How General Motors is Making Point Cloud Data the Deliverable Standard Using Cintoo
“Cintoo for us has really democratized point cloud data so that it becomes the deliverable standard. Our engineers are leveraging these data sets regardless of what region they’re in” – John Brown, Supervisor in General Motors’ Reality Capture division
General Motors, one of the largest automobile suppliers in the world, uses Cintoo to transform their reality capture workflows and enhance collaboration globally.
By utilizing laser scanning to ascertain as-install conditions, John’s team is able to upload huge point cloud files into Cintoo for complete visualization. The data sets not only create 3D digital twins, but allow access for global teams, including engineers and installers, who need to perform their own actions for successful equipment installs or layout renovations. “We’re really capturing data that has an engineering aspect and business benefit to it. Cintoo has made it really easy for us to make comparisons between our math data and as-installs so that we can see any differences,” John says.
Part of this increases efficiency and minimizes surprises which always runs the risk of impacting bottom lines if not mitigated properly.
GM is also a huge proponent of continually updating information in Cintoo so it’s at its most current state, meaning estimating, engineering, and installing is more accurate than ever before.
What else can GM do with Cintoo? The possibilities allow John’s team to specialize in data capture, accompanying the shift to more digital, smart 3D solutions.
