Reverse Engineering 2.0: Powering Today’s Innovation Engine

Reverse engineering has evolved far beyond its early role of simply duplicating parts when original designs were unavailable. Today, it has become a strategic capability in manufacturing, enabling rapid prototyping, extending product life cycles, enhancing production workflows, and even driving new design innovation. Advances in metrology, 3D scanning, and AI-powered software have transformed reverse engineering from a reactive problem-solving tool into a proactive source of competitive advantage.