3D Laser Scanning vs Manual Measurement

Why measure with a scanner instead of by hand?

• SURVEYING YOUR PROJECT SPACE

  Dimensional accuracy of the project

  Traditional

  Limited information, only 2D

  Measurements are typically taken at a single height or plane. This leads to accumulated errors and missing data when closing the drawing.

  Laser 3D

  360º Capture in XYZ

  Complete recording of the environment in three dimensions via point cloud. No closure errors, maximum speed, and no data left behind.

• COMPLEX GEOMETRIES

  Irregular and non-orthogonal shapes

  Traditional

  Difficult to fit

  Non-orthogonal shapes (curves or unusual angles) end up poorly represented or "forced" to fit on paper.

  Laser 3D

  Geometric fidelity

  Captures the exact shape no matter how complex. The 3D model is an identical mirror of the real structure, ready for BIM.

• HARD-TO-REACH AREAS

  High zones, gaps and corners

  Traditional

  Restricted Access

  Physical limitation in high areas or gaps. Loss of information where the operator cannot reach due to safety or distance.

  Laser 3D

  Range up to 80m

  The laser reaches any point with direct line of sight; it enters gaps and measures distances in all directions with precision.

• DELIVERABLES & POST-PROCESSING

  From field to office

  Traditional

  Manual sketches

  Notebook drawings without precision that require drawing diagonals by hand and redrawing everything from scratch at the office.

  Laser 3D

  CAD and BIM-ready files

  Point cloud and native files ready for CAD, BIM and 3D modelling. Compatible with all technical software and viewable on any device.