direct dimensions: 3d laser scanning for digital modeling and documentation
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3D Laser ScanningFor Digital Modeling & Documentation
Company ProfileDirect Dimensions is dedicated to tackling the most difficult
challenges with the most advanced 3D technologies
available. Direct Dimensions’ staff has the tools and
experience to provide optimal solutions for any scale, from
microns to meters.
HistoryDirect Dimensions was founded in 1995 to provide 3D
solutions to the aerospace industry. Since then, we have
expanded to 25 employees and have completed over 5000
projects for automotive, industrial, medical, preservation,
consumer product, and architecture clients.
StaffDirect Dimensions scanning technicians have worked in
every environment from jungle to city center to boiler-room
basements using a variety of scanning and digitizing
platforms.
ServicesDirect Dimensions provides a wide variety of services:
• Laser Scanning
• Digitizing
• Reverse Engineering
• Digital Modeling
• Inspection/Analysis
• Replication
• Visualization/Animation
• Product Representation
• Training and Support
Industries
Aerospace Consumer Products
Automotive
Film
Mechanical Design
Medical
Art/Sculpture
ArchaeologyBuilding/Facilities
Client ListDirect Dimensions has a long list of satisfied customers, including:
Laser Scanner Target
“Time of Flight”
accurately determines
targets position in 3D
Space
Laser Outbound To Target
Laser Return Flight
The Scanning Process
ProductsDirect Dimensions is also a re-seller of a range of 3D solutions:
Scanners/Digitizers
ProductsChoosing a Laser Scanner
Feature
Size
Tim
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ve)
Resolution (inches)
Close-up
Detail
0-6 in
Artistic detail,
Bas relief
5-50 cm
Arch detail,
sculpture
25 cm – 2 m
Rooms,
Large sculpture
2 m +
Buildings,
Landscapes
10 m +
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= relative volume
measurementttstructured light
laser line
scanner
wide laser line
scanner
mid-range
spherical laser
scanner
long-range
spherical laser
scanner
Increasing point spacing
Incr
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DigitizersPortable Arm Probes
• Range = 0 to 2 meters
• Accuracy = +/- .024 mm
• Ideal Applications
• Automotive Parts
• Aerospace Parts
• Power Generation
• “Geometric” Shapes
Laser ScannersPortable Arm Scanners
• Range = 0 to 2 meters
• Accuracy = +/- .035 mm
• Ideal Applications
• Dimensional Analysis
• Cad-based Inspection
• Alignment
• “Organic” Surfaces
• Reverse Engineering
Laser ScannersCMM
Coordinate Measure Machine
• Range = 0 to ? meters
• Accuracy = +/- .02 mm
• Ideal Applications
• Dimensional Analysis
• Cad-based Inspection
• Alignment
• Reverse Engineering
* Must fit in the machine
3D ScannerStructured Light
• Range = .6 to 2 meters
• Accuracy = as low as .005 mm
• Ideal Applications
• Small area inspection
• Miniature sculpture
• Intricate parts
Laser ScannerPatch Scanners
• Range = .5 to 5 meters
• Accuracy = as low as .04 mm
• Ideal Applications
• Sculpture
• Face/Body
• Vehicle parts
Hemispherical ScannersPhase-Based
• Range = .5 to 120 meters
• Accuracy = as low as 1 mm
• Ideal Applications
• Buildings
• Vehicles
• Large Sculpture
• Bridges
• “Overall” scans
ProductsDirect Dimensions is also a re-seller of a range of 3D software
Laser ScanningBenefits
Speed
Laser ScanningBenefits
Hand
Tape
Total
Station
GPS
Laser
Scanning
100s of points per day
500+ points per day
1000+ points per day
100,000+ points per second
multiple personnel
1 or 2 personnel
1 or more personnel
1 personnel
Speed
Laser ScanningBenefits
Accuracy
Laser ScanningBenefits
Anywhere from 5 microns (1/20 the thickness of an average
sheet of paper) to 1 cm (for large volume scanning).
Safety
Laser ScanningBenefits
Laser scanners can be operated remotely, allowing
personnel to remain safely on the ground.
Safety
Laser ScanningBenefits
Laser scanning is a non-contact measurement system.
Features can be recorded without disturbing fragile material.
On site access
Laser ScanningBenefits
Building Scanning
• Architectural
• Historical
• Mechanical
• Civil
Existing Conditions2D
Existing Conditions2D
Existing Conditions2D
Existing Conditions3D
New VA Medical Center; Phase 4
Las Vegas, NV; January 2009
Client: Clark Construction
Scope of Work:
• Direct Dimensions Inc. (DDI) digitally scanned nine rooms of the newly constructed VA Medical Center located in Las Vegas, NV.
• Two DDI technicians, 4 days on site
• DDI utilized the acquired scan data to create as-built surface models suitable for importation into client’s Navisworks software.
• Scan data accuracies of +/- 0.25” were achieved for this project
• Enhanced accuracy capabilities of +/- 0.020” are now possible
Existing Conditions3D
Existing Conditions3D
Existing ConditionsRevit
Holzapfel Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
Scope of Work:
• Direct Dimensions Inc. (DDI) digitally scanned the complete interior and exterior of Holzapfel Hall.
• 100 + rooms
• 334 scans
• Two DDI technicians, 3 days on site
• Work completed while building fully furnished and operational
• All deliverables as “Native” Revit
Existing ConditionsRevit - 2D
West Section South Elevation (shaded)
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Existing ConditionsRevit - 3D
Point CloudPoints and
Extracted CAD
RenderedShaded CAD
Architectural Renovation
Architectural Renovation
Historic ApplicationsConstruction History
Tudor Place, Georgetown
Historic ApplicationsConstruction History
Nail Location
Panel Location
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation
3D modelDigital image
Ortho-rectified image
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation
Historic ApplicationsFeature Replication
Monumental ChurchRichmond, VA
Historic ApplicationsFeature Replication
Historic ApplicationsFeature Replication
Historic ApplicationsFeature Replication
MEPMechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
MEPExisting System
MEPSystem Addition
MEPSystem Addition
MEPSystem Addition - Revit
Civil ApplicationsInfrastructure
Civil ApplicationsInfrastructure
Civil ApplicationsLandscapeValley Forge
Civil ApplicationsSite Layout
Other Industries
Aerostructure
Aerostructure
Automotive
Mechanical Design
Consumer Products
Sculpture
Body Scanning
Body Scanning
Film
Medical
3.72mm
Archaeology
Museum