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  Ports are the lifeblood of global trade, handling massive volumes of goods and playing a critical role in the world economy. Managing these complex infrastructures effectively requires innovation, precision, and a forward-looking approach. Digital twins for ports have emerged as a groundbreaking solution, combining reality capture, laser scanning, bathymetric surveys, and discrete event simulation to optimize operations and infrastructure management. What Is a Digital Twin for Ports? A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset, system, or process. For ports, a digital twin integrates data from various sources physical sensors,  historical  records, real-time updates, and simulations into a centralized model. This model can be used for monitoring, planning, and optimizing port operations, helping authorities make data-driven decisions. The Role of Reality Capture Reality capture  technologies like  laser scanning  and bathymetric surveys are cr...

  Introduction The dream of industrially producing homes and buildings has inspired architects and engineers for a very long time. We have come a long way from building the structures and facilities in a traditional process. Modern problems need modern approaches and solutions. Modern problems are getting solved through design thinking and design innovations. The  traditional construction practices /methods in the building industry have over time turned out to be labor-intensive and come with so many concerns such as health and safety, procurement cost, changing weather conditions, quality, etc. What is Offsite construction? In general,   off-site construction is the process of planning, designing, fabricating, and/or assembling a structure at a location other than where the final structure will ultimately be installed .   It involves the process of planning, designing, fabricating, transporting, and assembling building elements for rapid site assembly to a greater d...

  Introduction If you're in the construction industry, you know that technology has made a significant impact on the way projects are completed. One of the most important technologies for construction is laser scanning.  Laser scanning  has revolutionized the way we capture and document 3D data. In this blog post, we will discuss 5 ways laser scanning can help your construction projects! Improved accuracy and precision Traditional surveying methods can often result in errors or miscalculations, but laser scanning eliminates these issues by capturing data with millimeter precision.  Digital Terrain Model  and Floor Flatness reports can be easily generated using the  LIDAR survey . Enhanced project documentation for project tracking Laser scanning allows for the creation of digital models and  drawings  that can be easily shared and accessed by all project stakeholders. This improved communication leads to a smoother construction process and  c...

  Problem Statement Create  BIM  models from the schematic pdf layouts, clash coordinate the models and prepare the field drawings for site installation and Update the BIM models as per changes at the site. Scope of the work The Scope of Work included design support for the Electrical, LSS, and Instrumentation and Control Systems for the contracting team. Which included Conduits, Cable Trays, Panel and support modeling, preparing shop drawings and creating as-built models for service installed areas, coordination with other stakeholders for  clash coordination , etc. Key Challenges & How we solved the problem The existing models received were outdated and were not accurate. This led to clashes and rework during the approval process. This was resolved with the help of 360⁰ images in Cupixworks and  laser scanning  of the site to verify the site conditions. Often the inputs received from the Field foreman were in the form of hand sketches or the markups o...

  Introduction "Digitalization" is a trending aspect across industries due to its numerous benefits. The AEC industry is one of the good examples where many of the traditional processes of the Construction process are moving towards the adoption of the latest technologies to achieve efficiency. Digitalization of buildings refers to the conversion of all existing information of properties into digital formats and utilizing it to solve business problems and provide optimum solutions. About Digitalization is advancing the as-built/under-construction properties to smarter sites using  Digital Technologies  in the Digital World, which further makes the workflows, and processes easier and more effective. Digitalization is becoming a key aspect & these Digital models are generated from the geometrical and non-geometrical information acquired during the design and development stage of construction or from the  Laser Scanning  technique. The most common use cases of...

  Introduction In recent years, laser scanning technology has emerged as a game-changer in various industries, and the shipyard sector is no exception. With its unparalleled precision and efficiency,  laser scanning  has revolutionized shipyard operations, making them more streamlined, accurate, and cost-effective. In this blog post, we will explore the numerous benefits and use cases of laser scanning in shipyards, highlighting how this technology has transformed the industry. ‍ Laser Scanning Use Cases 1. Accurate 3D Documentation One of the key advantages of laser scanning in shipyards is its ability to provide highly accurate and detailed 3D documentation of ships, structures, and equipment. Laser scanners capture millions of data points, creating a  digital replica  of the scanned object or area. This precise representation facilitates effective planning, design, and analysis throughout the shipyard lifecycle. Accurate 3D Documentation ‍ 2. Enhanced Shipyar...