Precision Metrology for Motorsports Excellence
Aerospace-grade capabilities to 3D scan and reverse engineer
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AMB Aero uses the industry-best handheld 3D scanner, Creaform Handyscan 3D Black Elite. Offering exceptional accuracy of up to 0.025 mm (0.0009 in) along with gold-standard software tools to transform customer cars into high-accuracy CAD models. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Accuracy: up to 0.025 mm (0.0009 in) Resolution: 0.025 mm (0.0009 in) Measurement rate: 1,300,000 measurements/s Scanning area: 310 x 350 mm Light source: 11 blue laser crosses Volumetric accuracy: 0.020 mm + 0.040 mm/m Scanning distance: 300 mm (11.8 in) Depth of field: 250 mm (9.8 in) Part size range: 0.05–4 m (0.16–13.1 ft) Weight: 0.94 kg (2.1 lb) 100+ vehicles scanned including Le Mans Prototypes, IndyCar and Formula One Inquire about 3D Scanning Services Using industry-standard software tools compatible with academic workflows: Ansys Fluent CFD, Siemens NX for CAD, Geomagic Design X for reverse engineering, and SolidWorks. |
Aerospace-Grade Precision for Racing
AMB Aero is able to perform aerospace-grade reverse engineering, dealing with extremely small tolerances, as in this example of a Formula 1 front wing:
Professional Reverse Engineering Workflows
Each project requires the use of different software packages to 3D scan and convert surfaces in a car to useful files that can be fed to CFD analysis programs. Here is one of our reverse-engineering aerodynamic workflows featuring a McLaren 720S:
Creaform’s Handyscan 3D hardware quickly measures any complex surface making it possible to “get it right” the first time. Then, we use Geomagic Design X to convert 3D scan data into high-quality, feature-based CAD models.
At the end of the reverse engineering process, we obtain a highly accurate, automotive-grade CAD model. We then import it into Ansys Fluent CFD software for aerodynamic analysis:
We use specialized CAD software like SolidWorks or Siemens NX to further refine or alter CAD models before feeding them to our CFD software:
We Can Scan Your Car Anywhere in the World
In this 3/4 cutaway you can see the engine room and base body as scanned for Brodie Scott’s Lancer Evolution before our re-development of its aero package. The AMB staff can travel to scan your car anywhere in the world and complete the design work at our offices while you keep racing.
We regularly collaborate with research institutions on projects requiring high-fidelity geometric data acquisition for validation studies and novel applications.
Want to Know More?
We typically provide 3D scanning and reverse engineering of cars within the context of a larger project, whether it’s CFD-based aerodynamic development or Sportcar / GT Racing aero, or or Time Attack, Club Racing package development.