Hamilton By Design

  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....

  Why Accuracy Matters in 3D LiDAR Scanning 3D LiDAR scanning is now widely used across engineering, fabrication, and building projects — but not all scan data is created equal. While many tools can generate dense point clouds, the real question for engineers and asset owners is whether those measurements are accurate, repeatable, and defensible . This is where AS ISO 5725 – Accuracy and Precision of Measurement becomes highly relevant. AS ISO 5725 is not a scanning standard in itself. Instead, it defines the principles used to evaluate whether a measurement system can be trusted. When applied to 3D LiDAR scanning, it highlights the importance of calibration, measurement uncertainty, and the difference between data that looks correct and data that actually is correct. In practical terms, poor measurement control during scanning can lead to downstream issues such as: Fabricated steel that does not fit on site Misaligned bolt holes and interfaces Incorrect assumptions about clearanc...

 3D LiDAR Scanning If you’ve ever looked at a scanner brochure and seen “±1 mm accuracy” , it’s easy to assume every measurement from that scanner will fall neatly inside one millimetre. But anyone working in engineering, mining, fabrication or construction knows reality is rarely that simple — especially when it comes to 3D LiDAR scanning . Recently, I published a deep-dive article that explains what FARO’s accuracy claims really mean in real-world conditions, including: Why ±1 mm only applies to one part of the scanner How distance affects point-cloud accuracy Why some surfaces produce clean data and others don’t How environmental conditions like wind, heat shimmer and dust can shift results Why registration — not the scanner — determines final accuracy 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 ess...