Reverse Engineering (also called Converse Engineering) is a new technology of integrating CAD, laser, intensive mechanic, digital control and image capture & process.The paper illustrates the study, application and important roles in Rapid Prototyping of Reverse Engineering Technology in home and aboard, explains the theory and reality meaning as well.With the direction of lower cost, localization, independent copyright, elaborate selection and design is done about the hardware of image capture system, 3D Coordinating Laser Measure Machine, the software algorithms as well their realization of image capture & process discussed in detail.Finally, the author summarizes what has been done and predicts the prospect of Reverse Engineering Technology.
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