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Transit Rear Door Stowage Design
Custom storage solution developed from 3D scan data for a Ford Transit rear door.
Overview
This project involved the development of a custom stowage compartment integrated into the rear door of a Ford Transit van.
Using high-accuracy 3D scanning, the existing vehicle geometry was captured and used as a foundation to design a storage solution tailored to the client’s requirements. The objective was to create a practical and well-integrated design that fits precisely within the vehicle’s constraints.
Challenge
Designing a component for an existing vehicle structure required precise alignment with real-world geometry. The rear door surface includes complex shapes and interfaces that cannot be reliably recreated using manual measurements alone.
The solution needed to ensure:
accurate fitment
efficient use of available space
compatibility with vehicle geometry
Process
High-resolution 3D scanning of the Ford Transit rear door
Processing and alignment of scan data
Creation of reference geometry for design
CAD modelling of the stowage compartment
Iterative refinement based on client input
Result
A complete 3D CAD model of the stowage solution was delivered, enabling accurate manufacturing and installation.
The final design:
fits precisely to the vehicle geometry
meets the client’s functional requirements
is ready for production workflows