This unique scanning project came to IIA as a result of a client needing a 3D scan of a creosote bush’s root system for his graduate project. The creosote roots initially posed a challenge to scan due to the irregular geometry of their structure. IIA's engineers were faced with the mission of accurately scanning this organic form while mainly concentrating their efforts on scanning the center of the root system.

When we talk about reverse engineering and dimensional measurement, we often refer to manufactured parts, engineering tolerances, and other abstract concepts. Although we don’t often encounter this particular type of project, this case study provides an excellent example of reverse engineering in action.