NavVis

NDTScan provides advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions tailored for navvis. Our services ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient diagnostics across all sectors, from aerospace to infrastructure. With cutting-edge equipment and over a decade of experience, we deliver certified inspections that minimise downtime and maximise safety. Trust NDTScan for reliable, data-driven reporting that enhances your decision-making and operational excellence.

NDTScan operates the most advanced mobile indoor mapping systems available — with NavVis as our preferred platform for dynamic LiDAR scanning, building documentation, and immersive digital twin creation. NavVis delivers fast, accurate point cloud data for complex built environments where traditional tripod scanning would be inefficient or impractical — from commercial interiors and healthcare facilities to airports, stations, and high-traffic infrastructure.

At the cutting edge of SLAM-based reality capture, NavVis provides unmatched portability, visual context, and data density — enabling us to scan multi-storey buildings, plant environments, and intricate layouts with ease. The mobile-first design and real-time processing capability mean we can deliver faster turnaround times, fewer site revisits, and higher-quality digital records for design teams and asset managers alike.

Continuous Innovation in Mobile LiDAR Capture

NavVis redefines what’s possible in indoor scanning. With advanced Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) algorithms, integrated visual capture, and seamless cloud-based workflows, NavVis empowers us to document complex sites quickly, even during live operations. We use NavVis to accelerate survey programmes, support BIM coordination, and unlock full spatial visibility for clients managing high-value assets.

Our NavVis Scanning Equipment

• VLX: A high-precision wearable mobile scanner combining LiDAR, SLAM, and panoramic photography. Designed for speed and accuracy in complex interiors — from hospitals and data centres to commercial and public buildings.
• IVION Cloud Platform: Our central processing and delivery environment for NavVis scan data — enabling 3D walkthroughs, point cloud interaction, and web-based access for distributed teams.
• SLAM Engine: Powerful backend software enabling millimetre-accurate registration of scans in GPS-denied or congested indoor environments.
• BIM and CAD Integration: Scan data exports to Revit, AutoCAD, IFC, and other formats — enabling direct use in clash detection, planning, and asset tracking workflows.
• Real-Time Feedback: Operators can verify scan quality and coverage instantly, reducing site revisits and boosting efficiency on fast-moving projects.

Why We Use NavVis

NavVis gives us the speed of mobile capture with the precision of tripod-based scanning — without compromise. We deploy these systems when access is restricted, downtime is limited, or speed-to-delivery is critical. Its ability to combine LiDAR, high-res imagery, and cloud sharing in one workflow helps our clients make faster, better-informed decisions on large and complex assets.

Other Tools in Use

We also operate FARO, Trimble SX10, and Leica BLK systems — particularly when tripod-based scanning or outdoor geospatial control is required. However, for high-efficiency indoor scanning and digital twin delivery, NavVis remains our go-to solution for architectural, commercial, and industrial projects alike.

Unlocking Faster, Smarter Building Capture with NavVis Scanning UK

At NDTScan, we use NavVis scanning systems to produce ultra-accurate, high-density point clouds and immersive 3D walkthroughs of complex indoor spaces — quickly, cleanly, and without disrupting operations. NavVis is a game-changer for projects where traditional static laser scanning is too slow, intrusive, or labour-intensive.

Our clients benefit from high-speed capture of large interior environments, delivered with millimetre precision and full visual context. Whether it’s a healthcare facility, data centre, airport terminal, or commercial development, NavVis allows us to survey faster, document more, and hand over usable digital data in record time.

By integrating NavVis into our broader inspection and reality capture workflows, we provide scalable, cloud-ready documentation that supports design coordination, BIM handover, facility management, and refurbishment planning — all in one visual-first ecosystem.

Built for the Real World: Speed, Portability, Accuracy

Unlike tripod-based scanners, the VLX is a wearable mobile LiDAR system that enables technicians to move freely through environments — capturing both geometry and high-resolution panoramic images as they go. This is ideal for spaces that are:

• Occupied or operational

• Multi-storey or congested

• Time-sensitive or schedule-constrained

• Complex in geometry or layout

• Hard to scan with conventional equipment

We use NavVis where traditional methods would slow down a project or require repeat visits. Its SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) engine uses onboard sensors and cameras to precisely track movement and register each scan in real time — eliminating the need for targets, control points, or fixed GPS positions.

This allows us to complete surveys across thousands of square metres per day with minimal disruption, and then deliver fully processed walkthroughs, point clouds, and 2D/3D outputs within a matter of hours.

Ideal for As-Built Surveys and Digital Twin Generation

As design and operations become increasingly digital, clients expect more than drawings or PDFs. NavVis delivers immersive, interactive environments that support everything from design validation to maintenance planning.

NDTScan uses NavVis scanning systems to:

• Document as-built geometry for clash detection

• Capture existing site conditions before refurbishment

• Generate digital twins of plant, facilities, and estates

• Produce up-to-date records for FM integration

• Validate construction against plan in occupied spaces

• Provide remote access to high-traffic or secure locations

Each scan includes geometric and visual data, allowing stakeholders to virtually walk through a site, zoom into specific features, and export measurements — without needing specialist tools or on-site presence. This is particularly valuable in buildings with high operational sensitivity, such as:

• Hospitals and care facilities

• Universities and schools

• Government and security buildings

• Transport infrastructure and stations

• Retail and hospitality premises

For asset owners and managers, it’s a new way to see, plan, and manage buildings at scale.

Seamless Integration into BIM, CAD, and FM Workflows

Once captured, data is processed into a range of industry-standard formats — enabling direct integration into design, construction, and operational software ecosystems. We support:

• RCS / E57 / LAS point clouds for Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks

• IFC outputs for BIM integration and asset lifecycle planning

• 2D floor plans for layout documentation or space planning

• IVION viewer links for web-based walkthroughs and remote collaboration

• DWG overlays for markups, clash zones, or inspection routes

This allows architects, engineers, FM teams, and project stakeholders to work from verified, up-to-date building data, reducing the risk of conflict, error, or design change later on.

Empowering Remote Collaboration with NavVis IVION

A key advantage of NDTScan scanning workflows is the ability to share scan data securely in the cloud. Through NavVis IVION — a browser-based platform — we give clients the power to:

• Walk through scanned environments virtually

• Annotate and comment directly on the 3D model

• Take measurements and extract spatial data

• Share views with contractors or consultants

• Export model zones for specific disciplines

This removes the need for repeated site visits, supports remote project teams, and improves coordination across large or distributed estates. From bid-stage surveys to post-occupancy documentation, the IVION platform provides a living, breathing record of each scanned asset.

Flexible Deployment, Fast Turnaround, Low Impact

Because NavVis is designed for real-world environments, we can deploy quickly and capture data without interrupting operations. This is especially valuable for:

• Facilities in 24/7 operation

• Spaces with limited access windows

• Sites under refurbishment or partial demolition

• Occupied offices and multi-tenant spaces

• Busy corridors, atriums, or service areas

A single surveyor can scan up to 10,000 square metres per day, depending on complexity — enabling whole buildings to be documented in less than a day. The real-time feedback screen allows operators to check coverage instantly, ensuring complete data capture on the first visit.

Supporting Smarter Asset and Estate Management

With our scanning capabilities, our clients are turning their buildings into digitally accessible assets that support:

• Condition tracking

• Refurbishment design

• FM resource allocation

• Fire safety planning

• Space utilisation analysis

• Vendor and contractor onboarding

By linking a visual, interactive scan model to asset registers or facilities platforms, teams can navigate the site, identify key equipment, and make strategic decisions — all without stepping foot in the building.

Why We Choose NavVis for Indoor Reality Capture

At NDTScan, we deploy a wide range of scanning tools, but for indoor and mixed-use environments where speed, mobility, and image context matter, NavVis is our first choice. It bridges the gap between full-fidelity capture and visual storytelling — giving our clients fast, rich, and usable data that’s easy to share and even easier to trust.

We choose NavVis because:

• It captures fast without sacrificing accuracy

• It provides real-time operator feedback to reduce errors

• It creates immersive, shareable digital environments

• It integrates seamlessly with BIM and CAD workflows

• It works in the spaces where tripod scanning slows you down