Types of 3D Scanners Explained
Accuracy, Applications and Choosing the Right Technology for Engineering Projects Modern engineering projects rely on accurate information. Whether modifying a processing plant, reverse engineering a legacy component, designing new pipework, documenting a manufacturing facility, or creating a digital twin, the quality of the final design depends heavily on the quality of the captured data. This is where 3D scanning technologies have transformed the engineering industry. Over the last decade, advances in LiDAR, structured light scanning, laser line scanning, mobile mapping, drone-based surveying, photogrammetry and industrial CT scanning have provided engineers with powerful tools for capturing real-world geometry. However, not all scanners are equal. Some scanners are designed to capture an entire processing plant with millimetre-level accuracy, while others are designed to measure bearing journals, gear teeth and machined surfaces to within microns. Understanding the capabilities...