Top 3 Most Frequently Used Brands in the Construction Industry

1. Trimble

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, Trimble specializes in positioning and navigation technologies. Its GNSS products are industry leaders. Trimble expanded into 3D scanning by acquiring French company MENSI S.A. in 2003. Since then, models like the X7, SX10, and SX12 have dominated its product line.

Trimble X7

• Scanning Speed: Up to 500 KHz
• Field of View: 360° × 282°
• Measurement Accuracy: 2 mm
• Weight: 5.8 kg (including battery)

Trimble TX8

• Scanning Speed: 1,000,000 points/sec
• Maximum Range: 120m (standard), 340m (upgraded)
• Weight: 10.7 kg

Trimble SX12

• Measurement Rate: 26.6 KHz
• Field of View: 360° × 300°
• Angle Accuracy: 1″ (0.3 mgon)
• Weight: 7.5 kg

02 FARO

FARO was founded in 1981 in Montreal, Canada, later moving to Florida, USA. It is a well-experienced hardware manufacturer specializing in industrial measurement solutions. Initially focused on the manufacturing industry, FARO successfully transitioned into the surveying market in 2008 with its first terrestrial laser scanner. Today, the Faro Focus 3D series has a strong global presence, with the latest Faro Focus Premium gaining popularity among professionals worldwide.

FARO Focus Premium (70/150/350)

• Scanning Range: 70m / 150m / 350m
• Maximum Visibility: 614m (at 500k points/sec), 307m (at 1M points/sec), 153m (at 2M points/sec)
• 3D Accuracy: 2mm (at 10m), 3.5mm (at 25m)
• Distance Error: 1mm
• Angular Accuracy: 19″
• Max Speed: Up to 2M points/sec
• Weight: 4.4kg (including battery)

FARO Focus S70/150/350

• Widely used in the construction industry due to its high degree of openness
• Scanning Range: 350m
• Maximum Visibility: 614m (at 500k points/sec), 307m (at 1M points/sec), 153m (at 2M points/sec)
• 3D Accuracy: 2mm (at 10m), 3.5mm (at 25m)
• Distance Error: 1mm
• Angular Accuracy: 19″
• Max Speed: Up to 2M points/sec
• Weight: 4.4kg (including battery)

FARO Spare Parts

• New Faro Quick Release Adapter for X Series Scanner
• New Faro PowerDock ACCSS6002 For the Focus3D
• New Faro Quick Release Adapter for Focus S
• New S350 Charger for Faro 3D Scanner
• New Power Block Battery for Faro Focus

3. Leica

Leica was founded in Switzerland in 1819 and has been a leading manufacturer of surveying instruments. It introduced the first 3D laser scanner, Cyrax, in 1999. In 2022, Leica collaborated with Yuan Universe Data to launch the Yuanbao, a compact measurement robot for the Chinese market.

Leica RTC360

• Scanning Speed: 2,000,000 points/sec
• Angle Accuracy: 18″
• Measurement Accuracy: 1 mm + 10 ppm
• Weight: 5.35 kg

Leica RTC360 LT

• Scanning Speed: 1,000,000 points/sec
• Measurement Accuracy: 1 mm + 10 ppm
• Weight: 5.2 kg

Leica Yuanbao (2024 Model)

• Scanning Range: 0.5 – 45m
• Measurement Accuracy: 2 mm (at 10m)
• Weight: 0.75 kg
• Scanning Rate: 680,000 points/sec

Other Leading Global 3D Laser Scanning Brands

Maptek

Maptek, founded in 1981 in Australia, specializes in 3D technology for the mining industry. Their latest models include the I-Site and X/SR3 series.

Optech

Founded in 1974 in Canada, Optech specializes in LiDAR technology. It developed components for NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander and now produces the Polaris TLS.

Riegl

Founded in 1968 in Austria, Riegl introduced its first 3D laser scanner in 1998. Today, the VZ-4000 and VZ-2000i are its flagship models.

Topcon

Founded in 1932 in Japan, Topcon entered the 3D scanning market in 2013 with the GLS-2000 series and now produces the GTL-1200.

Z+F (Zoller+Fröhlich)

Founded in 1963 in Germany, Z+F is a pioneer in 3D scanning. Its IMAGER 5006EX and IMAGER 5016 are widely used in industrial applications.

Chinese 3D Laser Scanning Manufacturers

Chinese manufacturers have recently entered the market, primarily focusing on cost-effective solutions for architectural measurement, renovations, and heritage preservation.

South Survey SPL-1500

• Scanning Range: 1.5 – 1500m
• Measurement Accuracy: 5 mm (at 100m)
• Weight: 6 kg

South Survey SD-1500

• Scanning Range: 1.5 – 1500m
• Measurement Accuracy: 5 mm (at 100m)
• Weight: 7.3 kg

SiTOL X300 Plus

• Scanning Range: 2 – 300m
• Accuracy: 4 mm (at 50m)
• Weight: 6.15 kg