Unlock Precision and Efficiency with our Laser Scanning Guide
Learn how to streamline change projects, reduce costs, and increase safety with reliable 3D scanning technology.
Key Benefits of Laser Scanning
Laser scanning technology transforms project planning and execution with its unparalleled speed, precision, and safety. From enabling remote data capture in hazardous areas to facilitating seamless collaboration across teams, laser scanning provides the foundational accuracy needed to reduce costs and streamline workflows. Explore the key advantages that make laser scanning an invaluable asset across industries.
Laser scanning means accurate and fast three-dimensional imaging, which enables precise measurements and modelling without constant visits to the object. Thanks to laser scanning, complex environments can be mapped efficiently, and even difficult entities can be visualised.
Niko Kuosmanen, Operations Manager, Elomatic
What’s Inside the Laser Scanning Guide?
This guide is designed for engineers and project managers responsible for production development in industrial settings. Inside, you’ll find expert advice, case studies, and best practices to help you ensure the success of your next change project.
- Gain Accurate Initial Data Quickly: Learn how laser scanning outperforms traditional methods, providing precise measurements that are essential for successful project planning and execution.
- Boost Production Efficiency: See real-world case studies demonstrating how laser scanning has enabled companies to increase productivity, improve safety, and reduce costs.
- Avoid Costly Mistakes: Understand how laser scanning helps prevent expensive design flaws and delays, ensuring your projects stay on time and within budget.
- Improve Safety: Find out how laser scanning minimizes the need for hazardous site visits, enhancing occupational safety for your team.
- Support Long-Term Management: Get insights on how the data collected from laser scanning can be used for ongoing maintenance and future expansions.
Real-World Cases by Our Laser Scanning Team
Discover in our guide how companies across industries are transforming their project planning and execution with laser scanning technology. From optimizing energy efficiency in food production to virtualizing factory spaces for streamlined planning, laser scanning offers unmatched precision, safety, and cost savings.
1. Process Plant Initial Data Collection
In one industrial process plant, laser scanning was instrumental in creating a precise 3D baseline for facilities with outdated and incomplete technical drawings. With ongoing operations in hazardous areas, conventional measurement methods were not viable. Laser scanning allowed rapid data capture and an accurate 3D model of the entire facility, minimizing the need for repeated measurements and ensuring staff safety. This approach reduced costs and prevented delays, as the 3D data minimized adjustments during the installation phase and optimized project timelines.
2. Energy Efficiency in Food Production
In a food production facility, laser scanning provided essential data for installing energy recovery equipment to improve overall energy efficiency. The facility’s drawings were partially incomplete, and high food safety standards limited the possibility of frequent site visits. Laser scanning produced a comprehensive virtual model of the facility, including complex structures like the factory roof, which simplified demolition planning and equipment placement. The result was a faster, safer installation process with reduced costs, greater food safety, and seamless collaboration across stakeholders.
3. Factory Virtualization for Streamlined Project Planning
The Infinited Fiber Company used mobile scanning to virtualize its factory spaces within a former paper mill, creating a high-precision 3D model to streamline spatial planning. This virtual environment allowed remote teams to visualize equipment layouts accurately, reducing the need for onsite visits and supporting efficient decision-making. The mobile scanning provided a point cloud with sub-10mm accuracy, enabling the integration of spatial data into digital tools and minimizing project risks. This cost-effective solution improved collaboration and lowered overall project expenses.
It was evident that Elomatic’s scanning team consists of highly skilled professionals. Additionally, having access to a more detailed point cloud dataset and the iReality3D service, which provides a more realistic view, proved beneficial. Both are essential at different stages of the design process.
Matti Reivonen, Design Manager, Infinited Fiber Company
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Unlock powerful insights to improve your production projects! This comprehensive guide covers everything from achieving precise measurements and reducing project timelines to enhancing safety with advanced 3D laser scanning technology. Ideal for engineers and project managers, it includes real-world examples, expert tips, and practical advice for successful planning and implementation.
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Significant savings with mobile scanning: Infinited Fiber Company virtualized its factory spaces quickly and cost-effectively
Infinited Fiber Company is constructing a large recycled fiber plant in Kemi within the premises of an old paper mill. The company required precise information about the space for equipment placement and commissioned both indoor and outdoor mobile scanning from Elomatic. This approach resulted in substantial savings in both time and money.