3D Scanning, LiDAR, Drafting & Mechanical Engineering
Engineering, 3D Scanning, LiDAR, Drafting & Design Services Across Sydney
Hamilton By Design provides engineering-grade reality capture, 3D laser scanning, LiDAR scanning, scan-to-CAD, drafting, reverse engineering and mechanical engineering services throughout Sydney and New South Wales.
With over 30 years of engineering, manufacturing and drafting experience, we help asset owners, project managers, architects, engineers and contractors accurately capture, design and document existing facilities and infrastructure.
Whether you require a detailed point cloud survey of an industrial plant, fabrication drawings for a structural steel project, or engineering support for a brownfield expansion, our team can provide practical solutions backed by real-world engineering experience.
Engineering Services We Provide Across Sydney
3D Laser Scanning Sydney
Our engineering-grade laser scanning services provide accurate digital records of existing facilities, structures and assets.
Applications include:
- Industrial facilities
- Manufacturing plants
- Mining infrastructure
- Commercial buildings
- Hospitals
- Water treatment facilities
- Rail infrastructure
- Ports and terminals
Deliverables can include:
- Registered point clouds
- Existing condition surveys
- As-built verification
- CAD-ready models
- Digital asset records
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LiDAR Scanning Sydney
LiDAR scanning allows large facilities and complex structures to be captured quickly and accurately.
Our team regularly supports:
- Brownfield projects
- Shutdown planning
- Asset management
- Structural verification
- Construction verification
- Plant modifications
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Reality Capture Sydney
Reality capture combines laser scanning, digital photography and advanced processing workflows to create highly accurate digital representations of real-world assets.
Benefits include:
- Reduced site revisits
- Improved design accuracy
- Better project planning
- Faster engineering workflows
- Improved stakeholder collaboration
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Scan to CAD Sydney
Convert existing facilities and equipment into accurate CAD models and engineering drawings.
Deliverables include:
- AutoCAD drawings
- Floor plans
- Site layouts
- Mechanical assemblies
- Structural steel models
- Fabrication drawings
- General arrangements
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Point Cloud to CAD Services Sydney
Transform point cloud data into engineering-ready models and drawings.
Supported outputs include:
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Inventor
- STEP models
- SAT models
- Fabrication drawings
Supported formats:
- E57
- RCP
- RCS
- LAS
- XYZ
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Mechanical Engineering Sydney
Hamilton By Design provides practical engineering support for industrial and infrastructure projects.
Typical projects include:
- Chutes
- Hoppers
- Conveyors
- Pipework systems
- Platforms and access systems
- Equipment upgrades
- Plant modifications
Software platforms include:
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- ANSYS
- Rocky DEM
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Drafting Services Sydney
Engineering drafting and design documentation services include:
- Mechanical drafting
- Structural drafting
- Fabrication drawings
- Workshop drawings
- Assembly drawings
- As-built documentation
- Redline updates
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BIM & Digital Twin Development
Our team assists clients with developing digital representations of existing facilities using engineering-grade reality capture workflows.
Applications include:
- Building management
- Asset management
- Maintenance planning
- Capital works planning
- Facility upgrades
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Industries We Support
Mining & Resources
Supporting:
- Coal operations
- Gold operations
- Processing plants
- Materials handling facilities
- Bulk storage systems
Manufacturing
Supporting:
- Production facilities
- Food processing plants
- FMCG facilities
- Packaging operations
- Industrial workshops
Construction
Supporting:
- Builders
- Architects
- Structural engineers
- Project managers
- Survey teams
Infrastructure
Supporting:
- Rail
- Water authorities
- Ports
- Utilities
- Government assets
Why Choose Hamilton By Design?
Engineering-Led Reality Capture
Unlike many scanning providers, Hamilton By Design combines advanced reality capture technology with practical engineering knowledge.
We understand:
- Constructability
- Maintenance requirements
- Fabrication constraints
- Engineering standards
- Asset lifecycle management
Complete Project Delivery
Our team can support projects from:
- Site investigation
- LiDAR scanning
- Point cloud registration
- CAD modelling
- Engineering design
- Drafting
- Fabrication support
Proven Industry Experience
Hamilton By Design has supported projects throughout:
- Sydney
- Newcastle
- Central Coast
- Hunter Valley
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Mount Isa
Across industries including mining, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure and energy.
Sydney Areas We Service
We regularly support projects throughout:
- Sydney CBD
- Parramatta
- Chatswood
- Liverpool
- Penrith
- Mascot
- Alexandria
- North Sydney
- Western Sydney
- Eastern Suburbs
- Sutherland Shire
- Newcastle
- Central Coast
- Hunter Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
What accuracy can be achieved with 3D scanning?
Engineering-grade laser scanning can typically achieve millimetre-level accuracy suitable for design, fabrication and verification projects.
Can you convert point clouds into SolidWorks models?
Yes. Hamilton By Design regularly converts point cloud data into SolidWorks, AutoCAD and Inventor models.
Do you work on operating facilities?
Yes. We regularly scan active industrial facilities, manufacturing plants and infrastructure assets.
Do you provide point cloud files?
Project requirements vary. We can provide registered point clouds or deliver engineering models and drawings depending on client requirements.
Do you service all of Sydney?
Yes. We support projects throughout Greater Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast and regional New South Wales.
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Need Engineering Support in Sydney?
Whether you require 3D laser scanning, LiDAR scanning, scan-to-CAD, drafting, point cloud modelling or mechanical engineering support, Hamilton By Design can help.



