Mobile 3D ScanningColchester
Professional 3D scanning services for Colchester. Our engineers will travel to you or you can send your part to our Kent office. Create accurate data to digitise your physical objects for, prototyping, reverse engineering, inspection or 3D printing.
Highly accurate 3D scanning
Full colour 3D scans
On-site 3D scanning
Scan to CAD
Why choose us?
Surface Scan offers detailed and cost-effective mobile 3D scanning solutions serving Colchester and surrounding areas.
On-site 3D scanning
Surface Scan offers on-site 3D scans. If your object is too large or delicate to ship, we can travel to you or you can send small models to us via a courier.
Accurate 3D scans
Our metrology-grade technology generates accurate 3D scan data at up to 10μm resolution. Capture the exact measurements of your model no matter how complex Â
3D scanning to CAD
Use our 3D scan to CAD solution to transform your data into a design-ready, professional CAD file. This can then be easily edited for reverse engineering, digital repair, and rapid prototyping.
Time for a quote?
Every 3D scanning project is unique, tell us about your idea or contact us for advice. Upload some photos of your item for an accurate, no-obligation quote.
What can we 3D scan?
Large parts
We can scan large objects with our mobile 3D scanners, either on-site or in-house. It could be a vehicle or part of a building. Our 3D scanning technology offers detailed, full-field data.
Cars
Statues
Boats
Furniture
Small objects
Small models such as jewellery or cogs can be captured using our desktop or handheld 3D scanners. We can collect accurate data of all shapes & details, either on-site or at your location.
Components
Cogs
Coins
Miniatures
Textured items
Fabric
Glass
Shiny
Black
Customers who trust us...
3D scanning an object...
Before we scan any part, we find out the client’s needs. What level of detail do you require? What are you trying to achieve?
We then assess what scanning technology is best suited to the part’s size and shape. Does it need target markers or non-reflective spray?
What if the model has very little geometry or texture? If there are no features for the scanner to recognise, we’ll use target markers. These help the scanner keep track of its positioning and aid with accuracy.
Not sure if 3D scanning is what you need? Send us some pictures, and we’ll take a look.Â
Learn more about our scanning process.
3D scanning with markers
When your model lacks substantial geometry or texture, we can apply target markers. They help the scanner monitor its positioning and assist with accuracy. Once the 3D scan is complete, we will remove all markers.Â
3D scanning spray
What happens if the model is shiny or black?
We can still 3D scan it. We use a specialist non-reflective spray. It does not leave any coating or residue on the item. You can see it working in the video below;
Recent 3D scanning work...
bumper
This is a recent scan of a bumper. You can see the targets used to capture the shape.Â
MG Ashtray
Here is a 3D scan of a bespoke part for a classic MG. Enabling us to create a unique badge mount.
Chopper Frame
We scanned a rare chopper frame. The scan enabled an exact replica to be created.
death penny
This is a WW1 death Penny scan. A perfect replica can now be reproduced.
Colchester 3D Scanning
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