When dealing with older machined components like plastic injection molds or stamping dies, maintaining and restoring tools without existing CAD files can be a massive hurdle. In a recent case study from our partners at Kreon, a Schneider Electric manufacturing facility in France faced this exact challenge with over 1,000 unique tools under their management. Without original digital models, inspecting tool wear or manufacturing replacement parts was incredibly difficult and time-consuming.

To overcome this, Schneider Electric integrated the Kreon Zephyr III 3D scanner with the Kreon Ace+ measuring arm and Geomagic Design X software. This powerful hardware and software combination provided the extreme precision (5 μm) and high resolution needed to digitize tiny mechanical details and complex surfaces. As a result, their maintenance team was able to easily reverse-engineer parts, archive aging tooling in digital CAD formats, and quickly inspect for defects. You can read the complete breakdown of how this technology optimized their preventive maintenance and repair operations here: Read the full Kreon Case Study.

Why Partner with Cross Company for 3D Scanning Solutions?
When it comes to implementing advanced 3D metrology and scanning technology like the Kreon systems used by Schneider Electric, Cross Company is your ideal partner. Our team of precision measurement experts deeply understands the critical role that reverse engineering and accurate dimensional inspection play in minimizing downtime. We go beyond simply supplying state-of-the-art equipment; we work closely with your team to integrate the right hardware, software, and local support to fulfill your core value drivers, helping you improve quality, raise efficiency, and lower risk across your entire production floor.