Hi-Tech Metrology on Reverse Engineering & Inspection | AMW 2026

What if you could scan a mining truck component, a car body, or an aircraft panel in minutes — with no surface prep, no coatings, and 75-micron accuracy? Recorded live at Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 in Brisbane, this episode explores the latest advances in handheld 3D scanning and industrial metrology. Shane speaks with Danilo from Hi-Tech Metrology, a 30-year-old Australian company and authorised reseller for Creaform and other leading metrology brands. Danilo gives a live demonstration of the Creaform HandySCAN Max — a professional-grade blue laser scanner capturing over three million points per second — and explains exactly how it integrates with SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and other major CAD platforms. ▶ Danilo from Hi-Tech Metrology — explained the capabilities of the Creaform HandySCAN Max: a high-speed blue laser scanner delivering 75-micron accuracy across three working distances, with native export to SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Fusion 360, and Inventor. Danilo also showed how the scanner handles reflective and dark surfaces with no preparation required. Whether you're in reverse engineering, quality inspection, or trying to digitise legacy tooling without a CAD file, this conversation covers the practical side of bringing 3D scanning to your operation. ⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Hi-Tech Metrology & the HandySCAN Max 01:00 - Live demonstration: scanning speed & working distance 02:30 - Handling reflective & dark surfaces — no prep needed 03:30 - How tracking targets work on large parts 04:30 - Use cases: reverse engineering, inspection, mining & aerospace 05:30 - CAD integration: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor & more 🏭 About Manufacturing Tech Australia Manufacturing Tech Australia is Australia's leading podcast and video series covering manufacturing technology, automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0. Hosted by Paul Mason and Shane Williams, we deliver real conversations with real industry leaders — cutting through the hype to bring you insights you can actually use on the factory floor and in the boardroom. 🎙 New episodes every fortnight. Subscribe so you never miss one. 👍 Like this video if you found it valuable 💬 Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes: @ManufacturingTechAU 🔗 Connect with us: 💼 LinkedIn:   / manufacturingtechau   Paul Mason:   / pdmason   Shane Williams:   / shanewilliamsau   🌐 Website: https://www.manufacturingtech.au 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Gzc6XB... 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... #ManufacturingTechAU #AustralianManufacturing #AdvancedManufacturing #Industry40 #ManufacturingPodcast #Automation #Robotics #SmartManufacturing #AMW2026 #AMW26 #3DScanning #ReverseEngineering #Metrology #Creaform #HandySCAN #IndustrialInspection #AdvancedManufacturingAustralia