Case Study: Capristo Exhaust Systems GmbH achieves rapid, precision exhaust designs—cutting fit time from days to under an hour—with 3D Systems

Perfecting the Sports Car Roar with Geomagic 3D Scanning Technology

Capristo Exhaust Systems, founded in 1989 in Sundern, Germany, handcrafts high-performance aftermarket exhausts for Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and other exotic cars. Designing bespoke systems was a slow, manual process: crews removed factory exhausts, measured cramped underbodies by hand, and iteratively built and reworked prototypes until they fit—often keeping cars for hours or days.

By adopting 3D laser scanning and Geomagic Design X, Capristo captures dense point clouds of the underbody, converts them into parametric CAD models, and programs pipe-bending and CNC equipment to manufacture parts that fit right the first time. The workflow reduced fitment time to under an hour, saved hundreds of man-hours annually, increased precision and customer satisfaction, and achieved a 100% return on investment in the first year.

Capristo Exhaust Systems GmbH

Antonio Capristo

Capristo Exhaust Systems GmbH