FARO and LFM Software, a Winning Combination for Project Execution in the Industrial Market Segment by Matthew Craig

www.lfm-software.com

FARO and LFM Software

Matthew Craig

Business Development Manager

A Winning Combination for Project Execution in the Industrial Market Segment

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Agenda

Laser Scan Use in Today’s Industries

Challenges in Using Laser Scan Technology

The Importance of Interoperability

What is LFM Software?

How Does LFM Software Compliment the FARO Laser Scan Solution?

FARO and LFM Software Workflow

LFM Software Deliverable Applications

Copyright © 2014 LFM Software Limited and its subsidiaries.

All rights reserved.

The Business of Laser Scanning


Laser Scan in Today’s Industries

Oil and Gas

Petrochemical

Ship Building

Power

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Pulp and Paper

Mining

Highways


Why is Laser Scan Technology Used?

Accurately Document Existing Conditions.

Increase Value and Productivity During Project Execution.

Mitigate Risks on the Project.

Improve Quality of the Project


Impact of Re-work on Projects

Re-work Costs Can Run from 2% to 20% of Project’s Total Contract.

Estimated Cost for Re-Work is $15 Billion Dollars a Year.

Contributors to Re-Work are Scheduling, Material and Equipment, Engineering and Design, and Cutting Costs.

What is the Root Cause?ENR – December 2012 – “Contractors Confront the

Growing Costs of Re-work”


Perception Verses Reality at the Construction Site

75% of Construction Layout Will Come Off of Something Existing.

80% of Errors that Occur in the Field is From Inconsistent Documentation

35-40% of Field Measurements are Verified

Accuracy Tolerances are Typically Within ± 1”

(25mm)


Realizing Value from Laser Scan Technology

Does it Reduce Execution Time?

Does it Improve Safety?

Does it Reduce Mistakes?

Does it Improve Quality?


Documented Benefits Using Laser Scan Technology

80% Reduction in Field Data Acquisition Time.

Less Than 1% Design Re-Work.

Reduced the Time Design Personnel Were Required To Be in the Field.

Increase Work Share Benefits.


Importance of Data Interoperability

Data Consistency

Data Interoperability

Data Integrity

Data Management Flexibility

Data Share

Turn-Key Deliverable


Issues Related to Using Laser Scan Technology

Applying the Right

Technology for the Job.

Technology

Misinformation.

Execution Work

Processes.

Project Scope Definition.

Personnel Skill.


When it Comes to Laser Scan Project Execution, It is All About the Work Process

SERVICE PROVIDER

Produces the Laser Scan Deliverable

END-USER

Produces the Laser Scan Deliverable

Bridging the Gap is the Work Process

?

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So How Can Faro and LFM Provide a Solution to Improve the Execution Work Process?


First Things First…..

Understand that Laser Scan Hardware and Software are Enablers Not Solutions.

Never Assume Anything Always Ask to Make Sure.

Checklists, Checklists, Checklists.

Accept the Fact that Laser Scan May Not Be The Right Enabling Tool To Use.

Understand One Deliverable May Not Fit Every Solution.



LFM Software Overview


LFM Software Philosophy


Open on the Inputs

Various Laser Scanner File Formats and Neutral File Formats

LFM SOFTWARE


Open on the Outputs

LFM SOFTWARE


LFM Software Product Line


LFM Software Suite Product Line

•LFM Gateway

•Scan Registration, Laser Deliverable Creation

•LFM Server

•CAD Links

•Clash Detection

•Point Cloud Demolition

LFM Server

•Reverse Engineering

•3D Model Creation

•Export to CAD

LFM Modeller

•Collaboration, Annotation, Measurement of Laser Scan Data

•Free of Charge for End-User

LFM NetView


LFM Server Mode

LFM SERVER DATASET

• Multi-User Access• Integrated Bubbleviews• Bubble View

Measurements• Volume Management• File Based or SQL

Database Operations• Demolition• Piping Tie-in Locations

LFM PROJECT

.LFD

.LFM

• AutoDesk AutoCAD• AutoDesk Revit• AVEVA PDMS• Bentley

Microstation• Intergraph PDS• Intergraph S3D

• Navigator & ConstrucSim

• Navisworks• SmartReview

LFM CADLINKSLFM SERVER CORE

LFM CLASHMODULE


LFM Server Project Scenario

File ServerLFM ProjectDeliverable

Resides

LFM License ServerIntergraph S3D User

AVEVA PDMS User

Intergraph S3D User

Intergraph S3D User

Autodesk Navisworks User

Intergraph Smart Review User


LFM Server Project Scenario License

File ServerLFM ProjectDeliverable

Resides

LFM License ServerIntergraph S3D User

AVEVA PDMS User

Intergraph S3D User

Intergraph S3D User

Autodesk Navisworks User

Intergraph Smart Review User

LFM Server Client +Smart Review CADLINK

LFM Server Client +Smart3D CADLINK



LFM Server Client +Autodesk Navisworks CADLINK



LFM Server Differentiators – End User

Single Data Source

Multi-User Accessibility

Infinite Core Technology

Integrated BubbleViews

Support of Multiple Datasets

Demolition

Clash Detection

BubbleViewMeasurements



So Where Does LFM Fit In Relationship to FARO?


Faro Data Acquisition and Register Workflow

Register in FARO Scene

Generate LFM Deliverable with LFM

GateWay - Server Generator Mode


STEP #1 – Save Copy of Scans in Scene

Register Scans in

Scene

Save Copy of Scans

(Refer to Section

2.3.4 in Scene User

Manual)


STEP #2 – Create Project in LFM GateWay

Open LFM Gateway

Create LFM Gateway

by Selecting Save


STEP #3 – Create LFM Deliverable Directory

Create a Directory

Structure to Place the

LFM File in

Give a Name to the

LFM File


STEP #4 – Create Register Group

Place Cursor Over

Project Name to

Create A Register

Group


STEP #5 – Rename Registered Group Name

Rename Registered

Group by Placing

Cursor Over the

Project Name and

Selecting RIGHT-

MOUSE Button to

Rename Registered

Group


STEP #6 – Import to this Project

Place Cursor Over

Project Group Name

and Select RIGHT-

MOUSE Button to

Select “Import to this

Group”


STEP #7 – Import Scans

Go to Directory of

Source Scans and

Select Scans to

Import


STEP #8 – Locate Directory for Translated Scans

Locate Directory

Where the Translated

Scans Will Be

Located


STEP #9 – Wait For Scans To Process

Scans have to be

Processed for LFM

Database Creation


STEP #10 – Generation Settings

Place Cursor Over

Register Group with

RIGHT-MOUSE

Button then Select

Generation Settings


STEP #11 – Location for Destination File

Define Path For

Location of the

.LFD File


STEP #12 – Select Intermediate Points Location

Select Locate

Intermediate

Points Directory

The Directory

Has to be Empty


STEP #13 – Enter Space Available

Enter Space

Available in

Gigabytes


Conclusion

1st in Class Laser Scanning Hardware

and Registration Solution

1st in Class Laser End-User Software Tools to Work with Laser Scan

Data

A Winning Combination