Software

The desired model output will determine which software package is right to use.

If more than one output format is needed, than a combination of multiple software packages may be used.

Point Cloud Processing

	InnovMetric PolyWorks Polygonal modeling and point cloud to CAD comparison. Primary Use: Polygonal Modeling Features: Can process large point clouds up to 100 million points Easily integrates with all standard digitizers and articulating arms Includes Modeler and Inspector
	Price Range: $12,000 - $30,000
	InnovMetric PolyWorks Brochure
	InnovMetric PolyWorks Inspector/Modeler Brochure

	Geomagic Polygonal and NURBS modeling and point cloud to CAD comparison. Primary Use: Rapid NURBS Modeling Features: Automatically generates an accurate digital model from any physical part Enables fast, graphical comparisons between CAD models and as-built parts Also available: Geomagic Qualify
	Price Range: $15,000 - $30,000
	Geomagic Studio Brochure
	Geomagic Qualify Brochure
	Geomagic Dental Brochure

	RapidForm Use to convert real-world data from 3D scanning devices into high-quality, accurate and useful data for a variety of applications. Primary Use: Polygonal Modeling Features: Easily removes redundant overlapping points 2D and 3D triangulation operations Also available: RapidForm XOScan and XOV
	Price Range: $10,000 - $30,000
	RapidForm XORedesign Brochure
	RapidForm XOScan Brochure
	RapidForm XOVerifier Brochure

	Able Software 3D-DOCTOR Advanced 3D modeling, image processing, and measurement software for MRI, CT, PET, microscopy, scientific, and industrial 3D imaging applications. Primary Use: Medical Imaging Features: Creates 3D surface models and volume renderings from 2D cross-section images in real time Export polygonal meshes for surgical planning, simulation, quantitative analysis, and rapid prototyping applications
	Price Range: $2,500 - $5,000
	Able Software 3D-DOCTOR Brochure

	VirtualGrid VRMesh Advanced free-form 3d modeling software for arbitrary triangle mesh creating and processing. Primary Use: Mesh Modeling Features: Convert, repair, restore meshes, create high quality polygonal models, and export cross-section curves and feature curves Create, reshape, articulate, and export free-form 3D models for use in downstream applications
	Price: $695
	VirtualGrid VRMesh Brochure

Reverse Engineering and Inspection/Analysis

	FARO CAM2 Measure X CAD-based software for inspection, tool building, and reverse engineering. Primary Use: Inspection/Analysis Features: Measure, analyze a report 3D data for parts or assemblies using a Faro Arm Specializes in feature measurement/inspection and CAD-to-part comparison
	Price Range: $10,000 - $15,000
	FARO CAM2 Measure X Brochure

	McNeel Rhinoceros Create, edit, analyze, and translate NURBS curves, surfaces, and solids. Also supports polygon meshes. Primary Use: NURBS Modeling Features: No limits on complexity, degree, or size Uninhibited freeform 3D modeling tools Fast, no special hardware is needed
	Price Range: $300 - $2,000
	McNeel Rhinoceros Brochure
	RhinoMarine Brochure

	RevWare RevWorks RevWorks is a CAD-driven Reverse Engineering software solution for SolidWorks users. Primary Use: Solid Modeling Features: Create and manage multiple datum and datum sets Easily switch between qualified probes without losing part registration
	Price Range: $6,500 - $9,900
	RevWare RevWorks Brochure

	Verisurf Inspection/Analysis software for providing a common platform for product data management. Primary Use: Inspection/Analysis and Reverse Engineering Features: Real-time CAD based graphical metrology Model-based inspection to native CAD formats and solid models
	Price Range: $15,000 - $20,000
	Verisurf Brochure

Measure X IGES Converter to Native SolidWorks

Direct Dimensions has the ability to convert your CAM2 Measure X files into SolidWorks native geometry.

Harmonic Damper - Digitizing Harmonic Damper - MeasureX Data Harmonic Damper - SolidWorks Converted File

As an example, when a measured circle is imported from Measure X into SolidWorks normally, the circle is converted into 2 splines (semicircles). However, using DDI's service, a measured circle is imported as a complete circle on a sketch.

Currently, users have had to reorganize and manually recreate Measure X data when it was directly imported into SolidWorks due to incompatibilities and inconsistencies between the two programs.	The program separates Measure X data into its respective planes, organizes sketches into appropriate groups, and converts data into proper elements. With automatically organized sketch groups, features are ready to be modified to create 3D models.
Example Files and Documents:
Harmonic Damper Example Files - Zip File (214 kb)
Measure X IGES Converter to Native SolidWorks Technical Document

Software

Point Cloud Processing

InnovMetric PolyWorks

Primary Use: Polygonal Modeling

Features:

Price Range: $12,000 - $30,000

Geomagic

Primary Use: Rapid NURBS Modeling

Features:

Price Range: $15,000 - $30,000

RapidForm

Primary Use: Polygonal Modeling

Features:

Price Range: $10,000 - $30,000

Able Software 3D-DOCTOR

Primary Use: Medical Imaging

Features:

Price Range: $2,500 - $5,000

VirtualGrid VRMesh

Primary Use: Mesh Modeling

Features:

Price: $695

Reverse Engineering and Inspection/Analysis

FARO CAM2 Measure X

Primary Use: Inspection/Analysis

Features:

Price Range: $10,000 - $15,000

McNeel Rhinoceros

Primary Use: NURBS Modeling

Features:

Price Range: $300 - $2,000

RevWare RevWorks

Primary Use: Solid Modeling

Features:

Price Range: $6,500 - $9,900

Verisurf

Primary Use: Inspection/Analysis and Reverse Engineering

Features:

Price Range: $15,000 - $20,000

Measure X IGES Converter to Native SolidWorks

Example Files and Documents: