Geomagic Design X

Industry-leading reverse engineering software for converting 3D scan data into feature-based and editable solid CAD models.

Reverse engineering done right

Streamline your design and manufacturing workflows with the latest tools for reverse engineering. Scan virtually anything with Artec 3D scanners, and create production-ready designs with Geomagic Design X. Here, you can rebuild CAD data for legacy parts and tooling, recreate non-existent or lost CAD data for parts and molds, design new custom products, and document changes made post-prototype or manufacture.

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Additive manufacturing

Utilize initial design ideas for the parts that have been topologically optimized, and generate feature-based results available for further edit and use in CAD.

Optimization of supply chain

Create a digital database for key parts with high wear and tear, or parts that fail frequently, to shorten turnaround time and unify your expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

Sheet metal stamping

3D scan stamping dies that have been modified after manufacturing to update the original CAD drawings and represent as-built conditions.

Product design

Accelerate time to market by utilizing reverse engineering to combine off-the-shelf parts and assemblies with custom-designed parts.

Casting

Quickly create production-ready 3D models for broken castings, and reproduce key components with 3D scanning and scan-based design.

Redesign and customization

Scan an existing part or an entire product to create a 3D reference for a brand new or customized product.

Prototyping

Digitize hand-built prototypes commonly made using foam, cardboard, or modeling clay to accelerate the creation of production-ready designs.

Remanufacturing and maintenance

Use 3D scan data to manufacture replacement components and spares for expensive heavy equipment in the event of an emergency, and to keep them functioning efficiently.

The complete scan-to-CAD solution

Reverse engineer virtually anything faster, more accurately, and more reliably with Artec 3D scanners and Geomagic Design X. Scan, process, and export your scan data into Design X to create solid feature-based CAD models for manufacturing and simulation.

Step 1: Capturing an object with one or multiple Artec 3D scanners

Step 2: Processing, refining & optimizing data in Artec Studio

Once scanning is complete, the next step is to process the data in Artec Studio, where all captured frames will be precisely aligned to each other and fused into an accurate, highly detailed 3D model. If needed, you can further refine the model using mesh optimization and repair tools. It may also be necessary to reduce the number of polygons to simplify the data you’re working with, as well as align it to the global coordinate system. Then, you can export the model directly from Artec Studio to Design X.

Step 3: Creating a feature-based CAD model in Design X

Once in Design X, the mesh is ready to be reverse engineered into a solid CAD model. Depending on the model’s complexity and shape, this can require one or a mix of multiple workflows which include:

Mesh segmentation and extraction of solid or surface features, such as cones, cylinders, planes and others,
Building 2D or 3D sections and using standard CAD tools (extrusion, rotation, etc.) to create geometrical features, or
Auto-surfacing if the object you’re working with has an organic, free-form shape.

Geomagic Design X software only

Have an Artec scanner already? Get a Geomagic Design X license to start reverse engineering your scan data.

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Why use Geomagic Design X with Artec scanners?

Paired with Artec industry-leading scanning hardware and software, Geomagic Design X is the ultimate scan-to-CAD solution for progressive reverse engineering.

3-10x

faster time to CAD

Reverse engineering can shave days or weeks off the time it takes to turn a product idea into a finished design. Using the combination of Artec 3D scanners and Design X software, scan prototypes, existing components, tooling, or similar objects to develop designs in a tenth of the time it would take to physically measure and create CAD models from scratch.

0.01 mm

max. accuracy (no targets needed)

Create metrology-precision and bespoke products that cannot be designed without reverse engineering. Design components that seamlessly fit the existing products. With Artec scanners and Geomagic Design X, you can recreate complex geometries that would be impossible to measure without reverse engineering.

Up to 75%

cost reduction

Save a lot of money and effort when modeling as-built and as-designed parts. Reduce tool iteration costs by correcting your CAD with actual part geometry captured with a 3D scanner, and eliminating part springback issues. Reduce the number of costly errors caused by mismatch of components.

Improve your CAD environment

Integrate 3D scanning into your usual design workflow to accomplish more, and work more efficiently. With native output to SolidWorks®, Siemens NX®, SolidEdge®, Autodesk Inventor®, PTC Creo®, and Pro/ENGINEER®, Geomagic Design X and Artec 3D scanners support your complete design environment.

Expand your design capacities

Start with data generated in the real world rather than a blank screen. With a variety of Artec scanners, you can quickly create realistic and accurate 3D replicas of physical objects, and convert them into editable, feature-based CAD models in Geomagic Design X.

Make use of what you already have

Many designs are influenced and inspired by other designs. Easily scan and upload scan data into your CAD system to rebuild old parts to match current designs, produce drawings, and manufacture designs in no time.

Design X + Artec scanners in action

Case study

High-precision 3D scanning for custom auto chassis design with Artec Eva

Artec-Geomagic workflow allows for customization of chassis with bulletproof reliability

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Case study

Redesigning an exhaust system from an Artec Leo scan in under one hour with Artec Studio and Design X

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Reverse engineering huge machine parts in difficult locations with Artec Eva and Geomagic Design X

Huge machines reverse engineered in the most difficult of conditions with Design X

Feb. 15, 2017 4 min read

Have a question about using Geomagic Design X with Artec scanners?

Does Geomagic Design X have a trial version?

Yes! For access, send an email to Artec Support at support@artec3d.com with your full name, company name, and email address.
Is there an Artec and Geomagic Design X educational package?

Yes. We offer a few special bundles of Artec 3D scanners and Geomagic software at discounted rates for educational and research applications. For more information, please contact us at sales@artec3d.com.
How do I renew an Artec and Geomagic Design X license?

Geomagic Maintenance Program ensures you always work with the latest and most efficient Geomagic software versions and get priority access to expert technical support. If the maintenance contract that came with your license has expired, or is about to expire, please contact your dealer (the company you originally bought your license from) to find out more about maintenance renewal options. Alternatively, you can always contact us at sales@artec3d.com, and we'll do our best to assist you.
Can I get a package of Design X and Control X?

Yes! The package you're looking for is the Design Inspection Suite. It includes Geomagic Design X and Geomagic Control X licenses with first-year software maintenance. For pricing, please contact us at sales@artec3d.com.
How to use a 3D scanner with Geomagic Design X?

For a basic scan-to-CAD workflow, please visit the Workflow tab.

Complete reverse engineering software

Paired with Artec 3D’s industry-leading scanning hardware and software, Geomagic Design X provides you with an extensive scan-to-CAD toolset to convert mesh or point cloud data into history-based CAD models in record time, and with high precision.

Flawless data transfer

Comprehensive export of neutral CAD or polygon files. The output of data to the industry’s leading CAD systems is supported via Live Transfer™.

Modeling wizards

Automatic, feature-based solid and surface extraction directly from 3D scans. These wizards intelligently analyze and extract feature information such as feature profiles, axes, and paths, and automatically create features from a mesh.

Mesh tools

Comprehensive, easy-to-use mesh optimization, repair, and segmentation tools for rapid hole filling, smoothing, optimizing, rewrapping, sharpening, and polishing of your mesh.

Mesh sketch tools

Use automated curve layout tools for sketching curves on meshes including lofted slicing plans and extraction of sharp edges. Extract sectional polylines or silhouette polylines from a mesh or a point cloud and create 2D sketches such as lines, circles, arcs, and rectangles on extracted polylines.

Reference geometry tools

Extract a reference plane, vector, coordinate system, polyline, or point with multiple combinations of input.

Automatic curve and sketch tools

Create a sketch profile based on section polylines with the Auto Sketch feature. It includes highly sophisticated curve and sketch tools to automatically extract sketch profiles and feature curves from mesh for comprehensive reverse modeling

Real time analysis

Automated Accuracy Analyzer™ tools to compare and validate surfaces, solids, and sketches against original scan data.

Redesign assistant

Use the intelligent Redesign Assistant™ feature in the modeling and extracting design intent phases to extract design parameters and elements from 3D scans. It helps you define feature shapes with accurate parameters and design elements easily.

Auto surfacing

Use this feature to fit surface patches onto a mesh and instantly create a surface body. This is essential for designing a complex, freeform part, creating model data for manufacturing a freeform shape, or analyzing a geometric shape.

Batch process macros

Use automated batch process macros for scan processing by node-based definition.

Point cloud processing

Expertly handle massive mesh and point cloud data alignment, processing and refining mesh construction.

3D file import

Supports import of over 60 file formats including polygons, point clouds, and CAD.

What’s new in Geomagic Design X 2023?

Geomagic Design X 2023.2.0 introduces exciting new functionalities aimed at accelerating your modeling workflow to serve as a passport to a world of advanced reverse engineering possibilities.

Everything you need for reverse engineering in one bundle

Maximize on value by opting for a software and scanner package that comes with an Artec scanner of your choice, a Geomagic Design X license, and one or more Artec Studio licenses.

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Geomagic Design X software only

Have an Artec scanner already? Get a Geomagic Design X license to start reverse engineering your scan data.

Buy now

Everything you need for reverse engineering in one bundle

Maximize on value by opting for a software and scanner package that comes with an Artec scanner of your choice, a Geomagic Design X license, and one or more Artec Studio licenses.

Leo Plus & Design X bundle

Convert medium-sized objects or parts into feature-based CAD models with Geomagic Design X bundled with our one and only wireless and AI-driven 3D scanner.

Package includes: