Now is there a tool called 3d Laser Scanner. As the name implies, this technology serves to scan a 3-dimensional object (from a distance of course, without touching the object), convert them into the form of CAD drawings, and then further processed using a dedicated software tool created by the makers of the Laser Scanner. Along with the development of such tools, software to process raw data from these tools evolve, too, does not have to use special software tools default, but can use other CAD software that has been popular, such as AutoCAD, Solidworx, CATIA, etc. another, simply by adding a plugin tool maker periodicals made by Laser Scanner or popular CAD software makers earlier. Raw data generated by a collection of 3d Laser Scanner dots called pointcloud. Pointcloud represent surface shape of an object with a density between the points that we set as needed. Each point of each is identical pointcloud coordinates X, Y and Z, measured from the stand point 3D Laser Scanner tool.

Working principle 3D Laser Scanner utilizing laser beams that are fired in the direction of the object, for then the reflected laser light is recaptured by means of Laser Scanner and recorded into a computer device (laptop) that has been equipped with special software (get the ideas by browsing about reflector design). This concept is similar to sonar working principle, the difference between firing sonar sound waves instead of laser light. Lasers are fired is not continuous, but rather a point per point (hence the result would be a point – the point cloud), but with a fairly high speed, varies between hundreds to thousands of points can be recorded within one second, depending on the type and brand of tools 3d Laser Scanners are used. In its development, this tool has proven to be applicable to many fields

1. Oil & Gas. Measurements of oil drilling installations are mostly done with the help of 3d Laser Scanner. Not the least responsible for platforms that do not have the latest pictures of the refinery. Meanwhile, for the purposes of development or modification of current they need pictures, and it is impossible to measure the pipe installation manually, be very time-consuming. 3d Laser Scanning can be an option for this work.

2. Architectural. This tool is suitable for scanning buildings including architectural heritage.

3. Civilian. Scanning bridges or overpasses will be greatly assisted by the use of this tool. Accuracy of measurement results for this purpose would be accommodated by the tool properly.

4. These forms of irregular / irregular shape. Examples sculpture / statue, 3d Laser Scanner can record the geometry of the proficiency level in 3-dimensional sculpture. CAD drawing functions for things like this are for the purposes of replication, for example replication objects rare and critically endangered animals such as fossil bones. With this tool, the geometry of the fossil can be accurately scanned and recorded in the CAD software for the purposes of documentation, analysis (based on shape and size), and replication that was. With materials such as CAD models, of course there is no difficulty if we want to make large-scale replication, only need to change the scale of the CAD drawing its course.

5. Calculating the volume of the stock pile. For example, to do calculating the volume to a pile of sand With 3d Laser Scanner, this work will be done very quickly and accurately.

There are many more application than the use of 3d Laser Scanner, and along with technological developments, certain applications will use more diverse.