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Geomagic Design X Reverse Engineering Software – Scan-to-CAD | Parametric Solid Modeling
Geomagic Design X is professional scan-to-CAD reverse-engineering software that turns 3D-scan mesh and point-cloud data into a feature-based, parametric CAD model — a path to CAD 3 to 10 times faster than traditional tools, with patented LiveTransfer output straight into SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, and PTC Creo.
- ✓ Mesh & point cloud to parametric CAD · Auto Surface, feature-based & hybrid modeling
- ✓ Patented LiveTransfer — full feature tree into SOLIDWORKS, NX, Solid Edge, Inventor, Creo; plus neutral STEP, IGES, DXF
- ✓ Accuracy Analyzer real-time deviation check · runs on Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- ✓ Delivered as a licensed download; issued to order · 14-day trial available
Price held 7 days after order.
Onboarding included
US-based support
What your design team actually checks
What your design team actually checks
A real parametric CAD model
Geomagic Design X produces a true feature-based, parametric CAD model with an editable feature tree — not a frozen mesh. Patented LiveTransfer sends it into SOLIDWORKS, NX, Solid Edge, Inventor, or Creo with history intact, and neutral STEP, IGES, and DXF cover everything else, so the rebuilt part is ready to manufacture and to modify.
An applications engineer on the line
Help with surfacing strategy, the scan-to-CAD workflow, and LiveTransfer into your CAD — from engineers who run this software. Try it on the 14-day trial first. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
About this product
Geomagic Design X is professional scan-to-CAD reverse-engineering software that turns 3D-scan mesh and point-cloud data into a feature-based, parametric CAD model. It processes billions of scan points with automatic and guided solid extraction — a path to CAD 3 to 10 times faster than traditional tools — and pushes finished models straight into mainstream CAD with patented LiveTransfer, or exports neutral STEP, IGES, and DXF.
Why engineers choose Geomagic Design X
A direct path from a physical part to an editable, manufacturable CAD model.
Mesh & point cloud to CAD, fast
Process billions of scan points and rebuild them into a feature-based CAD model 3 to 10 times faster than traditional tools, with automatic and guided solid extraction — no modeling a part by hand from scratch.
Feature-based, parametric history
Build with a full feature tree — extrude, revolve, loft, sweep — and blend prismatic and organic geometry in hybrid modeling. Edits stay parametric, so the rebuilt part remains editable, not frozen.
Exact & auto surfacing
Auto Surface wraps organic freeform scans with accurate exact surfaces, while the patented Accuracy Analyzer checks deviation between your model and the scan data in real time.
LiveTransfer to your CAD
Patented LiveTransfer pushes complete, editable models with full feature trees straight into SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, and PTC Creo — plus neutral STEP, IGES, and DXF.
How Additive Plus delivers Geomagic Design X
Licensed, set up, and supported for your reverse-engineering workflow.
Step 01
License & install
We license Geomagic Design X for your team and get it installed, with the free trial available so you can evaluate on your own scans first.
Step 02
Train & workflow
Onboarding on the scan-to-CAD workflow — mesh cleanup, Auto Surface, feature modeling, and LiveTransfer into your CAD — so your team rebuilds parts productively from the start.
Step 03
Support that answers
Questions on a tricky surface or a specific modeling step go to engineers who run this software. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
From Scan to Parametric CAD
Geomagic Design X guides scan mesh and point-cloud data through cleanup and modeling into a finished, feature-based CAD solid. Mesh-editing tools handle hole filling, smoothing, and defeaturing, then Auto Surface wraps organic shapes and feature-based tools rebuild prismatic geometry against the scan. Because the result is a true parametric CAD model with an editable feature tree — not a frozen mesh — it is ready to manufacture and to modify. See the full feature list below.
LiveTransfer to Your CAD Platform
Patented LiveTransfer technology transfers complete models, including the feature tree, directly into mainstream CAD — SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, and PTC Creo — with the parametric history intact, so there is no IGES/STEP re-import to rebuild. For any other package, Geomagic Design X also exports neutral STEP, IGES, and DXF. The result drops into your existing design and CAD/CAM pipeline for CNC machining, tooling, or 3D printing.
Typical applications
Reverse engineering across design and manufacturing.
Legacy part reconstruction
No-drawing parts back to CAD
Mold & tooling restoration
Rebuild worn dies and inserts
Product redesign
Modify from a physical model
Custom & aftermarket parts
Fit new parts to existing ones
CNC & 3D-print prep
Manufacturable STEP/IGES out
Inspection & QC pairing
Verify against CAD deviation
System Requirements
| Component | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Quad-core CPU, 3 GHz or higher; multi-core recommended |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM minimum; 16 GB recommended |
| Graphics | Dedicated OpenGL 4.0+ GPU with 2 GB or more VRAM |
| Storage | 30 GB available disk space |
Typical workstation specification — confirm against the current vendor guide for your Design X release.
Why Source Geomagic Design X Through Additive Plus
- Authorized reseller — licensing matched to your reverse-engineering work, with a trial and a demo before you commit
- Onboarding on the scan-to-CAD workflow and LiveTransfer into your CAD included
- Application engineers who run this software — surfacing strategy and modeling help
- US-based support with a sub-4h response · 200+ scanning and AM systems delivered across 23 countries
Pair Design X with a scanner or inspection
Complete the scan → model → verify workflow.
Metrology scannerFreeScan Trak NovaView scanner →
Lite / Pro softwareSHINING3D EXModelView software →
Inspection softwareSHINING3D InspectView software →
Lite / Pro softwareSHINING3D EXModelView software →
Inspection softwareSHINING3D InspectView software →
Tell us the parts you reverse-engineer and the CAD you export to — our applications engineer will recommend the right Geomagic Design X configuration and can walk you through a sample scan-to-CAD job. Sub-4h reply, NDA standard.
| Brand | Geomagic |
| Software Type | Reverse-engineering / scan-to-CAD software |
| Technology | Feature-based & parametric reverse engineering · Auto Surface · patented LiveTransfer |
| Workflow | Mesh & point cloud to parametric CAD model · automatic and guided solid extraction |
| Modeling Tools | Mesh Buildup Wizard, mesh editing, Auto Surface, feature-based modeling (extrude, revolve, loft, sweep), hybrid modeling, Accuracy Analyzer |
| CAD Interoperability | LiveTransfer to SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, PTC Creo Neutral export: STEP, IGES, DXF |
| Free Trial | 14-day free trial (on request) |
| Compatible Hardware | Shining 3D scanners and standard 3D-scan / point-cloud data |
| Operating System | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| System Requirements | Quad-core 3 GHz+ CPU · 8 GB RAM min (16 GB rec.) · OpenGL 4.0+ GPU with 2 GB+ VRAM · 30 GB disk |
| Licensing | Perpetual or subscription, multi-seat — request licensing and pricing |
Product videos
Want to try it on your own part?
Start the 14-day trial and we'll walk you through a sample scan-to-CAD job on your own scan — see the parametric result before you license.
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SHINING3D Inspect 3D Metrology Inspection Software – GD&T, Deviation & Reporting | PTB-Certified
Modular 3D metrology inspection software with PTB-certified measurement — compare scans to CAD, run full GD&T to ISO and ASME, and generate traceable reports on the desktop, on the scanner, or in an automated cell.
- ✓ Full-field deviation analysis vs. CAD · GD&T (ISO & ASME) · 2D + 3D dimensioning · cross-sections
- ✓ PTB-certified measurement · automated customizable reports · color deviation maps
- ✓ Desktop, on-device (FreeScan Omni), and automated (RobotScan) workflows · works with all Shining 3D metrology scanners
- ✓ Delivered as a license — request editions and pricing
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· License delivered on purchase — onboarding scheduled with your team
Multifunctional Handheld 3D Scanners
Shining 3D EinScan Pro HD Handheld 3D Scanner – Multi-Mode Structured Light | 0.045 mm Accuracy
Structured-light handheld 3D scanner with up to 0.045 mm accuracy and 209×160–310×240 mm single-scan coverage — captures dark, reflective, and cast-metal surfaces without spray, for reverse engineering, product design, and CAD rework.
- ✓ Up to 0.045 mm accuracy (Handheld HD) · 0.2–3 mm point distance
- ✓ Handheld HD, Handheld Rapid, and Fixed Scan modes in one device · up to 3,000,000 points/s
- ✓ Feature, marker, and hybrid alignment · optional Color Pack for full-color texture capture
- ✓ Lead time: 2–4 weeks — configured to order
On backorder
· Lead time: 2–4 weeks — configured to order
High-Precision 3D Inspection System
Shining 3D AutoScan Inspec2 Automatic Desktop 3D Inspection Scanner – Metrology | 0.01 mm
Automatic desktop blue-light 3D inspection scanner for small, intricate parts — 0.01 mm accuracy, a 3-axis turntable, and one-click automated scanning with AI-assisted software and a PTB-certified inspection module.
- ✓ 0.01 mm accuracy · 0.05 mm resolution · dual 5 MP cameras · full-color scanning
- ✓ Automatic 3-axis turntable · automatic calibration · one-click scanning
- ✓ PTB-certified inspection module · SHINING3D Inspect, PolyWorks, Geomagic · 5 kg desktop
- ✓ Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
On backorder
· Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
Laser Handheld 3D Scanner
Shining 3D FreeScan Omni Standalone Inspection-Ready Wireless 3D Scanner – Metrology | 0.02 mm/m
Standalone, inspection-ready wireless laser 3D scanner with an on-board touchscreen and a built-in PTB-certified inspection module — scan and inspect on the shop floor at up to 0.02 + 0.015 mm/m volumetric accuracy, no PC required.
- ✓ 0.02 + 0.03 mm/m (0.02 + 0.015 mm/m with VPG) · verified in ISO/IEC 17025 lab (VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3, ISO 10360)
- ✓ 93 laser lines · 7,619,000 points/s · blue laser + IR VCSEL · markerless VPG
- ✓ On-board 5.5″ touchscreen + SHINING3D Inspect · fully wireless · ≤ 1.1 kg · Red Dot Award 2026
- ✓ Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
On backorder
· Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
High-Precision 3D Inspection System
Shining 3D OptimScan Q12 / Q9 High-Precision 3D Inspection Scanner – Blue Light | 0.005 mm
Blue-light structured-light 3D inspection scanner delivering up to 0.005 mm accuracy with four industrial cameras and switchable dual scan ranges — verified in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab for production quality control.
- ✓ 0.005 mm (small range) / 0.015 mm (large range) accuracy · VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2, ISO 10360
- ✓ Q12: 4 × 12.3 MP · Q9: 4 × 9 MP · dual FOV 160 × 110 / 430 × 300 mm · < 1 s per shot
- ✓ Handheld, tripod, automatic turntable, or robot-integrated · 3.5 kg
- ✓ Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
On backorder
· Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
Metrology for quality control
Shining 3D FreeProbe 2 Wireless Metrology Probe for FreeScan Trak – Optical CMM Accessory | 0.025 mm
Wireless tactile metrology probe that extends a FreeScan Trak scanning system — reach hidden features, deep pockets, and reference points the scanner cannot see, capturing precise points at 0.025 mm accuracy without generating mesh.
- ✓ 0.025 mm point accuracy · ISO 10360 certified · ISO/IEC 17025 accredited-lab calibrated
- ✓ Pairs with FreeScan Trak Nova and FreeScan Trak ProW · SHINING3D Inspect, PolyWorks, Geomagic
- ✓ Wireless · lightweight · swappable tips + extension rods · up to 80 h battery (Pro)
- ✓ Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
On backorder
· Lead time: 4–6 weeks — configured to order
Laser Handheld 3D Scanner · Blue Laser / Infrared VCSEL
Shining3D FreeScan Combo 3D Scanner – 0.02mm Accuracy | Dual-Mode Laser + Infrared
The Shining3D FreeScan Combo is a dual-mode handheld 3D scanner combining blue laser and infrared VCSEL in a 620 g package, achieving up to 0.02 mm accuracy for metrology, reverse engineering and inspection.
- ✓ 0.02 mm point accuracy — traceable figures for first-article and in-process inspection
- ✓ Dual light source — 26-line blue laser + marker-free infrared VCSEL in one device
- ✓ Four scan modes — deep bores to large assemblies without switching hardware
- ✓ Authorized Shining3D reseller — US install, training and a demo on your parts included
On backorder
· Configured to order — US install, training and calibration included; contact for lead time.
Laser Handheld 3D Scanner
Shining 3D FreeScan Trio Marker-Free Laser 3D Scanner – 98-Line Handheld Metrology | 0.02 mm Accuracy
Marker-free laser scanner with 0.02 mm accuracy, 7.8–11.8 in / 200–300 mm working range — 98-line capture with Deep Hole Scan reach for bore and small-feature metrology.
- ✓ 98 crossed laser lines, marker-free capture of large assemblies
- ✓ Up to 3,010,000 points/s scan rate, 0.05 mm resolution
- ✓ Deep Hole Scan mode reaches bores and recesses down to a single laser line
- ✓ Lead time: 2–4 weeks — configured to order
On backorder
· Lead time: 2–4 weeks — configured to orderFrom engineers running Geomagic Design X
Unedited feedback from reverse-engineering users.
★★★★★
LiveTransfer dropped a rebuilt housing into SOLIDWORKS with the full feature tree — I edited it like native geometry, no STEP rebuild.
MD
Marco D. Design Engineer · Industrial Equipment
★★★★★
Auto Surface on an organic casting saved a full day versus rebuilding it by hand, and Accuracy Analyzer proved it stayed in tolerance.
PR
Priya R. Reverse Engineering Lead · Aerospace
★★★★★
Scanned a worn die, rebuilt it parametric, and had a STEP ready for CNC the same day — the feature tree made the design changes trivial.
EK
Ethan K. Tooling Engineer · Automotive
Common questions
Don't see yours? Email [email protected] — NDA standard, typical reply within 4 hours.
What is Geomagic Design X and what does it do?
Geomagic Design X is professional scan-to-CAD reverse-engineering software. It takes 3D-scan mesh and point-cloud data and, through mesh cleanup, Auto Surface, and feature-based modeling, rebuilds it into a parametric CAD model with an editable feature tree — a path to CAD 3 to 10 times faster than traditional tools. The finished model transfers to mainstream CAD via LiveTransfer or exports as STEP, IGES, and DXF for CAD/CAM, CNC, or 3D printing.
Which CAD platforms does Geomagic Design X export to?
Geomagic Design X uses patented LiveTransfer to push complete, editable models with their full feature tree directly into SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, and PTC Creo, keeping parametric history intact. For any other package, it also exports neutral STEP, IGES, and DXF. That means a scanned part becomes a native, editable model in your existing CAD rather than a static surface set you have to rebuild.
How does Design X turn a scan into a parametric model?
Geomagic Design X guides the scan through mesh editing (hole filling, smoothing, defeaturing), then Auto Surface wraps organic freeform regions with exact surfaces while feature-based tools — extrude, revolve, loft, sweep — rebuild prismatic geometry against the scan. Automatic and guided solid extraction handles billions of scan points. The result is a feature-based, parametric solid with an editable history, not a frozen mesh, so it stays fully modifiable downstream.
What is the Accuracy Analyzer?
Accuracy Analyzer is a patented real-time tool in Geomagic Design X that compares your CAD model against the original scan data and shows the deviation as a color map. It lets you confirm the rebuilt geometry stays within tolerance as you model, so the reverse-engineered part matches the physical object. That verification step is what makes Design X output trustworthy for tooling, inspection, and production, not just visualization.
Which scanners and scan data work with Geomagic Design X?
Geomagic Design X works with standard 3D-scan mesh and point-cloud data and offers one-click import from Shining 3D scanners such as the EinScan and FreeScan lines, so you move from capture to modeling without exporting and re-importing between tools. It also opens common mesh and point-cloud formats from other scanners. We can confirm the import workflow for your specific scanner and file types.
What are the system requirements for Geomagic Design X?
Geomagic Design X runs on 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11. A typical workstation uses a quad-core CPU at 3 GHz or higher, 8 GB of RAM at minimum with 16 GB recommended, a dedicated OpenGL 4.0+ GPU with 2 GB or more of VRAM, and about 30 GB of free disk space. Large scans benefit from more RAM and a stronger GPU. We can review your workstation against the current vendor guide before you license.
Is there a trial, and how is Design X licensed?
Yes. Geomagic Design X offers a 14-day free trial on request so you can evaluate it on your own scans before committing. It is licensed by edition with perpetual and subscription options and multi-seat licensing for teams. As an authorized reseller, Additive Plus matches the license to your workload, provides a quote, and sets up the trial so you can confirm the fit first. Contact us for the right configuration.
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