Capture Reality With Advanced 3D Scanning Services
If you need precise, reliable 3D scanning that fits seamlessly into your design or construction workflow, Next Level CAD can deliver the results you need, anywhere in Australia. Using the Leica Scanstation P30, and our processes developed from years of practical experience, we can capture detailed, high-quality point clouds that eliminate guesswork and reduce costly rework so you can move forward with your project confidently and efficiently.
Whether you’re working in CAD, BIM, or 3D modelling, you’ll receive clean, ready-to-use point clouds that slot seamlessly into your workflow. No data clean-up. No rework. Just fast, accurate results that save you time and money.
Benefits of Using 3D Laser Scanning Services
Highly Accurate Site Data
Laser scanning captures ultra-precise measurements of real-world environments, reducing guesswork and helping you design or plan with confidence, especially for complex or irregular spaces.
Ready-to-Use Digital Outputs
Our scans are converted into detailed ‘point clouds’ that integrate seamlessly with CAD, BIM and 3D modelling workflows, saving you time on manual measurements and improving accuracy throughout your project.
Fast, Non-Disruptive Process
On-site scanning isn’t just efficient but also minimally invasive, allowing work to continue around it. It’s ideal for construction sites, heritage buildings or spaces that can’t be altered.
Expert Photogrammetry Services For When 3D Scanning Can’t Be Used
Not all sites can be 3D scanned. When that’s the case, photogrammetry can often be a solution.
Photo what now? Photogrammetry is the process of creating a 3D model out of a series of photos. While the results can be spectacular, the process can be quite complex. The challenge is often producing a model that’s usable. Our team has mastered this process, able to supply you with a 3D model at a 1:1 scale in a format you can get into almost any 3D software.
Please note that due to the nature of this process there are a lot of limitations to it. We have taken a lot of time to work out what can and cannot be done though and won’t take on a job that we think we can’t deliver a good result on. Feel free to contact us if you would like to know more about it.
Why choose us for 3D scanning services ‘near me’?
Industry-Leading Accuracy
We use the Leica P30 Terrestrial Laser Scanner to capture highly precise spatial data, ensuring millimeter-level accuracy for even the most complex sites.
Experienced Technicians
Our team at Next Level CAD brings hands-on expertise to every scan. From setup to post-processing, we ensure nothing is missed and every deliverable is reliable.
End-to-End Workflow Support
At Next Level CAD, we don’t just capture data — we turn it into value. Our team can also assist with 3D modelling and drafting workflows, as well as CAD management, if needed.
Fast Turnaround Times
Need scans quickly? We pride ourselves on efficient site visits and streamlined processing without compromising on quality.
Tailored to Your Industry
Whether you’re in construction, architecture, engineering or heritage, we adapt our scanning solutions to suit your specific project needs.
Trusted Across Australia
Next Level CAD is a trusted expert in 3D scanning nationwide, delivering reliable service in Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne, Perth and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial & Industrial 3D Scanning
What is 3D scanning?
3D scanning is the process of capturing an existing environment or object, such as a building, in high detail using a terrestrial laser scanner. This process involves a technician coming to the site and typically performing multiple scans in order to capture the site or item. Once the scans have been performed, the technician then correlates the data into a point cloud file to be used in applications like CAD and 3D Visualisation workflows, BIM CAD models, analysis and other digital scene reconstruction purposes. At Next Level CAD, we use a Leica P30 3D laser scanner, which scans and captures data with near-milimetre precision for faster, more accurate visuals.
How long does a 3D scan take?
Depending on the scan settings, a 3D scan can be performed in as little as a minute as long as 2 hours. The average time between locations is 6 to 20 minutes for most jobs, meaning very large areas can be covered in as little as a couple of hours, or entire sites in a day or two.
How many scans it takes to produce a 3D simulation depends on the individual site. If the job only requires the locations of floors, walls and ceilings, it may only take 1 scan per room, typically 1 in the doorway between rooms, depending on the site layout and the scanning process used.
How much does 3D scanning cost?
The price of 3D scanning depends on the number of scans required, if colour scan data is required, the difficulty of producing scans and the site locations. Most small scan jobs, such as offices, houses and partial production facilities cost between $2,020 to $4,500, plus GST. Scans on top of platforms with limited access or locations that are difficult to traverse, or site locations interstate or international may be higher.
What can be scanned with a 3D laser scanner?
Almost anything can be scanned using a 3D laser scanner, including large areas and even multiple levels, provided there is a way to traverse around the site doing scans in locations with common lines of sight. For multiple levels, there must be at least one stairwell to traverse between levels. It’s often preferred to have at least 2 stairways — one on either side of the building or a line of sight to a common point through an open door or window from each level.
The only limitations are highly reflective items, such as mirrors, highly polished surfaces, transparent items like glass and liquids, and items that refract and reflect light, like number plates and hi-vis clothing reflective panels. However, some things, such as a car paint job or stainless steel will often give a result, just not from every angle, so may require additional scans to get enough information.
How long will it take to get my point cloud after a 3D scan?
A point cloud can be delivered within as little as 24 to 48 hours after a 3D scan and the technician has returned to the office. Large jobs may take longer. This is something we discuss in detail before the job to ensure full transparency.
How does a 3D laser scanner work?
A 3D laser scanner works by sending out a laser beam, which then reflects and returns to the scanner’s sensor. The scanner then uses its onboard computer to work out where in space the return came from, and creates an X, Y, Z coordinate relative to the centre of the scanner for each return. It can do this up to 1,000,000 times a second, resulting in a point cloud.
Can 3D laser scanners pick up colour?
The laser itself cannot detect colour, but the scanner has a built in camera for taking colour images once the laser scan has been done. Once the job is completed and the data is taken back to the office, our software lines up the laser scan and the 360 degree photos from each scan location. Where a point and a pixel align, the software assigns an RGB (Red Green Blue) colour value to that point. The software then uses this information to display the final point cloud in colour, meaning you get a 3D colour point cloud of the scan location.
How much detail can a 3D scanner capture?
Typically scanners refer to the level of detail they capture by way of point spacing at 10 meters from the centre of the scanner. The Leica P30 scanner is capable of scanning at settings from 50mm – 0.8mm at 10 meters. Most jobs will use the settings of either 6.2mm @ 10m or 3.1mm @10m depending on the job. This means if there were a sphere with a radius of exactly 10m (20m diameter) centred around the scanner, the resulting point cloud would show as a spherical grid with a point every 6.2mm or 3.1mm.Due to the way the scanner works the closer something is to the scanner the more points it gets on it and vice versa. This means in most cases the scanner is picking up ultra fine detail due to the proximity of objects to the scanner. However the Leica P30 scanner Complete 3D Concepts uses is capable of getting returns from up to 120m away. If necessary, it is also possible to do small areas of a scan in finer detail to keep the scanning times to a minimum, but still get all the detail required.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, here is a couple of thousand words;
Truck that was parked in the middle of a scan job.
