3D scanning becomes most valuable when it solves a real design problem. From reconstructing complex automotive geometry to improving an industrial component and creating a perfectly fitted custom case, these creators put MetroY Ultra into real-world reverse engineering workflows.

From a Complex Car Part to Fusion 360

Automotive parts are notoriously difficult to reverse engineer—their geometry is full of curves, transitions, recesses, and hard-to-measure surfaces. In this project, Norbert Rovira scans a large, complex car component with MetroY Ultra, then brings the captured geometry into Fusion 360 to reconstruct, repair, and modify the original part. It’s a complete scan-to-CAD workflow that shows how accurate 3D data can turn even challenging physical geometry into a practical digital design reference.

Creator: Norbert Rovira / NormakeR

Scan. Measure. Redesign. Print.

Instead of rebuilding an existing component from caliper measurements and repeated trial-and-error, Directed T3CH uses the MetroY Ultra CMM Edition to scan a laser rotary device and capture the geometry needed for a redesigned clamp. The workflow goes further with the CMM ball plate for on-site accuracy verification, and Revo Measure for dimensional measurement and feature extraction—before the final geometry is brought into Fusion 360 for redesign. With the real geometry available directly in CAD, the redesigned parts can be checked for fit before printing—reducing guesswork, failed iterations, and wasted time. 

Turning a Black Flashlight into a Custom-Fit Case

Need a custom product that fits an existing object precisely? In this project, Directed T3CH scans a dark, mostly black flashlight with MetroY Ultra, switching between scanning modes to capture difficult details such as the belt clip and button area. After merging the scans into one complete 3D model, he imports the geometry into Fusion 360 and designs a custom protective case with a TPU insert, rigid outer shell, and magnetic closure—fit-checked against the real object before a single print is made.

READY TO BUILD YOUR OWN WORKFLOW?

Whether you're reverse engineering an existing part, developing a custom-fit product, or adding measurement and inspection to your workflow, there’s a MetroY Ultra configuration for you.

MetroY Ultra

Precision 3D scanning for reverse engineering and product design

Get industrial-grade blue laser scanning with up to 0.015 mm accuracy—purpose-built for reverse engineering, scan-to-CAD, and precision product design.

Ideal for:

Add on-site verification and measurement to your workflow

The CMM Edition delivers the same MetroY Ultra scanning hardware while adding a carbon-fiber ball plate and a 1-year Revo Measure license, enabling real-time accuracy verification and professional measurement workflows directly from your scan data.

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FROM REAL OBJECT TO DIGITAL DESIGN

Scan it. Measure it. Rebuild it. Improve it.

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