Reality Capture | Laser Scan to 3D Model Services

With qualified technicians, state-of-the-art Faro laser scanners and the latest software, we provide a turnkey Scan-to-3D-Model Service in and around Cape Town.

Scanning
Registration
3D Mesh
3D Models
Clash Detection
Digital Twins
Realistic Renders
Walkthroughs

From preparation to presentation

Turnkey Solutions

Scanning & Point Cloud Registration
Step 1
3D Modeling & 2D Documentation
Step 2
Rendering and Visualisation
Step 3

Step 1

Scanning & Point Cloud Registration

We capture millimetre-precise data using industry-leading FARO laser scanners, producing a highly accurate 3D digital representation of your site - without physical contact.

The scans are processed, cleaned, and aligned into a unified, geo-referenced point cloud that can be used directly or as the basis for further work. For some clients, this is the final deliverable, ready for reference, clash detection, measurements, or integration into their own workflows.

Construction Inspection
Volume Calculation
Analysis and Simulation
No-contact Inspection
Cultural & Heritage Preservation
Quality Control and Assurance
As-built Documentation
Clash Detection

Deliverables

Registered point cloud in your required format (E57, RCP, LAS, etc.)
Structured project file ready for CAD/BIM workflows
Basic site measurements and visual references
Optional cropped/filtered point cloud for specific areas of interest

Step 2

3D Modeling & 2D Documentation

From the point cloud, we create precise 3D models and/or 2D drawings tailored to your industry and software requirements. These models allow your team to view and work with the project in 3D space, improving collaboration and communication.

Depending on your needs, we can deliver fully detailed BIM models, digital prototypes, or CAD drawings - ready for design, analysis, or fabrication.

As-Built "BIM" Model & Drawings
Complex Shape Extraction
Asset & Facility Management
Permit & Planning Submissions
Historical Preservation & Record-Keeping
Prototyping

Deliverables

BIM or CAD model (Multiple file format options)
2D documentation such as floor plans, sections, and elevations
Industry-specific detailing (architectural, structural, MEP, manufacturing, etc.)
Model organised for easy integration into your design workflow

3D Model
Transform the point cloud into a precise 3D model.
2D Documentation
Generate 2D floor plans, elevations, and sections.
3D Mesh
Detailed 3D mesh from the point cloud.

Step 3

Rendering and Visualisation

Once your 3D model or mesh is complete, we can transform it into compelling visuals for presentations, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.

Using stare-of-the-art tools, we create photorealistic images, videos, panoramas, and even immersive virtual reality walkthroughs—bringing your project to life for clients and stakeholders.

Client Presentation
Stakeholder Engagement
Digital Twins
Walkthroughs
Marketing Materials
Design Analysis
Historical Preservation & Record-Keeping
Prototyping

Deliverables

Photorealistic still renders
Animated walkthroughs or flythrough videos
360° panoramas or VR-ready scenes
Interactive visualisations for web or desktop

Why Choose Modena For Your Reality Capture Needs?

Expert Technicians
Skilled team with years of industry experience.
Advanced Technology
FARO laser scanners and the latest software for precision results.
Flexible Services
Choose scanning, modelling, visualisation, or the full package.
Tailored Deliverables
Supplied in your preferred formats and workflows.
Fast Turnaround
Quick delivery without compromising quality.
Complete Solution
From site capture to final renders, all in-house.

Maitland Town Hall

The customer was provided with a fully registered point cloud and detailed Revit model for documentation purposes.

2021 Completed

HMS Protector

Deliverable included fully registered point-cloud of the entire vessel.

2022 Completed

Elandsbaai Archaeological Site

Deliverable included fully registered point-cloud of the entire site, with high quality colour scans and HDR spherical photographs.

2023 Completed

Pump-house

Laser scan to 3D model using Autodesk Revit and Inventor - done for the client for refurbishment purposes.

2023 Completed

International Hotel, Lusaka - Zambia

18000 square meter project involving over 1600 scans with the deliverable as a highly detailed Revit model.

2020 Completed