3D Scanning
We are thrilled to announce the addition of 3D scanning to our range of services, now offered with the most advanced portable 3D scanner technology and top-tier post-scanning software. This service allows us to create highly detailed, accurate digital models of natural stone materials, making it an essential tool for a wide variety of architectural applications. Below are the expanded features and benefits of our 3D scanning services:
Custom Stone Fabrication
With our 3D scanning technology, we can capture the exact dimensions and intricate textures of natural stone materials. This enables us to produce highly detailed and customized stone pieces that fit perfectly within your design specifications. The precision of the scan reduces the need for manual measurements and adjustments, ensuring that each stone is fabricated to exact specifications, saving time and reducing errors. Additionally, this service enhances design flexibility, as scanned data can be easily modified or integrated into digital models for seamless customization.
Preservation and Restoration
For historic restoration or preservation projects, 3D scanning offers a reliable method of capturing detailed scans of aged or damaged stone surfaces. Stones can be scanned in place or once removed from their architectural context. This facilitates the accurate replication or repair of intricate stonework, referred to as “dutchman repair”, and ensuring that the original design is faithfully restored. The digital data can be used to replicate even the smallest details and to reverse engineer complex installed stone structures. It provides a permanent, precise record of the structure’s current state, which can be invaluable for future maintenance and restoration efforts. The scans can be processed to create structured parametric models for integration into Historic Building Information Models (H-BIMs)
Quality Control
After dimensional stone is fabricated or installed, 3D scanning enables a thorough quality control check of the manufactured form. By comparing the scanned digital model with the original design or specifications, we can quickly identify any discrepancies or defects, ensuring that the stone elements meet the required standards. This reduces costly errors or rework and ensures that your project stays on schedule. Post-scanning analysis provides an opportunity for detecting issues that might not be immediately visible to the naked eye, improving the overall quality and durability of the final product and allowing process improvements to be initiated where necessary. The scans and analysis can be tailored to your own tolerance requirements, or your products can be evaluated against the Natural Stone Institute’s standards as set out in the Dimension Stone Design Manual (NSDM), or against the National Building Granite Quarries Association’s (NBGQA) tolerances, or equivalent ANSI, ASTM, CES, and ISO specifications for dimensional stone.
Site Documentation
Large-scale stone installations or structures can be complex and difficult to document accurately. Our mobile 3D scanning service facilitates fast and precise documentation of stone materials in their installed contexts, creating comprehensive digital records of the site. The models created this way can be archived for future reference or used for planning alterations, repairs, or additions. This digital documentation eliminates the need for manual measurements, reducing the risk of error and providing an efficient solution for long-term project management.
Virtual Modeling and Visualization
3D scanning provides the foundation for creating highly detailed 3D models that can be integrated into broader architectural designs or visualizations. These digital models can be used for simulations, client presentations, or design iterations, allowing for a more interactive and visual experience. The ability to view stone elements in a digital environment enhances decision-making during the planning phase, helping clients see exactly how the stone will interact with other materials, appear in different colors, and under varied lighting, before installation. Additionally, the 3D data can be used in conjunction with other CAD and CAM software for further design modifications or adjustments.
By incorporating 3D scanning into our services, we offer a high level of precision, efficiency, and flexibility, helping our clients achieve more accurate, cost-effective, and visually compelling architectural projects. Whether you're working on custom designs, historic restorations, or large-scale installations, our advanced 3D scanning technology provides invaluable support throughout every phase of the process.
Contact us today for an initial consultation to learn how our 3D scanning services can enhance your next project. Our team is ready to provide expert guidance and show you how this innovative technology can make your architectural vision a reality.