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An innovative point cloud meshing software solution that automatically converts point clouds of any scale or source to meshes quickly and accurately.

Accelerate time to decision by quickly converting any point cloud data into 3D models.

As scanner technology has developed, the number of points and fidelity of data contained within a source point cloud has expanded dramatically. Today, point clouds are typically very large data files containing useful measurement and survey data. Managing such large files can mean this data is very slow to work with and difficult to move around and collaborate with, but there is an alternative. If you use reality capture data as part of a decision-making process – whether that is visualization, scan-to-CAD, scan to plan or scan-to-BIM – then Pointfuse’s suite of mesh model software products is for you.

Reduce files sizes by up to 90%, reducing the burden on IT and opening up cloud collaboration and cloud project management solutions to your team

70% faster delivery of as-built models, saving time and money

Automated process that has been designed to be easy to use – little training required

Integrates seamlessly with most 3rd party software for downstream modelling

Reduces the reliance on outsourced modelling teams

Introducing segmented meshes

The more people that can access, view and understand the scan data, the better the return on investment from scanning. PointFuse was designed to streamline and enhance the creation of mesh models. Designed to enable all formats of point cloud data to be imported and intelligently converted into an industry standard or proprietary data structure that can be easily manipulated and accessed across project teams.

a screenshot of pointfuse showing the development of a 3d modelled environment

Export 2D floor plans, 3D BIM models and PDF building reports

Mapped to the standardised IFC scheme, PointFuse Space Management exports 2D floor plans, 3D BIM models and PDF building reports that implement IPMS office conventions. This brings comprehensive reporting and easy integration to existing facility management operations and systems. See it in action with IBKS!

Analyse, manage and collaborate on photo realistic models

PointFuse mesh models are highly optimized, reducing the working data size a factor or up to 100%, making them significantly easier to use and share with online 3D collaboration portals, such as BIM 360, Revitzo, Procore, 3D Repo, and Trimble Connect when compared to the original point cloud. Visit the Autodesk BIM 360 page to find out or see it in action with Stageport!

Space Creator™ automatically creates parameterized BIM models

A semi-automatic scan to BIM solution, creating parameterized models quickly and easily. The Space Management workflow accelerates the use of reality capture for space and facility management and lease survey workflows. Walls, windows and doors within the mesh are converted to simple BIM families without the need for a library of objects. All editing takes place within PointFuse itself so no plugins for third party software are required.

Unlimited point cloud conversion

PointFuse uses multi core processing to offer users a scaled solution for processing unlimited point clouds.

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Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc.

Classify and add asset IDs to specific as-built objects quickly

The ability to classify objects within PointFuse has had a huge impact on how as-built is utilized within digital design workflows. Being able to quickly compare specific as-built objects with the design to run clash detection, reduces the number of false clashes being flagged, a key advantage of using as-built software.

IFC templates can be created and edited for specific applications like architectural, MEP and HVAC so that selected objects can be classified and mapped to ensure compatibility with BIM software. Individual asset ID’s can also be assigned to objects, helping identification and automation in asset management workflows.

Digital Twin capabilities to maximize performance

Increasing visibility and reliability through the simulation and control of an asset from its Digital Twin makes for an effective strategy to improve system performance. Reducing risks and lowering project costs. Find out more from RealVisuals!

Point cloud conversion made easy

You can choose from three versions of our PointFuse software: PointFuse ReVue, PointFuse Standard and PointFuse Pro.

PointFuse ReVue

Annual licence: $2,500.00

Optimized meshing for Visualization and VR

Optimized meshing produces high quality content at a fraction of the size of the source data without compromising the content

Provides you with high-quality textures enabling you to visualize and collaborate with your data quickly

Real world texturing and solid surfaces make the model ideal for use with game engines

Mesh models provide the ability to model with lighting as well as simulate collision particularly useful in VR applications

Provides accurate representation of onsite context

Select and delete unwanted objects such as vehicles and people

Multicore conversion for speed and scalability

Visualizing heritage assets that are traditionally difficult to model

Reality models enable clear visualization at the bidding stage of projects

PointFuse Standard

Annual licence: $6,250.00

Classified meshes for more intelligent data decisions

PointFuse Standard incorporates all the features of ReVue with tools to enhance PointFuse’s unique automatic segmented meshes, enabling easy object classification for workflows such as BIM coordination:

PointFuse classified mesh models replace some of the manual modeling of a point cloud into BIM, which is often a large cost and time delay on any refurbishment project

Our real-world texturing and solid surfaces make the mesh model easier to interpret than point cloud data

Simplifying your scan data to ensure it reaches the right people, in the right format at the right time to allow for better and more informed decision making

Meshes are smaller in size than the point cloud, which means they can be viewed and shared more easily via cloud collaboration platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud and Procore BIM

Classification and texture can be maintained on export into other construction software such as Autodesk, Navisworks and Revizto, to provide context of the whole project

Classified meshes highlight object-to-object clashes, which means fewer false positives and a more effective coordination process

PointFuse Pro

Annual licence: $8,750.00

Space Management module: Delivering 2D and 3D models in hours

PointFuse Pro incorporate the innovative Space Management module which enable you to automatically convert classified mesh walls, windows and doors into ‘family’ groups for use with popular downstream BIM software and FM software.

Efficient editing using simple CAD tools and automation

IFC standards adopted for BIM modelling

Outputs LOD200BIM, 2D floor plans and IPMS (office) building reports

Reduces the reliance for outsourcing modelling

Semi-automated process that has been designed to be easy to use with little training required

Ideally suited to large-scale projects and SLAM based data capture technologies

PointFuse Team

Providing scaleability at a reduced cost

If you have multiple users who use PointFuse, a Team license is a cost-effective option. Team licenses can only be bought in addition to at least one active license for PointFuse Standard or Pro. Meshing functionality isn’t included in a Team license, but all editing functionality included in the mirrored full version is.

a screenshot of a 3d model of part of a building showing development plans

PointFuse mesh plugin for Revit®

Enhance your design processes with our free plugin.

The PointFuse mesh plugin is a great alternative to using point cloud data in Autodesk ® Revit®, reducing the time to create a BIM model by 36%* when compared to modelling with a point cloud. The PointFuse mesh is just 3% the size of the source point cloud.

Available with PointFuse Standard or Pro software, a point cloud is automatically converted into a segmented mesh model, which can then be classified. Once ready, this mesh is published to a PointFuse Revit ® File format (.prf) using the ‘Publish to Revit®’ command, ready to be linked into any existing Revit project on any users machine, whether they have a license of PointFuse or not. This means all project team members can access and effectively use the reality capture data that has been captured for the project.

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*Results verified via independent research