3D Model Conversion & Visualisation - Cable Enterprise Ship

Cable Enterprise Ship 3D CAD Model Textured in 3DS Max

Severn have again been working with Global Marine Systems on 3D modelling one of their cable laying ships for their on board 3D navigation system. The Cable Enterprise is approximately 120m x 30m in size and has recently been re-fitted by Global Marine Systems.

3D Model for retro-fit of Cable Laying Ship

Severn were given solid 3D models of the majority of components on the vessel from the mechanical engineers. These were then converted to a polygon model and refined to reduce the number of polygons from 15 million to 600,000 so that the model would functioned efficiently in the navigation software. The refined model was then texture mapped and exported in the required format.

Click here for more information regarding our Shipping & Marine Services or to discuss your project requirements further please email webenquiry@severnpartnership.com or call Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

The 3D Model Global Marine Systems Fleet

Severn Partnership; a busy start to 2012

Severn Partnership: Providing a Level Perch

Since the start of 2012 the Severn Partnership have been working flat out on projects around the country. This has included ongoing High Output Track Renewal (HOTR) projects, work at Paddington station, the surveying of numerous bridges and the scanning of factories and a golf course.

We would also like to welcome two new members to the Severn Partnership team; Jonathan Harman and John Woods who have joined our survey team. With a busy schedule ahead look out for more blog posts of ongoing and completed projects.

'Read All About It' - Severn Partnership in the Birmingham Post Newspaper

Birmingham Post - 'Innovators look to the world and double turnover.'

If you happen to pick up a copy of the Birmingham Post this month and flick to page 7 of the 'Entrepreneur' section you will see an article on the Severn Partnership with our accountants RSM Tenon; 'Innovators look to the world and double turnover.'

The article has been written to discuss the success of the Severn Partnership over the previous few years with the help of RSM Tenon. It was back in 2004 that Mark Combes and Nick Blenkarn took the reigns of the company which now works extensively throughout the UK and worldwide providing a range of innovative solutions including railway surveying, 3D laser scanning, 3D modelling and Scan2BIM.

To see the article go to the Birmingham Post Online (remember page 7)

To find out more about the Severn Partnership and its services please visit our websites; Severn Partnership, 3D-Model & Scan2BIM, email us on webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or call us on 0844 880 8247.

Cloud Computing with Google Apps at the Severn Partnership

Severn Partnership and Cloud Computing

Severn have fully moved to the 'Cloud'. 

For many years Severn have used cloud computing for many of its administrative tools such as its online schedule board. They have now fully moved to a 'Cloud' based communication system with all emails now streamed through the Google cloud system. All 30 members of staff moved smoothly to the new system, with emails converting from @severnpartnership.co.uk to @severnpartnership.com.

Severn have also recently upgraded their IT system with a state-of-the-art server with 24Gb of RAM and dual processors, 8Tb of data storage with high speed SA hard drives in a RAID system designed to achieve optimal data security.

All these improvements allow the Partnership to continue to offer Quality Data, Measured Safely and Delivered Professionally on Time.

Heritage 3D Laser Scanning, Floor & Reflective Ceiling Plans Combermere Abbey

Heritage 3D Laser Scanning for Internal building Survey

Severn were called in to undertake a high accuracy survey at the historic Comberemere Abbey Estate. The Heritage survey was focused around the estate's library, particularly its 16th century suspended plaster ceiling, which required restoration work.

The HDS Leica C10 laser scanner was ideal for the job as it could quickly produce highly accurate point clouds without the fear of damaging the historic structure further. The library and surrounding rooms were scanned and registered together to form a single point cloud. The resultant scan cloud was then used to produce highly detailed drawings of the library including floor plans, reflected ceiling plan, wall elevations and sections. These were then used to plan the restoration work.

For more information on laser scanning & surveying for heritage buildings or to discuss your project requirements further please email: webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Bob Hutchings on 0844 880 8247 

Track Renewals - Track Alignment & Cess Detail Surveying

High Accuracy Track Alignment & Cess Detail Surveying

With the continuous need to replace rail track, the Renewal train has played a vital role in delivering this rapid renewal system.  Working alongside this, Severn has provided the high accuracy survey data critical to its continuing success.

Track Renewal Train - Railway Surveying

Recently Severn have completed over 80,975 yards (approx. 46 miles) of topographical track alignment and cess detail survey along a section of the busy WCML LNW Route.  This work produced 30 digital survey models in both MX Genio and AutoCAD formats and 373 separate SC0 files for ClearRoute Gauging Analysis.

80% of the work was carried out in a Green Zone working environment, utilising both midweek night line blockages and weekend T3 possessions.  All the work was produced to the highest quality standards and delivered professionally on time. 

For more information on our high accuracy railway surveys or to discuss your project requirements further please email: webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Jamie Price on 0844 880 8247  

Charles Darwin - Laser Scan to Mesh 3D Model

Charles Darwin Statue, Shrewsbury - 3D Laser Scan

Charles Darwin Meshed 3D Model from Scan Cloud

If someone was asked to name two things that came from Shrewsbury, they would most likely answer the Severn Partnership and Charles Darwin.  Severn recently decided to bring these two together and use their Laser Scanning expertise to laser scan the Charles Darwin statue outside the Shrewsbury Library.

The scanning was completed over one morning and registered together by the same afternoon.  This laser scan was then meshed using MeshLab, an open-source meshing software. This mesh was then refined and visualised using Autodesk 3DS Max to create a photo-realistic rendering.

Severn hopes to expand their strong links with Shrewsbury and scan more of the famously historical buildings and features of the town.

To find out more about 3D Laser Scanning, Mesh 3D Modelling & Visualisation please visit our websites; www.severnpartnership.co.uk and www.3d-model.co.uk or to discuss your project requirements further please email webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

Laser Scan to BIM Model - Harper Adams University

Laser Scan to Rendered BIM Model - Harper Adams University

Severn has recently completed a project creating a BIM model from laser scan data for Harper Adams University.  The model was used to create section drawings, elevations, floor and roof plans for planning applications and future renovation work.

Revit BIM Model - Harper Adams University

The laser scanning was completed over 2 days using the latest Leica C10 HD scanner. 

The BIM model was created using Autodesk Revit with its in-built point cloud engine, which meant that the model was created very quickly and accurately.

All the door and window families were created parametrically within Revit specifically for this project.

If you wish to find out more please visit our new Scan to BIM website; www.scan2bim.info or to discuss your project requirements further please email webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk or contact Mark King on 0844 880 8247.

It's Art if we say it is !!!

Cable Laying ship in dry dock

Land Surveys as modern art - perhaps not the Turner prize this year, but when we combine fined registered scan cloud data with site images the results are quite colourful !

We have the ship in dry dock - 3D laser scanning to create a 3D model of the ship hull - completed in one day on site. The point cloud is coloured  with reference to height.

The founding Fathers of Birmingham

Next is a statue of the Founding Fathers of Birmingham for insurance records and to enable repairs based on measurement and accurate records should they be required.

Architectural laser scanning

This Facade elevation in Manchester was for heritage planning approval ready for internal remodelling of the building. Deliverables were 2D elevations and plan
sections.

Barr Beacon Heritage laser scanning

Barr Beacon was surveyed for an Architectural consultancy, requiring topographical survey, cross sections and elevations. Scanning for historical archive of monuments can also cover against potential future damage.....

For more information, call Nick Blenkarn at he Severn Partnership on 0844 880 8247 or email webenquiry@severnpartnership.co.uk

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Have a look at our projects map - detailing some of the locations we have worked over the last few years.  Watch out for a Severn Partnership team near you !

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