Hardware & technical resources

• Four Trimble FX 3D laser scanners

  The most recent device to be acquired by Urbica, the Trimble FX is the most advanced scanner on the market in terms of accuracy (1.0 mm) and speed of data acquisition (800,000 points per second). Phase displacement technology allows the capture of tens of millions of 3D measurements in just a few minutes. These scanners are used for interior industrial applications (in nuclear power plants or the chemical industry, offshore platforms), or for high-precision topographic operations (soundings).

 

• One 3D Trimble TX scanner

  The compact design and light weight of this scanner make it ideal for use in hard-to-access zones. Equipped with the same “time-of-flight” technology, this scanner can be used with precision on a variety of industrial sites..

 

• One 3D NextEngine scanner

  In order to provide a more extensive range of services to its clients, Urbica has also embarked upon the scanning of small objects. Using this technology, Urbica can undertake the digitization of prototypes. A 3D printer completes this service.

 

• One Trimble GS 200 3D scanner

  This 3D scanner uses time-of-flight technology developed for topographic surveys. Using a laser with a 300 m range, single measurements are accurate to 1.4 mm, with the capture of 5,000 points per second. Urbica has had this device since 2005 and uses it regularly for large-scale surveys (façade plans, volume measurements, outdoor industrial operations and the 3D modelling of buildings).

 

• Theodolites

  In order to ensure the accuracy of certain surveys, Urbica regularly uses a total station (theodolite). This conventional topographic device ensures a high degree of accuracy by the application of a polygonal methodology and the determination of the target coordinates required for 3D laser scanning. The “One Man System” option allows the engineer to record measurements without the assistance of another operator.

 

• Total Sation

  To warantee accuracy of survey, Urbica often use total station (laser technology) in order to compute scanning target coordinates. "One Man System" option enable surveyor to work without any operator assistance.

 

• High Precision Level

  The topographic level enable Urbica to know accurately the vertical height of survey site without using complicated topographic method.

 

• One A0+ color scanner

  A0+ scrolling scanner (colour) for the continuous digitization of A0 or A0+ plans.

• two 360° HDR panoramic cameras

  In addition to the scanning of measurements, the recording of images on-site allows the generation of high-quality 360° spherical images, specifically by the application of HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology.

 

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In addition to the toughened PCs required for the processing of data on site, the Urbica processing site (in Marne-La-Vallée) is equipped with around twenty IT workstations which deliver a robust and reliable performance, together with an efficient and secure LAN and WAN computer network. Some machines operate in masked time, running a number of “routine” processes which are essential to the processing and exporting of large files, such as point clouds.