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The Fluent Conveyors logo is a registered trademark of Fluent Conveyors, LLC. Serial Number 97664258 Registered on Dec. 12, 2023
Laser scanning creates precise digital representations of facilities where conveyor systems will be installed. The technology captures existing conditions with millimeter accuracy, preventing costly errors and rework during conveyor implementation.
Laser scanning methods are used to capture detailed 3D data for a wide range of applications. The main types include terrestrial, mobile, and drone-based scanning, each suited to different environments and project needs.
Terrestrial scanners deliver precise measurements from fixed positions, mobile scanners collect data quickly while in motion, and drone-based systems provide access to large or difficult-to-reach areas with ease and flexibility.
Stationary scanners placed throughout a facility capture detailed measurements of interior spaces, equipment, and structural elements. These scanners excel at documenting complex industrial environments with high precision.
Terrestrial scanning connects to survey control points, maintaining sub-inch accuracy across all facility assets. This method improves documentation accuracy by 90-95% compared to traditional measurement approaches.
Laser scanning generates dense point clouds containing millions of measurement points. This data creates accurate models of existing infrastructure with precision measured in millimeters rather than inches.
The detailed point cloud serves as the foundation for BIM modeling, retrofit planning, and clash detection during conveyor layout design.
Laser scanning captures measurements far faster than manual methods. What once took weeks with tape measures and traditional surveying equipment now takes hours.
This acceleration allows tight project schedules to accommodate thorough site documentation without delays.
Beyond numerical measurements, laser scanning captures panoramic imagery throughout the facility. Project teams can virtually navigate the space, clicking on specific locations to view actual conditions.
This visual record helps resolve questions during design without additional site visits and serves as a reference point for conveyor installation teams.
Laser scanning minimizes the need for personnel to access hazardous areas or work at heights. The technology can document elevated spaces, confined areas, and hard-to-reach locations from a safe distance.
Industrial facilities using laser scanning report safety improvements of 40-60% during the documentation phase compared to traditional measurement methods.
Terrestrial laser scans tie directly to survey control points established during full property surveys. This integration ensures consistent accuracy across all facility documentation and creates a unified spatial reference framework.
The connection between survey data and scan data enables precise positioning of conveyor systems relative to property boundaries, utilities, and existing infrastructure.
Our handheld scanning workflow uses the Leica BLK2GO, a mobile imaging laser scanner that captures a complete 3D point cloud as we walk through your facility. No tripod. No interruptions. One button to start.
420K
points / sec
6-15mm
accuracy
IP54
dust & splash
Revit
ready export
Every facility scan follows the same controlled five-step sequence. Consistency in movement and structure is what produces engineering-grade point clouds — not the hardware alone.
The operator positions at a structural reference — a steel intersection, conveyor transfer point, or equipment cluster. Standing still for 5 seconds, scanner held chest-high, the BLK2GO initializes against real geometry before any movement begins. This anchors the entire scan.
The operator moves at walking pace with no arm swing, no sudden pivots, and no wrist rotation. The scanner stays upright and chest-high throughout. Turns are slow full-body rotations. Every movement is intentional — the BLK2GO is a controlled SLAM system, not a free-walk camera.
Each zone covers a defined area: conveyor runs up to 150 ft, transfer zones 75 ft, catwalks 125 ft. Every adjacent zone overlaps the previous by 50–70% across structural steel and conveyor geometry — not open floor. This dense overlap is what ties zones together without drift.
Loop closure is non-negotiable. Returning to the starting point gives the SLAM algorithm a second look at the same geometry, locking the scan in place and eliminating accumulated drift. No dead-ends, no one-way paths — every scan path forms a complete loop within 250 ft maximum.
Before the scan is accepted, the operator reviews geometry in Leica FIELD 360 on-site — checking for warp, drift, broken overlap, or elevation distortion. Every 5 minutes during the scan, a checkpoint stop is made. If drift is visible, the scan restarts from stable geometry. No compromised data leaves the facility.
BLK2GO data is never approved in isolation. Every critical area is cross-validated with BLK3D dimensions, DISTO D5 distance checks, and Lino L6G alignment verification before scan data is released for design.
Every laser scanning project follows a structured four-step workflow, each device plays a specific role to ensure your conveyor installation data is accurate, complete, and ready to act on.
Before any scanner is deployed, the DISTO D5 takes critical distance measurements across the facility. Span widths, bay heights, and obstruction clearances are logged to ±1mm accuracy — confirming the site is ready and defining the scan envelope.
The Lino L6G projects three continuous 360° green laser planes across the facility floor. These become the reference datum for the entire scan — ensuring all captured data shares a consistent, level baseline that BIM models can be anchored to.
With reference planes set, the BLK2GO captures the complete spatial envelope of your facility in a single walk-through. GrandSLAM technology tracks position through every room, doorway, and conveyor structure — generating 420,000 points per second into a registered, dimensionally accurate 3D point cloud
Where the BLK2GO captures space, the BLK3D captures detail. Every critical asset — brackets, anchor points, conveyor supports — is photographed and instantly measured within the image itself. Each photo becomes a permanent, dimensionally accurate record tied to your project deliverable.
Effective laser scanning delivers tangible benefits for conveyor installation planning:
Rework reduction of 30-50% through precise documentation of existing conditions
Cost reduction of 20-30% on end deliverables through improved accuracy
Improved department collaboration by 50% through shared access to comprehensive facility data
Renovation and retrofit accuracy improvements of 80-90% for complex industrial environments
By creating a digital replica of the actual facility conditions, laser scanning helps conveyor systems fit correctly on the first installation attempt to prevent costly modifications and project delays.
Every site visit can be shared live. RealWear Navigator 520 smart glasses let engineers, project managers, and clients see exactly what our field operator sees — in real time, hands-free.
Wearing Navigator 520, hands free on the scanning equipment
Point-of-view video shared instantly to any device
Remote viewers see real conditions as they happen
Voice call back to the operator, decisions made on the spot
Modular
add thermal camera
Full-Shift
battery, hot-swappable
Hands-Free
voice-controlled
Live Video
point-of-view streaming
