The Hidden Cost of On-Site Training in Industrial Environments
In chemical plants, power generation facilities, and heavy manufacturing environments, training
new employees is rarely straightforward. Bringing personnel into active process areas carries real
safety risks, disrupts ongoing operations, and often requires the time of your most experienced
engineers. For complex or hazardous equipment, conventional on-site training simply may not be
the safest or most efficient path forward
See the Space Before You Set Foot in It
SMS 3D Capture Services creates immersive, photorealistic virtual environments of your industrial
facility using Matterport scanning technology. New hires and contractors can virtually walk through
the space, orient themselves to equipment layouts, and familiarize themselves with process
areas, all before their first day on the floor.
This isn't a slideshow or a diagram. It's a true-to-life digital replica where trainees can navigate
freely, zoom into specific equipment, and reference asset tags that connect directly to
documentation, manuals, and EAM records. The result is a safer, more confident workforce from
day one.
Consistent Training. Repeatable Results.
One of the most powerful aspects of 3D capture-based training is consistency. Every new employee experiences the same detailed, accurate representation of the facility. Procedures can be reviewed in context, hazard zones can be clearly communicated, and training programs can be updated as the facility evolves, all within the digital twin. SMS brings decades of engineering and industry knowledge to the capture process, ensuring the virtual environment reflects the operational reality of your space with precision
Reduce risk. Accelerate onboarding. Learn more at sms-inc.net/3d-capture