3D Scanning Engineering in Bunbury

3D Scanning Engineering in Bunbury

Delivering Precision LiDAR, Modelling & Mechanical Engineering for WAโ€™s Southwest

Bunbury is one of Western Australiaโ€™s most dynamic regional centres โ€” a strategic intersection of port operations, alumina processing, heavy industry, agriculture, and commercial development, all wrapped within a fast-growing metropolitan community. With major infrastructure assets, industrial plants, port-side logistics and expansion across the Southwest, Bunbury requires engineering accuracy, digital documentation, and reliable design workflows more than ever.

Hamilton By Design supports Bunbury businesses, fabricators, asset owners and engineering teams with a complete digital-engineering suite: 3D LiDAR laser scanning, 3D CAD modelling, mechanical and structural engineering, and fabrication-ready drafting.

Whether youโ€™re upgrading a conveyor, expanding a processing facility, modernising a workshop, or planning brownfield modifications, we give you the precision tools to design, check and build with confidence.


Why Bunbury Is a Prime Region for Engineering-Grade 3D Scanning

Bunburyโ€™s industrial ecosystem is uniquely diverse, making accurate as-built data extremely valuable:

  • Port of Bunbury handles bulk commodities, minerals, woodchips, grain and imports โ€” requiring tight tolerances and constant plant upgrades.
  • Alumina and mineral-processing facilities demand exact mechanical and structural layouts for maintenance planning and project execution.
  • Industrial workshops, fabrication yards and logistics centres rely on precise modelling for retrofits and expansions.
  • Agriculture and food-processing sectors require safe, compliant plant layouts with clear digital records.
  • Rapid commercial and civil development often occurs around existing structures, utilities and constraints.

These projects often mix legacy infrastructure with modern upgrades, meaning tape-measure surveys simply arenโ€™t enough. Thatโ€™s why 3D scanning provides such a significant advantage in Bunburyโ€™s industrial landscape.


3D Laser Scanning โ€” The Foundation of Every Accurate Design

Hamilton By Design uses engineering-grade LiDAR scanning to capture Bunbury sites with millimetre-level accuracy. Our scans collect:

  • structural steel, walkways, platforms and supports
  • conveyors, chutes, ducting and mechanical equipment
  • existing infrastructure layout for brownfield engineering
  • terrain, slab levels, pipework, and service locations
  • clash points and interference zones that traditional surveys miss

The result is a highly accurate digital twin of your asset โ€” which becomes the basis for safe design, smooth fabrication, and error-free installation.

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3D Laser Scanning


From Scan to Model โ€” 3D CAD Modelling That Eliminates Guesswork

Once the point cloud is captured, Hamilton By Design converts it into precise 3D CAD models suitable for mechanical, structural and fabrication workflows.

We deliver:

  • complete 3D plant models
  • brownfield retrofit geometry
  • GA layouts and spatial planning
  • digital twins for ongoing maintenance
  • equipment modelling with correct reference geometry
  • visualisation tools for stakeholders and contractors

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3D CAD Modelling

For fabricators and engineers in Bunbury, this dramatically reduces rework, aligns teams, and ensures components fit the first time.


Engineering Assessments & FEA for Heavy Industry

With Bunburyโ€™s mix of industrial processing, port logistics and heavy equipment, the region often requires engineering checks to verify structural integrity, mechanical reliability and operational safety.

Hamilton By Design offers:

  • structural assessments for frames, platforms, accessways
  • mechanical engineering for conveyors, rotating plant, process equipment
  • vibration, fatigue and load assessments
  • mechanical redesigns and optimisation
  • brownfield engineering for shutdown planning

When higher-level verification is required, our FEA capability supports advanced mechanical and structural analysis:

FEA Capabilities

This is especially valuable for high-load environments such as mineral-processing infrastructure and port-side materials-handling systems.


Drafting Services โ€” Fabrication-Ready, Clear and Compliant

Our drafting team converts engineering intent into clear, complete, build-ready documentation:

  • fabrication drawings
  • detailed part and assembly drawings
  • sheet metal, structural steel, piping and mechanical drafting
  • isometrics, BOMs and workshop packs
  • as-built documentation from LiDAR data

Drafting Services

For Bunbury fabricators, this means faster production, fewer errors, and reduced back-and-forth between shop floor and engineering.


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Why Bunbury Teams Choose Hamilton By Design

Industrial clients across the Southwest choose Hamilton By Design because:

  • we integrate scanning โ†’ modelling โ†’ engineering โ†’ drafting into a single accountable workflow
  • we specialise in brownfield upgrades and shutdown-driven work
  • we understand heavy-industry requirements and local fabrication practices
  • our digital deliverables remove ambiguity and increase certainty
  • our accuracy reduces rework, cost overruns, and onsite delays

Whether you operate in processing, logistics, fabrication, agriculture, or commercial industry, our engineering solutions support smoother project execution across the entire Bunbury region.

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3D Scanning Engineering in Albany

3D Scanning Engineering in Albany

Precision Laser Scanning, Engineering Design, 3D CAD Modelling & Drafting for Regional WA

Albany is one of Western Australiaโ€™s most distinct regional centres โ€” a coastal city where historic port operations, renewable-energy potential, agricultural processing, and growing industrial development all converge. With its rugged coastline, wind-farm installations, port expansions and evolving manufacturing sector, Albany relies heavily on accurate engineering data, durable design and reliable project planning.

Hamilton By Design supports this need with 3D LiDAR laser scanning, advanced mechanical and structural engineering, intelligent 3D CAD modelling, and fabrication-ready drafting services. Whether youโ€™re upgrading industrial facilities, planning a port-side expansion, documenting heritage structures, or improving local manufacturing operations, our engineering-led workflow ensures accuracy from the very first step.


Why Albany Is Unique for Engineering & Industrial Projects

Albany stands out due to several defining characteristics:

1. A Port City with Diverse Industry

The Port of Albany services grain, woodchips, silica sands, fertilisers and bulk commodities. Its infrastructure is ageing in some areas and expanding in others โ€” making accurate as-built documentation essential for safe upgrades, tie-ins and modernisation projects.

2. Extreme Terrain & Coastal Engineering Challenges

Wind, salt exposure, steep terrain and irregular topography create conditions where millimetre-accurate measurements reduce risk during civil, mechanical and structural works.

3. Gateway to Renewables & Heavy Logistics

Albanyโ€™s large-scale wind farms, rural logistics hubs and agricultural processing facilities demand high-fidelity engineering, structural performance certainty and accurate design modelling.

4. Heritage + Modern Infrastructure

With a mix of colonial-era buildings, military installations and modern industrial assets, Albany projects often require precision scanning to support restoration, retrofits or extensions without compromising structural integrity.

These factors make Albany ideal for digital engineering workflows, where high-accuracy 3D data underpins better project decisions.


3D LiDAR Laser Scanning โ€” Accurate Data for Albany Projects

Hamilton By Design captures complete, engineering-grade digital replicas of buildings, plants, port assets, workshops, terrain and structures through high-accuracy LiDAR scanning.

Our scanning provides:

  • millimetre-accurate as-built data
  • full capture of existing geometry: structural steel, conveyors, walkways, platforms, pipework, equipment
  • reduced time on site โ€” faster, safer and more reliable than manual measurement
  • perfect base information for design, fabrication and construction
  • clash-free digital planning for upgrades, extensions and shutdown work

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3D Laser Scanning

For Albanyโ€™s ports, wind-farm infrastructure, rural industrial estates, and coastal civil assets, this level of detail ensures projects are delivered with confidence.


Turning Scans Into Build-Ready Designs โ€” 3D CAD Modelling

Once your site has been scanned, our engineers convert point-cloud data into accurate, structured 3D models used for planning, redesigning, fabricating and verifying installations.

Our 3D CAD modelling services include:

  • complete mechanical & structural models
  • accurate layouts for new equipment & retrofits
  • clash detection and fit-up validation
  • digital twins for ongoing maintenance
  • fabrication-ready geometry

CAD models form the backbone of reliable construction and refurbishment work โ€” especially in regional WA where fabrication windows are tight and logistics costs are high.

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Engineering Analysis & FEA for High-Integrity Structures

Albanyโ€™s industrial assets frequently face wind loading, marine exposure, dynamic forces and heavy operational demands. Hamilton By Design uses advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to ensure structural and mechanical designs perform safely and efficiently.

Our FEA support includes:

  • stress and deformation analysis
  • fatigue and life assessment
  • buckling, modal and vibration studies
  • pressure, thermal and load-case simulation
  • verification of steelwork, platforms, frames, supports & mechanical components

This is particularly valuable for port facilities, conveyors, agricultural plants, transport infrastructure and heavy mechanical equipment upgrades.

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FEA Capabilities


Drafting for Fabrication, Construction & Compliance

Clear, precise drawings are essential for fabrication shops, installers, site crews and contractors working across WA. Hamilton By Design delivers:

  • general arrangement drawings (GA)
  • fabrication detail drawings
  • isometrics, sections & weld details
  • BOMs and materials specifications
  • as-built and compliance documentation

Our drawings reduce onsite ambiguity and help fabricators produce steelwork, mechanical assemblies and structural components without costly rework.

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Where Albany Businesses Benefit the Most

Hamilton By Design supports projects across:

โ€ข Port & Marine Infrastructure

Perfect for wharf upgrades, conveyor galleries, loading systems, shiploader maintenance and structural inspections.

โ€ข Renewable Energy (Wind Farms)

Accurate terrain mapping, tower foundation documentation, structural assessments, and retrofit engineering.

โ€ข Agricultural & Regional Processing Plants

Grain handling, fertiliser facilities, rural fabrication yards, heavy equipment workshops and mechanical upgrades.

โ€ข Civil & Coastal Engineering Projects

Jetties, boat ramps, seawalls, public infrastructure and municipal assets requiring precise measurement.

โ€ข Heritage Sites & Building Upgrades

Scanning provides accurate reference models for restoration or modification while protecting heritage integrity.


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Why Albany Chooses Hamilton By Design

  • Engineer-led scanning for higher accuracy and better design outcomes
  • Single-source accountability โ€” scanning, modelling, engineering and drafting all in one workflow
  • Reduced fabrication risk thanks to precise models and drawings
  • Faster project delivery in regions where mobilisation and logistics matter
  • Local understanding of WA industrial requirements

Albanyโ€™s growth across industrial, maritime and regional sectors demands dependable engineering โ€” and Hamilton By Design delivers.

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3D Scanning Engineering in Karratha

3D Scanning Engineering in Karratha

Delivering Engineering Accuracy for Mining, LNG, Transport & Heavy-Industry Projects in the Pilbara

Karratha sits at the centre of one of the most productive industrial regions on Earth โ€” the Pilbara. With world-leading iron ore operations, LNG processing facilities, heavy-haul export systems, and complex industrial assets spread across vast distances, Karratha demands engineering services that are precise, efficient and built for extreme conditions.

Hamilton By Design supports this region with high-accuracy 3D LiDAR laser scanning, advanced 3D CAD modelling, mechanical and structural engineering, FEA capability, and fabrication-ready drafting. Our engineer-led workflow ensures Pilbara-grade reliability from first scan to final design.


Why Karratha Is Unique for Engineering

Karratha combines characteristics few Australian cities share:

1. World-class industrial density

Surrounded by major iron ore shipping terminals, LNG refineries, rail infrastructure, conveyor systems, heavy-haul workshops and port operations, the region requires engineering solutions built for scale, precision and uptime.

2. Harsh environmental conditions

Extreme heat, corrosive coastal environments, red-dust infiltration, cyclones, and heavy-load machinery demand designs that are resilient, compliant and thoroughly engineered.

3. Remote-location project challenges

Shutdown access windows are short. Transport costs are high. Rework is expensive. A single measurement error can delay an entire shutdown or fabrication job.

4. Legacy systems + continuous expansion

Many facilities are decades old yet constantly being upgraded. This makes accurate as-built documentation essential for safe, reliable retrofits.

These conditions make digital engineering a necessity โ€” not an optional extra.


High-Accuracy 3D LiDAR Scanning for Karratha Operations

Hamilton By Design provides millimetre-level scanning using industry-leading equipment, capturing the true as-built geometry of:

  • conveyors, stackers, reclaimers & load-out stations
  • pipe racks, process modules and structural steel
  • mechanical workshops & fabrication facilities
  • ports, jetties, access platforms and plant services
  • brownfield upgrade areas with complex tie-ins

3D scanning removes guesswork, eliminates site-measurement risk, and ensures all design work is based on verified spatial data.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more about our 3D Laser Scanning service:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/home/3d-lidar-scanning-digital-quality-assurance/3d-laser-scanning/


Turning Point Clouds Into Engineering-Ready Models

After the scan, Hamilton By Design converts your site into detailed, accurate and fully navigable 3D models โ€” perfect for engineering reviews, fabrication, and installation planning.

๐Ÿ”— 3D CAD Modelling:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/engineering-services/3d-cad-modelling-australia/

Our deliverables include:

  • structural and mechanical 3D models
  • general-arrangement (GA) drawings
  • fabrication drawings with BOMs
  • equipment layouts & tie-in studies
  • clash detection across modules or expansions
  • digital plant walk-throughs for remote teams

This reduces shutdown duration, prevents fabrication error, and speeds up approvals.


Engineering & FEA Services for Pilbara-Scale Projects

Karrathaโ€™s assets operate under extreme mechanical, thermal and structural loads. Hamilton By Design provides engineering support such as:

  • structural assessments & upgrade design
  • mechanical design for conveyors, piping, frames and steelwork
  • cyclonic loading considerations
  • deformation, corrosion & fatigue assessments
  • failure investigations
  • brownfield upgrade engineering

For heavy-industry clients, we also provide advanced simulation and analysis.

๐Ÿ”— FEA Capabilities:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/engineering-services/fea-capabilities/

Our analysis includes:

  • static & dynamic loading
  • thermal expansion and heat distribution
  • fatigue simulations for high-cycle equipment
  • buckling, vibration and modal studies
  • pressure vessel and pipe stress reviews

This ensures every design is validated, safe and compliant.


Drafting & Documentation Built for Remote Industrial Work

Every Karratha project requires clear, fabrication-ready documentation. Hamilton By Design supplies:

  • detailed mechanical & structural drafting
  • isometrics for piping and services
  • workshop-ready fabrication drawings
  • accurate as-built documentation
  • digital QA records for future upgrades

๐Ÿ”— Drafting Services:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/engineering-services/services-drafting-lidar-scanning/

With precise drafting and laser-scanned data, fabricators and installers work with confidence โ€” even in remote Pilbara locations.


Why Karratha Clients Prefer Hamilton By Design

  • Engineer-led scanning โ€” ensuring data captured matches engineering requirements
  • Single-source accountability โ€” scanning, modelling, engineering, drafting all in one place
  • Reduced shutdown risk โ€” cutting rework, delays and onsite measurement time
  • Better fabrication outcomes โ€” designs based on real geometry, not assumptions
  • Clear documentation for tenders, fabrication, installation and QA compliance
  • Ideal for brownfield upgrades where accuracy is essential

For Karrathaโ€™s mining, LNG, industrial and logistics hubs, this level of certainty is invaluable.


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Your Next Project in Karratha โ€” Delivered with Precision

From conveyor upgrades to structural redesigns, plant expansions, shutdown engineering, and fabrication modelling, Hamilton By Design provides the full digital-engineering workflow to keep projects safe, efficient and on schedule.

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3D Scanning Engineering Simplified in Pilbara

3D Scanning Engineering Simplified in Pilbara

The Pilbara is one of the most iconic industrial landscapes in the world โ€” a region defined by massive iron ore operations, rail networks, export ports, processing hubs, remote infrastructure, and some of the toughest working conditions in Australia. With extreme heat, red-dust environments, heavy-duty machinery and 24-hour production schedules, engineering in the Pilbara demands precision, reliability and speed.

Hamilton By Design supports Pilbara projects with an end-to-end workflow that integrates 3D LiDAR laser scanning, 3D CAD modelling, engineering assessments, FEA analysis, and fabrication-ready drafting โ€” all engineered to remove guesswork and simplify brownfield and greenfield upgrades in high-risk, high-value industrial environments.

Whether you work across Port Hedland, Karratha, Newman, Tom Price, Dampier, Paraburdoo, or remote mine-site operations, our engineering-led scanning workflow delivers the clarity you need to design, install and maintain plant assets with confidence.


Why the Pilbara Is Unique for Engineering Projects

The Pilbara stands apart from nearly every other region in the country. Its uniqueness comes from:

1. Mega-scale iron ore operations

With some of the worldโ€™s largest open-cut mines and export volumes, the Pilbaraโ€™s infrastructure is constantly expanding โ€” conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, crushers, screening plants, workshops, fuel systems, and ore-handling upgrades all require high-accuracy as-builts for planning and design.

2. Remote location and logistics constraints

Downtime is expensive and mobilisations are even more so. Every hour counts. Designs need to be right the first time โ€” which is where digital capture and modelling become essential.

3. Harsh environmental conditions

Extreme temperatures, abrasive dust, corrosion, wind loads and environmental regulations make compliance, materials selection, and structural design more complex.

4. Brownfield complexity

Most Pilbara sites have decades of modifications layered over the original design. This means undocumented interferences, alignment issues, legacy steelwork, variable foundations and inconsistent documentation that require precise digital capture.

5. High-risk, high-value assets

Bulk-handling machines, load-out systems, transfer towers, and ore-processing plant modules rely on millimetre-accurate measurement for safe and compliant upgrades.

These factors make 3D laser scanning + engineering modelling the most reliable way to plan and execute upgrades across Pilbara operations.


High-Accuracy 3D LiDAR Scanning for Mining & Processing

Hamilton By Design captures full site geometry using engineering-grade LiDAR scanners to deliver millimetre-accurate as-built data.

Our scanning is ideal for:

  • conveyors, transfer towers & trestles
  • stackers, reclaimers, crushers & screening plants
  • train load-out facilities
  • pipe racks, pump systems & mechanical services
  • structural platforms, handrails & walkways
  • workshop fit-outs and maintenance bays
  • port and marine bulk-handling infrastructure

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3D Laser Scanning

The resulting point cloud forms a digital twin of your facility โ€” enabling precise design checks, measuring, clash detection and upgrade planning without repeated site visits.


Turning Scans Into Engineering-Ready Models

Once captured, your point cloud is converted into clean, accurate 3D CAD models suitable for mechanical, structural and fabrication workflows.

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3D CAD Modelling

Our models support:

  • brownfield plant upgrades
  • conveyor realignment or replacement
  • new steelwork tie-ins
  • equipment skid design & integration
  • pump, piping & mechanical layouts
  • layout optimisation & access compliance

This level of detail dramatically reduces installation risk and fabrication rework โ€” critical in remote regions like the Pilbara.


Engineering & FEA for Heavy Industry

The Pilbaraโ€™s large-scale machinery and structures require robust engineering verification. Hamilton By Design provides mechanical and structural assessments backed by advanced simulation.

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FEA Capabilities

Our engineering services include:

  • linear static stress checks
  • fatigue assessment
  • buckling & stability analysis
  • thermal, vibration and modal analysis
  • pressure vessel & structural load evaluation
  • mechanical failure diagnostics

From bucket-wheel components to crusher supports, conveyor gantries and mobile equipment frames โ€” we ensure your assets meet compliance and performance requirements.


Fabrication-Ready Drafting for Pilbara Projects

Clear drawings reduce installation errors, accelerate shutdown work, and streamline fabrication.

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We deliver:

  • GA drawings
  • detailed fabrication drawings
  • weld maps & BOMs
  • workshop documentation
  • isometric piping & ducting drawings
  • tender & construction documentation

Our drafting aligns with your fabricatorโ€™s preferences, ensuring clean workflow from modelling to installation.


Why Pilbara Projects Choose Hamilton By Design

Hamilton By Design offers a fully integrated engineering workflow:

  1. 3D LiDAR Scan โ€“ capture the real-world geometry
  2. Point-Cloud Processing โ€“ aligned, registered and clean
  3. Engineering 3D Models โ€“ accurate and clash-checked
  4. Engineering Analysis โ€“ FEA, structural checks, mechanical assessment
  5. Fabrication Drafting โ€“ ready for workshop, procurement or installation
  6. Ongoing Support โ€“ modifications, design updates, QA records

This leads to:

  • fewer shutdown delays
  • reduced on-site measuring
  • safer brownfield engineering
  • faster design cycles
  • less fabrication error
  • significant cost savings on remote-site mobilisation

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Supporting Pilbara Iron Ore, Energy, Infrastructure & Export Projects

Hamilton By Design supports work across:

  • Rio Tinto, BHP, FMG & Roy Hill operations
  • processing plants & ore-handling facilities
  • rail infrastructure and load-out systems
  • marine and port bulk-handling terminals
  • camp facilities, utilities & remote plants
  • structural and mechanical maintenance upgrades

From Newman to Port Hedland, Dampier, Karratha, Christmas Creek, Tom Price and beyond โ€” our engineering-led scanning capability simplifies complex projects in one of Australiaโ€™s most demanding industrial environments.

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3D Scanning Engineering Simplified in Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder

3D Scanning Engineering Simplified in Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder

Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder is unlike any other city in Australia. Built on one of the richest goldfields on Earth, it remains a powerhouse of heavy industry, large-scale mining, metallurgical processing, mechanical maintenance and fabrication. With vast open-cut mines, underground networks, processing plants, workshops, rail infrastructure and expanding industrial precincts, the region demands precision, resilience and engineering that can stand up to harsh environmental conditions.

Hamilton By Design supports these exact needs with 3D LiDAR laser scanning, advanced engineering services, accurate 3D CAD modelling, and fabrication-ready drafting. For brownfield upgrades, shutdown planning, structural assessment or new installations, we simplify engineering by delivering millimetre-accurate digital data and industry-grade design documentation.


Why Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder Is Unique for Engineering Projects

Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder is shaped by extreme conditions and complex industrial systems. Its uniqueness comes from:

1. One of the world’s largest open-cut mines

The Super Pit and surrounding operations involve large-scale mechanical systems, crushers, conveyors, structural platforms, heavy mobile equipment and intricate processing facilities. These environments change frequently as operations evolve, making as-built accuracy critical.

2. Harsh, abrasive and high-wear environments

Dust, vibration, heat and heavy loading accelerate wear on structural steel, machinery and plant systems. Engineering assessments and redesigns must factor in high fatigue cycles and abrasive service.

3. A dense concentration of fabrication & maintenance workshops

Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder supports workshops specialising in mill relining, crusher repairs, structural fabrication, heavy-haul equipment maintenance and mining components. These businesses rely on accurate geometry for reverse-engineering and fit-out of parts.

4. Constant brownfield upgrades

Processing plants, conveyors, crushers, pump stations and underground infrastructure undergo frequent modificationsโ€”making 3D scanning and digital twins essential for reducing shutdown time and project risk.

5. Remote-region reliability demands

Any mistake in fabrication or installation results in delays, lost production and major cost impacts. Thatโ€™s why engineering certainty is paramount.


How Hamilton By Design Supports Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder Industries

We bring an engineer-led, accuracy-driven approach to projects across gold processing plants, mining workshops, underground facilities, industrial yards and remote infrastructure.


High-Accuracy 3D LiDAR Laser Scanning

Our first step is capturing your site or equipment with millimetre-level precision using 3D laser scanning. This allows your team to design, fabricate and install with full confidence. Laser scanning is perfect for crushers, platforms, conveyor systems, tanks, mechanical rooms, structural steel and plant upgrades.

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3D Laser Scanning

Benefits for Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder include:

  • Reduced downtime during shutdowns
  • No need for repeat site visits
  • Accurate tie-in points for brownfield modifications
  • Clear visibility of alignment issues, deflections and wear
  • Safe data capture in challenging environments

Intelligent 3D CAD Modelling for Mining & Industrial Assets

Once scanned, we convert the point cloud into accurate 3D CAD models suitable for engineering analysis, fabrication and layout planning.

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3D CAD Modelling

This enables:

  • Clash detection before fabrication
  • Reverse-engineering of components
  • Visualisation of complex plant areas
  • Better coordination between engineers, fabricators & installers

Perfect for rebuilds, relocations, shutdown works and equipment optimisation.


Engineering & FEA for Mining-Grade Demands

Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulderโ€™s high-load and high-fatigue environments require engineering that goes beyond standard design. Hamilton By Design provides mechanical and structural assessment, optimisation, and FEA-based verification.

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FEA Capabilities

Our analysis supports:

  • Structural steelwork validation
  • Chute, tank and vessel assessments
  • Conveyor and machinery load cases
  • Fatigue and vibration studies
  • Repair strategy development

This ensures your equipment remains safe, compliant and production-ready.


Fabrication-Ready Drafting for Workshops & Site Installations

From detailed drawings to GA layouts and isometrics, we deliver drafting packages suited for mining workshops, fabrication yards and onsite installation teams.

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Drafting Services

We provide:

  • Workshop drawings
  • Structural detailing
  • Mechanical layouts
  • Piping/isometric drawings
  • As-built drawing updates

Clear documentation means fewer fabrication errors, less rework and a smoother installation process.


Real-World Use Cases in Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder

Hamilton By Design supports projects such as:

  • Plant expansion and shutdown upgrades
  • Crusher and conveyor rebuilds
  • Structural assessments and remediations
  • Mill, tank and chute upgrades
  • Workshop fit-outs and equipment design
  • Remote infrastructure and facility upgrades

With accurate scanning, engineering certainty and integrated modelling, your team can make confident decisions at every stage.


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Why Hamilton By Design Is a Strong Fit for Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder

  • Engineer-led scanning ensures precision and technical oversight
  • Mining-grade modelling and engineering
  • Reduced rework, faster fabrication and safer installations
  • End-to-end workflow from scan โ†’ model โ†’ engineer โ†’ draft
  • Ideal for remote or high-complexity environments

Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder projects demand reliability, clarity and accuracy โ€” and thatโ€™s exactly what we deliver.

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3D Scanning Engineering in Katherine

3D Scanning Engineering in Katherine

Delivering Precision Laser Scanning, Engineering, 3D Modelling & Drafting for the Northern Territory

Katherine is one of the Northern Territoryโ€™s most strategically important regional centres โ€” a crossroads between mining operations, defence activity, agricultural production, remote-area logistics and critical transport routes stretching across northern Australia. Its unique mix of rugged landscapes, flood-influenced terrain, ageing infrastructure and rapidly evolving industrial needs means projects here must be planned with accuracy, resilience and efficiency.

Hamilton By Design supports clients across Katherine and the broader NT by providing 3D LiDAR laser scanning, mechanical and structural engineering, 3D CAD modelling, and fabrication-ready drafting โ€” an end-to-end digital engineering workflow built for remote, high-demand and complex environments.

Whether you are upgrading plant equipment, expanding a depot, documenting as-built assets, or planning remote-area infrastructure works, our engineering-led scanning approach gives you clarity, certainty and confidence.


Why Katherine Is a Unique Engineering Environment

Katherine stands apart due to several defining characteristics:

1. Gateway to Major Mining & Resource Regions

Operations in the Big Rivers region, remote NT mining projects, and transport corridors rely on accurate infrastructure planning and maintenance. Many sites require brownfield upgrades, alignment checks, structural assessments and digital documentation โ€” all supported by LiDAR and 3D modelling.

2. Defence Presence and Strategic Infrastructure

RAAF Base Tindal and associated facilities create continual demand for compliant, precise, and well-documented engineering works. Laser scanning is vital for site upgrades, retrofits, and high-security facility documentation.

3. Flood-Prone and Geographically Complex Terrain

Katherineโ€™s unique landscape โ€” including floodplains, waterways, and uneven terrain โ€” makes traditional surveying difficult and risky. 3D scanning captures real-world geometry safely and with millimetre accuracy.

4. Remote-Area Logistics, Agriculture & Transport Hubs

From agricultural processing to transport depots and maintenance facilities, Katherine relies on accurate digital design to minimise downtime and prevent costly construction errors.

These factors make digital engineering, LiDAR scanning, and precision drafting essential for successful project delivery.


3D LiDAR Laser Scanning for Katherine Projects

Hamilton By Design uses engineering-grade 3D LiDAR scanners to capture complete as-built site data, delivering unmatched accuracy for planning, upgrades and fabrication.

Our scanning captures:

  • structural steel, platforms, walkways and frames
  • mechanical equipment layouts and tie-in points
  • pipework, tanks, conveyors, pumps and processing equipment
  • buildings, depots, workshops and remote facility layouts
  • terrain, drainage paths, access roads and outdoor assets

This level of detail dramatically reduces risk, improves communication between contractors, and enables precise design outcomes.

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3D Laser Scanning


3D CAD Modelling โ€” Turning Scans Into Smart Engineering Models

Once scanned, our team converts the point cloud into intelligent CAD models that allow clients in Katherine to design, plan and fabricate with total confidence.

Our modelling supports:

  • mechanical systems (pumps, conveyors, screens, chutes)
  • structural frameworks, footings, platforms and access ways
  • equipment replacement studies and upgrade layouts
  • GA drawings, detailed fabrication drawings and isometrics
  • clash detection and layout optimisation before fabrication

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3D CAD Modelling

This digital foundation is especially valuable in remote NT locations where rework, delays and inaccurate measurements are costly.


Engineering & FEA Capability for Katherineโ€™s Industries

Our mechanical and structural engineering services cover everything from feasibility assessments to detailed verification.

We offer:

  • structural integrity assessments
  • mechanical design for processing and handling systems
  • vibration, fatigue and load assessments
  • pressure vessel, piping and equipment support analysis
  • multi-body assemblies and operational load modelling

For advanced validation, our Finite Element Analysis (FEA) capabilities allow us to simulate stresses, heat transfer, vibration, buckling and more โ€” ensuring the final design meets compliance, safety and performance standards.

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FEA Capabilities


Drafting Services โ€” Fabrication-Ready Documentation

Hamilton By Design produces clear, accurate engineering drawings that support fabrication, installation and QA requirements.

Our drafting services include:

  • fabrication drawings
  • structural detailing
  • mechanical layouts
  • piping isometrics
  • BOMs and material schedules
  • as-built drawing production from LiDAR scans

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This ensures Katherine workshops, fabricators and contractors can build efficiently and confidently โ€” with no need for guesswork on site.


Why Hamilton By Design Is the Right Fit for Katherine

  • Engineer-led scanning, ensuring accuracy suitable for real engineering and fabrication
  • Fast mobilisation across the NT, Queensland and remote locations
  • Experience with mining, defence, industrial and infrastructure projects
  • A single-source workflow โ€” scan โ†’ model โ†’ engineer โ†’ draft
  • Reduced rework, downtime and installation delays

Whether youโ€™re maintaining infrastructure, upgrading equipment, or planning new facilities in Katherine, Hamilton By Design delivers clarity, precision and reliability at every stage.

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