3D modeling from scans data

Reconstruction and modernization of industrial objects with complex spatial engineering structures, communications and equipment often requires exact information on their spatial attitude.

Sometimes even project documentation cannot solve this problem, as it does not visualize relative position of the new and old equipment, communications and engineering structures.

The real situation can be quite different from the design and the risks for complex production lines are very high. Besides, now it becomes increasingly common to design objects using special software that can use as-built 3D model of an object as input data.

High accuracy 3D as-built model can be created with 3D scanning technology. Accuracy level of the model depends on the object function and significance and should correspond to designers’ requirements.

 3D scanning technology can be used for many different types and size of objects. Scan data, then can be used as a base for modeling. Depending on requirements and type of scanned objects 3D models can consist of geometrical primitives (planes, cylinders, spheres, etc.) or highly detailed surfaces. 

Structural elements, pipes and equipment can be modeled with part table libraries (ISO, DIN etc.). All the modeled objects can divide into groups / layers. Moreover it is possible to assign some additional information to the objects. This type of 3D models is usually called Building Information Model (BIM).

Photograph from a main engine room on a vessel

Point cloud data

Point cloud data assigned with real colours

Point cloud + 3D model

3D Model

• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Bentley MicroStation
• AVEVA PDMS
• Autoplant
• Catia
• Plant 4D
• And any other type of CAD and BIM (Building Information Model) software