Handheld scanning tools don’t deliver engineering certification.
They’re fast.
They’re convenient.
But they are not designed to produce data that can be certified for engineering use.
In marine environments — especially when replacing engines, modifying pipework, or installing new equipment — that matters.
At Hamilton By Design, we provide LiDAR-based 3D scanning led by mechanical engineers, allowing us to deliver:
- accurate as-built data
- models suitable for engineering design
- inputs for fabrication and installation
- outcomes that can be reviewed and certified
Because when you’re working on a boat, it’s not about what “looks right” —
it’s about what can be verified, built, and signed off.
There’s a clear difference:
Handheld scanning = visual capture
Engineering-led LiDAR = certifiable, reliable data
👉 If your project requires confidence, compliance, and engineering accountability:
Talk to engineers — not just scanning providers.
👉 Learn more:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/lidar-scanning-vs-handheld-scanning/
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