Here are some key questions to consider when deciding if investing in laser scanning is the right choice for your business.

If the answer is yes, that’s great news! Ensuring everyone with a scanner knows how to get the best out of it only benefits the industry. We’re here to help you set up for success.

However, if the answer is no, putting your hard-earned cash into another part of your business is better.

Have You Worked with Point Cloud Data In-House?

If your team uses point cloud data successfully, you might be ready for an investment. Great job!

However, outsourcing laser scanning might be better if you have not worked with point cloud data.

3DS Technologies can provide you with point cloud data and support your team in integrating it into their workflow.

This makes future investment accessible and helps determine if you’re prepared to invest time and effort into operating your scanner.

Do You Know the Time Involved in the Back of Laser Scanning for Importing, Processing, and Exporting Data?

Processing time in the back end can be heavy, and the nuances of managing data are time-consuming. If you understand the time required for projects, you’re even closer to being ready.

However, if you still need to get a handle on this, you can continue to outsource for now.

This is a big piece of laser scanning; having an expert in the software is essential to process the data. 3DS Technologies can support you in the learning curve if you want to get there.

Is Your Team Ready for the Change Management Aspect of Adding Laser Scanning?

Shifting your team into using laser scanning for their projects will take some convincing, especially if they deeply trust their current processes and resist change.

If this is the case, even better to get some data into their hands before investing. Then, 3DS Technologies is ready to walk through the journey of change with you until you can get your team on board.

Do You Understand the Difference Between the Various Types of Scanning?

The Quality of Data and What Will Best Serve Your Needs?

There is much to know about the equipment, which can be overwhelming. The scanner you invest in will largely depend on what the most critical outcomes are for you.

Only some scanners can complete every job because different scanners are used for various projects.

3DS Technologies uses Leica scanning equipment to provide our customers with the highest quality and most efficiently collected data.

Have You Evaluated the Costs of Adding a Laser Scanner to Your Business?

As with all business decisions, there is more to scanning than purchasing a scanner. Consider dedicated labor resources, computer capabilities, storage solutions, and software.

Additionally, factor in training for subject matter experts on your team and additional supply costs. This is a critical step that requires careful consideration.

If you’ve gotten this far with a yes to all these questions, purchasing your laser scanner makes sense.

However, if you’re not quite ready to invest in laser scanning for your company, all is not lost. You can get there with some education, supported projects, and time.

Alternatively, outsourcing is more beneficial for your organization, and 3DS Technologies is here to be your expert in that case.

We’re very proud to be experts in laser scanning and excited to share that expertise with you. Contact 3DS Technologies today to learn more and get started!