This means of data capture is transforming work methods and simplifying all processes as it offers great advantages derived from its use. At Acero Estudio we are specialized in scanning and modeling buildings, railway lines and industrial plants among other.

This technology is useful in all kinds of scenarios. In any environment it is a valid tool, although a priori it is not considered the tool to use.

Today we show you a 3D laser scan of several plots in a rustic setting. With the help of spheres, which we have already told you about in another article, the complete scenario of the area to be studied was captured.

We leave you a photo so you can see the final result.

When performing a 3D laser scan, we have to take into account different parameters such as the density of points and the precision that this technology gives us. We always recommend scanning the right way for each project.

From our experience, we recommend analyzing the need for the result and its future use to determine the characteristics to use in the data collection process from the beginning.

Sometimes the cost is a very determining factor and the order is made without knowing in advance the characteristics of the process and the result obtained. This influences the optimization of the result, being able to obtain a product with requirements lower than expected.

Fortunately, to date, we have not seen ourselves in that situation since we try to be, above all, professionals and advise the client regarding the requirements of each job, but we have witnessed the completion of some jobs that, after a of data by another provider, does not offer the necessary information for scanning buildings, structures, facilities, works or other types of scenarios where the information obtained is insufficient for the subsequent process due to lack of precision and information density.

That is when we reflected and came to the conclusion that although the cost of our offer could be higher than other providers, in reality we were not offering the same.

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The size of the global 3D scanning market was valued at over US$5 billion in 2020, and was predicted to grow 8.4% annually through 2025 according to Grand View Research.

Behind this growth, we can deduce that the rate of adoption has been increasing. A growing number of companies have realized the benefits of investing in 3D scanning technologies, whether to improve product development and design, for quality control applications, reverse engineering, prototyping, and more.

But the really important thing is how to integrate this technology into your business.

It all starts with the design, making sketches and models, which will then be shaped using a CAD model to build the first prototype. This is where 3D scanning technology comes into play. However, it is important to ask yourself when should a company think about integrating 3D scanning into its activity, since it is not always the best idea a priori.

It is important for companies to incorporate 3D scanners from the design stage to provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle.

The application is completely transversal, in almost all types of productive business and industry this technology has a place.

3D laser scanners can play an important role in product development and design, quality control, trial batch production, and intelligent manufacturing. Once the function that is going to be given to the technology and the type of applications to which it is going to be used is clear, it is necessary to take into account a series of important points such as: stability, efficiency, speed, precision of scanning and profitability.

This technology is applied in almost all sectors that we can imagine

3D digital models are critical front-end data requirements.

It is essential that, when investing in a new technology, we take into account the most common mistakes that can prevent them from being made in the future. Perhaps, two typical errors are usually the measurement time and the cost of a 3D scan. Novice users of this technology think that when scanning a 3D object, this geometry can be easily modified. This reverse engineering process is not an immediate process and requires some experience to obtain a quality scan.

Early understanding and use of 3D scanning technology will bring great value and benefits. It’s a really cool thing to “love and like 3D scanning technology.”

We are Aceroestudio: Laser 3D Scanning experts

Our multidisciplinary team is composed of internationally renowned professionals with proven professional track record. For many years we have been participating in large projects in the 5 continents: subway lines, airports, dams, energy, building, installations, civil works, etc.

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When capturing the environment using a 3D laser scanner, it often makes sense to combine terrestrial laser scanners with handheld 3D scanners, for example to capture all the important details in the tightest or most intricate areas. However, when using different systems, there is a downside to this as there is a lot of equipment to carry and often limited space at the scan site to place target marks.

This is why we want to share with you a very interesting tool when it comes to carrying out any type of scanning, the spheres. This set of spheres consists of six units with a diameter of 145 mm and offers us a great solution when making our scans.

The use of these spheres helps us to register and align small areas, as well as to combine the measurement results of different types of scanners. In turn, thanks to the small size of the case in which they are transported, the set of spheres requires little storage space and can be carried comfortably, considerably facilitating the development of your scan.

At Acero Estudio we take advantage of all the advantages that this tool brings and the results are unbeatable.