The Vekform Journal
Notes on 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and getting real parts made, from the Vekform studio.
Nylon, Carbon Fiber, or ASA: Which Material Do You Need?
The three engineering materials we print in, and which one fits your part.
From Idea to Finished Part: How the Vekform Process Works
Three steps from first contact to a finished, shipped part.
How 3D Scanning Works (and What It Can Capture)
How a physical object becomes an accurate digital model, and what scanning captures.
3D Printing for Inventors: From Sketch to Functional Prototype
How an idea or rough sketch becomes a functional prototype, no CAD needed.
Custom 3D Figurines: How We Scan and Print People
From a full-body scan to a full-color figurine for weddings, cosplay, and gifts.
Do You Need a CAD File to 3D Print? (No, Here's Why)
The CAD-file myth, and how scan-to-print lets you start from an object or idea.
What Is Reverse Engineering? (And When You Need It)
How a broken or undocumented part gets rebuilt, no drawings required.
3D Scanning vs. Manual Measurement: Why Scanning Wins
Where calipers fall short, and why scanning captures what they can't.
Can You 3D Print a Replacement Part? Here's How It Works
From a broken part on your bench to a production-grade replacement.