We scan where you need to see clearly.

3D scanning · Three-dimensional survey

Industrial 3D scanning — precise on-site survey, without stopping production

3D scanning (or digitisation) captures the real geometry of an object, a machine or a site as a point cloud that can be used to produce drawings, CAD models or inspections. Do you have a part, a machine or an installation to survey in 3D to reproduce, modify or document it? We scan the existing asset with a laser scanner and deliver what it is used for — not just a point cloud.

Describe my need

When we step in

  • A plant with no up-to-date documentation to survey before works
  • A part or a machine to reproduce when the drawings have been lost
  • Equipment to fit into a tight space without dismantling
  • A geometry to capture before modification or expert assessment

How we work

  1. Scoping. Pre-visit or call: objectives, access, safety, schedule. We choose the technology (laser, structured light, photogrammetry) according to the material and the size.
  2. On-site acquisition. Contactless laser scanning, with scan positions planned to minimise the impact on operations. 1 to 3 technicians depending on scale.
  3. Processing. Registration, noise cleaning, consolidation into a usable point cloud.
  4. Delivery. The useful deliverable: drawing, CAD model, report — not a raw point cloud.

What you walk away with

  • Consolidated and cleaned point cloud
  • Dimensioned 2D drawings / as-built 3D models
  • Universal CAD formats (STEP, IGES) or native (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD)
  • Production-ready models: CNC machining, 3D printing, moulding

Sectors

Energy & nuclear · Aeronautics · Naval · Metallurgy & paper · Pharma & food

Real-world case

Engine hold of the three-masted Belem

Commissioned by the Belem Foundation, we scanned and reconstructed in 3D the structure of the engine hold of the Belem — the last great French commercial sailing ship of the 19th century, listed as a historic monument — ahead of the hull renovation works. The 3D model accounts for the successive modifications and confirms the dimensions: a reliable, concise basis for preparing the works efficiently.

±0.01 mmmax accuracy
15 yearsof experience
MASEcertification No. 2024-411

Frequently asked questions

What accuracy do you achieve?

Down to ±0.01 mm on a machined part, ±1 mm on structural steelwork / piping / boilerwork, ±5 mm at the scale of a full site.

Do you have to stop production?

Rarely. Laser scanning is contactless and silent; scan positions are planned to minimise the impact.

What is the delivery time?

A few hours for a part, 1 to 2 days for a 500 m² workshop, 1 to 3 weeks for a complete site.

Can you measure hard-to-reach areas?

Yes: dense point clouds behind cluttered structures, at height or in hazardous zones, without contact.

Do you carry out 3D surveys in industrial environments?

Yes, it is our core business: 3D surveys of workshops, production lines, piping and complete industrial sites, including ATEX / Seveso zones (MASE certified).

How does a 3D scan of a complete industrial site work?

Reconnaissance, positioning of the laser scan stations, on-site acquisition (production kept running where possible), assembly of the global point cloud, then delivery of the model or usable drawings.

Who does the work

SCAD Engineering — 15 years of industrial 3D scanning. Work led by a senior engineer. MASE certification No. 2024-411 (Seveso / ATEX sites). France & abroad.

A 3D survey to carry out?

Describe your constraint — deadline, access, geometry. We get back to you within 24-72 h.

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