Quantapoint Laser Models vs. “Point Clouds” - The Difference is Clear

Laser Models™ are a unique Quantapoint technology that integrates all laser scan data to provide detailed, high-definition 3D solid “models” of a facility. Laser Models offer clear advantages over older “point cloud” technology, whose sparse data make it difficult to visualize or understand the facility and more likely to miss critical design details. Register to view a comparison of Quantapoint Laser Models to “Point Clouds” and see why the Difference is Clear™.

Some of the key differentiators and benefits offered by Laser Models include

• Facility-centric: Laser Models enable users to simply select the facility areas in which to work. They do not require manually loading multiple laser scans or all facility laser data to work in a single area.
• Visually Clear: Laser Models are visually clear and actually look like the facility. They are not “foggy” point clouds, which do not look like the facility and are difficult to use, interpret or understand.
• Fine Details: Laser Models are solid with dense measurements that include fine details. They are not a picture overlaid on a point cloud, which may appear more solid, but does not provide more or more accurate details.
• Responsiveness: Laser Models integrate redundant data while verifying and preserving measurement accuracy. This results in file sizes that are 10+ times smaller than the equivalent point clouds and can be easily shared across a network.
• Integration: Laser Models may be accessed in various design packages, such as AutoCAD, AutoPlant, CAD Worx, PDS, PDMS, MicroStation XM and SmartPlant Review. They are accessible in 3D – not as a 2D background image – and may be rotated, zoomed, and clashed against CAD models without leaving the design package.
• Broader Usage: The clarity of Laser Models not only makes them more intuitive and helps drive design efficiency, but also offers advantages for engineering and construction analyses. For example, certifying tie points, verifying fabricated items and visualizing construction.

By providing more complete information for more complete designs, clients have increased design efficiency by 60% and decreased rework from design clashes by 85% or more.

 
                  Quantapoint Laser Models                              “Point Clouds”

Register to view a comparison of Quantapoint Laser Models to “Point Clouds” and see why the Difference is Clear™.