About 3DSLab
3DSLAB is an engineering-led scanning, design and manufacturing studio with a core foundation in naval architecture.
We deliver high-precision 3D scanning and CAD modelling across marine, automotive, industrial and built environments—capturing hulls, internal structures, components and complex systems.
From digital capture and reverse engineering to FEA, prototyping and manufacturing, each project is developed around its intended application, operating environment, accuracy and performance requirements.
Capabilities
Engineering-led solutions — from digital capture
to engineered manufacturing.
Production & Manufacturing
Functional prototypes and test articles developed to evaluate fit, materials and performance.
Engineering & Analysis
Low-volume and scalable manufacturing coordinated through suitable additive-manufacturing processes and specialist providers.
Digital Capture & Scanning
High-precision 3D scanning for reverse engineering, dimensional inspection and accurate geometry capture.
Engineering & Analysis
CAD modelling, FEA and design assessment for performance-driven, manufacturable solutions.
Where Our Capabilities Apply
From complete environments to individual components, our scanning, engineering and manufacturing workflows adapt to each project’s scale, accuracy and intended outcome
Yacht & Marine Environments
Capture of yacht interiors, machinery spaces and vessel structures for refits, spatial planning, interior development, documentation and equipment integration.
Object & Component Digitization
Professional 3D scanning of physical objects to produce point clouds, polygon meshes and CAD-ready data for inspection, documentation and redesign.
Spaces & Built Environments
Internal, terrestrial and aerial capture for point-cloud development, as-built documentation, dimensional coordination and design planning.
CAD & Reverse Engineering
Conversion of scanned geometry, existing components and design concepts into accurate CAD models and manufacturing documentation.
Engineering & Product Development
FEA, material assessment, design optimisation, prototyping and testing for marine, automotive, industrial and custom-engineering applications.
3D Printing & Manufacturing
Prototypes, test articles and low-volume components produced using selected polymers, fibre-reinforced materials and specialist additive-manufacturing processes.
Component suitability is assessed according to its intended use, operating environment, test evidence and any applicable regulatory, certification or classification requirements.
From Digital Capture to Production
Input &
Capture
Start with a 3D scan whether external, internal or
component level
or an existing CAD model, a physical part or a new concept.
Engineering & Analysis
CAD modelling, reverse engineering and FEA support assessment of design response, material suitability and manufacturability.
Prototyping & Fabrication
Results are reviewed against project requirements before delivery, further testing, design iteration or production scaling.
Validation &
Delivery
Results are reviewed against project requirements before delivery, further testing, design iteration or production scaling.
Start from a scan, concept, or existing design — we adapt the workflow to suit your project.
Industries We Support
Adaptable scanning, engineering and manufacturing capabilities across established industries, emerging applications and specialist projects.
Marine & Yachting
Naval architecture, yacht-interior scanning, point-cloud development, refit documentation, reverse engineering and additive-manufacturing research for marine environments and components.
Automotive
Vehicle and component scanning, CAD reconstruction, FEA, prototyping and engineering assessment for custom, replacement and product-development applications.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Equipment scanning, dimensional inspection, reverse engineering, tooling, jigs, fixtures and low-volume manufacturing for industrial systems and obsolete components.
Architecture & Built Environment
Internal, terrestrial and aerial capture for point clouds, as-built documentation, interior development, spatial planning and dimensional coordination.
Product Development & R&D
Concept development, CAD modelling, material assessment, FEA, functional prototypes, test articles and iterative performance evaluation.
Custom & Specialist Projects
Digitisation and engineering of individual objects, one-off components and unusual geometries requiring a tailored scanning, design or manufacturing workflow.
Project feasibility and component suitability are assessed according to the intended use, operating environment, available evidence and any applicable regulatory, certification or classification requirements.
Start Your Project
Discuss your scanning, engineering or manufacturing requirements with us.
Whether you are starting with aerial capture, internal scanning, an existing component or a new design, we can help define the scope, assess feasibility and develop an appropriate pathway through modelling, FEA, prototyping, testing and manufacturing.
