3D laser scanning & digital modeling

We deliver high-definition 3D laser scanning services for industrial facilities, capturing precise spatial data of as-built equipment, complex piping systems, and civil structures. The resulting point cloud intelligence empowers revamp projects, facility modernizations, brownfield engineering, spatial clash detection, and as-built documentation verification.

Industrial 3D Laser Scanning

Our terrestrial laser scanning technology captures millions of accurate spatial data points, forming a millimetric point cloud of all visible facility geometry.

Core applications include:

• As-built dimensional surveys
• Engineering baseline surveys for brownfield installations
• Verifying exact physical orientation of equipment and structural steel
• Identifying spatial constraints and geometry tie-in points
• Dimensional tolerance control and deformation analysis
• Generating foundational data for CAD models and BIM deliverables
• Capturing pristine baseline conditions prior to plant turnarounds

Survey resolution, scanning point density, and spatial boundaries are defined upfront to align with specific engineering objectives.

Point Cloud Processing & 3D CAD Modeling

We process raw point cloud data to construct structured digital 3D models of process units, skids, and full manufacturing sites.

Processing scope covers:

• Multi-scan registration and georeferencing into target coordinate systems
• Global accuracy control and scan overlap alignment
• Point cloud noise filtering and artifact removal
• Data classification and spatial segmentation
• Reverse engineering equipment, vessels, and structural elements
• Extracting piping centerlines and outside diameters
• Modeling pipe supports, flanges, nozzles, and structural steel
• Formatting CAD models for seamless design integration

Model depth, Level of Detail (LOD), and native delivery formats are tailored to client requirements, fully compatible with leading CAD and BIM platforms.

Engineering Baseline Data Preparation

Using verified point clouds, we extract exact elevations, equipment centerlines, and envelope dimensions of active plant facilities.

Key design benefits:

• Seamless placement of new skid units and equipment into tight spaces
• Optimized routing of hot piping and electrical cable trays
• Accurate engineering of custom pipe supports, platforms, and steel frameworks
• Precise tie-in location mapping for utility connections
• Rigging, constructability, and maintenance clearance verification
• Automated hard/soft clash detection prior to site construction

Relying on true field geometry dramatically reduces site field-fitting costs, rework delays, and brownfield installation risks during turnarounds.

As-Built Documentation & Deformation Control

We deliver comprehensive documentation packages reflecting the actual condition of surveyed plant assets.

Deliverable scope options:

• Fully registered, unified point clouds
• As-built 3D CAD models
• 2D general arrangement plans, elevations, and section drawings
• Dimensioned drawings with verified as-built elevations and grid references
• Variance analysis reports comparing actual conditions against design models
• Discrepancy logs and dimensional tolerance registers
• Dimensional quality assurance reports
• Graphical heat maps illustrating structural deflection and floor flatness

As-built scope, required accuracy, and model parameters are established in the technical specification. Laser scanning captures visible surface geometry; enclosed or hidden structures are evaluated using supplementary inspection methods where required.