Point cloud data consists of a set of data points defined by X, Y, Z coordinates that can be used for various industrial applications. Point cloud data can be used to create 3D digital models for building modeling, retrofitting, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing applications. It can also be directly applied for industrial metrology and inspection. Some key uses of point cloud data include point-to-point measuring, as-built to CAD comparison, CAD modeling, and 3D digital document analysis and planning. It provides value by reducing time spent on measurement and enabling better management and visualization of measurement data.

1. Point Cloud Data
What is point cloud?
How to use point cloud for industrial applications?
How does point cloud data create value?

2. What is Point Cloud?
 A point is a data point defined by (X, Y, Z) in an arbitrary three-dimensional
coordinate system.
 A point cloud is a set of data points.

3. Levels of Model Data
Revit: IFC
NURBS / Brep Modeler:
Inventor, Solidworks,
etc
Navisworks

4. Point Cloud to CAD Application
Building Modeling, Retrofitting, MEP

5. Direct Application of Point Cloud Data
Industrial Metrology & Inspection
AEC: as-built documentation for
digital progress model, survey,
building.

6. Applications
Point
Cloud
Data
Point-to-
Point
Measuring
As-Built to
CAD
Comparison
CAD
Modeling
3D Digital
Document
Analysis
&
Planning

7. Values
 How much time do you spend in measuring?
 What can you get from your measured data?
 How do you manage and visualize your data?

8. FARO’s Solutions
Cloud
SoftwareHardware

9. Integration with CAD Applications
 Autodesk Revit, NavisWork, Plant 3D, ReCAP
 etc

10. Innovation