PRECISION 3D SCANNING. MADE IN THE USA.
Get a free consultation to scan your first part. ALT LLC brings high-resolution 3D scanning to Santa Barbara, capturing real-world objects as accurate, print-ready digital models, the fastest path from physical part to finished design.
Why 3D Scanning?
Before you can redesign, repair, or reproduce a part, you need an accurate digital twin of it. Our scanning service captures complex geometry, fine surface detail, and true-to-life color in a single session — no CAD file, no blueprint, no problem.
Core Scanning Capabilities
High-Precision Capture We scan at 0.03mm accuracy and 0.07mm resolution, capturing fine surface detail on parts ranging from small components to medium-format assemblies (15mm–1500mm).
Marker-Free, AI-Guided Scanning Our scanning system uses AI visual tracking and point-cloud processing to capture complex geometry without markers or setup delays, meaning faster turnaround for you.
True-Color Capture 24-bit full-color scanning reproduces your object's original textures and finishes, not just its shape — ideal for anatomical models, consumer products, and art reproduction.
Reverse Engineering Pipeline: Every scan can move directly into our SolidWorks and Blender workflow, turning raw scan data into clean, editable CAD models ready for modification, simulation, or 3D printing.
Applications
Reverse Engineering & CAD: Convert legacy or undocumented parts into fully editable CAD models for redesign or replacement.
Anatomical Models & Synthetic Tissues capture true-to-life geometry and texture for surgical training devices and medical simulation.
Product Design & Prototyping: Digitize sculpted models, foam mockups, or existing products to accelerate your next design iteration.
Miniatures & Art Reproduction Preserve fine detail and color for figurines, sculptures, and custom art pieces.
Quality Control & Inspection: Compare manufactured parts against the original CAD to catch tolerance issues early.
Archiving & Digital Preservation: Create permanent, high-fidelity digital records of physical objects, tooling, or historical artifacts.
Our Scanning Process
Consultation: Tell us about your object, size, material, and what you need the final model for (printing, editing, archiving, inspection).
Scan: We capture your object using high-precision, marker-free scanning, including texture and color where needed.
Process & Clean Up: Our team optimizes the point cloud and mesh, removing noise and filling gaps for a clean, usable model.
Deliver and receive your file in the format you need—OBJ, STL, or PLY—ready for CAD, 3D printing, or archiving. Ask about our reverse-engineering package for full CAD conversion.
Why Choose ALT for 3D Scanning?
100% U.S.-based scanning and processing
0.03mm accuracy for demanding engineering and medical applications
Seamless handoff into our in-house CAD, prototyping, and manufacturing services
Fast turnaround — most single-object scans processed within days, not weeks