In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the transition from working in traditional 2D conventional documents to immersive 3D environments is increasingly gaining momentum.

Leading change in manufacturing and operations

Companies across various industries working with highly valuable physical assets and complex engineering designs with multiple stakeholders recognize the limitations of 2D workflows.

Among the 2D drawbacks that 3D thrives to solve, there’s a need to make more or updated site documentation available. This lack of comprehensive documentation seriously hampers an accurate understanding of sites, spaces, and structures.

Additionally, the restricted perspective of 2D makes complex design iterations, modifications, or refinements challenging, leading to a cycle of delays and rework. And the complex interpretations in 2D often result in information silos, leaving teams in the dark and lacking valuable input from non-technical collaborators, further impeding collaboration.

Taking the first steps into the digital space

The first step in creating a 3D environment involves the reality capture of a site.
Not all scanning data is created equal. When selecting a scanning provider, it’s essential to consider their expertise, technology, experience in the scanning industry, and ability to provide a post-processing solution that can turn scans into a 3D model.

Prevu3D has a network of trusted scanning partners that leverage the latest technology to capture and process high-quality datasets.The Prevu3D processing pipeline plays an important role in transforming the provided datasets into workable 3D environments. The transformation includes numerous levels of detail optimizations and conversions from point cloud to meshes. As Prevu3D offers the highest resolution mesh solution, it’s essential to capture data properly with the right equipment for the best results.

Our partner Peter Garran, Founder of BIMstream, shares, “When we’re scanning for Prevu3D projects, we’re pulling out our best and brightest scanners to make high-quality meshes. We can provide instant value to clients the moment we leave the site.”

Unlock the full potential of reality capture

Our solution enhances scanning datasets and legacy point cloud data, transforming them into detailed 3D replicas of complex environments. The point cloud, generated from a scanned space, represents the geometry with millions of connected points.

Our software transforms the point cloud into a mesh composed of interconnected triangles or polygons, capturing the highest level of detail, including color and texture.

This transformation process enables visualization, design edits, analysis, and various other applications, marking a significant step toward digital business transformation.

Working in 3D environments – the Prevu3D approach

The platform offers an innovative solution for industries dealing with valuable physical assets and complex engineering designs. By leveraging reality capture data, Prevu3D creates sophisticated 3D meshed models that serve as highly realistic digital replicas for manufacturing sites.

These replicas offer multiple benefits to users in various industries:

• Time-saving: Prevu3D efficiently processes large datasets, enabling easy editing, CAD file mapping and accelerating the pre-design and approval process. Helping reduce errors and costly mistakes.

• Efficiency: Prevu3D enables users to iterate quickly during the detailed engineering phase by virtually testing spatial and machine design configurations and layouts. Saving time, reduces costs, and minimizes delays.

• Accessibility: Prevu3D ensures easy access to the digital twin for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. It facilitates real-time monitoring, review, and collaboration from any device or location.

• Collaboration: With customizable avatars and remote collaboration features, Prevu3D enables seamless navigation, communication, and commenting among stakeholders. Fostering better decision-making and smooth integration.

• Cost-saving: Prevu3D lowers the cost of design engineering projects, optimizes resource allocation, and provides enhanced visibility for all stakeholders..

The future of 3D is empowering

As we look towards the future of design and engineering, it’s evident that 3D environments are becoming increasingly important across all industries. The benefits of working in 3D are vast, from improved visualization and understanding of environments to streamlined collaboration and cost savings.

Prevu3D provides an end-to-end platform that enables industries to harness the potential of 3D, enabling efficient workflows, enhanced decision-making, and optimized resource allocation.

Transitioning from 2D to 3D is embracing its transformative potential.

Take a step towards a more efficient and collaborative future with Prevu3D.