3D scanning

3D scanning and reverse engineering

Turn a physical part into a 3D model you can change, print or keep on file. Tell a 3D engineer from our US maker community what you need, and get a written scope and price before you pay.

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chat and quote before you pay

What you can ask for

From a physical part to a file you can use

Scan to a printable model

A clean mesh of your part, ready to print as it is or at a different scale.

Scan to editable CAD

Reverse engineering: a model you can change, for parts that need to fit or be improved, delivered as STEP or another CAD format.

Model from photos

Can't send the part? Simple shapes can often be modeled from clear photos and a few measurements. Ask in the chat.

Printed copies

Have the finished model printed in one of 10 materials and delivered to your door.

How it works

STEP 1

Describe your part

Create a free account, describe the part and pick a timeline. Updates come by text or email.

STEP 2

Chat with an engineer

Share photos, measurements and what the part has to fit or do.

STEP 3

Get a written scope and price

Deliverables, milestones, a deadline and one price. You pay only when you accept it.

STEP 4

Review and receive

You get 4 days to accept the result or ask for changes within the scope. Then the files are yours, plus prints if you ordered them.

Two ways to get your part to us

Mail it in

Start a chat and describe the part. Once you agree on the scope, we send you a UPS shipping label. The part is scanned and modeled, and we ship it back to you within 2 weeks, or sooner if you need it.

Send photos instead

Can't part with it? Send 4 to 20 photos with a ruler in frame, and an engineer models the part from them.

What people scan

  • Replacement parts that are no longer sold
  • Clips, brackets and knobs to copy or improve
  • A product you want to fit an accessory to
  • Objects to reproduce at a different size

Community-based

Scanned, modeled and printed by independent makers across the US

Intagly connects you with vetted design engineers and makers instead of one workshop. How distributed manufacturing works

3D scanning FAQs

How much does 3D scanning cost?

It depends on the part's size, its detail and what you need back. The chat and the quote are free. Your engineer sends a written scope with one price, and you pay only when you accept it.

How long does a scan take?

Your engineer gives a timeline with the quote, and the scope lists the milestones and a deadline.

Can I ask for changes to the model?

Yes, within the agreed scope. When the engineer marks the project complete, you have 4 days to accept it or request changes. New features after you pay are quoted separately, as our Scope of Work policy explains.

How does mail-in scanning work?

Start a chat and describe the part. Once you agree on the scope, we send you a UPS shipping label. The part is scanned and modeled, and we ship it back to you within 2 weeks, or sooner if you need it.

Can I send photos instead of the part?

Yes. Send 4 to 20 photos with a ruler in frame, and an engineer models the part from them. It works best for simple shapes; your engineer will tell you if a scan is needed.

What files do I get?

The files you agree on in the scope, such as STL, OBJ, 3MF or STEP. You can also ask for the raw scan file.

Who owns the scan and the model, and do you sign NDAs?

You own the files. Intagly signs NDAs, and they cover the engineers and makers who work on your project.

Can I get the part printed too?

Yes. Ask your engineer to include prints in the quote, or upload the finished STL for an instant print quote.

Have a part to copy or fix? Tell an engineer about it.

Start a free scanning chat