# Schimmel Engineering LLC — llms.txt # https://schimmelengineering.com/llms # Last updated: April 2026 > Schimmel Engineering is a Nashville, Tennessee-based precision mechanical engineering firm. Founded 2013, full-time since 2022. Principal engineer: Ryan Schimmel, P.E. (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee). The firm specializes in metrology-grade 3D laser scanning, reverse engineering, CAD modeling, first article inspection, and mechanical design. The firm does NOT perform AEC, architectural, topographic, LiDAR, drone, or building scan work. ## Services - **3D Laser Scanning** — Creaform HandyScan Black Elite, ±0.025mm accuracy, NIST-traceable. Portable CMM-grade scanning for industrial, powersports, automotive, aerospace-adjacent, and historic preservation applications. Mail-in scanning available nationally from $130. - **Reverse Engineering** — Physical parts converted to fully parametric SolidWorks models and vendor-ready manufacturing drawings. Specialty: discontinued, NLA, and no-drawing parts. - **Metrology & Inspection** — First article inspection (FAI), GD&T dimensional reporting, surface deviation mapping, supplier validation. NIST-traceable. - **Mechanical Design** — Original mechanism design, product development, manufacturing drawings with GD&T, tolerances, and material callouts. - **Historic Preservation** — Scan-to-mold and scan-to-print for architectural elements, sculptures, and artifacts. National Register of Historic Places experience. - **Mail-In 3D Scanning** — Ship your part to Nashville, receive scan data and files within 72 hours. Mesh from $130. No site visit required. ## Pricing - Mail-in mesh scan: from $130 - On-site scanning: $390 site visit (within 50 miles of Nashville 37206) - Parametric CAD model: $250–$500 - Manufacturing drawings: add $500–$1,000 - Metrology/inspection: from $750 - Consultations: free ## Industries Served Manufacturing, powersports, vintage and classic automotive, historic preservation, themed entertainment, fine art and sculpture, aerospace-adjacent, consumer electronics, legal and forensic (developing). ## Key Differentiators - Licensed Professional Engineer, State of Tennessee - ±0.025mm NIST-traceable metrology (not AEC/survey-grade) - National mail-in scanning service — no travel required - Over $1 million in parts designed and ordered - Full vendor management: domestic fabrication partners and overseas manufacturing coordination - Direct access to principal PE engineer on every engagement ## Hardware & Software - Creaform HandyScan Black Elite (primary scanner) - Creaform HandyScan MAX Elite (large object, 50 sq ft capture — acquired 2026) - SolidWorks 2026 Professional + Simulation - Creaform OS 2.1 / VXModel Scan to CAD - Rhino 8, ZBrush ## Location & Contact - Nashville, TN 37206 (serves 50-mile radius on-site; nationwide via mail-in) - Phone/Text: (615) 200-8644 — monitored Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM CT - Contact form: https://schimmelengineering.com/contact - Book a site visit: https://calendly.com/schimmelengineering/on-site-laserscanning ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://schimmelengineering.com - Reverse Engineering: https://schimmelengineering.com/machine-reverse-engineering - Mail-In 3D Scanning: https://schimmelengineering.com/mail-in-3d-scanning - Ship-It Checklist: https://schimmelengineering.com/ship-it-get-files-back - Metrology & Inspection: https://schimmelengineering.com/metrology-and-industrial-inspection - Historic Preservation: https://schimmelengineering.com/3d-scanning-historical-preservation - Case Studies: https://schimmelengineering.com/casestudies - Meet the Firm: https://schimmelengineering.com/meet - Products: https://schimmelengineering.com/products - Contact: https://schimmelengineering.com/contact