Industrial Laser Scanning for Process Plants and Manufacturing
High-accuracy laser scanning for industrial, process and operational sites across the UK. Offset Services delivers point cloud surveys, as-built models and CAD/BIM-ready data for engineering, modification and asset management projects.
Established 1982 • ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 certified • UK-wide service
Our case studies demonstrate how laser scanning has supported engineering modifications, layout changes and asset capture projects across a range of industrial environments. Whether you're planning modifications, layout changes or capturing existing assets, we’re here to help.
Typical Industrial Applications
Industrial laser scanning is commonly used to support engineering modifications, layout planning and asset capture where accurate existing conditions are essential.
Retrofit & Plant Modifications
Accurate as-built data to support equipment replacement, tie-ins, rerouting and plant modifications where reliable existing conditions are critical.
Factory Layout Planning
Validate available space and understand existing constraints before installing, relocating or modifying equipment.
Pipework & Clash Reduction
Capture complex environments to help identify clashes, reduce risk and support engineering design decisions.
Shutdown Planning
Rapid site capture to support engineering studies, minimise revisits and help plan shutdown activities efficiently.
Undocumented Facilities
Create reliable digital records where existing drawings are incomplete, outdated or unavailable.
CAD & BIM-ready Models
Provide registered point cloud surveys and as-built CAD/BIM-ready data to support planning, design and asset management.
Depending on project requirements, deliverables can range from registered point cloud data through to as-built CAD and BIM-ready models.
Typical Deliverables
Depending on project requirements, deliverables can include:
Registered point cloud data (E57)
Industry-standard registered point cloud data supplied for visualisation, measurement and downstream engineering workflows.
Autodesk Recap (RCP) files
RCP deliverables can be provided where integration with Autodesk workflows is required.
As-Built 3D CAD Models
As-built models of structures, equipment and pipework to support planning, retrofit and engineering design.
BIM-Ready Geometry
Geometry suitable for BIM and design coordination where required.
SmartPanoramic™ Visualisation
Interactive panoramic datasets to support remote review, visualisation and collaboration.
Sections & Measured Outputs
Sections, layouts and measured information to support engineering and planning activities.
Experience Across Industrial Sectors
Offset Services has supported projects across a wide range of industrial and operational environments, including:
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Food manufacturing plants
- Chemical & process industries
- Oil & gas facilities
- Roads, Railways, and Infrastructure
- Nuclear environments
- Power generation
- Heavy industrial manufacturing
- Rail infrastructure
Where Our Scanning Services Are Used
Our 3D laser scanning solutions are ideal for a wide range of sectors, including:
- Oil & Gas Facilities
- Process Plants
- Interior & Exterior Building Surveys
- Ships & Offshore Platforms
- Roads, Railways, and Infrastructure
- Rock Faces, Ground Formations, and Cliffs
- Large Machinery and Industrial Equipment
- Mining Operations
What You Can Expect
Our laser scanning services and expert consultancy help you:
- Capture complex sites quickly and accurately
- Reduce the number of site visits
- Minimise costly re-surveys
- Create as-built drawings and 3D CAD models (fully compatible with your existing design software)
- Generate detailed maps, elevations, floor plans, and sections
- Document areas where no drawings currently exist
Whether you're planning a new build, maintaining existing infrastructure, or need detailed visuals for design and engineering, Offset Services gives you complete clarity – from scan to model.
Ready to get started? Contact us today to discuss your project.
Typical Project Journey
Every project begins with a laser scan survey and point cloud registration. From there, we tailor the deliverables to your requirements, whether that’s registered point cloud data, CAD models, SmartPanoramics or a combination of these.
Supporting plant modifications, shutdown planning, equipment replacement and brownfield engineering.
Supporting plant modifications, shutdown planning, equipment replacement and brownfield engineering.
Why Choose Offset Services?
- Established in 1982, with over four decades of experience delivering engineering measurement services.
- ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 certified, providing confidence in quality, environmental and health & safety management.
- Specialists in complex industrial facilities, supporting projects from individual process areas to complete manufacturing plants.
- Proven experience across the UK and internationally, supporting projects in manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and process industries.
- Trusted engineering information, with rigorous quality assurance applied throughout every project.
- Flexible deliverables, from registered point clouds through to CAD models and engineering drawings.
Further Reading: Industrial Laser Scanning Applications and Deliverables
Industrial laser scanning can support a wide range of engineering activities, from plant modifications and shutdown planning through to scan-to-CAD modelling and asset documentation.
We’ve put together a detailed guide covering typical applications, project deliverables and a real-world example involving the laser scanning and modelling of hydraulic pipework on a 2500-ton aluminium extrusion press. Read the guide
Industrial laser scanning is widely used to support shutdown planning, equipment replacements and brownfield modifications. Read more in our article on how industrial facilities use point cloud data for shutdown planning.
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