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Transform Your Facility into a
Digital Asset.

LiDAR-based 3D capture seamlessly integrated with IBM Maximo. Capture 50,000 SF per day at ±1–2mm precision — and go from scan to delivery in two weeks.

50K SFPer Day Scanning
2 WeeksScan to Delivery
±1–2mmLiDAR Precision
1-ClickAccess in Maximo
What We Do

One Scan. Endless Operational Value.

Traditional facility documentation relies on snapshots, hand measurements, and memory — all sources of costly human error. SMS 3D Capture uses LiDAR scanning technology to replace that with a single, always-accurate digital record of your facility: every layout, every equipment location, every current-state condition, captured at millimeter fidelity.

The result is a living asset your operations, maintenance, safety, and project teams can reference remotely — reducing planning costs, cutting unnecessary site visits, and enabling real remote collaboration without disrupting ongoing operations.

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SMS team with LiDAR scanner
Eliminate measurement error. Reduce travel. Collaborate remotely.
Reduce Planning Costs
Remote access replaces expensive repeat site visits.
Eliminate Measurement Error
LiDAR precision replaces manual measurements and the costly mistakes they cause.
Enable Remote Collaboration
Any team member, anywhere, works from the same accurate view of your facility.
No Operational Disruption
Training and project scoping happen against a digital twin — not your live facility.
Core Capabilities

Six Ways 3D Capture Delivers Immediate Value

01
Remote Reference & Collaboration
Give every stakeholder an accurate, navigable view of your facility without requiring a site visit. Reduce travel costs, compress planning timelines, and enable genuine remote collaboration across teams and time zones.
02
Renovation & Project Estimates
LiDAR scanning eliminates the human error inherent in manual measurements. Capture provides exact, verified dimensions across the entire space in scope — so estimates are built on reality, not assumptions.
03
Facility Documentation
Maintain a permanent, LiDAR-accurate record of your facility's layouts, equipment locations, and current-state conditions. Support safety audits, regulatory inspections, and capital planning.
04
Navigation & Wayfinding
Help personnel locate equipment, access points, and critical infrastructure quickly and confidently. Navigable 3D models reduce time spent orienting in complex facilities.
05
Training, Onboarding & Knowledge Transfer
Deliver realistic, on-demand training on your actual facility without disrupting live operations. New technicians gain accurate spatial and equipment knowledge from day one.
06
Future Project Development
Support capital projects from scoping through execution. Project teams view the entire area in scope in full spatial context — identifying conflicts and making better decisions earlier.
See the Difference

From Paper to Precision

Traditional documentation
Before
Traditional Documentation

Static drawings, outdated plans, manual measurements, and missed details — documentation that's out of date before the ink dries.

LiDAR digital twin
After
LiDAR Digital Twin

Interactive, photorealistic, and integrated with Maximo. Every asset tagged, every measurement verifiable, accessible from anywhere.

Who Uses It

Four Teams. One Platform. Different Problems Solved.

60% Less
Maintenance & Reliability
Plan outages without guessing

Link work orders to exact locations. Verify isolation points before arriving. Train contractors on equipment they've never seen — without a site visit.

Click asset → See work history → Plan approach
Zero
Engineering & Projects
Design with real constraints

Verify clearances before equipment ships. Route large components through actual spaces. Compare as-built to drawings in minutes — not weeks.

Measure → Route → Validate → Install with confidence
50% Faster
Safety & Training
Train before they arrive

Walk new hires through equipment virtually. Review incident locations remotely. Build spatial awareness without requiring site access.

Orient → Familiarize → Assess → Deploy safely
3× Faster
Remote Collaboration
Coordinate without travel

Give engineers full context from their desk. Show contractors exactly where to go. Get vendor input without site visits or misunderstandings.

Share link → Review together → Approve remotely
Our Process

From Site Visit to Production Use in Three Weeks.

1
Scope & Planning

Site walkthrough with your team. We define capture zones, align on asset tagging conventions, integration requirements, and security protocols.

2
On-Site LiDAR Capture

Our certified technicians deploy professional-grade LiDAR scanning equipment capturing 50,000 SF per day at millimeter precision — zero operational impact.

3
Processing & Tagging

Raw LiDAR data is processed into a fully navigable photorealistic 3D model. Asset tags, documentation links, and EAM/CMMS integrations applied per your specs.

4
Delivery & Support

Your digital twin deploys to a secure cloud platform with Maximo integration live. SMS provides ongoing support and training — you're live by week four.

Industry Experience

Proven in Complex, High-Stakes Environments.

Manufacturing & Production
Most common: Turnaround planning
Continuous process plants, batch manufacturing, pharma/GMP facilities.
Energy & Utilities
Most common: Safety training
Power generation, substations, water/wastewater treatment, district energy.
Data Centers & Mission-Critical
Most common: Capacity planning
Hyperscale data centers, colocation facilities, critical infrastructure.
Healthcare & Campuses
Most common: Wayfinding, M&E tracking
Hospital campuses, university facilities, corporate campuses.
Transportation & Airports
Most common: Compliance audits
Airport terminals, rail stations, port facilities, transit operations centers.
Distribution & Logistics
Most common: Layout optimization
Fulfillment centers, cold storage, automated warehouses, cross-dock terminals.

Reduced our turnaround planning time by 40% and eliminated multiple site visits. The Maximo integration is seamless.

Director of Maintenance  ·  Fortune 500 Manufacturing Plant
Industry Applications

Applied Across Your Most Critical Operations

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EAM Asset Documentation
Maintenance & Reliability
EAM-Linked Asset Documentation

Connect 3D capture directly to your Maximo system. Every asset links to its maintenance records, P&IDs, and inspection history.

Capital Projects
Capital Projects
Accurate Scoping for Renovation & Construction

Replace error-prone manual measurements with verified LiDAR spatial data. Estimates are accurate and costly change orders are avoided.

Safety and Compliance
Safety & Compliance
Audit-Ready Facility Records

Support safety audits and regulatory inspections with current-state documentation that reflects actual conditions.

proven. reliable. trusted.

Ready to Capture Your Facility?

Talk to an SMS engineer about your 3D capture project. We scope, capture, and deliver — with the EAM integration expertise no general scanning firm can match.