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"GDS has proved to be extremely helpful for our project. They met our requirements and delivered on time with perfect service."
GUILLAUME BOYER
Senior Mechanical Engineer
What we deliver in Carmel
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Why teams in Carmel choose GDS for reverse engineering
At a glance
Typical experience without CAD
- Obsolete parts with no drawings or supplier
- Hand-measuring complex geometry by caliper
- Replacements that don't fit or function
- Production stalled waiting on a single component
What you get with GDS reverse engineering
- Parametric or surface CAD from the real part
- Geometry validated against the captured data
- Drawings and neutral formats for fabrication
- A path to replace, modify, or redesign
Impact for your team and your client
- Obsolete parts brought back into production
- Less downtime waiting on replacements
- Freedom to source or improve the design
From part to CAD
We capture the physical component and rebuild it as editable parametric or surface CAD geometry.
Validated geometry
Models are checked against the captured part so the reconstruction reflects the real component.
Fabrication-ready
Deliverables include drawings and neutral formats so parts can be quoted, machined, or printed.
Legacy machinery & retrofit focus
Built for Carmel machinery modernization, retrofit engineering, and plant upgrade projects where precision matters.
The GDS Guarantee
Every project is covered by the GDS Guarantee for our scanning and modeling deliverables.
Core services in Carmel
3D laser scanning
On-site facility and equipment capture aligned to site control.
3D modeling
Scan-to-BIM, as-built, and CAD geometry from verified scan data.
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Parametric or surface CAD and drawings from physical parts.
Consulting
Scoping, standards, import support, and workflow rescue.
Turnkey solutions
End-to-end capture, modeling, and delivery managed as one workflow.
Digital twin planning
Scan-backed digital twins for plants and industrial facilities.
Value and benefits
Recover lost designs
Bring obsolete parts back into production with usable CAD, even when no drawings or supplier remain.
Reduce downtime
A CAD model lets you source, machine, or print replacements instead of waiting on a discontinued part.
Freedom to improve
Editable geometry means you can modify, upgrade, or optimize the part, not just copy it.
Industries we serve in Carmel
Legacy machinery & equipment
Ageing machinery, replacement-part, and maintenance documentation and reverse engineering for modernization programs across Carmel.
Plant modernization & retrofit
Existing-condition capture ahead of line changes, equipment swaps, and upgrade work inside running facilities.
Tooling & fixtures
Tooling, fixture, and jig documentation and reverse engineering to support fabrication and retrofit.
Advanced manufacturing
Equipment, line, and parts documentation to support layout, fit-up, automation, and fabrication across Carmel.
Construction & infrastructure
Existing-condition surveys for renovation, coordination, and industrial development across Carmel.
Energy & utilities
Substations, water and power facilities, and infrastructure captured to support retrofit and planning.
Example reverse engineering projects in Carmel and across Indiana
Carmel
Documenting ageing production machinery ahead of a modernization programme, giving engineering field-verified conditions before design begins.
Westfield
Recovering CAD geometry for an obsolete machine part with no surviving drawings, so a replacement could be fabricated.
Fishers
Capturing a plant floor before an equipment changeout, delivering registered data aligned to site control.
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Project deliverables completed
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Field-verified project data
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Rush options as fast as forty-six hours for qualifying scopes, subject to availability
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Primary industries served
Clients that trust our work
What teams say about working with GDS
Frequently asked questions
What can you reverse engineer in Carmel
Legacy and obsolete components, machinery parts, fixtures, tooling, castings, and assemblies - converted into usable CAD for fabrication, replacement, or redesign.
Can you reverse engineer parts without drawings
Yes. That is the core of reverse engineering - we capture the physical part and deliver parametric or surface CAD with validation. Clients remain responsible for design approval and engineering sign-off.
Which deliverables do you provide
STEP, IGES, native CAD, STL, OBJ, and 2D drawings, plus neutral formats and handoff notes matched to your software and downstream use.
How do you match the recreated part to the original
Geometry is built from the captured part and checked against it during the process. Tolerances and level of detail are confirmed up front and matched to how the part will be used.
Do you support machinery and industrial tooling
Yes. Recreating tooling, fixtures, and obsolete equipment parts for legacy machinery, plant equipment, and industrial is a core focus in Carmel - we rebuild geometry so procurement and fabrication start from reality.
Can I ship parts to you
Yes. For components that can be safely transported, shipping to GDS is often the most efficient option. We provide packing and label instructions on request.
How fast can you deliver
For qualifying scopes, rush delivery is available in roughly 24 to 72 hours depending on scope, format, and resource availability. Exact timing is confirmed in your written quote.
Will you sign an NDA
Yes. We are NDA-friendly and sign mutual confidentiality agreements for manufacturing, machinery, retrofit, and industrial projects, so sensitive data stays protected.
Do you also scan the parts you reverse engineer
Yes. Capture and modeling are part of the same workflow. See our 3D laser scanning in Carmel page for capture.
Which industries do you serve in Carmel
Legacy machinery and electronics, aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, automotive and machinery, energy and utilities, and healthcare across Carmel.
Start a reverse engineering project in Carmel
Our scanning and modeling deliverables are supported by the GDS Guarantee.
Step one share basic goals and part details
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Step two we scope capture and CAD deliverables
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Step three you receive a clear plan cost and schedule you can share with your client
Reverse engineering capacity books up quickly in Carmel. The earlier we see your part the more schedule flexibility we can give you.
Information on this page describes typical services and possible benefits based on typical project work.