| What is reverse engineering? | | | | can not be directly used. So, we need a process |
| Often the word reverse creates confusion about | | | | called 'modeling'. It is a converting process of point |
| general concept of engineering. Basically, it is | | | | cloud into usable 3D model. Surface modeling is |
| minute analyzing for making a solid model or 2-D | | | | also an integral part of reverse engineering. It is a |
| drawing to aid in re-manufacturing. In dictionary, it | | | | mathematical technique. Experts use this technique |
| is a process of studying or analyzing the principles | | | | in demonstrating solid appearing of the object. It is |
| of a device, object or system to further | | | | a complex method but not as complex as |
| document its structure, function and operation. | | | | wireframe modeling and not as sophisticated as |
| The wide range of usages of such application has | | | | solid modeling. 3D animated games and CAD |
| established the name like 'Applications 3d'. For the | | | | (computer aided design) are favorite areas of |
| common man, it is re-engineering of the old or | | | | surface modeling. Now, let's move towards |
| obsolete machine in an electronic format prior to | | | | reverse engineering and have a glimpse of its |
| rebuild, repair or upgrade. There is a | | | | different stages:o At first, engineers study & |
| misconception that reverse engineering is all about | | | | recognize the product and its components, |
| bringing an old part back to life. Though, it builds a | | | | wherever reverse engineering can be used. So, |
| launch pad as well for numerous other technical | | | | such stage is also known as prescreening potential |
| advancements. For instance, development of 3D | | | | components.o Disassembling or observation of |
| laser scanning could be possible on the ground of | | | | informative documents is the next stage after |
| reverse engineering. | | | | formal introduction. It is the most time consuming |
| Probably, most of us would be aware about the | | | | stage. It is obvious because eventually under this |
| 3D laser scanner. It captures the real world object | | | | process, we accumulate all the instructions and |
| and environment in intensive way and | | | | technical data about the working of the product.o |
| demonstrates it in 3Dimensional virtual mode. | | | | Now, engineers verify the perfection in designing |
| Extensive wide variety of application of 3D laser | | | | work by repeated testing.o Then, comes the final |
| scanners includes facility management, | | | | stage and new products use to introduce in the |
| architecture, heritage restoration, processes | | | | market. |
| power/piping, construction, accident | | | | Thus, reverse engineering is the master process |
| reconstruction, surveying, forensics, film/movies, | | | | of producing completely new product with the |
| and game development. In practically way, today | | | | similar function. Interoperability is the key factor |
| every industry needs super accurate and high | | | | behind reverse engineering. Besides that, it uses |
| speed 3D reality data generation. | | | | into recovering lost documentation. It has great |
| Point clouds use to produce by 3D scanners but | | | | importance into product analysis as well. |