Yes, Geomagic Design X is fully compatible with major CAD software like SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, PTC Creo, and Autodesk Inventor. This seamless compatibility, called Live Transfer in Geomagic Design X, ensures that you can work within your existing design environment while leveraging the power of 3D Scanning and reverse engineering using Geomagic Design X.

Yes, Geomagic Design X can process 3D scan data from various types of 3D scanners and convert them into fully editable CAD models. The software is ideal for users who need to connect their 3D scanners to scan inside the geomatic prior to the CAD modelling from scan data.

Geomagic Design X can process long-range scan data from leading Lidar scanners. It is capable of handling large-range laser scans, such as those of buildings or factories, and can convert them into mesh models and CAD models for BIM modeling and Digital Factory applications.

Geomagic Design X supports a broad array of 3D scanners, making it versatile for various scanning needs. It can seamlessly import point cloud data or mesh data from other 3D scanning software. Additionally, it has direct plugins for several handheld laser scanners and structured light scanners from multiple OEMs.

Geomagic Design X stands out by enabling seamless integration with 3D scanners to process point clouds and meshes. It offers the ability to create editable parametric, non-parametric, NURBS, and hybrid CAD models directly from 3D scan data. Additionally, it ensures full CAD compatibility, including integration with SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, and more—making it a powerful tool for reverse engineering and design refinement.

Legacy parts are crucial for many manufacturers in the market but lack CAD models. Geomagic Design X can scan these parts and connect them to the scanners, convert the scan data into editable CAD files, and facilitate the replication or modification of these parts. This is especially helpful in industries where spare parts for older machinery are required, but no original design files exist.

To run Geomagic Design X effectively, you need:

• A high-performance PC with at least 16GB RAM (32GB recommended).
• A compatible 3D scanner for input data.
• A reliable GPU (e.g., NVIDIA or AMD with OpenGL 4.5 support).

Geomagic Design X supports various file formats, including:

• 3D scan formats: STL, OBJ, PLY, and more
• CAD formats: STEP, IGES, Parasolid, and native formats of leading CAD software

While Geomagic Design X is designed for professional use, users with CAD knowledge and experience are required to learn Geomagic. Once you have this prior experience or knowledge, Geomagic Design X is very easy to learn.

No, Geomagic Design X is primarily designed for reverse engineering and does not support generating detailed 3D inspection reports. However, once the modeling is complete, you can compare your design against the STL file in real-time. This allows you to make design modifications to achieve a closer match to the original CAD model.

To run Geomagic Design X efficiently, ensure your system meets these minimum requirements:

• Processor: Intel i7 or higher
• RAM: 16 GB or more
• Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX series or better
• Storage: SSD with at least 500 GB of free space
• Operating System: Windows 10 or later

You can download a free trial of Geomagic Design X from the Precise3DM website by filling out this form. Additionally, we offer free benchmark support and quick online demos to help you to get started.

Geomagic Design X pricing varies from 1900 USD per year to a perpetual cost to 32000 USD based on licensing options and additional features. Contact Precise3DM for the latest pricing and offers for buying Geomagic Design X.

Yes, we offer comprehensive training sessions, onsite and online, user guides to practise the software, and technical support to help you get started and make better use of Geomagic Design X.

You can buy Geomagic Design X Directly from Precise3DM, a trusted Golden Partner of Oqton. We provide customised solutions, installation support, and after-sales assistance.

Geomagic Design X is ideal for engineers, product designers, and manufacturers or anyone with a 3D scanner or works with scan data will use Geomagic Design X.