(ReverseEngineering: La Jolla, CA) -- ReverseEngineering.com, a software developer of professional-grade reverse engineering solutions, has launched its next-generation ScanToCAD Add-In product line, which delivers seamless integration between 3D scanning hardware and 10 major computer-aided design (CAD) platforms. The technology enables engineers and manufacturers to convert physical objects into digital CAD models directly within their existing design environments, a critical capability for Industry 4.0 manufacturing transformation.

Eliminates CAD translators IGES and STEP in 3D measurement and quality assurance

Braxton Carter, president and CEO of ReverseEngineering.com, says, “Engineers have long faced the challenge of juggling disconnected tools when converting real-world parts into CAD models. Our reverse engineering software add-ins erase that barrier by embedding professional-grade tools directly into the CAD environments engineers already use.”

The ScanToCAD Add-In product line represents the industry’s only cross-platform user experience that completely eliminates IGES and STEP file transfers in 3D measurement and quality assurance workflows. This breakthrough approach ensures data integrity throughout the reverse engineering process while dramatically reducing processing time.

Christiann Moore, managing director of ReverseEngineering.com, says, “Manufacturing facilities have always struggled with the fragmentation of software systems across departments. Our 2025 ScanToCAD partner add-in is the first solution that truly unifies these environments without forcing teams to abandon their preferred tools or invest in expensive stand-alone software. This is the digital thread connectivity that Industry 4.0 demands.”

Complete CAD integration ecosystem for 3D scanning and reverse engineering

The comprehensive 2025 product line includes:
• ScanToCAD Add-In for SolidWorks
• ScanToCAD Add-In for Autodesk Fusion 360
• ScanToCAD Add-In for Siemens NX
• ScanToCAD Add-In for Autodesk Inventor
• ScanToCAD Add-In for AutoCAD
• ScanToCAD Add-In for Solid Edge
• ScanToCAD Add-In for Mastercam
• ScanToCAD Add-In for Onshape
• ScanToCAD Add-In for KeyCreator
• ScanToCAD Add-In for Ansys Discovery

All are powered by ReverseEngineering.com.

Efficiency simplifies 3D measurement, reduces rework, waste, and scrap

Each add-in supports advanced workflows, including 3D laser scanning, structured light scanner integration, and photogrammetry-based processing. Users can perform complex reverse-engineering tasks such as point cloud editing, surface modeling, and mesh conversion entirely within their native CAD software.

Breakthrough features for integrating portable CMMs and creating digital twins 

The unified interface connects popular metrology hardware—including FARO and Hexagon Absolute Arms—directly with CAD systems, eliminating the data translation errors and loss of precision typically associated with file transfers. Users can probe directly to 3D/2D CAD sketches or extract profiles through millions of points for parametric modeling.

Key technological innovations include:
• Direct CAD integration for real-time 3D data capture
• Intelligent profile extraction for parametric modeling
• Universal scanning interface compatible with major portable CMM systems
• Multi-user collaborative access across different CAD platforms
• AI-powered point-cloud processing and feature recognition
• Zero-loss data integrity across quality assurance workflows
• Industry 4.0 compatibility with IoT sensors and smart factory systems
• Closed-loop digital twin synchronization for predictive maintenance

Carter says, “As more industries adopt digital twin technology and data-driven design approaches, the demand for efficient, integrated reverse-engineering tools that maintain metrology-grade accuracy is accelerating. Our software development team has focused on creating solutions that not only solve today’s engineering challenges but fully support the Industry 4.0 transformation journey.”

Proven ROI in manufacturing environments

Juan Nava-Cerro, quality department head at Vulcan Metal Stamping in Mobile, Alabama, reports significant results: “By integrating our FARO arm directly with Fusion 360 using the ScanToCAD add-in, we reduced our design cycle time from three weeks to just 30 minutes. The ROI was almost immediate, and we’ve eliminated the data translation errors we used to experience with STEP files. This is the ideal software for contact/noncontact portable measurement systems, enabling users to collect simple point variations with the FaroArm’s hard probe, then laser-scan sections requiring more detailed data for crisp feature definition.”

To learn more, visit ReverseEngineering.com 2025 or watch this demonstration video.

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