Scanning and CAD modeling prototypesPrototypes Manufacturing
Your tooling development, qualification, and product launch process often requires several verification steps before full production.
Rapid Results
When you need to rapidly prove out parts in development, IIA is a ready-resource to turn scan results for you – often in 48 hours or less. Our team can also produce the file format you need for developing tooling. Your project will be personalized - managed by a highly skilled individual with whom you will have a direct line of communication.Equipment, Capabilities
Scanning PlatformsSoftware Platforms
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Manufacturing Inspection Services
Fluid Testing & Analysis
Our ISO-accredited labs provide a full menu of fluid testing and analysis to monitor the health of equipment and machinery used in prototype manufacturing. Our ASTM-compliant services include testing and analysis of lubricating oil, fuel, coolant, grease, transformer oils, and other equipment fluids.
Cybersecurity Testing
IIA offers cybersecurity testing and certification to help manufacturers enhance the security of wireless products and comply with changing regulations. Our cybersecurity testing meets requirements in the United States (FCC), European Union (CE) and United Kingdom (PSTI).
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Testing
SAR testing helps to ensure that devices operate within mandated limits before they are marketed to consumers. We use precision equipment to test for compliance with local and whole-body specific absorption rate limits from 4MHz to 10GHz.
Global Market Access (GMA)
Our GMA experts can help you gain the approvals needed to sell your product internationally. From start to finish, we can help you navigate complex regulations and get your product to market in more than 180 countries.
Dimensional Inspections (Metrology)
Vast industry experience and 24-hour operations make IIA the most efficient, effective and trusted leader in dimensional inspections. IIA uses your specifications to conduct First Article Inspections and capability studies, and all of your projects are personally managed by a highly skilled technician or engineer who will communicate directly with you.
Lab Services
Our state-of-the-art laboratories use metrology, scan-to-CAD comparisons, and a variety of complementary NDT methods to paint a comprehensive picture of your component. When a part is too large or too delicate to ship, our labs can provide on-site NDT testing and quick turnaround times. We are also equipped to perform a variety of destructive testing on automotive parts, including mechanical properties, chemical composition, microstructural/heat treat analysis, and more.
Lift Services
Our Lift Services team is a leader in performing non-destructive testing to ensure that lift equipment is structurally sound and safe to use. We offer a wide variety of complementary NDT, including magnetic particle testing (MT), ultrasonic testing (UT), visual and operational inspections — and more. Our team includes engineers with expertise in the fabrication, installation and repair of crane systems.
Inspection Services
Our Inspection Services experts are highly experienced in Advanced Non-destructive Examination (NDE), traditional NDE, and IIA patented specialty NDE methods. We can also perform RVI in tanks, pipes, tubes and vessels in your manufacturing plant.
Qualifications, Accreditations, and Certifications
ITAR Registered
ASQ Certifications
All inspectors are certified to one or more of the following:
- CQI (Certified Quality Inspector)
- CMI (Certified Mechanical Inspector)
- CQT (Certified Quality Technician)
- CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)
- CQM (Certified Quality Manager)
- CQA (Certified Quality Auditor)
- Duns Number:19-993-4829
- NAICS: 541380 (Mech. Testing Lab or Services)
- Cage Code: 0GB04
- SIC Code: 8734
Scanning Outputs
Point Cloud
Raw 3D Scan Data (.txt, .asc)
Generated by all 3D scanning technologies, raw geometric data is collected as a point cloud. This is the first step in every project.
Polygons
Raw 3D Scan Data with a polygonal wrap (.stl)
Neutral file primarily used by the 3D printing industry.
Analysis
2D Visual Report (.pdf)
3D Interactive Report (.pwzip)
Point cloud data is overlaid to an existing CAD model or scan data of another part to show deviation. Used for rapid design verification, tooling validation, and first article inspection.
Referred to as a Deviation Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Computer Aided Inspection (CAI) or Verification (CAV), or Color Map. Reports can also be manipulated to show specific dimensional call outs or FAIs. We call this a "CAV Plus".
Modeling Outputs
Native Parametric Formats
Models developed in your native CAD platform. Constructed with a fully functional design tree, robust models are built for ease of editing.
NURBS File Format
Best for modeling organic shapes that do not need to be edited. Surface or solid file output (.igs, .stp)
All Reverse Engineering and Modeling project customers receive a Live Model Review at project completion.
Testimonial
"In a hyper-focused myopic state I had the models to be scanned shipped out to your people before confirming the schedule. Your team could have justifiable said 'your timing problem is not our problem!'
Instead, in seamless fashion, first contact with Steve led me to a quote from Julie and Ryan is getting us what we need. We got client approval Tuesday afternoon, shipped the models to you, and our first scans were in hand by Thursday afternoon.
Excellent team work."
- Jonathan T, bleck design group
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Story-Worthy Services
Built for responsiveness.
IIA strives to provide services worth telling others about. We've structured our entire operation to be responsive to your needs – from precision equipment to one-off widgets; we strive in every way to provide story-worthy service.
To take you to the next step.
When you begin a project with IIA, we'll want to know your stated and unstated project needs. We value making and keeping aggressive commitments to help you get to the next step in your project. With equipment and skills specifically for rapid prototype support, we’ll find the best approach to completing your project.