Vehicle engineering
Ground-Based Vehicle
CAD development of a ground-based vehicle architecture, including structural layout, wheel assemblies and component integration.
Projects & applications
Engineering in practice.
Selected examples of how Rootstock Systems applies 3D scanning, reverse engineering, CAD and product-development thinking to real engineering problems.
Reverse engineering · 3D scanning
From a failing physical part to an improved component.
A VW Golf 3 coolant flange was reverse engineered from the original plastic component. The physical geometry was captured, recreated in CAD and used to develop an aluminium replacement.
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Original componentExisting geometry and interfaces captured from the physical part.
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3D scan & CAD reconstructionPhysical geometry converted into useful engineering CAD.
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Improved replacementAluminium component developed as an alternative to the original plastic part.
Vehicle engineering · Reverse engineering
VW Crafter Camper Shower Tray
Application of 3D scanning and CAD reconstruction to develop a vehicle-specific shower tray for a compact camper shower and toilet module.
3D scanning · CAD
Physical Geometry to CAD
Reverse engineering workflow for capturing existing components and turning physical geometry into editable engineering information.
Product development
Structural Product Development
Engineering design work combining CAD, structural architecture and practical manufacturing considerations.
Applications
Where this capability can be applied.
Rootstock is building a specialist capability for projects where accurate physical geometry, existing interfaces or difficult-to-measure surfaces are central to the design.
Campervan conversions
Vehicle-specific furniture, shower systems, tanks, equipment mounts and interior components.
Ambulance & special-purpose vehicles
Engineering support for equipment integration and custom interior or exterior components.
Legacy & replacement parts
Capture and reconstruct parts where original CAD data or drawings are unavailable.