Meet Pointcanvas. Pointcanvas AI accelerates 3D scan processing and model creation for surveyors and designers. The TeamToa studied mechanical engineering with management (MEng) and has completed a PhD in digital manufacturing at the University of Edinburgh. During their brief time in academia they have published six academic papers in advanced material manufacturing, as-built digital design and deep learning. Problem3D Scanning is relatively fast, but turning scans into usable models is painfully slow. While capturing a site with a 3D scanner only takes a few days, converting that raw data into a clean, accurate digital model regularly takes weeks or even months. The process relies on labour-intensive manual point isolation, making projects more expensive, delaying delivery and frequently forcing compromises in model quality (often below LOD 300).SolutionPointcanvas AI automatically processes 3D scans, delivering fine-labelled point clouds compatible with BIM/CAD workflows. The solution enhances surveyors' modelling workflows (up to 8x speedup) and leads to higher fidelity 3D model creation by addressing cluttered classes within the environment. This enables the automated isolation of critical components which lead to the creation of higher LOD 300+ models.ContactPointcanvas websiteToa Pecur This article was published on 2025-10-28
