Every week, we highlight stories from friends around the internet that put a spotlight on the latest in the 3D technology industry. These stories can take many different forms, whether they be about a new innovation or workflow, an interesting and/or unique use case for 3D technology, or a higher-level look at the state of the sector. Today, we look at the mechanics of how laser scanning technology actually works, a tangible example of scanning’s value to manufacturing spaces, and how digital twins work for infrastructure.
Find links to the full stories below.
How A Laser Scanner Works
Citizen Side
At Geo Week News, we are very much in the weeds for laser scanning and lidar workflows, which can sometimes mean that some of the basics become assumed or lost in the shuffle. Today, laser scanners are also getting so advanced that there is less training than ever required to operate them for certain workflows. Because of that, it’s valuable to take some time to step back and make sure we really know what’s happening with a laser scanner and how everything works, which is exactly what this article outlines.
Schaeffler 3D Scanned 48 Of Its Factories, Efficiency Surged 80%
Carolyn Schwaar | Forbes
We often hear in vague, less tangible terms about how laser scanning can benefit facilities by giving an accurate as-is status of a floor, but it’s always helpful to read about how this is actually working in practice. This article from Schwaar provides exactly that, leaning on experiences from the Germany-based Schaeffler Group, who manage nearly 100 facilities worldwide. The article looks at how their effort to 3D scan their facilities has resulted in significant operational value.
Seven ways digital twins can help build sustainable infrastructure
Rodrigo Fernandes | BIMPlus
Speaking of concepts that are often talked about at a high level but can sometimes miss the tangible examples of value, digital twins fit nicely into that category. This article gives some of those tangible details, focusing specifically on the infrastructure space. Fernandes outlines some real-world ways that digital twins can help with this sector, including with regards to sustainability, planning, and more.
