Student assistant in 3D scan-based CAD model updating
The Competence Center of Autonomous Digitalization Technologies at Fraunhofer IGD develops and automates 3D scanning technologies for fully automated reconstruction of cultural heritage and industrial objects. Depending on the object characteristics and quality requirements, different capture systems are applied.
The capture of the actual state of objects is significant in industry, particularly for forming tools like press tools for sheet metal parts, which are based on CAD models. These tools undergo several processing steps and, over time, experience wear, causing their geometry to deviate from the original CAD modeling. Manual adjustment steps are often made to the tools, which are not transferred back into the CAD model. This leads to an increasing discrepancy between the real object and the CAD model.
To address this issue, an approach has been developed that adjusts the underlying CAD model based on a 3D scan of the tool. This procedure can also be applied to other objects.
What you will do
First, you will engage more deeply with the structure of CAD models and then learn about the existing solution for 3D scan-based CAD back-referencing. Additionally, you will receive an introduction to our 3D scanning systems to digitize sample industrial objects. Based on the 3D scan data and the target geometry provided by CAD models, the next step is to expand the existing solution, as it is currently limited to smaller objects.
In the long term, the application of this technology involves developing a versatile automated tool that updates the underlying CAD model based on a 3D scan of any object to reflect its geometric actual state.
What you bring to the table
The working time consists of 10-20 hours per week. The position is initially limited to three months, an extension is intended.
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD
Requisition Number: 82346 Application Deadline: 02/15/2026
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