Reverse Engineering · Dubai

No drawings? No problem.

We turn physical parts into CAD-ready digital files. Obsolete parts, design improvements, digital archives — we've done it 300+ times.

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Trusted by Dubai's automotive and aerospace teams

AutomotiveAerospaceManufacturingHeritageMotorsport
300+
RE projects delivered
3-10 days
Standard turnaround
12+ years
Combined team experience
CAD-ready
STEP / IGES / native CAD
The basics

What is Reverse Engineering?

Reverse engineering is the process of taking a physical object and creating a complete digital 3D model of it. The output is a CAD-ready file that can be modified, manufactured, or archived.

It's most useful when: (1) the original drawings are lost or never existed (common for legacy machinery), (2) you want to improve or modify an existing part, (3) you need to manufacture a replacement for a broken part, or (4) you want a digital archive of physical assets for the future.

Our process combines high-accuracy 3D scanning (up to 0.04 mm with our Shining 3D EinScan HX2) with manual CAD modeling in SolidWorks and Fusion 360. You don't just get a point cloud — you get a clean, parametric, manufacturable CAD model.

Capabilities

What we can do

7 core capabilities — here's how reverse engineering solves real problems.

No Original Drawings

Legacy machinery, old parts, foreign equipment — we can still manufacture replacements.

Faster Than Measuring

Days, not weeks. We scan the whole part in hours, model the features in CAD.

More Accurate

Sub-millimeter vs ±0.5mm by hand. CAD model is parametric, modifiable, reusable.

Digital Archive

Future re-orders, modifications, or audits — the digital file is forever.

Design Improvement

RE the current design, modify the CAD, manufacture the improved version.

Marker-Based Scanning

For deep grooves and hard-to-reach areas we scan with Capilier reference markers to lock alignment and capture geometry other methods miss.

Quality Control

Scan a production part and compare to original CAD. Sub-mm deviation reports.

Equipment

What we scan with

Right tool for every accuracy budget, surface type, and part size.

Shining 3D
EinScan HX2 · blue laser + LED
Capilier Markers
Deep grooves · hard-to-reach areas
Geomagic
Mesh cleanup & optimisation
Photogrammetry
Rig-based capture · large objects
Industries

Industries we serve

From the workshop to the museum to the factory floor.

AutomotiveAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingOil & GasHeritage & MuseumsConsumer GoodsMedical DevicesDefense
Process

How it works

From physical part to finished deliverable. Quote within 2 hours of inquiry.

01

Physical Part

You bring or ship us the part, or we visit your site.

02

3D Scan

High-accuracy scan captures every surface (millions of data points).

03

Point Cloud to Mesh

We process the raw scan into a clean 3D mesh.

04

Geomagic Processing

We refine the mesh in Geomagic — cleanup, hole-filling, decimation, and surface preparation — so it's optimised and ready for accurate CAD.

05

CAD Model

Our engineers model the part in SolidWorks or Fusion 360 with tolerances.

06

Manufacturing-Ready

You get STEP/IGES/native CAD — ready to manufacture or modify.

Proof

Dubai case studies

Real reverse engineering projects delivered across the UAE.

Engine bracket RE
Automotive · Sharjah

Discontinued engine bracket — full RE

An automotive workshop needed a bracket for a 15-year-old engine. The OEM had discontinued it and no drawings existed. We scanned the worn original, reverse-engineered the CAD with improved tolerances, and 3D printed a functional prototype for validation before CNC machining.

Automotive workshop · 2 weeks · STEP + drawings
Industrial gear RE
Manufacturing · Jebel Ali

Conveyor system gear replacement

A manufacturing plant had a critical conveyor down because a custom gear had failed. The German manufacturer had gone out of business. We scanned the broken gear teeth, reverse-engineered the full gear assembly, and delivered manufacturing-ready files in 10 days.

Manufacturing plant · 10 days · CNC-ready
Heritage hardware
Heritage · Sharjah

Antique door handle digitization

A heritage restoration project required exact replicas of 1920s brass door hardware. We scanned the original pieces, created parametric CAD models, and delivered files ready for investment casting. The restoration team now has a permanent digital archive.

Heritage project · 3 weeks · Casting-ready
Aerospace bracket
Aerospace · Dubai

Drone airframe component RE

A drone manufacturer needed to replicate a complex airframe mounting bracket after losing the design files. We scanned and reverse-engineered the component in 5 days with aerospace-grade tolerances, delivering native SolidWorks files.

Aerospace client · 5 days · SolidWorks native
Deliverables

What you receive

  • CAD-ready file in your preferred format (STEP, IGES, SAT, X_T, STL)
  • 2D engineering drawings on request
  • Material recommendations
  • Manufacturing notes (tolerances, surface finish, post-processing)
  • Full digital archive for future re-orders
Service areas

Reverse Engineering across the UAE

We serve all emirates with on-site service and courier pickup.

FAQ

Common questions

What is reverse engineering?+
Reverse engineering is the process of taking a physical object and creating a complete digital 3D model of it. We scan the part with high-accuracy equipment, then our engineers rebuild it as a clean, parametric CAD model in SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
When should I use reverse engineering vs designing from scratch?+
If you have a physical reference part, RE is usually faster and cheaper. If you only have a concept, design from scratch. RE shines when drawings are lost, parts are obsolete, or you need to modify an existing design.
What file formats do I get?+
STEP, IGES, SAT, X_T, STL, and native SolidWorks or Fusion 360 files. We deliver in whatever format your manufacturing process requires.
What accuracy can you achieve?+
Up to 0.04 mm with our Shining 3D EinScan HX2 laser scan (0.05 mm on its rapid LED mode). We'll recommend the right scanning tool for your accuracy budget and part geometry.
Is reverse engineering legal?+
Yes, RE is legal in the UAE for legitimate purposes: replacement parts, design improvement, quality control, and digital archiving. We sign NDAs and do NOT reverse engineer trademarked products for counterfeiting.
How long does a typical RE project take?+
Physical part to CAD-ready file typically takes 3-10 days: small parts (under 30cm) around 3-5 days, medium assemblies 5-7 days, and large or complex machinery 7-10 days. Rush service is available for an upcharge. (Downstream manufacturing, if required, is quoted and scheduled separately.)
FibraHub · Carbon Fiber

Once reverse engineered, need it made in carbon fiber?

FibraHub in Dubai manufactures the finished part in carbon fiber straight from the CAD — from replication to repair.

Visit FibraHub →

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