Metrology scanning starts at $260. Prices may vary based on project complexity and specific requirements.

Building scanning is priced starting at $0.20 per square foot. Final cost depends on the size and details of the building.

Our headquarters is in Columbia, SC, but we offer scanning services nationwide, accommodating projects across the country.

Yes, parts can be shipped to us for scanning. Please fill out our form to receive instructions on shipping to the appropriate facility.

Building scanning can typically be scheduled within a week of project submission, ensuring timely and efficient service.

Metrology scanning is usually completed within 3-5 business days from the receipt of the parts, allowing for prompt and accurate results.

It's important to understand that scanning is not an exact copy of your part. Our process is built for reverse engineering: we use the scan data as a reference to rebuild the part as a solid, parametric CAD model suitable for manufacturing. In that process, some details of the original part will be simplified or lost — the model reflects our interpretation of the part's design intent, not a perfect replica. If your part has features we can't fully capture, we model them based on the best available information, which may slightly differ from the original.

• There are a few physical limitations to be aware of. We use a laser scanner, which relies on line of sight and surface reflectivity, so certain parts and features are inherently harder to capture:

• Black, highly reflective, or transparent surfaces can be difficult to scan accurately.

• Deep holes, internal cavities, and internal geometry can't be seen by the scanner and may not be captured.

• Very small features — generally anything under about 0.3 mm — may not be reliably captured.

• Threads, knurling, and fine textures are typically identified from the scan and then re-modeled as standard features rather than captured directly.

• Flexible or easily deformed parts can shift shape during scanning, which affects accuracy.

For dimensions that are critical to your part's function — mating surfaces, hole diameters, fits — we supplement the scan with direct measurement to make sure the final model is right where it matters. If your part has specific critical features or tolerances, let us know up front and we'll give them special attention.

For dimensions that are critical to your part's function — mating surfaces, hole diameters, fits — we recommend telling us up front so we can supplement the scan with direct measurement. Without that guidance, critical features are modeled from scan data alone and may not achieve the fit you need.

If your part depends heavily on internal geometry, very fine details, or tight tolerances, scanning may only get you part of the way there, and we're happy to discuss whether it's the right approach before you commit.