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Leverage BIM to improve the planning, construction and renovation of buildings

Using intelligent 3D models that are accurate and accessible, BIM has improved the way professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries collaborate, reducing re-work and helping to eliminate wasteful processes.

3D laser scanning solutions allows surveyors to provide as-built surveys, which prevent expensive rework by identifying any mistakes early in the design to construction phase. In addition, surveyors can play a pivotal role by using scanning technologies to improve the plan, design, construction, management and renovation processes for buildings.

Best 3D laser scanning solutions for building construction

Reality Capture software

A complete workflow

Leica Geosystems provides surveyors with the tools they need to capture, process, manage, collaborate, consume and deliver point cloud data.

Process your captured 3D scan data in the industry-leading 3D point cloud processing software Leica Cyclone.

Easily integrate point cloud data into the CAD platform of your choice with Leica CloudWorx to get the most out of BIM.

Collaborate and share easy access to point cloud data for anyone in your project ecosystem with Leica TruView.

Explore a building construction point cloud in TruView.

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ScanStation P40

Get the highest accuracy

From creating as-built representations of buildings to measure, maintain or renovate, deliver highest quality 3D data for building construction and creating digital twins.

Supporting surveying workflows like traversing and resection with the ability to apply scale-factors, the P40 supports surveyors to get the highest accuracy.

Key specifications:

3D accuracy: 3.2mm at 50m and 5.9mm at 100m
Scan speed: 1 mio pts/sec
Temp range: -20°C to +50°C
Range: Long (70-270m)
Field registration: Surveying procedures

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RTC360

Fast and agile

Move quickly in and around buildings to document prior to renovation or to record an as-built digital twin.

Supported by a Visual Inertial System (VIS) the RTC360 scanner tracks its movement without the need to use targets to stitch adjacent scans together.

Key specifications:

3D accuracy: 6.4mm at 50m and 12.5mm at 100m
Scan speed: 2 mio pts/sec
Temp range: -5°C to +40°C
Range: Medium (40-130m)
Field registration: VIS based

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BLK360

Pure simplicity

Ideal for small areas, with the simple push of a button, a room is captured in 3D in seconds.

With Cyclone FIELD 360 app, BLK360 scans are easily aligned and checked for completeness before being transferred to the office for further processing.

Key specifications:

3D accuracy: 6mm at 10m and 8mm at 20m
Scan speed: 360’000 pts/sec
Temp range: +5°C to +40°C
Range: Short (20-60m)
Field registration: SW based

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How Hollis captures, processes, manages and delivers reality capture data

Read how Tim Beach has incorporated laser scanning into existing survey workflows at Hollis. Using a complete 3D laser scanning workflow, Hollis produces deliverables of floor plans, sections, and elevations.

Speeding up BIM-reconstruction of historical building with laser scanning

Read how Trimetari Consulting obtained as-built documentation with point cloud data, creating 3D models that allowed the reconstruction of a historical building with laser scanning and BIM modelling in Russia.

Using laser scanning technology for retail redevelopment

Equipped with the RTC360 and P40, RM Surveys was contacted by an architect firm about creating a survey-grade architectural and structural Revit BIM model for the redevelopment a shopping centre in Perth, Australia.

Rent a laser scanner from Leica Geosystems and see for yourself why laser scanning is the right fit for your business.

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Leica RTC360

3D reality capture solution combining a high-performance laser scanner and mobile-device app to capture and pre-register scans in real time.

Leica Cyclone FIELD 360

In-field data visualisation and pre-registration for all Leica Geosystems 3D laser scanners.

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Faster, smaller, and easier to use than ever before, the new BLK360 is a supercharged next-generation imaging laser scanner.

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Leica Geosystems 3D laser scanning software suite sets the industry standard to capture, visualise, extract, analyse, share and represent point cloud data.

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Delivering outstanding range, speed and highest quality 3D data, Leica Geosystems laser scanners are the perfect partner for any tasks in 3D laser scanning.

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scopes and overview of models / Sudo Null IT News

3D laser scanning - creating a digital model of a physical body using a laser beam. The technology is non-contact, works at close and long distances, eliminates damage to objects during scanning. The principle of operation of 3D laser scanners: a directed laser beam is reflected from the surface of an object, forming a cloud of points. Each point has its own coordinates in space. The software identifies them and creates a finished 3D digital model based on this data. nine0003

From the overview you will find out where laser scanning is used and what equipment is used to solve related problems.

Purpose of laser scanners

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Compared to traditional measurement methods, laser scanners have an important advantage - they can digitize objects with complex surfaces and work in hard-to-reach places for humans. The main areas of application of devices are input and output quality control in production, inspection of working devices in order to prevent and eliminate defects, reverse engineering and other areas. nine0003

Construction, renovation and renovation of objects

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During the preparation of the building design, it is necessary to evaluate the features of the site and the cost of the forthcoming works. With the help of 3D laser scanners, a landscape model is created, on the basis of which further work is carried out. During the construction process, intermediate control of the geometry of future buildings is required: walls, corners, openings, etc. Laser scanning copes with this task more accurately and faster than conventional measuring technologies. nine0003

The basis for an exterior or interior renovation is often an accurate digital model, on the basis of which changes and additions to the current interior or exterior are planned. Laser scanners are also indispensable in this area.

Road networks and transport

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Laser scanning is becoming an integral part of the planning and creation of urban and suburban road networks, tunnels, pedestrian sections, railways, ports. The technology is used to assess the current state of coatings, plan and estimate the cost of repairs, to obtain models of perennial structures, such as bridges. The equipment is involved in the design, manufacture, repair and tuning of cars, air transport and ships. nine0003

Public utilities

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With the help of 3D laser scanners, it became possible to quickly digitize and document engineering communications. Scanning significantly saves time during maintenance and reconstruction. The devices work remotely, minimizing the risks of people when working in adverse conditions and in hard-to-reach areas.

Oilfield installations

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Oil production complexes located in the water require constant monitoring of work processes. Objects are regularly exposed to adverse and changeable environmental influences: winds of different strengths and directions, currents, temperature changes, etc. 3D laser scanning is becoming an integral part of the inspection of oil production installations. The equipment allows you to quickly identify and fix deformations and other damage, control wear, calculate the timing of scheduled maintenance, and prevent accidents. nine0003

Forensic examination

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Photographs and manual measurements in investigative processes and forensic examinations are being replaced by 3D laser scanning. The devices create three-dimensional models of scenes of incidents with accurate fixation of the location of objects and the distances between them. The data is used in the process of pre-trial and litigation.

Other applications

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3D laser scanners facilitate and optimize workflows in the following areas:

In cartography and geodesy - when creating terrain plans, maps, geographic information systems (GIS).
In archeology - in the restoration and preservation of ancient artifacts.
In paleontology, to create missing parts of excavated skeletons.
In medicine, including plastic surgery and dentistry.

Overview of models and manufacturers

FARO Focus

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FARO is one of the popular manufacturers of laser scanning devices. The new Focus3D S-series instruments stand out from other scanners in lightness and compact size, as well as the ability to work in bright sunlight and keep in touch with the location using GPS.

The FOCUS 3D S 150 scanner works at a distance of up to one hundred and fifty meters, with an accuracy of up to ±2000 microns at a maximum distance. The device is used in design, architecture and construction, for digitizing equipment and other objects. nine0003

You can learn more about this model on the website.

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Focus3D S 350 scans with the same accuracy as the previous device, but the distance to the measurement object is increased to 0.35 km. The device is designed for outdoor use.

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SHINING 3D

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FreeScan is a line of well-known Chinese manufacturer of digital equipment SHINING 3D. These are universal laser handheld 3D scanners FreeScan X5 (X5+), FreeScan X7 (X7+) weighing up to 1 kg, with an excellent set of professional features. nine0003

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Creaform

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Creaform's SCAN 3D range is characterized by high scanning quality combined with ease of use. Portable laser scanners HandySCAN 3D, MetraSCAN 3D have a clear interface, do not require special skills and complex user training.

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ScanTech

Handheld range

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The HandHeld Prince series uses blue and red laser beams to scan large and small objects with high accuracy. Scanners can operate in bright sunlight and low light conditions. Due to its compact size, high speed and detail, the equipment is widely used in reverse engineering, quality inspection, digitization of museum, archaeological and other objects. nine0003

Key features:

Composite series

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In addition to the dual scan mode, the KSCAN20 is equipped with a photogrammetry system, thanks to which the working area of the device is 2.5 m * 3 m with an accuracy of 35 µm / m.

Blue and red lasers provide high-speed scanning of up to 650,000 measurements per second with a resolution of 0.01 mm.

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3D Laser Scanner Applications

Reduce construction costs and time with FARO Focus

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US construction company Gilbane invested $60,000 in a FARO Focus-S 350 laser scanner, software, and employee training. At first glance, the amount seems too large for a small-scale firm. But, after the calculations, the company's management came to the conclusion that the investment will pay off in the shortest possible time. nine0003

According to Gilbane's director of 3D design, John Tocci Jr., after introducing the expensive new technology, the company began to use the equipment even in areas where it was not originally planned. The specialists managed to save $30,000 for one hour of Focus-S 350 and Autodesk Revit software.

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Building a digital model of air ducts and other systems made it possible to avoid errors during the installation of physical objects, which could take several weeks. The use of FARO Focus in the assembly of plumbing, electrical and mechanical installations helped to optimize costs at all stages of work

Case “Modernization of the building of the University of Miami”

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At the time of the start of work, the architects had drawings made 85 years ago, and a little more than 4.5 thousand square meters of the old building. Using a 3D laser scanner, Gilbane digitized the training areas in one day. Modernization of load-bearing structures, as well as the main utility systems: plumbing, electrical and ventilation, was based on data obtained from scanning. nine0003

Quality Inspection with ScanTech

Source: 3d-scantech.com

The advantage of metal stamping over forging and casting is the lower weight and thickness of the resulting parts. The use of molds gives high accuracy and maximum compliance of the obtained parts with the specified characteristics, but does not completely exclude deviations and deformations. Which, in turn, can lead to difficulties in assembling finished products and reducing product quality. Therefore, constant quality inspection is a necessary part of production. nine0003

Having understood the problems of the manufacturer, ScanTech experts proposed to check the quality of stamped parts using the PRINCE laser scanner. The ability to switch blue and red laser modes allowed the device to combine the functionality of traditional portable and metrological 3D scanners. The mode of operation with an active beam of a red laser provides fast digitization of objects. In the case of increased requirements for accuracy and detail, turn on the blue laser beam mode. nine0003

The photo shows the stages of work:

1. Installing markers - takes about two minutes.

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2. Digitizing a part takes about three minutes.

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3. Deviation detection - lasts 3 minutes.

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The digital model shows the parameters and deviations, allows you to correct errors at the design stage. The case clearly shows that the process required a minimum of time and effort. nine0003

Using FARO 3D scanners on Justin Timberlake's world tour

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Timberlake's "Man of the Woods" program features scenery brought to life on stage. First, the ScanLAB team digitized a number of corners of the forest in the US state of Oregon. Laser projectors then directed images over the auditorium and stage, painting amazing pictures of the Portland landscape on translucent canvases suspended in the air. nine0003

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Two Faro Focus X 330 laser scanners, Faro Scene 6.2 software were used to prepare visual effects. In total it took 40 digital copies and 1 working day in the concert hall.

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Considering the limited preparation time, the large surface areas for displaying the image and the corresponding need for high image resolution, creating visual effects in a short time without using the chosen technology was impossible. nine0003

Selection guide for 3D laser scanners

In the review, we introduced you to the equipment of market leaders with an excellent reputation. All the devices described have high performance, so we recommend that you pay attention to these devices for use in various fields:

FARO Focus: Focus3D S350, Focus 3D S150.
Creaform: MetraSCAN 350 (350 Elite), MetraSCAN 750 (750 Elite), HandySCAN Black (Black Elite).
SHINING 3D: FreeScan X5 (X5+), FreeScan X7 (X7+). nine0008 ScanTech: KSCAN20, PRINCE 775, PRINCE 335.

Results

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The cases discussed clearly prove that the use of 3D laser scanning optimizes workflows in many areas. The range of tasks solved with the help of 3D laser scanners is constantly expanding.

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Use automatic on-site pre-registration of point cloud data for real-time quality control, increased productivity and better decision making on site

Document and digitize your environment in 3D with the Leica RTC360 3D reality capture solution. Increase productivity on site and in the office with fast, accurate, portable and easy-to-use hardware and software. With the RTC360 3D Laser Scanner, a skilled technician can overcome any design challenge with accurate and reliable 3D models to unlock the full potential of any site. nine0003

The compact, highly automated, intuitive and user-friendly RTC360 solution includes a high-performance 3D laser scanner, the Leica Cyclone FIELD 360 mobile app for edge computing, such as automatic registration of scanned data in real time, and the Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 office software , with which you can easily implement the resulting 3D model into your workflow.
Capture scans, including stunning HDR images, in less than two minutes. nine0073
Automatic recording of movements between survey points to pre-register scan data in the field without manual intervention.
Augment the collected data with informative tags with hints for optimal planning and information about the real conditions on the site, which will help your colleagues to better understand the situation.
Upload collected data from Cyclone FIELD 360 directly to Leica TruView Cloud to quickly share design data before import and registration. nine0073

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The RTC360 3D Laser Scanner automatically captures movement between survey points to pre-register scanned data on the spot. Juergen Mayer spoke about the latest developments in an interview with The Reporter. nine0003

Introduction to the RTC360

The latest Leica RTC360 3D reality capture solution, unveiled at HxGN LIVE 2018, combines a high-performance laser scanner with a mobile application for capturing and pre-logging real-time scan data.

From hardware to software

Geosystems specialists optimize every link of the workflow in both software and hardware solutions to increase the efficiency and productivity of field work and data processing in the office. nine0003

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3D building laser scanner

Building Construction 3D Laser Scanning

Leverage BIM to improve the planning, construction and renovation of buildings

Best 3D laser scanning solutions for building construction

A complete workflow

Get the highest accuracy

Fast and agile

Pure simplicity

How Hollis captures, processes, manages and delivers reality capture data

Speeding up BIM-reconstruction of historical building with laser scanning

Using laser scanning technology for retail redevelopment

Rent a laser scanner from Leica Geosystems and see for yourself why laser scanning is the right fit for your business.

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Laser Scanners | Leica Geosystems

The BLK Series Goes Autonomous

Laser Scanning Webinar Hub

Leica RTC360

Leica Cyclone FIELD 360

Introducing the new Leica BLK360

Software

Scanners

Accessories

scopes and overview of models / Sudo Null IT News

Purpose of laser scanners

Construction, renovation and renovation of objects

Road networks and transport

Public utilities

Oilfield installations

Forensic examination

Other applications

Overview of models and manufacturers

FARO Focus

SHINING 3D

Creaform

ScanTech

Handheld range

Composite series

3D Laser Scanner Applications

Reduce construction costs and time with FARO Focus

Case “Modernization of the building of the University of Miami”

Quality Inspection with ScanTech

Using FARO 3D scanners on Justin Timberlake's world tour

Selection guide for 3D laser scanners

Results

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Quick

Adaptive

Fine

Pre-registration in the field

Scanning options

Introduction to the RTC360

From hardware to software

Downloads

Videos

EXPERT ADVICE

Podcasts

Related products

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The High-Definition Surveyor - Blog

The power of scanning

The power of scanning

Educational articles and analytics

Comparison table of laser scanners

Reality Capture Newsletter

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