LiDAR Scanning Case Studies

Advanced Metrology Solutions for Power Generation

Advanced Metrology Solutions for Power Generation CASE STUDIES Advanced Metrology Solutions Ensuring Turbine Stability in Power Generation Abnormal movement in power generation components can have significant operational, maintenance, and safety implications, which is why monitoring and promptly addressing these issues is critical. Darling Geomatics, an award-winning provider of precision and high-tech scanning and metrology solutions,…

Topographic Mapping for Solar Development

Topographic Mapping for Solar Farm Development CASE STUDIES Large Scale Aerial Topographic Mapping Detailed topographic mapping is a fundamental component in the development of solar projects, providing valuable information for both site and civil engineers. It can help ensure the optimal placement of solar panels, identify potential challenges, and provide valuable information about the surrounding…

Using Drones + LiDAR to Map 3D Models of a Gold Mine

Using Drones + LiDAR to Map 3D Models of a Gold Mine CASE STUDIES To meet the rising global market demand for minerals, rare earth elements and other precious metal deposits, mines around the world are taking a closer look at their inactive underground workings for potential re-mining. By combining new methodologies of mineral extraction,…

Digital Twins Speed up Return of Dormant Mine to Full Operation

Mining Case Study: Using LiDAR to Create Digital Twins CASE STUDIES LiDAR Used to Create Digital Twins for Copper Mining Digital twins enabled a more efficient return to full operation for an Arizona copper mining operation that needed to retrofit new industrial equipment into an existing, dormant processing mill. In the mining industry, restart procedures…

Mining LiDAR Hyperspectral Imaging Case Study

Hyperspectral/LiDAR Imaging Drone Demonstration Showcases Mineral Recovery Potential for Mine CASE STUDIES Open-Pit Mine Owner Uses Hyperspectral and LiDAR Imaging from a Drone to Rapidly Reveal Mineralogical Data Copper mine Excelsior Mining Corp worked with Darling Geomatics at an Arizona copper mine to experiment with hyperspectral and LiDAR imagery collection to map minerals. Hyperspectral imaging…

Airport Case Study

Engineers and Contractors Use LiDAR During Airport Construction and Renovations CASE STUDIES LIDAR Solves Critical Engineering and Construction Challenges in Airport Renovations Today, one of the most valuable construction techniques in airport renovations is the usage of digital twins before any construction begins. Incorporating 3D scanning into airport renovations offers a wealth of benefits, potentially…

US Navy Case Study

Early clash detection with 3D scanning CASE STUDIES 3D Scanning Identifies Clash Detection Early in Large Scale Manufacturing Modern shipbuilding occurs at a massive scale, coordinating millions of parts, thousands of connections and hundreds of tons of materials. When large sections have to be joined together as one, 3D clash detection is a must to…

Auto Manufacturing Case Study

LIDAR Capture of 1.5 Million Square Foot Auto Manufacturing Plant CASE STUDIES Darling Geomatics worked with the construction firm to scan 1.5 million square feet of an expansion at the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) automotive plant in Vance, Alabama. The building construction was recently completed with most equipment not yet moved in. Documenting actual placement…