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30 November 20251 June 2026

3D LiDAR Scanning in Perth & Western Australia

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High-Accuracy Laser Scanning for Mining, Engineering & Fabrication

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Hamilton By Design delivers high-precision 3D LiDAR scanning for Perth-based engineering teams, fabrication workshops and remote WA mining operations.
Whether your project is in Welshpool, the Pilbara, Kalgoorlie, or anywhere across regional WA, our 3D scans provide the accurate as-built data you need to design, model and install with confidence.

Why Perth Chooses Us for 3D Scanning

Perth is Australia’s engineering hub for remote mining operations.
Our scanning services support:

BHP, Rio Tinto, FMG & Roy Hill iron ore sites (Pilbara)
Gold Fields, Northern Star & Evolution Mining (Kalgoorlie / Goldfields)
Lithium & battery metal operations (Greenbushes, Kwinana, Mid-West)
LNG, ports & heavy industry across WA
Perth-based fabrication workshops and EPCMs

We capture reality with millimetre-grade accuracy so your fabrication, modelling and site work goes together first time, every time.

What We Scan

We provide 3D LiDAR scanning for:

Mining & Processing

CHPPs / ore handling plants
Conveyors, stackers, reclaimers
Crushers, screen decks, bins & hoppers
Process piping & pipe racks
Structural platforms & access systems

Fabrication & OEM

Skids & modular assemblies
Pipe spools & mechanical packages
Reverse engineering of components
Digital QA before shipping to site

Commercial & Industrial

Plant rooms & building services
Warehouses & industrial facilities
Ports, load-out systems & conveyors

If it needs to fit up on site, we can scan it.

What You Receive

After scanning, you can receive:

✔ Registered Point Cloud

E57 / LAS / RCP / RCS
Ready for design teams or consultants

✔ 3D CAD Models

SolidWorks
STEP / IGES
IFC (for BIM workflows)

✔ 2D Drawings & Deliverables

Fabrication drawings
GA layouts
Section cuts & clearance checks

✔ Digital QA

Verify workshop fabrication
Ensure your modules fit onsite conditions
Clash checks & alignment reports

Scanning in High-Risk Areas

We can scan in:

Confined spaces
At heights / on platforms
Inside process plants
In EWPs
Hazardous or restricted zones

Our personnel hold current high-risk licences, WAHA, confined space, and full site-induction compliance.

Why 3D Scanning Matters in Perth & WA Mining

WA projects require absolute accuracy because:

Remote shutdowns are expensive
Fabrication is done in Perth but installed hundreds of km away
Rework on site costs millions
Design teams need reliable as-built data
Upgrades must match existing plant exactly

A single scanning campaign in Perth or onsite can eliminate months of guesswork, site revisits and costly clashes during installation.

Industries We Support

Iron ore
Gold
Nickel
Lithium & battery metals
Oil & gas
Ports & materials handling
Fabrication & OEM
EPCMs and design houses

Typical Use Cases

Brownfield plant upgrades
Reverse engineering worn components
Shutdown planning & tie-ins
Structural steel replacements
Pipe spool fabrication
Chute modifications
Access & safety improvements

How We Work

1. Scoping

Send photos, drawings or describe your site needs.

2. Scan Capture

We mobilise to Perth metro or remote WA.

3. Processing & Modelling

Point cloud registration, 3D modelling, documentation.

4. Review & Delivery

Clear, workshop-ready deliverables and QA reports.

Service Areas

We provide 3D LiDAR scanning across:

Perth Metro

Welshpool, Kewdale, Canning Vale, Henderson, Naval Base, Wangara, Joondalup.

Pilbara

Port Hedland
Newman
Tom Price
Paraburdoo
Karratha
Dampier

Goldfields / Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie
Kambalda
Leonora
Norseman

Mid-West / South West

Geraldton
Bunbury
Collie
Greenbushes

No matter the distance, we provide a reliable scanning solution for complex WA sites.

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3D Laser Scanning & Engineering Services Across Melbourne

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Melbourne hosts some of Australia’s largest engineering, fabrication, and industrial project teams. Hamilton By Design provides high-accuracy 3D laser scanning, point-cloud modelling, and fabrication-ready engineering that supports projects across the CBD, northern manufacturing precincts, and major industrial corridors.

Whether you’re upgrading brownfield plant, validating as-built conditions, or preparing a new fabrication package, our scan-to-model workflow ensures your work fits first time, every time.

Why Melbourne Chooses 3D Laser Scanning for Engineering Projects

Fast, accurate data for complex industrial environments

Millimetre-accurate as-built geometry
No shutdown required for most scans
Safely capture hard-to-access or hazardous areas

Better engineering decisions

True as-built point clouds
Clash-free design
Better layout planning
Stronger understanding of interfaces and constraints

Reduced rework and project delays

Eliminate incorrect measurements
Avoid onsite modifications
Reduce fabrication errors
Simplify installation and commissioning

Where We Deliver 3D Laser Scanning Across Melbourne

“We remove project risk by combining high-accuracy scanning, engineering judgement, and construction-ready documentation under one accountable team.” – Anthony Hamilton

Melbourne’s industrial and engineering sectors commonly requiring scanning include:

1. Manufacturing Precincts

Campbellfield
Thomastown
Dandenong South
Sunshine West
Broadmeadows

Typical projects:

Equipment skids
Process piping
Assembly jigs
Heavy fabrication QA

2. Inner-City Infrastructure

Yarra River bridges
Tram depots
Tunnels, stations, public assets
Civil upgrades around Docklands and CBD

Projects include:

Structural interfaces
Brownfield works
Fit-for-purpose access and maintenance upgrades

3. Food, Beverage & Pharmaceutical Plants

West Melbourne
Port Melbourne
Clayton & Notting Hill biotech precinct

Typical scanning:

Stainless piping
Conveyor systems
Plant expansions
Services coordination

4. Power, Utilities & Water Treatment

Sites across:

Werribee
Eastern Treatment Plant
Newport & Laverton industrial zones

Scanning supports:

Pump stations
Tanks
Filtration systems
Valve changes
Platform and access upgrades

5. Fabrication Workshops Throughout Greater Melbourne

High-accuracy pre-delivery QA for:

Structural frames
Pump skids
Modular process rooms
Pipe spools
Chutes and transfer systems

Ensure your fabrication matches the client’s as-built plant before it leaves the workshop.

Our Scan-to-Engineering Workflow

1. On-Site 3D Laser Scan

Using high-accuracy terrestrial scanners, we capture all mechanical, structural, and spatial geometry.

2. Point Cloud Processing

We register and clean the data to produce engineering-grade point clouds.

3. CAD Modelling

We convert the point cloud into:

SolidWorks models
STEP or Parasolid geometry
Fabrication drawings
Interface surfaces

4. Engineering Validation

We check:

Flange alignment
Centreline accuracy
Structural fit
Access and maintenance space
Clash-free positioning

5. Digital Deliverables

Delivered in the format your engineering or fabrication team needs.

Why Melbourne Clients Choose Hamilton By Design

Trusted by mining, energy, fabrication, and industrial clients across Australia
Strong mechanical engineering background (not just scanning technicians)
Deep experience with brownfield upgrades & shutdown constraints
Ability to support remote sites from Melbourne-based engineering teams
Everything designed to go together first time

Ready to Start Your Melbourne 3D Laser Scanning Project?

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On-site scanning
CAD modelling
Fabrication-ready design
Brownfield upgrades
QA verification before shipping

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3D Modelling From LiDAR Scans

Engineering-Ready Models Built From Accurate As-Built Data

LiDAR scanning captures the reality of your site.
3D modelling makes that reality usable.

This page builds on our 3D LiDAR Scanning service and explains how Hamilton By Design converts scanned data into precise, structured engineering models that support design, fabrication, shutdown planning, and installation.

Why Modelling Matters After Scanning

A point cloud provides accuracy, but it is not a working deliverable.
Engineering teams need:

clean geometry
defined features and planes
recognisable interfaces
predictable reference points
controlled design space

Project managers need:

reduced risk
fewer clashes
fewer RFIs
predictable shutdown and installation outcomes

Managers need:

workflow reliability
cost control
documentation that stands up to review

3D modelling is the bridge between raw data and real project outcomes.

What We Deliver

1. Engineering-Grade SolidWorks Models

We convert point clouds into structured 3D models with:

parametric parts
welded structures and frames
pipework, flanges, fittings, valves
sheetmetal, platework and fabricated items
access systems and guarding
exact mechanical interfaces

Models are organised, logical, and suitable for engineering design, fabrication, and planning.

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2. As-Built Models for Brownfield Sites

For CHPP plants, hard-rock processing facilities, conveyor systems, power stations, and industrial environments, we provide:

cleaned, registered models of existing geometry
accurate structural and mechanical references
deviation reports (design vs as-built)
clash-ready assemblies for new work

You receive the site “as it is,” not as drawings say it should be.

3. Fabrication-Ready Models

We convert validated geometry into workshop deliverables:

fabrication assemblies
weldment cut lists
DXF profiles and unfolded sheetmetal
platework and bracketry
bolt patterns and interface geometry
tolerance-controlled connection details

Fabricators receive accurate, buildable models that reduce shop and site rework.

4. Shutdown & Installation Support Models

Models built from LiDAR data support:

pre-fit checks
spanner-swing analysis
bolt alignment verification
access and removal clearances
lift and cranage planning
installation sequencing

This gives shutdown teams clarity and control before mobilisation.

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Custom Design for Bespoke Applications

Many sites require components tailored to real-world constraints.
Using the validated scan, we develop custom designs that:

match existing geometry
maintain required clearances
align with real plant conditions
support safe access and maintenance
comply with engineering and fabrication standards

We design chutes, hoppers, launders, spools, platforms, frames, adapters, guards, and specialty items that integrate seamlessly with your plant.

Full Project Management Capability

Hamilton By Design can manage the full workflow from concept to installation:

Scope Development

We define objectives, constraints, shutdown windows, and deliverables with your team.

Data Capture & Verification

LiDAR scanning provides the baseline for accurate modelling.

Engineering & 3D Modelling

We create controlled, engineering-grade models and drawings.

Fabrication Coordination

We supply workshop files or work with your chosen fabricator.

Installation & Fit-Up Support

We ensure components align with verified as-built conditions.

This provides a controlled, traceable process from problem → design → fabrication → installation.

Why Engineering Teams Choose Hamilton By Design

Engineer-Led Modelling

Models are created by a mechanical engineer who understands:

tolerances
access
load paths
fabrication constraints
shutdown requirements

This produces models that work on site — not just on screen.

Optimised for Industrial Environments

We specialise in:

CHPP and mineral processing
conveyors and transfer stations
power stations
heavy industrial pipework
mechanical plant
manufacturing facilities

Our workflows are built for brownfield complexity.

Reduced Risk Across the Project

Every model is produced to reduce:

clashes
rework
crane delays
shutdown extensions
uncertainty in fabrication
incorrect assumptions in design

Better data → better engineering → better project outcomes.

Deliverables

You receive:

SolidWorks assemblies and parts
STEP models
DWG / DXF fabrication files
E57 / RCP point clouds (optional)
deviation reports
installation check models
structured file organisation

Everything is delivered in a clean, logical format suitable for engineering use.

Ready to Turn Your Scan into an Engineering-Ready Model?

We convert LiDAR scans — whether captured by us or supplied by your team — into precise, reliable models that support engineering, fabrication, shutdown planning, and installation.

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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.
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Integrating 3D Scanning and Mechanical Design for Safer, Faster Upgrades in Coal Wash Plants

Precision Without the Guesswork

Upgrading or maintaining a coal wash plant has always been a challenge — tight shutdown windows, complex layouts, and the need for perfect fit-ups between new and existing components. Traditional measurement methods, like tape measures and manual sketches, are often impossible in restricted or hazardous areas.

That’s where 3D scanning and mechanical engineering come together. At Hamilton By Design, we combine precision laser scanning, intelligent 3D modelling, and practical mechanical design to deliver risk-free upgrades — ensuring every component fits right the first time.

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When Accuracy Matters Most

Coal wash plants are intricate systems. From cyclones, screens, and diverter chutes to pumps, piping, and structures, every part interacts under tight tolerances. A small misalignment can lead to vibration, spillage, or shutdown delays.

Our 3D scanning process captures millions of spatial data points, creating a detailed digital twin of the existing plant. This allows us to model upgrades, design replacement components, and simulate fit-up — all before fabrication begins.

In many cases, scanning replaces the need to physically measure equipment. For example, in confined or high-risk spaces where a tape measure simply can’t reach, scanning provides complete, line-of-sight geometry with millimetre accuracy.

Recently, our team scanned a diverter chute that had been incorrectly installed. The resulting model revealed that the chute had been fitted in the wrong orientation — explaining why it wasn’t sealing properly. This insight helped our client avoid further downtime and costly rework.

Combining Engineering Experience with Digital Precision

Hamilton By Design provides a full suite of mechanical engineering services tailored to the mining industry, including:

3D Scanning & Point Cloud Capture – detailed mapping of existing equipment and structures
3D Modelling & Reverse Engineering – accurate, editable digital models
Mechanical Design & Structural Replacement – like-for-like component upgrades
Piping Routes & Spool Fabrication – optimised pipe design and layout
Fabrication & Component Drawings – compliant with Australian Standards and client templates

Our engineers work across SolidWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, and 3D Experience platforms — integrating point cloud data directly into the design workflow. This means fewer site visits, fewer surprises, and significantly less rework once fabrication begins.

From Drawings to Digital Models

We’ve evolved beyond traditional 2D general arrangement drawings. Instead, we provide interactive 3D models and e-drawings that allow clients, fabricators, and site teams to visualise how upgrades will fit within the plant.

Our reverse cloud modelling process inserts 3D designs directly into the scanned environment. This enables engineers and site teams to measure potential interferences, check clearances, and validate installation methods — long before shutdowns begin.

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The result = Confidence.
Every pipe spool, chute, and bracket is designed to fit — without compromise.

Supporting Contractors and Plant Operators

We partner with:

Mining companies operating coal wash plants
Fabricators and contractors supplying mining equipment
Maintenance providers planning plant shutdowns

Their biggest challenge is finding people who design for fit and function — not just form. Not all CAD or point cloud software is equal, and not every designer understands the realities of on-site installation. That’s where Hamilton By Design stands apart.

We bring hands-on mechanical trade experience, engineering design expertise, and digital technology together — helping your team deliver upgrades that work, first time.

Built to Australian Standards

All design and drawing deliverables are completed in accordance with Australian Standards, ensuring compliance, safety, and interoperability with existing documentation.

We can also supply fabrication drawings on client-specific templates, maintaining intellectual property (IP) requirements and formatting standards.

Servicing Australia’s Key Mining Regions

Hamilton By Design proudly supports coal wash plant upgrades and mechanical design projects across Australia’s leading coal regions, including:

Bowen Basin
Surat Basin
Hunter Valley
Newcastle
Central Coast
Western and Central NSW coalfields

Our local experience ensures that we understand the logistical, operational, and environmental challenges unique to each region — helping projects stay compliant, efficient, and on schedule.

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Why Choose Hamilton By Design?

Reduced Downtime: Accurate pre-shutdown planning through digital models.
Improved Safety: Less manual measuring in hazardous or confined areas.
Guaranteed Fit-Up: Fabrication drawings verified against real-world geometry.
Faster Turnaround: Streamlined scanning-to-design-to-fabrication workflow.
Proven Experience: Over two decades in mechanical engineering and plant design.

Our mission is simple — to take the risk out of upgrades by combining engineering insight with digital accuracy.

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“Precision scanning and mechanical design — taking the risk out of plant upgrades.”

Let’s Make Your Next Upgrade Risk-Free

If your next shutdown involves mechanical upgrades, pipework replacement, or structural modifications, talk to Hamilton By Design.

We can help you visualise, plan, and execute upgrades with confidence — reducing downtime, eliminating measurement errors, and delivering safer outcomes for your team.

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3D Scanning for Construction in Sydney

High-Accuracy As-Built Capture for Architecture, Construction, Fabrication & Industrial Projects

Sydney’s built environment is complex — from CBD skyscrapers and heritage buildings to major infrastructure, industrial precincts, ports, utilities and manufacturing hubs. Hamilton By Design provides precise 3D laser scanning, point-cloud processing and engineering-ready 3D models that help you design, plan and build with confidence.

Whether you’re an architect renovating a heritage structure, a builder coordinating trades on a tight CBD site, or a fabrication workshop preparing modules for transport and installation, accurate measurement data is vital. We capture real-world geometry and deliver it in formats your team can trust.

Who We Help in Sydney

Architecture & Construction

Architects
Builders & construction companies
Renovation specialists
Heritage & conservation teams
Developers & design consultants
Strata, building managers & facility managers

Urban Heavy-Industry & Modular Fabrication

Fabrication workshops (steel, mechanical, piping, skids)
Industrial facilities & manufacturing plants
Utility providers (water, power, energy)
Transport infrastructure teams (rail, road, tunnels)
Port & marine infrastructure operators
Data-centre & telecom infrastructure specialists
Mechanical services (HVAC, plantrooms, pipework)

Sydney has dense, high-value, high-precision engineering needs — 3D scanning is now essential.

Why 3D Laser Scanning Is Valuable in Sydney

Sydney is full of challenges that traditional measuring methods struggle with:

Tight, congested sites

CBD buildings, basements, rooftops, plant rooms, tunnels, port infrastructure — often with limited access.

Complex, multi-trade coordination

Architects, builders, structural, mechanical, fire, electrical, and façade teams all need the same information.

A mix of new builds and complex brownfield upgrades

Upgrades and retrofits require real as-built geometry, not old drawings.

Strict deadlines and costly delays

Rework, shutdowns, access bookings and crane lifts are expensive — accurate data reduces risk.

Heritage requirements

Laser scanning provides non-contact, conservation-safe documentation of historic structures.

This is where Hamilton By Design excels.

Our 3D Laser Scanning Process

1. Site Capture — High-Resolution 3D Laser Scanning

We use industry-grade LiDAR to capture:

Entire floors, façades, plantrooms
Structures, beams, columns, walls
MEP, mechanical systems & equipment
External environments, rooftops & façades

Scanning is fast, safe and minimally disruptive — ideal for occupied buildings, tight sites or industrial plants in operation.

2. Point Cloud Processing

We clean, register and align all scan data into a single unified point cloud (E57, RCP, LAS, XYZ, PLY or your preferred format).

Outputs may include:

Colourised or greyscale point clouds
Structured point clouds
High-resolution panoramic scan imagery
Optimised files for Revit, Navisworks, SolidWorks, Inventor, Tekla, or other environments

3. 3D Modelling — CAD / BIM / Fabrication-Ready Deliverables

We convert the point cloud into:

Architectural models (Revit, BIM, IFC, DWG)
Structural models (steel, concrete, support systems)
Mechanical & plantroom models
Pipework + equipment skids (SolidWorks, STEP, Parasolid)
General arrangement drawings
Fabrication drawings & DXFs
Clash-detection / design coordination packages

Here is where Hamilton By Design differentiates itself:
We are not just scanners — we’re mechanical and engineering designers, meaning the geometry we deliver is fabrication-accurate and installation-ready.

Benefits for Construction & Architectural Clients

Accurate As-Built Documentation

Capture true existing conditions for renovations, fit-outs and refurbishments.

Reduce Rework & Variations

Design based on reality, not outdated drawings.

Immediate Design-Ready Data

Architects, structural engineers and builders all work from the same verified model.

Perfect for Heritage Structures

Non-contact scanning protects sensitive surfaces while providing millimetre-accurate geometry.

Better Communication & Coordination

Point cloud views, 3D models and orthographic drawings eliminate confusion between consultants.

Benefits for Heavy-Industry, Fabrication & Industrial Clients

Fit-Up Accuracy for Modular Skids & Plant Upgrades

Scan → Model → Fabricate → Install with confidence.

Perfect for Plantrooms, Utilities & Industrial Facilities

Mechanical rooms, piping, HVAC, switchrooms, service risers, industrial equipment.

Capture Interfaces Before Fabrication

No more on-site hot-work, modifications or unplanned shutdowns.

Save Time on Tight Urban Projects

Precise as-built data reduces crane time, shutdowns, and access overrides.

Enable Digital Twins for Maintenance

Ideal for long-term facility management and asset documentation.

Sample Deliverables

We can provide:

Point clouds (E57, RCP, PLY, LAS, XYZ)
SolidWorks models (accurate for fabrication)
BIM / Revit models (LOD200–LOD400)
Structural steel detailing
Piping and mechanical layouts
Fabrication-ready drawings and assemblies
Photo panoramas and scan station records

Where We Work in Sydney

We regularly work across:

Sydney CBD
Parramatta / Westmead
Alexandria, Mascot, Port Botany
Western Sydney industrial zones
Artarmon, North Shore commercial areas
Sutherland, Liverpool, Penrith and beyond

We also support fabrication workshops across NSW for pre-install QA, reverse engineering, and complex mechanical upgrades.

Start Your Sydney 3D Scanning Project

If you need accurate, fast, engineering-ready measurement data in Sydney, Hamilton By Design can help.

Whether you’re designing a fit-out, planning a construction project, upgrading industrial equipment, or fabricating a modular skid — we turn real-world geometry into models that work.

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Related Sydney Services

Hamilton By Design provides engineering-led 3D scanning, LiDAR scanning, mechanical engineering and digital engineering services throughout Sydney and Greater Sydney.

Explore our related Sydney services:

3D Scanning Sydney – Engineering-grade terrestrial laser scanning, as-built surveys and point cloud capture for industrial, infrastructure and commercial projects.
Reality Capture Sydney – High-accuracy reality capture, digital twins, asset documentation and engineering-grade site verification.
Scan to CAD Sydney – Convert point cloud data into AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor and other engineering-ready CAD deliverables.
Point Cloud Modelling Sydney – Engineering-grade point cloud processing, clash detection, as-built verification and 3D modelling.
Mechanical Engineering Sydney – Mechanical design, plant upgrades, materials handling systems, conveyors, chutes, platforms and engineering support.
Structural Drafting Sydney – Structural steel drafting, fabrication drawings, GA drawings, workshop detailing and as-built documentation.

Hamilton By Design supports projects throughout Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Liverpool, Penrith, Blacktown, Chatswood, Alexandria, Mascot, Newcastle and the Central Coast.