laser lines, and CT systems for micro to large-scale parts.
Explore 3D Scanning
Parametric and surface CAD modeling (STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, NX) to reconstruct physical components, tooling, and legacy assemblies.
Explore Reverse Engineering
GD&T compliance verification, first article inspections (FAI), PPAP, and deviation colormaps compared directly to nominal CAD.
Explore 3D Inspection
Custom special purpose machine (SPM) design, automation system integration, and advanced mechanisms from concept to fabrication.
Explore Concept Design
ASME-compliant fabrication drawings, shop floor sheets, exploded views, BOM generation, and legacy 2D-to-3D conversions.
Explore 2D Drafting
Structural, thermal, crash, and multi-body dynamics simulations combined with detailed mould filling, warpage, and shrinkage analysis.
Explore FEA & CAE
Competitor vehicle teardown, modular weight mapping, cost benchmarking, subsystem assessment, and DFM/DFA compliance studies.
Explore Benchmarking
Tensile, hardness, fatigue, metallurgical, ARGUS sheet forming analysis, and RoHS/REACH compliance testing for engineered materials.
Explore Material TestingPoints and coordinates must become physical assets. We deliver fully structured, downstream-ready engineering outputs tailored for your specific manufacturing tools.
Processed coordinate meshes optimized for CFD fluid dynamics setups and 3D printing paths.
Accredited parametric Solidworks history trees or standard STEP files aligned to specific primary datum schemes.
Meticulously prepared deviation color maps and comprehensive first article inspection booklets with GD&T conformance certificates.
Comprehensive blueprints containing dimensional verification of parts lacking original manufacturer records.
We provide certified scans and design documentation across nine highly controlled manufacturing domains.
Body panel alignment, suspension geometry reverse engineering, and assembly fixture validation.
Volumetric inspection of critical structural brackets, impeller assemblies, and turbine blades under strict aerospace parameters.
Micron-level mould cavities checking, stamping tools alignment, and EDM electrode wear validation.
High-precision orthopedic implants mapping and medical instrument housings quality verification.
Inspection of raw sand casting shrinkages and alignment validation compared directly to design models.
Injection moulding shrinkage control, polymer component warping analysis, and multi-cavity tool alignment validation.
Spring-back deviations mapping, frame weldments inspections, and large manufacturing jigs validation.
Precise dimensional alignment auditing for custom pumps, gearbox housings, and critical production components.
3D Scanning is a non-contact optical metrology method that captures millions of precise XYZ surface coordinates using blue light structured fringe projection or handheld laser triangulation, generating high-density polygon point clouds and polygon meshes (.STL, .OBJ).
Choose 3D scanning when you need to inspect complex freeform contours, reverse engineer legacy components without CAD blueprints, analyze casting wall thickness, or align sheet metal stampings against master CAD models.
Verified engineering parameters, hardware precision, and compliance benchmarks applied across all deliverables.
| Engineering Parameter | APJ 3D Capability & Precision Range | Compliance Standard / Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Scanning Hardware | Creaform HandySCAN 3D, MetraSCAN 3D, ZEISS GOM ATOS Blue Light, FARO Laser Trackers | VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 Certified |
| Volumetric Accuracy | Up to 0.020 mm (20 µm) + 0.040 mm/m over large volumes | ISO 17025 Traceable Calibration |
| Part Size Range | From 10 mm precision clips up to 20+ meter automotive bodies & aircraft structures | Portable On-Site & Lab Inspection |
| Surface Resolution | Mesh grid resolution down to 0.050 mm (50 µm) | High-Density Micro-Feature Capture |
| Output Deliverables | High-density STL, OBJ, PLY, Native STEP/IGES CAD, Colour Error Deviation Maps, PDF Reports | ASME Y14.5 Inspection Reports |
| Measurement Speed | Up to 1,300,000 measurements/second (Dual Blue Laser Cross) | Rapid Real-Time Data Acquisition |
| Turnaround Time | On-site scanning: Same-day / 24h; Full CAD/Inspection reports: 2 to 4 business days | Pan-India On-Site Mobilization |
Tell us what you're working on. Our engineering team will review your requirement and get back to you with a recommended approach and quote within 24 hours.