Elysium’s InfiPoints, Advanced Point Cloud Handling Technology, Now Available through the Altair Partner Alliance

In recent years, advancements in point cloud handling technology have led to a diverse array of tools in the market. Amid the ongoing digital transformation, the integration of 3D scanning and point cloud technologies has empowered the implementation of robust engineering solutions and revolutionized processes like Scanning to CAD, BIM, and CAE.

The primary advantage of employing point cloud technology lies in the digitization of physical objects. Utilizing 3D scanners simplifies the process of converting physical objects into point cloud data as a more straightforward and cost-effective approach compared to creating digital data from scratch using CAD or CG software. Another key benefit is the precision of reproducibility. 3D scanners enable the creation of accurate 3D digital data by capturing physical objects. This is particularly useful in cases where manual reproduction in CAD/CG software would be challenging.

The manufacturing sector has embraced point cloud technology for various applications, such as simulating automotive parts or electronic components through CAE. 3D scanning facilitates the creation of part or mold data and the inspection of produced parts by comparing them to the original digital data. Elysium CADdoctor, available on the Altair Partnership Alliance, automates the generation of CAD models from point clouds, addressing challenges in transforming scanned data into highly accurate B-Rep models.

A growing trend involves 3D scanning of large buildings and structures for purposes such as planning factory layouts, creating as-built drawings, and confirming evacuation routes. Elysium InfiPoints, newly released for Altair Partnership Alliance users, addresses challenges in maintenance work by processing vast amounts of point cloud data, automatically extracting geometries, and simplifying the 3D modeling of elements like pipes, equipment, ducts, and steels.

3D scanners and InfiPoints streamline the equipment/facilities replacement/installation process, reducing time and costs associated with manual on-site measurements. InfiPoints preprocesses point cloud data, enabling accurate measurements and automatic generation of CAD models for equipment and piping systems, subsequently used in BIM software.

For 3D modeling of large interior spaces, 3D scanners and InfiPoints facilitate CAE simulations, such as Computational Fluid Dynamics and thermo-fluid analysis. InfiPoints extracts surfaces from point cloud data, allowing for easy import into CAE for airflow analysis based on real-world conditions.

InfiPoints is a versatile software solution that transforms raw point cloud captures into actionable deliverables. Widely adopted across industries, including architecture, construction, shipbuilding, and automotive, InfiPoints caters to users ranging from scan technicians and surveyors to designers, engineers, and quality analysts. Demonstrating time-saving capabilities and quality assurance, InfiPoints is a powerful tool for creating floor plans or 3D models when documentation is unavailable or outdated.