The process of capturing the three-dimensional geometry of physical assets using laser scanning technology.
3D Laser Scanning is a surveying and reality capture technique that uses laser scanners to accurately measure and record the three-dimensional geometry of physical assets, facilities or environments. The resulting point cloud data provides the basis for creating accurate digital models, supporting engineering, inspection, construction and digital twin applications.
3D Laser Scanning provides accurate digital capture of physical assets to support engineering, inspection and lifecycle management.
Modern laser scanning systems rapidly acquire millions of spatial measurements that can be processed into point clouds, intelligent 3D models or digital twins for engineering and asset management applications.
3D Laser Scanning captures the geometry of physical assets, whereas a 3D Model represents that information in a structured digital form suitable for engineering and operational use.
Digital Engineering; Surveying; Reality Capture.
Process plants.; Infrastructure.; Construction.; Manufacturing.; Oil and gas.
ASTM E3125; ISO 17123
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