Global Design Solutions (GDS) provides 3D scanning, modeling, and reverse engineering services for automakers, restoration shops, custom fabricators, and individual builders. We capture accurate digital data from vehicles and components so our clients can reproduce, modify, or document parts without relying on outdated drawings or unavailable CAD files.
Engines and Powertrain Components
Scan blocks, heads, manifolds, and housings for redesign, repair, or aftermarket modifications.
Compare scanned data to CAD to confirm tolerances before machining or assembly.
Legacy and Obsolete Parts
Reverse engineer discontinued parts that no longer exist.
Produce CAD files that allow reproduction by machining, additive manufacturing, or casting.
Or start your own product line by utilizing our services to mass produce parts the market needs.
Dashboards and Interior Components
Capture complex curves and mounting points for accurate restoration or customization.
Support fabrication of custom panels, trim, or replacement dashboards for vintage and specialty vehicles.
Antique and Classic Cars
Digitally archive rare vehicles to preserve geometry for restoration or reproduction.
Recreate missing body panels, chrome details, or structural elements.
Whole Vehicle Scans
Provide complete vehicle geometry for aerodynamic analysis, prototyping, or digital documentation.
Used by design teams, restoration specialists, and collectors who want a full digital twin of their vehicle.
Custom and Aftermarket Fabrication
Scan for roll cages, body kits, exhaust routing, or suspension modifications.
Ensure that fabricated parts fit correctly the first time.
Accident and Insurance Documentation
Capture crash damage or wear for claims, repair analysis, or engineering validation.
Motorsports Applications
Digitize chassis and components for performance upgrades.
Compare as-built race car geometry against design intent.
Schedule a Scan – We capture parts, assemblies, or entire vehicles.
Data Processing – Raw scan data is cleaned, aligned, and prepared.
CAD Conversion – Reverse engineering produces solid models in formats ready for SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, and Creo.
Delivery – Files are provided for machining, fabrication, simulation, or archiving.
Sub-millimeter accuracy on panels, brackets, and interiors.
Full vehicle scans completed in under 4 hours (conditions dependent).
CAD models delivered in days, not weeks.
Ready for simulation, prototyping, or direct production.
Automotive OEMs
Startup EV and specialty manufacturers
Custom shops and fabricators
Restoration and antique car collectors
Independent builders
Unlock your design
De-construct your world
Virtual asset assistance
From scan to fabrication
GDS scans engines, powertrains, dashboards, full interiors, body panels, and legacy parts. Whether it’s a rare vintage component or a modern assembly, GDS captures sub-millimeter accurate point cloud data that becomes the foundation for precise CAD models used in restoration, fabrication, or redesign.
GDS delivers sub-millimeter accuracy on all automotive scans — meeting the tolerance demands of OEMs, custom fabricators, and motorsports engineers. Every scan is validated during processing to ensure the resulting model reflects exact real-world geometry before any CAD or modeling work begins.
Yes. GDS specializes in scanning and reverse engineering legacy and discontinued automotive components. The resulting CAD files are production-ready — allowing fabricators to reproduce or modify parts that are no longer available from the original manufacturer, extending the life of classic and specialty vehicles.
GDS works with OEMs, custom fabricators, restoration specialists, independent builders, and motorsports teams. From one-off restorations to production-run component reproduction, GDS’s automotive scanning services scale to match the precision requirements of each client’s specific application.
Yes. GDS performs detailed 3D documentation of vehicles involved in accidents — capturing exact geometry and damage conditions for insurance, legal, or engineering analysis. The resulting spatial data provides an objective, measurable record that supports reconstruction efforts and formal reporting requirements.
GDS delivers automotive-ready CAD files including STEP, IGES, STL, and native formats compatible with leading automotive CAD and PLM systems. Files are tested for compatibility before delivery — so engineers and fabricators can import directly into their workflow without conversion issues or geometric errors.
GDS provides precise 3D scan data and models that custom fabricators and motorsports engineers use to design bespoke components, verify fitment, and plan modifications. The accuracy of GDS’s models means custom work is designed to fit before any material is cut — reducing waste and rework.
GDS follows a structured process: initial consultation to define scope and deliverables; on-site or in-facility scanning of the vehicle or component; point cloud registration and processing; CAD modeling and file preparation; and delivery of completed files with support for integration into the client’s design or manufacturing system.
Yes. Beyond individual components, GDS scans automotive production facilities, assembly lines, and plant layouts to create accurate digital twins. These models support plant layout optimization, equipment planning, and safety reviews — giving facility managers a precise virtual environment to test changes before implementing them physically.
Traditional measurement methods are slower, less accurate, and unable to capture complex freeform geometry. GDS’s 3D laser scanning captures thousands of data points per second — producing a complete, accurate digital record of any automotive component or environment. This translates to faster project timelines, fewer errors, and models that are immediately ready for design, fabrication, or analysis.
