3D Laser Scanning & Alignment

A new dimension of efficiency.

It’s time to take the guesswork out of your projects. 

SDS’s 3D Scanning services will ensure that everything in your facility is placed right where it needs to be — regardless of whether you’re planning an expansion, relocating machines or equipment, or just confirming layout accuracy. The 3D renders created by our scanners and technicians will allow you to customize and optimize your company’s workflow to the highest possible degree. 

In addition to workflow optimization, our scanners can also collect pivotal data points early in a project’s development, saving time and identifying potential pitfalls long before they become a problem.

Size and scope are no issue – if you can see it, we can scan it. 

Pictured: A factory in the process of being scanned and aligned

Our Services

  • Complete 360° Plant Scanning
    • As-Built Layouts
    • Equipment Layouts
    • Plant Scale Layouts
    • Machinery Relocation
    • Safety Guarding & Fencing
  • CMM / CA / QC
  • Machinery Alignments
    • Die Alignments
    • Extrusion Press Alignments
    • Roll Alignments
  • Reverse Engineering
    • Equipment, Machinery, and Parts
    • Replacement of Obsolete or Damaged Parts
    • Retrofits

Our Equipment

FARO M70 area scanner

  • Captures scan data from large areas (warehouses, production floors, machine shops, etc.) 
  • Uses scan data to create a point cloud for data alignment
  • Point cloud data can be used as an as-built reference for CAD models
  • 360° HD Photos taken in tandem with scan data
  • Compatibility with Autodesk and other industry-standard software

faro vantage s6 laser tracker

  • Captures precise measurements from up to 80 meters away
  • Used for machine and/or roll alignments
  • Used for large assembly QCs
  • Generates PDF reports of captured measurements
  • Accuracy Guide:
    • 2 – 10m = .0004in (.011mm)
    • 2 – 35m = .0008in (.021mm)
    • 2 – 80m = .0015in (.039mm)

artec eva 3d scanner

  • Captures scan mesh data from small, desk-sized objects 
  • Reverse-engineers obsolete parts and machines
  • Design-X and Solidworks scan mesh support
  • STL file system support
  • Stitching and piercing support via Artec Studios