3D Laser Scanning Services in California

The client was making a large investment in capital and equipment and needed reliable as-built data and a 3D BIM model to expedite the installation without rework.

A pet nutrition manufacturer was expanding its facility to increase the production of current products and add an additional packaging line. The 30-year-old company planned to invest $17.5 million in this expansion. GPRS conducted an as-built site survey and created a 3D BIM model for the facility expansion. We captured approximately 50,000 square feet of the dry mixing facility spanning 5 levels, including a meat slurry room, a batching area, an extruder room, a hammermill room, and several mechanical and electrical rooms. Precise point cloud data was captured for all architectural and structural features, equipment, conduit, and piping.

A pet nutrition manufacturer was expanding its facility to increase the production of current products and add an additional packaging line. The 30-year-old company planned to invest $17.5 million in this expansion.

3D Laser Scanning Services Used for Manufacturing Facility Expansion Project Manager Insight: Our client planned this manufacturing facility expansion in two phases. The first phase will expand production from five to seven days a week. The second phase will add an additional packaging line. -- Karl Hofmeister, TruePoint Project Manager Location: Richmond, Indiana Task: A pet nutrition manufacturer was expanding its facility to increase the production of current products and add an additional packaging line. The 30-year-old company planned to invest $17.5 million in this expansion. TruePoint Laser Scanning conducted an as-built site survey and created a 3D BIM model for the facility expansion. TruePoint captured approximately 50,000 square feet of the dry mixing facility spanning 5 levels, including a meat slurry room, a batching area, an extruder room, a hammermill room and several mechanical and electrical rooms. TruePoint captured precise point cloud data of all architectural and structural features, equipment, conduit and piping. Challenge: No as built plans existed for the facility. The plant was complex, capturing the existing spatial data of the machinery, conduit and piping in a high level of detail was important to the plant engineers. There were many silos and machinery that needed to be worked around and could obstruct the view. The client was making a large investment in capital and equipment and needed reliable data to expedite the installation without rework. Solution: In two days on site, TruePoint’s experienced project managers 3D laser scanned the manufacturing facility with the Leica P50, Leica P40 and RTC 360 laser scanners. TruePoint’s in-house modeling team built an information-rich 3D BIM model for the client. Deliverable: The deliverables created for this project included an intensity map Autodesk Recap point cloud (.rcs file), LGS/JetStream Viewer files and a Revit 2019 LOD 300 3D model. The information-rich 3D model included: Basic structural elements including exposed columns, beams and structural bracing. Basic architectural elements including walls, doors, windows, floors and ceilings. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing piping 2" in diameter and above, showing valves on all pipes that were 2" and larger. Conduit runs were modeled as solid blocks. MEP Equipment including pumps, electrical boxes, silos and HVAC ductwork. Added Value: TruePoint 3D laser scanned another facility for this client earlier this year. We were contacted to provide accurate site data to plan for this facility expansion. By using laser scanning instead of traditional survey methods, TruePoint saved this client thousands of dollars in field survey work and drafting time, and provided greater detail than what would have otherwise been possible. With an accurate, comprehensive data set, plant engineers could install the new equipment and packaging line. TruePoint Laser Scanning is a leading provider of 3D laser scanning services in Indiana, delivering precise point cloud data, 2D drawings and 3D BIM models, using state-of-the-art equipment, software and processes. For 3D laser scanning services in Indiana, call Indianapolis | 317-560-1565 | indianapolis@truepointscanning.com Fort Wayne | 260-240-9009 | fortwayne@truepointscanning.com TruePoint has extensive experience in 3D laser scanning for facility expansions. Laser scanning allows design and construction teams to understand exactly what's in an existing space to a high degree of accuracy by using precise point cloud data that can be turned into information-rich BIM models.

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GPRS’ Mapping & Modeling Team communicated directly with the client to model exactly what was needed, keeping costs down by avoiding unnecessary modeling effort.

GPRS provided high-definition laser scanning services at a grain elevator in Michigan to capture the existing conditions of the site. The client needed an accurate representation of the structural features to perform maintenance upgrades. They wanted specific documentation of the bucket elevator legs, fill conveyor bridges, and tower supports.

GPRS provided high-definition laser scanning services

Meta Title: 3D Laser Scanning a Grain Elevator in Michigan Meta Description: GPRS provided high-definition laser scanning services Images: Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: A 3D model of a steel silo. Caption: GPRS created a 3D model of the steel silo, which stood over 110 feet tall. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: Screenshot of a 3D model of steel elevation. Caption: 3D model of the steel elevation shown in Edgewise software. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: 2D drawings of a grain elevator. Caption: GPRS created 2D drawings, which included modeled objects and point cloud overlay. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: Navisworks image of silos and bridges from ground level. Caption: This Navisworks image shows the silos and bridges from ground level. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: Point cloud data of towers of a grain elevator. Caption: Point cloud data of the towers. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: Screen capture of 3D Navisworks image of bucket elevator legs of a grain silo. Caption: 3D Navisworks screen capture of the bucket elevator legs. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: Edgewise screen capture of grain silos and bucket elevator. Caption: This image captured in Edgewise software shows the two silos and the bucket elevator. Link: https://www.gp-radar.com/services/3d-laser-scanning Alt Tag: 3D screen capture of steel structure. Caption: 3D screen capture of steel structure showing channels and tubes. Header: A GPRS Case Study: 3D Laser Scanning a Grain Elevator in Michigan Location: Near Saginaw, Michigan Task: GPRS provided high-definition laser scanning services at a grain elevator in Michigan to capture the as-is conditions of the site. The client needed an accurate representation of the structural features to perform maintenance upgrades. They wanted specific documentation of the bucket elevator legs, fill conveyor bridges and tower supports. Challenge: This was a complex site that included the grain elevator, silos, bins, tanks, conveyors and bridges. The area laser scanned was near 180,000 square feet with heights over 110 feet. Traditional means of measuring would be difficult, costly, time consuming and potentially hazardous. Solutions: The Project Manager completed laser scanning in two days utilizing the Leica C10 and Leica P40 laser scanners. Varying the position of the scanners on the ground and between silos, the technician was able to capture this complex site from a variety of angles. Additionally, the Project Manager occupied elevated positions and tied those scans to the scans performed at grade. All the scanning could be safely performed from a distance without climbing the structure and without the need for renting lifts or scaffolding. Deliverables: The client received Autodesk Recap files of the scans (.rcs file format), black and white TruViews of the site, a 3D AutoCAD Model of the site, and section and plan views of the model laid onto the point cloud data with callouts. Added Value: GPRS’ CAD technicians communicated directly with the client to focus on key areas for detailed modeling to model exactly what was needed to keep costs down by avoiding unnecessary modeling effort. Using advanced extraction techniques and specialized software, GPRS was able to accurately represent structural features and deliver these to the client.

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3D laser scanning can be used to verify the dimensional accuracy of structural steel components by comparing them to the dimensions specified in the engineering drawings.

Structural steel construction was underway on a $180 million, 127,000 sq. ft. shopping center designed to house 60 retailers. The client requested 3D laser scanning services to capture point cloud data from the structural steel and generate an LOD 200 AutoCAD model to verify the accuracy of existing 2D drawings. GPRS was tasked with 3D laser scanning the site and capturing all structural elements including exposed columns, beams and floor.

TruePoint was tasked with 3D laser scanning the site and capturing all structural elements including the exposed columns, beams and floor.

“We greatly appreciate TruePoint’s willingness to work in tandem with the other trades onsite and schedule their work around construction obstacles." -- R. Serra, Architect Location: Staten Island, NY Task: Structural steel construction was underway on a $180 million, 127,000 sq. ft. shopping center designed to house 60 retailers. The client requested 3D laser scanning services to capture point cloud data from the structural steel and generate an LOD 200 AutoCAD model to verify the accuracy of existing 2D drawings. TruePoint was tasked with 3d laser scanning the site and capturing all structural elements including exposed columns, beams and floor. Challenge: Verifying the accuracy of structural steel at this stage of construction is vital. Shop drawings sometimes do not reflect actual site conditions. With a project of this scope, possession of valid 2D drawings of the existing field conditions is imperative to keep the project on schedule. Solutions: 3D laser scanning measures large and complex steel structures quickly, precisely, and comprehensively. TruePoint 3D laser scanning professionals used survey-grade Leica laser scanners to capture the highest quality 3D data of the site. The TruePoint engineering team then converts the point cloud data into a 3D AutoCAD model and aligns it to the client’s 2D drawings. This allows structural engineers to verify the accuracy of the existing construction documentation. Deliverable: TruePoint’s team of in-house engineers delivered a 3D AutoCAD model of existing structural steel aligned to existing 2D AutoCAD drawings on the nearly 127,000 sq. ft. site. Analysis from 3D scan data is the best way to ensure precise measurements when dimensions are critical. Added Value: TruePoint quickly mobilized several in multiple phases in order to work around obstructions caused by ongoing construction and weather elements. TruePoint is a highly experienced team of 3D laser scanning professionals who deliver exceptional service, accurate data, and custom deliverables to expedite your project. TruePoint can quickly mobilize to your site and provide free quotes. 3D scanning provides a more accurate and complete model for structural engineers. For 3D laser scanning services in New York, call 646-558-5166 or email newyork@truepointscanning.com. 3d-laser-scanning-2.JPG The point cloud was converted into a 3D AutoCAD model with the actual size, shape and location of the structural steel. 3d-laser-scanning-3.JPG Close-up of structural steel 3D AutoCAD model. 3d-laser-scanning-4.jpg 3D laser scanning measures large and complex steel structures quickly, precisely, and comprehensively. 3d-laser-scanning-5.jpg The Leica ScanStation P50 is used for the highest quality 3D data and HDR imaging. 3d-laser-scanning-1.PNG Point cloud data of the site.

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