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WE’RE REIMAGINING 3D LASER SCANNING CAPABILITIES
The capabilities of 3D laser scanning technology grow exponentially year after year.
The capabilities of 3D laser scanning technology grow exponentially year after year.
3D laser scanning is the fastest, most accurate way to provide a digital representation of an object or environment’s geometric shape and dimensions. A common term for this process in the Architectural, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing world is “reality capture”. Using 3D laser scanners to capture highly accurate surface data points (a point cloud), along with high definition imagery (via integrated cameras) of an object or environment results in an informational digital representation of that surface.
The speed of gathering data points through 3D scanning has repeated been referenced as one of the best benefits to implementing the technology in your project workflow.
The data point cloud received from 3D laser scans are incredibly precise. Scanning enables our clients to improve their productivity and workflows, while enhancing speed in design, fabrication, construction, and maintenance.
3D scanners provide an accurate, digital representation of any project. The intent is to reduce labor costs associated with surveying, design, and documentation.
It’s important to remember that depending upon the job that you’re conducting or the goal and scope of the project, there are a myriad of 3D Laser Scanners on the market. Some have been designed with innovative technology for use on the top of vehicles and in hard to reach places while others are designed to be used in a stable environment on solid ground.
A 3D Laser Scanner uses LIDAR technology to capture data in a wide variety of settings. There are very few surfaces or objects that can escape the lens of a 3D Laser Scanner … they are very diverse and multifaceted. The scanner literally scans an object, building or environment and takes millions of coordinates into account. Each coordinate is made up of three points (x, y and z) that are combined together to form what is known in the industry as a point cloud.
Each of these coordinates, also known as Northing (y), Easting (x) and Elevation (z) are used to create a point cloud. With point cloud data we are able to obtain the exact measurement from any point on the point cloud to any other point.
Augmented Reality experiences
Virtual Reality experiences
BIM Coordination / Structural Modeling
As-builts (imaging of project upon completion)
Dimension Verification Data
360° Photos
Digital Map / Real World Alignment
Floor Flatness / Levelness Scans
Point Clouds (data points representing a 3D space or object)
Digital Twin rendering