Hunter Valley Laser Scanning | CAD-Ready SolidWorks & Inventor
Engineering-Grade 3D & LiDAR Scanning Built for SolidWorks & Autodesk Inventor
The Hunter Valley is home to critical mining, power generation, manufacturing, and heavy-industry assets. In these environments, laser scanning is only valuable if the data can be used directly in engineering design software.
At Hamilton By Design, we deliver Hunter Valley laser scanning services that are purpose-built for engineering workflows — ensuring scan data can be reliably used in SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor without rework, approximation, or loss of accuracy.
Why “Scan-Only” Data Is a Problem
Many laser scanning services focus on data capture only. While the point cloud may look impressive, it often fails at the most important step:
Can the scan be used directly in CAD and engineering design?
If the answer is no, the scan has limited value.
Common issues with low-grade or technician-only scanning include:
- Point clouds that are not registered or scaled correctly
- Insufficient accuracy for mechanical design tolerances
- Poor alignment to real-world coordinate systems
- Data that cannot be reliably modelled in SolidWorks or Inventor
- Extra time and cost spent “fixing” scan data before design can begin
Why would you spend money on a scan that cannot be used for engineering?
Engineering-Grade Laser Scanning — Designed for CAD Use
Hamilton By Design approaches laser scanning as an engineering input, not a visual deliverable.
Our Hunter Valley laser scanning services are planned and executed so that scan data can be:
- Used directly in SolidWorks
- Imported and referenced accurately in Autodesk Inventor
- Modelled into fabrication-ready geometry
- Trusted for mechanical, structural, and layout decisions
This means the scan is not the end product — it is the foundation for engineering and design.
Why Scanner Capability Matters
Not all scanners — or scanning providers — are equal.
Low-accuracy or inappropriate scanning equipment can result in:
- Global accuracy drift
- Poor definition of critical interfaces
- Inability to confidently model mating parts, pipework, or steelwork
- Designs that “look right” on screen but fail on site
Hamilton By Design uses engineering-grade scanning equipment and workflows, ensuring the captured data supports:
- Mechanical equipment upgrades
- Structural modifications
- Conveyor, chute, and platform design
- Fabrication and installation planning
Hunter Valley Applications Where CAD-Ready Scans Matter
Mining & CHPP Upgrades
Laser scanning of conveyors, transfer stations, chutes, and structures that must integrate precisely with new mechanical equipment.
Power Generation & Utilities
Accurate capture of plant rooms, pipework, platforms, and access systems for compliance and upgrade works.
Manufacturing & Heavy Industry
Reliable spatial data to support machinery installation, relocation, and layout optimisation.
Brownfield Construction & Retrofits
Engineering-grade scans to avoid clashes, rework, and costly shutdown overruns.
Engineer-Led Scanning — Not Just Data Capture
At Hamilton By Design, laser scanning is delivered by engineers who understand how the data will be used.
This ensures:
- Scan resolution and accuracy are matched to design intent
- Critical interfaces are captured correctly
- Data integrates seamlessly with CAD workflows
- Accountability is maintained from scan through to design and documentation
You don’t just receive a point cloud — you receive usable engineering data.
Deliverables That Engineers Can Actually Use
Depending on your project, we provide:
- Registered, engineering-grade point clouds
- CAD-ready reference data for SolidWorks and Inventor
- Section views and alignment references
- Models and drawings derived directly from scan data
- Documentation suitable for fabrication and construction
Everything is scoped so the scan adds value immediately, not later after rework.
Hunter Valley Laser Scanning — Designed to Be Used, Not Admired
Laser scanning should remove uncertainty, not create more work.
By ensuring scan data can be used directly in SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor, Hamilton By Design helps Hunter Valley projects move from site capture to design, fabrication, and installation with confidence.
Hamilton By Design delivers engineering-grade laser scanning in the Hunter Valley — built for real engineering outcomes, not just visualisation.
Contact us to discuss your Hunter Valley laser scanning requirements or arrange an engineering-led site scan.