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3D laser scanning covers the capture of high-accuracy spatial data using laser scanners to create detailed digital representations of existing sites and assets. This tag brings together content showing how 3D laser scanning supports engineering, construction, mining, infrastructure, and industrial projects by providing reliable as-built information for design, analysis, and documentation.

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3D Scanning Engineering in Orange

3D Scanning Engineering in Orange

Orange is one of Australia’s most distinctive regional cities. Set high on the Central Tablelands, it combines a cool-climate environment with major health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and mining-services activity. Engineering in Orange is shaped by altitude, frost, diverse industries, and a mix of modern and legacy assets—making accuracy, coordination, and practical design essential.

Hamilton By Design supports projects in and around Orange by combining 3D LiDAR laser scanning, mechanical and structural engineering, 3D CAD modelling, FEA, and fabrication-ready drafting. Our approach focuses on capturing real site conditions and turning them into buildable, engineering-approved outcomes.

Engineering challenges in a high-altitude regional city

Unlike many inland centres, Orange’s elevation brings colder temperatures, frost, and greater thermal movement. At the same time, the city supports critical assets such as hospitals, utilities, agricultural processing facilities, and infrastructure that must remain operational.

Engineering teams commonly deal with:

  • Brownfield sites with assets added over decades
  • Incomplete or outdated drawings
  • Tight staging requirements around live facilities
  • A need for conservative, reliable design

In this environment, assumptions introduce risk. Accurate as-built data is the foundation of successful projects.

3D Laser Scanning for Orange projects

Hamilton By Design uses high-accuracy 3D Laser Scanning to capture the true as-built condition of sites across Orange and the Central Tablelands. Laser scanning records millions of precise measurements, creating a detailed digital record of buildings, plant, structures, and surrounding interfaces.

3D laser scanning is particularly valuable in Orange for:

  • Health, education, and public infrastructure upgrades
  • Industrial and agricultural processing facilities
  • Mining-support and utilities assets
  • Sites where drawings no longer reflect reality

Scanning is typically completed during short, controlled site visits, minimising disruption while delivering data that can be relied on throughout the project.

Turning scan data into accurate 3D models

Once scanning is complete, the data is processed and converted into detailed 3D CAD Modelling. These models represent what actually exists on site—not what historic documentation suggests.

For Orange projects, scan-based 3D modelling supports:

  • Mechanical upgrades and equipment replacements
  • Structural additions such as platforms, supports, and access ways
  • Integration of new assets into existing facilities
  • Long-term digital records for future maintenance and expansion

Accurate models reduce uncertainty and allow design decisions to be made early and with confidence.

Mechanical and structural engineering built on real conditions

Engineering in Orange often involves coordinating multiple disciplines across constrained or operational sites. Working from scan-derived models allows engineers to:

  • Understand existing load paths and constraints
  • Check clearances and access early in the design
  • Coordinate mechanical and structural elements in a single environment

This leads to designs that are practical, buildable, and aligned with how assets are actually used—particularly important in a climate-affected region.

FEA to support performance and compliance

Where performance, safety, or compliance is critical, Hamilton By Design applies FEA Capabilities to support engineering decisions.

Finite Element Analysis is commonly used to:

  • Check structural capacity under operational and environmental loads
  • Assess modifications to existing steel and concrete
  • Review fatigue, vibration, and deflection
  • Support engineering approval and sign-off

Using FEA on scan-based geometry provides confidence that designs will perform as intended in real operating conditions.

Easy-to-build fabrication drawings with engineering approval

Clear documentation is essential for efficient construction—particularly in regional locations where rework can be costly. Hamilton By Design produces fabrication-ready Drafting directly from coordinated 3D models.

Typical deliverables include:

  • General arrangement and detail drawings
  • Fabrication and installation drawings
  • Engineering-reviewed and approval-ready documentation

This focus on clarity and constructability helps fabricators and contractors build accurately the first time.

Reducing risk through digital engineering

By capturing site conditions once and completing the majority of engineering off site, projects in Orange benefit from:

  • Reduced site visits and travel costs
  • Improved safety outcomes
  • Better coordination before fabrication
  • Fewer surprises during installation

This approach aligns well with Orange’s role as a regional hub supporting diverse industries across central NSW.

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Supporting Orange with practical, buildable engineering

Orange’s strength lies in its balance—health, agriculture, infrastructure, mining services, and community all intersect here. Hamilton By Design’s integrated scanning and engineering workflow supports this complexity by delivering accurate data, sound engineering judgement, and clear documentation.

3D Scanning Engineering in Orange is about turning real-world site conditions into clear, buildable engineering outcomes that support growth, reliability, and long-term performance across the region.


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Why Shutdown Parts Don’t Fit — And How 2 mm LiDAR Scanning Stops the Rework

When Parts Don’t Fit, Shutdowns Fail

Every shutdown fitter, maintenance crew member, and supervisor has lived the same nightmare:

A critical part arrives during shutdown.
The old part is removed.
Everyone gathers, ready to install the new one.
Production is waiting.
The pressure is on.

And then—
the part doesn’t fit.

Not 2 mm out.
Not 10 mm out.
Sometimes 30–50 mm out, wrong angle, wrong bolt pattern, wrong centreline, or wrong geometry altogether.

The job stops.
People get frustrated.
Supervisors argue.
Fitters cop the blame.
The plant misses production.
And someone eventually says the words everyone hates:

“Put the old worn-out chute back on.”

This blog is about why shutdowns fall apart like this… and how 2 mm LiDAR scanning finally gives fitters a system that gets it right the first time.

The Real Reason Parts Don’t Fit

Most shutdown failures have nothing to do with the fitter, nothing to do with the workshop, and nothing to do with the installation crew.

Parts don’t fit because:

  • Wrong measurements
  • Bad drawings
  • Outdated as-builts
  • Guesswork
  • Fabricators “eyeballing” dimensions
  • Cheap non-OEM parts purchased without geometry verification
  • Designers who have never seen the site
  • High staff turnover with no engineering history
  • Wear profiles not checked
  • Intersection points impossible to measure manually

Fitters are then expected to make magic happen with a tape measure and a grinder.

It’s not fair. It’s not professional. And it’s completely avoidable.

Shutdown Pressures Make It Even Worse

When a part doesn’t fit during a shutdown:

  • The entire job stalls
  • Crews stand around waiting
  • The supervisor gets hammered
  • The fitter gets the blame
  • Other shutdown tasks cannot start
  • The clock ticks
  • Production loses thousands per hour
  • Everyone becomes stressed and angry

And the worst part?

You were only replacing the part because the existing one was worn out.
Now you’re bolting the worn-out one back on.

This isn’t good enough.
Not in 2025.
Not in heavy industry.
Not when there is technology that eliminates this problem completely.

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Why Manual Measurement Fails Every Time

Fitters often get asked to measure:

  • Inside chutes
  • Wear sections
  • Pipe spools with intersection points
  • Tanks too large to measure from one position
  • Walkways too long for tape accuracy
  • Geometry with no records
  • Components 10+ metres above ground
  • Hard-to-reach bolt patterns
  • Angles and centrelines distorted by wear

But some measurements simply cannot be taken safely or accurately by hand.

You can’t hang off an EWP 20 metres up measuring a worn flange angle.
You can’t crawl deep inside a chute trying to measure intersecting surfaces.
You can’t take a 20-metre walkway measurement with a tape measure and hope for precision.

This is not a measurement problem.
This is a method problem.

Manual measurement has hit its limit.
Shutdowns have outgrown tape measures.

This Is Where 2 mm LiDAR Scanning Changes Everything

Hamilton By Design uses 2 mm precision LiDAR scanning to capture the exact geometry of a site — even in areas that are:

  • Too high
  • Too big
  • Too unsafe
  • Too worn
  • Too complex
  • Too tight
  • Too distorted to measure manually

From the ground, up to 30 metres away, we can capture:

  • Wear profiles
  • Flange positions
  • Bolt patterns
  • Pipe centrelines
  • Chute geometry
  • Conveyor interfaces
  • Complex intersections
  • Ductwork transitions
  • Mill inlet/outlet shapes
  • Tank dimensions
  • Walkway alignment
  • Structural deflection
  • Existing inaccuracies

No tape measure. No guesswork. No EWP. No risk.

The result is a perfect 3D point cloud accurate within 2 mm — a digital version of real life.

2 mm Scanning + Fitter-informed Design = Parts That Fit First Time

This is where Hamilton By Design is different.

We don’t just scan and hand the files to a drafter who’s never set foot on-site.

We scan and your parts are modelled by someone who:

  • Has been a fitter
  • Understands how parts are installed
  • Knows what goes wrong
  • Knows how to design parts that actually fit
  • Knows where shutdowns fail
  • Knows what to check
  • Knows what NOT to trust
  • And most importantly — knows where the real-world problems are hidden

This fitter-informed engineering approach is why our parts fit the first time.

And why shutdown crews trust us.

Digital QA Ensures Fabrication Is Correct Before It Leaves the Workshop

Once the new chute, spool, or component is modelled, we run digital QA:

  • Fit-up simulation
  • Clash detection
  • Tolerance analysis
  • Wear profile compensation
  • Reverse engineering comparison
  • Bolt alignment verification
  • Centreline matching
  • Flange rotation accuracy
  • Structural interface checks

If something is out by even 2–3 mm, we know.

We fix it digitally — before the workshop cuts steel.

This stops rework.
This stops shutdown delays.
This stops blame.
This stops stress.

This is the future of shutdown preparation.

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When the Part Fits, Everything Runs Smooth

Here’s what actually happens when a chute or spool fits perfectly the first time:

  • The plant is back online faster
  • No rework
  • No reinstalling old worn-out parts
  • No arguing between fitters and supervisors
  • No unexpected surprises
  • No extra access equipment
  • No late-night stress
  • No grinding or “making it fit”
  • Other shutdown tasks stay on schedule
  • Everyone looks good
  • Production trusts the maintenance team again

Shutdowns become predictable.
Fitters become heroes, not last-minute problem-solvers.

Shutdown Example (Anonymous but Real)

A major processing plant needed a large chute replaced during a short shutdown window.
Access was limited.
The geometry was distorted.
Measurements were impossible to take safely.
The workshop needed exact dimensions, fast.

Hamilton By Design scanned the entire area from the ground — no EWP, no risk.

We produced:

  • Full 2 mm point cloud
  • As-built 3D model
  • New chute design
  • Digital fit-up validation
  • Workshop-ready drawings

The new chute arrived on site.
The old chute came out.
The new chute went straight in.
Zero rework.
Zero stress.
Plant online early.

The supervisor called it the smoothest shutdown they’d had in 10 years.

Why Fitters Should Reach Out Directly

Sometimes fitters know more about what’s really happening on-site than anyone in the office.

Fitters see the problems.
Fitters carry the blame.
Fitters deal with the rework.
Fitters just want parts that fit.

So we’re making this simple:

If you’re tired of fitting parts that don’t fit —
If you’re tired of fixing other people’s mistakes —
If you’re tired of shutdown stress —

Call Hamilton By Design.

We scan it.
We model it.
We get it right.
Every time.

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Hamilton By Design offers:

  • 3D LiDAR laser scanning (2 mm precision)
  • 3D modelling by a fitter-engineer who understands real-world installation
  • Digital QA before fabrication
  • Reverse engineering of worn components
  • Shutdown planning support
  • Fabrication-ready drawings
  • Fit-up simulation
  • Clash detection between old and new parts

This is how shutdowns run smooth.

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How 3D Laser Scanning Supports As-Built Documentation Under Australian Building Codes & Legal Requirements

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1. What the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards Require

While the BCA (part of the National Construction Code – NCC) does not mandate 3D laser scanning, it does mandate that:

You must provide accurate, verifiable as-built documentation, including:

  • As-built drawings reflecting what was actually constructed
  • Evidence that construction aligns with design intent and approvals
  • Documentation for certification, compliance, commissioning and future maintenance

These requirements flow through:

  • NCC Volume 1 – Construction documentation, fire systems, mechanical services
  • AS 1100 – Technical drawing standards
  • AS 5488 – Subsurface utility information
  • AS 9001/ISO 9001 – Quality management documentation
  • State-based WHS / Plant Safety legislation
  • Engineering registration Acts (NSW, QLD, VIC)
  • Client-specific QA frameworks (e.g., TfNSW Digital Engineering, mining compliance standards, government project handover requirements)

These frameworks all emphasise accuracy, traceability, verification and record-keeping.

2. Common Problems with Traditional As-Built Documentation

Most non-compliance issues in handover packages arise because traditional methods rely on:

  • Manual tape measurements
  • Incomplete mark-ups on outdated drawings
  • Limited site access
  • Errors stacking up across multiple trades
  • No accurate record of clashes and deviations
  • No evidence trail for certifiers

This often results in:

  • Disputes between builders, certifiers and subcontractors
  • Rework costs during commissioning
  • Safety risks due to undocumented services or variations
  • Delays in obtaining Occupation Certificates (OC)

3. How 3D Laser Scanning Directly Supports Legal & BCA/NCC Compliance

✔ 3D Scanning Provides “Verified As-Constructed Evidence”

Point clouds record geometry with millimetre–level accuracy, giving:

  • Audit-proof evidence of what exists
  • Time-stamped scanning sessions
  • A defensible digital record for certifiers, engineers and auditors

This is extremely helpful for:

  • Compliance sign-off
  • Dispute resolution
  • Safety compliance
  • Future upgrades or modifications

✔ Produces Accurate As-Built Drawings That Meet AS 1100 Requirements

Laser scanning allows you to generate:

  • Certified 2D as-built drawings
  • 3D models
  • Fabrication-ready details
  • Clash-free spatial coordination drawings

This ensures:

  • Dimensions are correct
  • Penetrations, fall directions, service locations and structural offsets are true to field conditions
  • All documentation aligns with NCC-required accuracy

✔ Eliminates Measurement Errors That Could Breach Compliance

Regulators and certifiers need as-built documents to match constructed work.

Laser scanning:

  • Removes subjective tape measurements
  • Captures difficult/unsafe areas safely
  • Ensures penetrations, ductwork, pipe routes and tolerances match required clearances
  • Supports inspections under NCC (fire, structural, mechanical, accessibility, plant rooms, etc.)

✔ Simplifies BCA Documentation for Fire, Mechanical & Structural Systems

Scanning assists with validating:

Fire Safety Systems

  • Hydrants, hose reels, fire pump rooms
  • Fire damper locations
  • Egress paths and spatial compliance
  • Service penetrations

Mechanical Systems

  • Duct routes
  • Plant room layouts
  • Fan coil units / AHU placement
  • Shaft centre-lines
  • Compliant access paths

Structural Elements

  • Columns
  • Beams
  • Brackets
  • Plant mounts
  • Retrofitted steelwork
  • Tolerance checks

The point cloud provides certifiers with confidence that what was installed does not deviate from approved plans beyond allowable tolerances.

✔ Strengthens ISO 9001 & Government QA Requirements

Most government tenders (TfNSW, Defence, Health Infrastructure, QBuild, etc.) require:

  • Traceable QA
  • As-constructed verification
  • Digital documentation

A 3D scan becomes proof of measurement, improving your QA process by providing:

  • Verifiable dimensional control
  • Pre-fabrication QA
  • Handover packages that exceed minimum compliance

4. How Hamilton By Design Can Position This Service

3D Laser Scanning Enables:

  • NCC-compliant as-built documentation
  • Faster certifier approval
  • Fewer construction disputes
  • Reduced rework during commissioning
  • Better safety compliance
  • Accurate digital twins for maintenance and lifecycle management

You can state (truthfully):

“Our 3D scans provide defensible, audit-ready as-built records that satisfy NCC, engineering, and certification requirements. Certifiers appreciate the precision because it removes ambiguity and reduces approval delays.”

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Stop Guessing, Start Scanning: How 3D Laser Scanning Prevents Costly Shutdown Delays

The Cost of Guesswork in Shutdowns

Every shutdown comes with pressure — time, budget, and safety. When mechanical upgrades or maintenance are based on outdated drawings or manual measurements, the risk of error skyrockets. A misaligned chute, an incorrectly measured pipe, or a bracket that doesn’t quite fit can turn a planned three-day outage into a five-day scramble.
In industries where every hour offline costs tens of thousands of dollars, guesswork is expensive.

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3D Laser Scanning: Seeing the Plant as It Really Is

That’s where 3D laser scanning and LiDAR technology change the game. Using a FARO or similar high-accuracy scanner, Hamilton By Design captures millions of data points in a matter of minutes — creating a precise digital replica of your plant or structure.
This point cloud model forms the foundation for all design work. Every pipe, beam, and bracket is located exactly where it exists in the real world, not where an old drawing says it should be.

From Scan to SolidWorks: Accurate Models, Confident Designs

Once the scan is complete, the data is reverse-modelled into SolidWorks or similar 3D design environments.
This means upgrades, chutes, handrails, and structural supports can be designed within the scanned environment — guaranteeing they fit perfectly on installation day.
Our clients use this workflow to plan shutdowns with confidence, knowing that every fabricated part will bolt straight in.

Eliminating Fit-Up Errors and Rework

Traditional upgrade projects rely on tape measures, rough sketches, or outdated general arrangement drawings. Even a 10 mm error can cause weeks of rework once site access is restricted.
With 3D scanning, those errors disappear.
Before fabrication begins, engineers can check for:

  • Clashes and interferences between new and existing plant structures.
  • Clearances for maintenance and access.
  • Alignment with conveyors, supports, and existing chutes.

That level of insight is impossible with 2D drawings alone.

Shorter Shutdowns, Safer Teams

Fewer surprises mean faster, safer installations.
When every component is designed and verified within the scanned model, shutdown crews spend less time cutting, grinding, or reworking in the field.
That’s not only a productivity win, it’s a safety win — fewer sparks, less manual handling, and minimal hot work in confined spaces.

Applications Across Mining and Processing

Hamilton By Design’s scanning and modelling process is trusted across the Bowen Basin, Surat Basin, Hunter Valley, and Central West NSW.
Typical projects include:

  • CHPP upgrades — chute replacements, diverter modifications, and screen structure changes.
  • Conveyor realignments — ensuring belt runs are perfectly centred before shutdown.
  • Pipework and pump station retrofits — avoiding rework when tie-ins occur.
  • Structural verification — validating as-built conditions before new platforms or walkways are installed.
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Real-World ROI

Clients routinely report saving days of downtime and thousands in rework costs by scanning before fabrication.
When you consider that a typical CHPP shutdown might cost $20,000–$50,000 per hour in lost production, the return on investment is obvious.
A few hours spent scanning can mean days of avoided delay.

Stop Guessing, Start Scanning

If your next shutdown involves tight spaces, limited access, or unknown conditions — don’t rely on old drawings or assumptions.
Hamilton By Design provides LiDAR scanning, point-cloud modelling, and SolidWorks-based mechanical design to ensure your upgrades install exactly as intended.

👉 Book a site scan before your next shutdown.
Visit www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au or contact us to discuss your upcoming project.

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Choosing the Right 3D Scanner for Construction, Manufacturing, and Mining Projects

At Hamilton By Design, we know that 3D scanning has become an essential tool for modern engineering — from capturing as-built conditions on construction sites to modeling complex processing plants and validating manufacturing layouts. But not all scanners are created equal, and selecting the right technology is crucial to getting reliable data and avoiding costly surprises later in the project.

3D Scanning for Construction Sites

For construction and infrastructure projects, coverage and speed are the top priorities. Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) and LiDAR systems like the FARO Focus S70 are ideal for quickly capturing entire job sites with millimetre-level accuracy. These scanners allow engineers and project managers to:

  • Verify as-built conditions against design models
  • Detect clashes early in the process
  • Support accurate quantity take-offs and progress documentation

TLS works well in tough environments — dust, sunlight, and complex geometry — making it a perfect fit for active building sites.

3D Scanning for Manufacturing & Processing Plants

When it comes to manufacturing facilities and mining processing plants, accuracy and detail matter even more. Scans are often used for:

  • Retrofit planning and clash detection in tight plant rooms
  • Structural steel and conveyor alignment checks
  • Equipment layout for expansion projects

Here, combining TLS with feature-based CAD modeling allows us to deliver data that is usable for engineering design, ensuring that new equipment fits exactly as intended.

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We’re Here to Help

Hamilton By Design doesn’t sell scanners — we focus on providing unbiased, engineering-driven advice. If you’re unsure which scanning approach is right for your project, we’re happy to share our experience and guide you toward the best solution.

Feel free to get in touch to discuss your project needs — whether it’s a construction site, manufacturing facility, or processing plant, we can help you turn accurate scan data into actionable engineering insights.

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Unlocking the Future of Design

Illustration of an engineering workspace where a tripod-mounted 3D LiDAR scanner captures a green point-cloud of an industrial pump assembly. Two engineers review scan data on a tablet beside technical drawings, while two others model components on computer workstations. A digital map of Australia is displayed in the background, highlighting Hamilton By Design’s service locations including Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. The scene emphasises advanced 3D scanning, digital engineering, and nationwide support.

3D Laser Scanning & Mechanical Engineering Solutions

In today’s fast-paced engineering and construction industries, precision and efficiency are everything. Whether you’re managing a large-scale infrastructure project in Brisbane, creating a mechanical prototype in Perth, or needing accurate as-built data for a site in the Hunter Valley, 3D laser scanning and expert mechanical design services are game changers.

At Hamilton Design, we specialise in connecting cutting-edge scanning technology with skilled mechanical designers and structural drafting services to deliver seamless, accurate solutions for every stage of your project.

The Power of 3D Laser Scanning

3D laser scanning is transforming the way engineers, architects, and manufacturers work. By capturing millions of data points with millimetre accuracy, laser scanning creates a highly detailed 3D representation of your asset, site, or structure.

Our team provides 3D laser scanning services in Perth, Brisbane, and Melbourne, as well as laser scanning in the Hunter Valley, helping clients save time and avoid costly rework. This technology is ideal for:

  • Capturing as-built conditions before design or construction.
  • Supporting plant upgrades and facility expansions.
  • Documenting heritage structures and complex geometries.
  • Reducing site visits with accurate digital models.

Reverse Engineering & Mechanical Design

In addition to scanning, we offer reverse engineering services in Perth and beyond. By combining point cloud data with CAD modelling, we can recreate components, optimise designs, and prepare manufacturing-ready files.

Our mechanical engineers and mechanical designers bring years of experience in 3D mechanical engineering, design and manufacturing mechanical engineering, and problem-solving for a wide range of industries. From bespoke machinery to process equipment, we deliver solutions that work.

Structural Drafting & Project Support

No project is complete without clear, accurate documentation. Our skilled drafters in Hamilton and across Australia provide high-quality structural drafting services that integrate seamlessly with your workflows.

Whether you need shop drawings, fabrication details, or BIM-ready models, our team ensures every line and dimension is correct — saving you time and cost on-site.

Why Choose Hamilton Design?

  • Nationwide Reach: Serving clients with 3D scanning services in Perth, Brisbane, and Melbourne, and supporting projects in the Hunter Valley.
  • Complete Solutions: From scanning to modelling to mechanical engineering design.
  • Accuracy & Efficiency: Reduce project risk and improve decision-making with reliable data.
  • Experienced Team: Skilled mechanical engineers and drafters who understand your industry.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re looking for mechanical engineering companies that deliver precision, innovation, and reliability, Hamilton Design is ready to help. Whether you need laser scanning in Perth or Brisbane, structural drafting, or full mechanical design services, our team can support your next project from concept to completion.

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📞 Contact us today to discuss your project requirements and find out how our 3D laser scanning and mechanical engineering design solutions can save you time and money.

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