Industries Served

Industry-leading firms turn to SFI to improve their manufacturing processes by gaining a visual understanding of their product and its overall development. SFI makes the advanced technical understanding gained from 3D scanning and data processing accessible to businesses of all sizes.

SFI provides on-site scanning and consulting services. Manufacturing parts may also be shipped to SFI for scanning and analysis in our labs. SFI is equipped to handle projects of all sizes.

• Automotive
  Improvements in internal engine parts as well as external aerodynamics are essential as competition within the industry grows. And, it’s not just automotive manufacturers who turn to SFI; NASCAR and Indy racing teams use SFI’s expertise in the analysis of cars, parts and even racing helmets.

• Aerospace
  From an rocket engines, to turbine blades, to the smallest cockpit component, 3D scanning technology offers the aerospace industry the advanced precision and data analysis needed to design and manufacture for utmost safety. From NASA, to prime contractors, to private airplanes, SFI has tackled a range of aerospace projects. Scanning entire aircraft or component parts allows SFI to complete advanced analysis for virtual wind tunnel performance, aerodynamics, continuity, stress analysis and more.

• Industrial Manufacturing

• Consumer Products

• Medical
  From dental implants, to joint replacement, micro-electronics and prostheses, SFI has helped medical industry partners advance the design and development of medical devices that improve patient outcomes. SFI’s 3D scanning technology improves the safety and performance of medical devices by allowing for measurement, reverse engineering, quality inspection and digital assembly of difficult to measure component parts. SFI’s technology also allows for highly customized fit for implants or prostheses that must conform directly to a patient’s anatomy. 3D scanning allows for CAD models to be developed, whereas less accurate measurements were taken in the past.

• Visualization and Animation

• Cultural Preservation