How 3D Scanning Saves Time & Money
Traditional measuring and modeling methods charge a lower hourly rate, leading many to believe that it is the cheaper option. However, manual measuring and modelling requires much more time, as represented in this example. It took a labourer 80 disruptive, on-site hours, with a further 20 hours of off-site processing time. 3D modelling required only 4 hours of on-site scanning, with an additional 2 hours of off-site processing time. It’s this time-saving efficiency that makes 3D scanning the cheaper and more accurate solution.
| Manual Measuring | 3D Scanning |
| Low hourly cost offset by amount of hours | High hourly cost offset by less required hours |
| Low Resolution | High Resolution |
| Time consuming | Quick and efficient |
| ±13mm and vulnerable to human error | ±3mm accuracy |
| Disruptive repeat visits often needed to gather required data | No repeat visits needed |
| Requires extra processing time to convert from paper to digital format | The entire process is digital, requiring less processing time |
3D scanning saves businesses money because it is more accurate and more efficient. The time required to scan and model a project is often less than a tenth of the time it would take to measure manually. This time-savings offsets the higher hourly rate of 3D scanning, giving businesses more dependable data in less time and at a lower cost.
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