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Power Surfacing Software
for Reverse Engineering

Power Surfacing provides Windows-based software for reverse engineering, CAD design, Sub-D modeling and CAD visualization. Across the Power Surfacing product family, users can reconstruct scanned meshes, ZBrush models and STL files as editable CAD geometry, create dimension-driven sketches, feature-based solids and freeform Sub-D surfaces, or import engineering models and create product visuals. Choose from standalone applications or integrated SOLIDWORKS add-ins.

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The Power Surfacing Product Family

The Power Surfacing product line covers reverse engineering, freeform modeling, advanced surfacing, and CAD visualization and rendering — as six specialized products, available standalone or as SOLIDWORKS add-ins.

Standalone Applications

Reverse engineer, design, and visualize CAD without a third-party CAD license.

Viz|Studio|RE Studio

SOLIDWORKS Add-ins

Extend SOLIDWORKS with Sub-D, reverse engineering, and shelling.

Sub-D|RE|Shell

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Power Surfacing RE Studio
StandaloneReverse Engineering

Power Surfacing RE Studio

Standalone reverse-engineering software for scanned and sculpted meshes

The most advanced standalone reverse-engineering software for scanned meshes, ZBrush sculpts, and polygonal geometry. Power Surfacing RE Studio captures very fine surface detail with a highly automated workflow, converting complex meshes into high-quality NURBS surfaces in a matter of minutes. It includes the complete Power Surfacing Studio toolset, adding reverse-engineering capabilities on top of full hybrid Sub-D / NURBS modeling. It also includes the full functionality of Power Surfacing Viz plus the KeyShot render engine.

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Power Surfacing Studio
StandaloneCAD Design

Power Surfacing Studio

Standalone freeform Sub-D and Class A surfacing design software

Model complex, aesthetically pleasing Class A surfaces with the ease of digital clay. Power Surfacing Studio delivers hybrid Sub-D / NURBS modeling — push, pull, and sculpt freeform shapes, then refine them with dimension-driven, feature-based control — no third-party CAD license required. It includes the full functionality of Power Surfacing Viz plus the KeyShot render engine.

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Power Surfacing Viz
StandaloneCAD Visualization

Power Surfacing Viz

CAD import, IntegrityWare tessellation, bundled KeyShot, and mesh export for Blender, Modo, 3ds Max, and Maya.

A standalone CAD visualization and rendering-prep system with KeyShot bundled. Import engineering models, clean up assemblies, convert CAD data to meshes with IntegrityWare’s world-class tessellation engine, and create product visuals without needing a full CAD seat — and without buying a separate KeyShot license. Prepare and export meshes for other visualization packages such as Blender, Modo, 3ds Max, and Maya.

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Power Surfacing for SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS Add-inSub-D Design

Power Surfacing for SOLIDWORKS

Freeform Sub-D and Class A surfacing inside SOLIDWORKS

Power Surfacing is the industrial design add-in that brings freeform Sub-D surfacing to SOLIDWORKS. Manipulating Power Surfacing parts is as simple as modeling with clay — create complex, aesthetically pleasing Class A surfaces, then convert them directly into SOLIDWORKS features that contain either solid and/or surface bodies.

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Power Surfacing RE for SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS Add-inReverse Engineering

Power Surfacing RE for SOLIDWORKS

Reverse engineer scanned and polygonal meshes inside SOLIDWORKS

Power Surfacing RE gives SOLIDWORKS users a unique set of tools to rebuild shapes from many meshes — 3D scans, FEA meshes, sculpted meshes, 3D printer files, and online model databases — directly inside SOLIDWORKS, without leaving your native CAD environment. It is primarily targeted at reverse engineering organic data; mechanical data is reconstructed using native SOLIDWORKS tools.

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Power Shell for SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS Add-inShelling

Power Shell for SOLIDWORKS

When Shell fails, Power Shell prevails

Power Shell (which includes Power Thicken) solves a long-standing CAD problem — shelling and thickening complex, difficult, or organic surfaces and solids in cases where the standard SOLIDWORKS Shell and Thicken commands fail.

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From mesh to editable CAD

Watch scanned and sculpted geometry become NURBS surfaces and SOLIDWORKS-ready solids — the outcome reverse engineers and industrial designers buy the software for.

  • Scan and STL meshes reconstructed as editable CAD
  • Quad Wrap retopology with Sub-D to NURBS conversion
  • Native SOLIDWORKS feature transfer from RE Studio
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Key Workflows

Start with the path that matches your work — scan-to-CAD, freeform Sub-D, SOLIDWORKS industrial design, or CAD visualization.

Scan-to-CAD

Scan-to-CAD

Transform raw 3D scan data from any scanner into clean, manufacturing-ready CAD surfaces and solids.

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Freeform Sub-D Design

Freeform Sub-D Design

Use subdivision surface modeling to create smooth, organic freeform shapes with intuitive control.

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Industrial Design in SOLIDWORKS

Industrial Design in SOLIDWORKS

Create beautiful, ergonomic industrial designs directly inside SOLIDWORKS using Sub-D surfacing.

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CAD Visualization

CAD Visualization

Import engineering CAD, clean up assemblies, and create product visuals with bundled KeyShot — or prepare and export meshes for Blender, Modo, 3ds Max, Maya, and other visualization packages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Power Surfacing?

Power Surfacing is a family of reverse-engineering, Sub-D modeling and CAD visualization software products for creating mesh-to-CAD models, freeform surfaces, editable CAD geometry and product visuals.

Does Power Surfacing work with SOLIDWORKS?

Yes. Power Surfacing for SOLIDWORKS, Power Surfacing RE for SOLIDWORKS and Power Shell for SOLIDWORKS operate directly inside SOLIDWORKS. Power Surfacing Viz, Power Surfacing Studio and Power Surfacing RE Studio are standalone Windows applications.

What is Sub-D modeling?

Subdivision-surface modeling is a method for creating smooth organic shapes by editing a relatively simple control cage. Power Surfacing converts completed Sub-D forms into CAD-compatible surface and solid geometry.

What is scan-to-CAD?

Scan-to-CAD is the process of reconstructing 3D scan or polygon mesh data as editable CAD surfaces and solids that can be modified, measured and used in engineering workflows.

Can Power Surfacing convert STL files to CAD?

Power Surfacing reverse-engineering products can use STL and other polygon mesh data as the basis for reconstructing editable CAD geometry. The exact workflow and output options depend on the selected product.

What is the difference between Power Surfacing Viz, Studio and RE Studio?

Power Surfacing Viz is for CAD import, IntegrityWare tessellation of CAD data to meshes, and bundled KeyShot rendering — no extra KeyShot license and no full CAD seat required. Power Surfacing Studio is standalone CAD with Sub-D surfacing, sketching and feature-based modeling. Power Surfacing RE Studio includes the Studio toolset and adds reverse-engineering for scanned and polygonal mesh data. Studio and RE Studio each include the full functionality of Viz plus the KeyShot render engine.

What is the difference between Power Surfacing and Power Surfacing RE for SOLIDWORKS?

Power Surfacing for SOLIDWORKS focuses on freeform Sub-D design. Power Surfacing RE for SOLIDWORKS adds reverse-engineering tools for reconstructing scanned meshes, STL files and polygon models directly inside SOLIDWORKS.

Does Power Surfacing require SOLIDWORKS?

The standalone products — Power Surfacing Viz, Power Surfacing Studio and Power Surfacing RE Studio — do not require SOLIDWORKS. The products specifically named “for SOLIDWORKS” operate as SOLIDWORKS add-ins.

Which Power Surfacing product should I choose?

Choose Power Surfacing Viz for CAD visualization, translation and bundled KeyShot rendering without a full CAD seat or a separate KeyShot license. Choose Power Surfacing Studio when you need CAD modeling or Sub-D design — it includes the full functionality of Viz plus the KeyShot render engine. Choose RE Studio when you need reverse engineering; it includes Studio, Viz, and KeyShot. Choose a SOLIDWORKS add-in when you want the workflow inside SOLIDWORKS. Use the product comparison page for a detailed feature comparison.

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