Several options are available to suit your needs and budget:
Here, you get the raw point cloud files straight out of the scanner. This is the “do-it-yourself” option without having to obtain a scanner and do the work.
Here, you get a point cloud project that is fully registered. We carefully align the many scans taken, proviing you full color point clouds that are viewable in free or low-cost software such as Autodesk Recap where you can take spot measurements and view panoramic images. You can also import the point clouds CAD software such as Autodesk Revit and Navisworks.
Here, we do all of the heavy lifting for you and you get a CAD model that can be opened directly within your CAD program such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Solidworks and more. In addition, you also get the registered scan point cloud so you have the raw data for viewing, further processing and future use.
In addition to the standard packages, there are a number of options that can be requested, including:
If you need your scan or CAD model to be aligned to a plant coordinate system, specific survey monument points, state plane coordinates, or even aligned to a CAD drawing, we can make it happen.
Put yourself in the plant using beautiful, full color HD images that can be included with your 3D scan. They allow you to visit the facility from your desk, have a look around and explore the plant layout. You can even take spot measurements directly from the photos, check elevations, mark locations and leave comments for your colleagues. Free viewer included.
2D drawings are a low-cost, natural byproduct of creating a 3D model using Revit. We can provide these as add-ons to your 3D CAD model. They are available in DWG, DXF or PDF format.
Often the biggest headache and worry about working with 3D laser scans is the sheer size of the data. Large scans will bog down even the most powerful desktop workstations, let alone the typical computers that engineers have to work with. To help with this problem we can deliver the point cloud as a unified one, where all of the scans have been combined into one and the point spacing has been optimized to provide the minimum level of detail while minimizing file size.
There are many different 3D laser scanner manufacturers, and they all use their own proprietary formats. But thankfully, for a small fee these scans can be converted into generic, neutral formats that can be imported into your favorite software. These formats include E57, PTS, XYZ and others.
You can compare the scan to perfect geometry and receive color map inspection reports such as floor flatness reports, tank roundness, tower straightness,
In a perfect world, everything is flat, straight and plumb. But in reality, everything built is wavy, crooked and not quite level, to some small degree. The scanner picks up all of these flaws, so when receiving a CAD model from us, you can choose whether the model should reflect these flaws, making it an “as-built” model rather than a “design intent” model.
We can measure volumes of stockpiles, dike capacity, interior room air volume or any other custom volume or surface area calculation.
2D drawings can be easily created from 3D scan for reasonable cost. In a single day, one of our highly experienced San Francisco 3D scanning technicians can cover many thousands of square feet, possibly tens of thousands or more depending on conditions.
Individual scans are accurate to 1mm or better, so you can expect high accuracy with your as-built plan views.
Arrival 3D provides nationwide 3D laser scanning services in San Francisco, California, delivering highly accurate as-built documentation for architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and facility management projects. Using advanced LiDAR technology, we capture precise structural, architectural, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) details, ensuring seamless project execution.
Our Mapping & Modeling Team converts high-resolution point clouds into 2D CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, 3D mesh models, TruViews, and virtual tours, delivering high-quality digital representations for improved project planning. Our services are compatible with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and BIM 360, supporting industries such as construction, infrastructure, industrial facilities, historical preservation, healthcare, education, and facility management.
By offering clash detection, volumetric analysis, construction verification, and digital twin creation, we help reduce project risks, prevent costly change orders, and optimize timelines. Whether you need scan-to-BIM services, reality capture, or as-built surveys, Arrival 3D provides industry-leading solutions tailored to your project requirements.
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With over 20 years of experience, Arrival 3D provides high-precision 3D laser scanning services using state-of-the-art survey-grade scanners. Our experienced Project Managers and team capture up to two million data points per second, delivering accurate as-built documentation for seamless project execution.
We offer reliable 3D scanning solutions in San Francisco, California, and nationwide, ensuring precision and efficiency for industries such as construction, architecture, engineering, facility management, and historical preservation.
✔ Using advanced 3D laser scanners for the highest accuracy and detail.
✔ Capturing exact dimensions and measurements for improved planning and design.
✔ Providing high-quality point clouds, 2D CAD drawings, and 3D BIM models for better collaboration.
✔ Reducing change orders, delays, accidents, and overall project costs with precise data.
✔ Ensuring strict quality control measures and timely project completion.
✔ Committed to delivering accurate results, dependable service, and exceptional client support.
It is possible to scan vast amounts of space in a single day. Examples include:
But capturing the necessary level of detail is equally important to covering large areas. That is why it is important to optimize the scanning process to get most coverage possible in a day while being careful to capture the necessary detail. We can help you determine the necessary level of detail by asking simple questions such as “What is the smallest object you need to see in the scan?” Another way of asking is, “What is the smallest pipe or conduit diameter that you want to appear in your CAD model?” If the answer is 1″, the scanning strategy must be different than if you answered 4″. Our commitment to you is to strike the best balance between coverage and detail so you get the most scanning for your dollars.
When planning and engineering for multi-million dollar projects such as a large building renovation, it is critical that things go right. San Francisco reality capture 3D scanning up front allows engineers to draw up precise plans and drawings that minimize conflicts during construction. The scan serves as an invaluable resource for many interested parties in such a project.
When planning and engineering for multi-million dollar projects such as a large building renovation, it is critical that things go right. San Francisco reality capture 3D scanning up front allows engineers to draw up precise plans and drawings that minimize conflicts during construction. The scan serves as an invaluable resource for many interested parties in such a project.
A plant in the oil and gas industry will change over time, that is without question. This results in the P&ID of record ultimately becoming out of date. 3D laser scanning provides a dual benefit of not only providing a way to update P&ID’s but also provides a truly accurate as-built reference 3D model of the plant. We feel that an as-built 3D model combined with smart P&ID’s is the way of the future.
When a processing plant adds a new product line, there is new piping and equipment that needs to be installed. With careful planning and the as-built drawings obtained from doing 3D laser scanning, the new piping designs can be engineered for precise fit, minimizing installation delays due to unforeseen conflicts.
3D laser scanning provides a better way of measuring and visualizing floor flatness than the old FL and FF method as measured with a ruler. When you use a 3D scanner you get extremely thorough and accurate results that can be depicted as color maps for a deep understanding of the floor’s shape.
3D laser scanning is very efficient at capturing floors, walls and ceiling of building interiors as well as anything outdoors. From the scan we can quickly generate plan and elevation views that you can use as a basis for various purposes like obtaining permits.
Scanning an airplane is a fantastic way to capture it’s shape. We can scan interior and exterior and convert it into a CAD model or STL mesh depending on your needs. From small single seaters to airliners, we are the best at aircraft 3D scanning and would be delighted to scan an aircraft for your company.
3D laser scanning can capture the exterior or interior of a sea-going vessel. Any sized boat, ship or vessel can be scanned. For smaller boats (depending on location) this can be done in a day. The scan can be turned into 2D drawings for use by a naval architect, or into 3D solid models for various types of analysis.
You may have a pump that you need to lower into a channel, and you want to see if it will fit before lowering it in and getting stuck. Or perhaps you have a large vault door that hasn’t been opened in years, and you want to know if it will scrape the concrete. 3D scanning can answer these questions so you can proceed with confidence.
Wind Turbines can be scanned safely and easily from ground level. Scans can be used to analyze and to identify any dents that may be present, and map out their location and depth. Scans can also be used to analyze the tower as a whole, and determine whether it has been structurally compromised after a failure event.
Imagine walking around a digital twin model of your plant, with the clouds moving in the breeze and the equipment so real it seems like you could touch it. That is the experience we can provide with your 3D model created from 3D laser scanning.
Panoramic images captured from a 3D camera can quickly and thoroughly document a construction site, making it easy for you to track progress and manage teams more effectively.