Additional information
Primary Applications | Design and Modeling, Reverse Engineering |
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Types | Reverse Engineering |
Industries | Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing & Design |
Compatible 3D Scanners | All Artec, Scantech |
QuickSurface for Solidworks (formerly Mesh2Surface) is a reverse engineering add-in that simplifies converting 3D scan meshes into precise CAD models within the SOLIDWORKS environment.
It enables users to import large scan data in formats like STL, OBJ, or PLY, quickly extract geometry and surfaces, and create accurate CAD models with reduced effort. The add-in supports aligning multiple scans, creating reference cross-sections, and fitting 2D and 3D shapes to scan data. With features like automatic surfacing and real-time deviation analysis, QUICKSURFACE streamlines reverse engineering and accelerates workflow efficiency by over 50%.
QuickSurface for Solidworks is an advanced reverse engineering add-in designed to convert 3D scan meshes into accurate CAD models. Seamlessly integrated into the Solidworks environment, it allows users to efficiently import, align, and reconstruct 3D scan data. With powerful tools for extracting geometries, fitting surfaces, and performing real-time deviation analysis, QuickSurface streamlines the reverse engineering process, saving over 50% of time compared to traditional methods. Ideal for engineers and designers, it simplifies creating complex freeform and organic shapes with precision and ease.
QuickSurface is developed by experts in 3D scanning and reverse engineering, leveraging years of experience to create a user-friendly yet powerful add-in for Solidworks. With a focus on efficiency, their advanced algorithms simplify the often complex process of converting 3D scan data into usable CAD models. The company prioritizes delivering top-quality reverse engineering solutions through innovative features like automatic surfacing, real-time deviation analysis, and intuitive geometry extraction tools.
QuickSurface’s tools are designed to drastically reduce reverse engineering time, helping users save both effort and costs. By focusing on seamless integration with Solidworks, the software enables users to work within their familiar environment without the need for extensive additional training. The company’s commitment to continuous improvement and customer-focused solutions ensures that engineers and designers can handle complex, freeform surfaces with ease, making QuickSurface an industry leader in reverse engineering technology.
QuickSurface is fully integrated into the Solidworks desktop environment, allowing users to reverse engineer directly within the software they already know and use. This eliminates the need to switch between programs, maintaining a smooth and familiar workflow. The add-in’s intuitive interface and Solidworks-native functionality make it easy to learn, while offering powerful tools for mesh manipulation, geometry extraction, and surfacing. This integration ensures users can work efficiently without sacrificing precision.
With QuickSurface, users can cut reverse engineering time by more than half compared to traditional methods. The add-in’s advanced algorithms simplify the process of converting complex 3D scan data into accurate CAD models. Features like automated surfacing and intelligent geometry extraction make it possible to quickly transform raw scan data into a usable CAD format. The built-in real-time deviation analysis tool ensures models are accurate, instantly comparing scans to the CAD data for quality control throughout the process.
QuickSurface excels at handling intricate, organic, and freeform shapes that are difficult to model with standard CAD tools. The software’s proprietary snap-to-mesh technology allows users to accurately recreate complex surfaces with minimal effort. Even users with little experience in freeform modelling can quickly and easily construct detailed CAD models from scan data. This makes QuickSurface particularly valuable for industries like automotive, aerospace, and product design, where complex geometries are common.
Yes, QuickSurface requires Solidworks Desktop 3D CAD to function as an add-in for reverse engineering tasks.
No, QuickSurface is only available through authorized QuickSurface resellers, not through Solidworks resellers.
No, scanning must be done with your scanner’s software. Export the scan as an STL, OBJ, or PLY file and then import it into Solidworks using QuickSurface.
QuickSurface supports the import of STL, OBJ, PLY, and PTX files, ensuring compatibility with most 3D scanning devices.
Yes, you can perform deviation analysis at any stage of the reverse engineering process using the built-in deviation analyzer.
Yes, QuickSurface includes powerful tools for aligning scan data to the world coordinate system or aligning multiple scans together.
Yes, QuickSurface allows you to extract reference geometries like planes, cylinders, and other shapes, and convert them into parametric features in Solidworks.
With appropriate hardware (a high-performance CPU and modern graphics card), QuickSurface can handle meshes with up to 80-100 million triangles.
No, QuickSurface is designed exclusively for Solidworks Desktop 3D CAD and does not work with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Primary Applications | Design and Modeling, Reverse Engineering |
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Types | Reverse Engineering |
Industries | Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing & Design |
Compatible 3D Scanners | All Artec, Scantech |