3D Scanning

Reality Capture & 3D Laser Scanning.  We provide solutions for as-built data capturing and 3D visualization.

Solutions for as-built data capturing and 3D visualization of architecture, engineering and construction projects that allow AEC professionals to quickly and accurately extract desired 2D and 3D deliverables.

Real world information into the digital world:

Plan

All scanning projects start with a clear plan based on desired results. Our skilled experts plan the scanning mission before going out to the field. We plan necessary scanner locations, coordination networks and control point locations, before starting the mission.  Clear plan, including data handling strategies and how to stay organized when vast amounts of data are being gathered is essential for saving time and costs. Time spent forming detailed plan can save our clients from costly mistakes and do overs.

Scan

Scanning the project site using a 3D laser scanner to capture real world information about buildings, infrastructure and industrial facilities into the digital world. Collecting existing condition measurements of short- and long-range distances of complex geometries and structures within minutes for a complete recording of the current physical status.

Process

Once the existing conditions are captured into point clouds, the 3D data set is brought into a registration software used to align and manage individual point clouds. The registration software contains tools allowing users to process scanned data, navigate through projects, visualize data in its best color details, take first measurements and collaborate throughout the project.

Coordinate

Depending on project needs we set up either local coordinate system or coordinate the whole project in world coordinates. In Sweden this is done using SWEREF99 coordinate system. To tie all scans reliably together and to one coordinate system, it is important to plan and execute control network. Control network needs to be planned together with planned scanner positions and strategies for efficient coverage of the site. Use of coordinate system and control network is essential for most projects and a must for large and complex sites.

Quality control

We understand the importance of quality. All our data gets quality control measured to avoid costly mistakes down the line. Although data gathered by modern 3D scanners is generally of pristine quality, mistakes may occur in the field caused by either environmental conditions, technical or human error, during registration or processing in the software environments. We take great care to make sure these errors are detected and not advanced in the data delivery process. We utilize secondary measurement routines to make sure our data is of the highest quality possible.

Clean

3D scanners capture vast amounts of data, filtering out unnecessary parts in early stages of the workflow reduces excess data that burdens IT infrastructure. Being specific about goals for data capture in the planning phase can have drastic effect on the amount of data that will be dragged through the process. Reduced data size translates quickly to faster lead times and reduced costs.

Deliver

Extracting 2D and 3D data from point clouds is an essential step in the laser scanning process. Floor plans, profiles, elevations and intelligent 3D models can be efficiently generated by intuitive extraction workflows. Analysis tools allow comparison of as-built conditions with various digital CAD models.

Document existing facility conditions

We provide solutions for the efficient and precise capturing and processing of emerging and existing facility conditions for residential and industrial applications.

Our extensive knowledge in 3D scanning can be leveraged for various buildings, infrastructure and insurance inspection scenarios.

We can provide our customers with data for various visualization scenarios, including, but not limited to VR asset creation.