3D Scanning
Scan your facility and equipment package
Revolutionize Your Projects with 3D Scanning Services
Includes HD Panoramic Reference Photos of Facility and Equipment
At Blue Collar Engineering, we are your passageway to precision and efficiency with our 3D scanning services. With our cutting-edge technology, we offer Facility Scans, Equipment Scanning, As-Built CAD Modeling, Equipment Layout, Clash Detection, and 2D Floor Planning.
How 3D Scanning Works
3D facility and equipment scanning works by utilizing a high-speed scanner that collects several thousand point measurements per second, transforming a room or object into a detailed representation with millions of distinct points, capturing the spatial intricacies for comprehensive digital modeling.
Specifications3D Scanning Benefits
Experience the power of 3D scanning technology, offering our customers a lifelike visual preview of their equipment design within their facility. Comparable to viewing 3D renderings of house plans, customers can now observe and assess new equipment placements before making any commitments.
Additionally, our advanced 3D scanning capabilities enable us to create precise as-built models and provide panoramic photos, serving as valuable references even after the equipment has been shipped from your manufacturing facility.
As-Built DocumentationScanning
- Distance Measurement System: High speed time of flight enhanced by Waveform Digitizing (WFD) technology
- Field of View: 360° horizontal / 270° vertical
- Range*: Minimum 0.5m (1.6ft) - up to 45m (~148ft)
- Point Measurement Rate: Up to 680,000 points per second
- 3D Point Accuracy*: 4mm (~3/16in) at 10m (~33ft)
Imaging
- Camera System: 13m pixel 4-camera system captures 104 Mpx raw data calibrated 360° x 270° spherical image
*At 78% albedo
We offer packages of as-built packages prior to the unit shipping out. This includes:
- Ability to open the scan and orbit the model to view angels not normally captured with regular photography
- Full 360° panoramic photos
- Ability to take measurements of components
- Tagging of items to link to equipment manuals and capture equipment data plates
- Capture the location of items that may not be shown in design drawings/models including items that may have been added/modified during production
With us, you're not just getting 3D scans; you're getting a blueprint for success. Our commitment to detail ensures that your projects are built on a solid foundation of accurate data, leading to streamlined processes, reduced costs, and timely project delivery.
3D Scanning Services
Based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Scanning for Everyone.
Equipment Scanning
We empower you with the capability to scan and document existing equipment with exceptional precision. Whether you need comprehensive as-built documentation or the creation of a detailed 3D model, our expertise ensures that your equipment is accurately captured, offering you invaluable insights and seamless integration into your projects.
As-Built CAD Modeling
We transform your 3D scans into actionable 3D models, seamlessly integrating with AutoCAD, Inventor, or Navisworks. Our expertise ensures that your scan data is translated into a precise, customizable model, unlocking new dimensions of accuracy and functionality for your projects.
Equipment Layout
We turn your space scan into a strategic advantage. By seamlessly integrating equipment and offering optimized layout options, we enhance product workflow and eliminate equipment clashes, all with a focus on efficiency. With us, your space isn't just scanned; it's transformed into a seamless, productive environment.
Clash Detection
We guarantee that new equipment seamlessly integrates without clashes, ensuring the harmony of existing structures and equipment. Our expertise in precise planning and design guarantees a seamless fit for your new additions, minimizing disruptions and maximizing efficiency.
2D-Floor Plan
We harness the power of 3D scanning to swiftly deliver highly accurate 2D floor plans of your space. Our technology ensures precision and efficiency, providing you with detailed, reliable floor plans that empower your decision-making and project planning.
Quality Control
Conquer the challenges of dimensional QC in large-scale fabrication projects with our 3D scanning technology. Our 3D scanning services will enhance your efficiency and ensure your projects meet the highest standards.
3D Scanning Costs
Prices start at approximately $3,000; however, our prices could vary significantly based on the complexity of your project. Explore the factors below to gain a better understanding of the elements that influence the pricing of our 3D scanning services, helping you discern the key components that contribute to the overall cost.
The pricing for on-site laser scanning is typically based on a daily rate, determined by the complexity of the project and the required equipment and personnel. The primary factors influencing the cost are the size of the scanning area and the desired level of detail; however, customers can opt for a lower-cost option by requesting raw scans without additional processing, along with travel expenses as needed.
Following the laser scanning process, the scans are transferred to a computer workstation for tasks such as registration, alignment, and optimization. This preparation may be for CAD modeling, or clients have the option to receive the registered point cloud for independent modeling.
This stage involves transforming the point cloud into a 3D CAD model, compatible with formats like Inventor, Revit, CADworx, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Solidworks. Modeling costs vary based on project requirements, but a general guideline suggests that modeling expenses are often comparable to or higher than scanning costs. It is customary to allocate around half of the project budget to laser scanning and the remaining half to CAD work.
Occasional travel expenses may be necessary depending on the scan location.
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