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Intelligent BIM Models - Industrial Projects

Increase ROI by creating an Intelligent BIM Model for all industrial project and asset data of your digital twin. PMC's expert modelers can handle any sized project.

We can create digital twins of even the largest facilities using laser scanning. Having an intelligent model of these large facilities provides the client with current as-built conditions of the facility. Having a digital twin allows for faster renovations or retooling that needs to be done to the plant. Shown here is an example of a complex tooling section of a manufacturing plant modeled in 3D using Factory CAD software.

PMC can model sections of facilities varying in level of detail. Shown here is a model created in CAD showcasing a section of an assembly line. The client asked for an accurate count of carts, racks, and operators that are present at each station. An additional benefit of this type of model can be directly imported into simulation software for line evaluation and productivity assessment.

HVAC and MEP systems are critical in large facility design and renovations. Having a 3D intelligent model provides our clients with more accurate visualization of the facility compared to traditional 2D drawings. Shown here is a highlighted HVAC system during the planning phase of a major renovation to the plant. Knowing where these systems are geometrically throughout a facility provides design validation before any actual construction begins.

Laser scanning allows you to view locations digitally in order to plan renovations of MEP and HVAC systems. Shown here is an example of how a 3D model can be injected directly into the existing point cloud. The benefits of using this approach includes proper time management from not having to be on-site, cutting cost on excess inventory from modeling ahead of time, and accurate measurements of the facility from the point cloud data collected from laser scanning for future projects.

Robotic cells are becoming increasingly valuable in large manufacturing facilities. Shown here is a multi-view point cloud of a robotics cell. Placement of robotic cells is crucial given their unorthodox range of movement. Having a 3D model of a robotic cell is beneficial for retooling, additional robotic cells and expansion of assembly lines.

Robotic cells are becoming increasingly valuable in large manufacturing facilities. Shown here is a 3D model of a robotics cell. Placement of robotic cells is crucial given their unorthodox range of movement. Having a 3D model of a robotic cell is beneficial for retooling, additional robotic cells and expansion of assembly lines.

2D scan overlay allows for the correct orientation of machines using point cloud data. We often find the 2D layouts of facilities are incorrect. We compare the point cloud data to the 2D drawings to accurately align the machines, robots, and stations. This provides clients with up-to-date layouts of their facility.

3D Intelligent Model Data: When we create an intelligent model, we can attach large amount of data onto each individual 3D asset. Shown here is an example of a full 3D model robot arm in a manufacturing facility. The middle image highlights several categories of valuable information that are embedded within this asset. Having this information available provides data that can be used during any necessary construction, remodel, retooling or data backup.

A by-product of laser scan data is generating floor elevation data, which can be used to discover any floor deviations. Using scan data, PMC can convert and create various reports of floor flatness and deviations from level. Data can be used create a “heat map” format of variances in floor levels, but also can be used for ASTM reporting and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For all types of projects from renovations to new construction, laser Scanning collects rich, complete and highly accurate as-built data to validate existing building documentation.

Laser Scan Data for

Design Validation

3D Model Injected

into Point Cloud Data

3D Model of a Robotic Cell

Laser Scan Data of Large Facility

3D Model of Large Facility

3D Model of a Robotic Cell

2D Laser Scan Overlaid

Factory CAD Model

3D Asset Information Model

Floor Elevations