3D LiDAR Scanning
Recently, I published a deep-dive article that explains what FARO’s accuracy claims really mean in real-world conditions, including:
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Why ±1 mm only applies to one part of the scanner
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How distance affects point-cloud accuracy
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Why some surfaces produce clean data and others don’t
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How environmental conditions like wind, heat shimmer and dust can shift results
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Why registration — not the scanner — determines final accuracy
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When you can rely on millimetre-level precision (and when you can’t)
If you rely on 3D LiDAR scanning for retrofit design, fabrication planning, engineering, surveying or as-built documentation, this is essential reading.
Many project teams and clients make decisions assuming the scanner itself guarantees the accuracy. The truth is more nuanced — and understanding it can prevent rework, cost blowouts and unnecessary disputes.
👉 Read the full breakdown here:
Real-World 3D LiDAR Scanning Accuracy With FARO S150 & S350
This article is particularly useful if you work in:
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Mining or mineral processing
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CHPP wash plants
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Heavy industrial environments
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Fabrication and modular construction
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Structural engineering
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Survey, BIM, or digital engineering
If you’ve ever wondered why your point cloud looks perfect in one area and slightly off in another, or why long linear structures drift even with a high-end scanner, this post explains the underlying reasons in plain language.
Understanding the real behaviour of 3D LiDAR scanning is the difference between “marketing accuracy” and “engineering accuracy” — and it’s critical for anyone designing, building or maintaining complex industrial assets.
📌 Click through to the full article — it may change the way you specify scanning on your next project.
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