BIM for Industry takes this concept further — applying it to manufacturing facilities, refineries, power plants, and other complex industrial installations.
Its goal is to create a digital twin that combines geometry with operational data, enabling seamless information exchange across engineering, maintenance, and management teams.

Unlike traditional BIM used in construction, industrial projects often deal with existing, operating facilities.
The main challenge lies in creating an accurate digital model without interrupting production.
This is where 3D laser scanning and platforms such as WebPano Visual Plant, developed by 3Deling, come into play.

3D Laser Scanning: The Foundation of the Digital Twin

The process begins with 3D laser scanning, which captures millions of spatial points to form a high-density point cloud — an exact digital replica of the real environment.
This non-intrusive method allows measurements with sub-centimeter accuracy, minimizing plant downtime.

From this dataset, enhanced with high-resolution panoramic imagery, a 360° virtual environment is created — the core of the industrial digital twin.

360° panoramic view in WebPano Visual Plant

To enhance visualization and geometry analysis, a mesh model (MESH) can be generated.

Mesh model view in WebPano Visual Plant created from a 3D laser scan point cloud

WebPano Visual Plant: From Laser Scans to Intelligent Asset Management

WebPano Visual Plant is a browser-based platform that turns 3D scan data into a powerful industrial asset management system.
No specialized software installation is required — users can access the data anytime, anywhere, directly in a web browser.
This accessibility accelerates teamwork and decision-making, enabling engineers, operators, and managers to work within the same digital environment.

1. Data Integration and Visualization

WebPano Visual Plant merges panoramic 3D visualization with operational datasets. It allows users to integrate:

• 3D discipline models (structural, electrical, piping, mechanical) directly into the point cloud.

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  Point cloud view in WebPano Visual Plant with integrated 3D model of structural elements and safety barriers

  P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) — linking process documentation and asset geolocation within one interactive environment.

  This feature provides process engineers and maintenance teams with a unified platform that connects process diagrams, equipment data, and 3D visualization — improving cross-department collaboration and operational efficiency.

  Watch our short video showing how P&ID integration works in WebPano Visual Plant:
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• CMMS and IoT sensor data, enabling a single platform for maintenance, inspection, and real-time monitoring.

2. Virtual Inspections and Safety

Maintenance and operations teams can perform remote inspections of industrial facilities directly in the digital twin.
This reduces time on site, enhances safety, and lowers travel costs — especially in hazardous zones.

3. Maintenance Management (TPM) and Condition Monitoring (CML)

Every asset in the 3D model can be linked to maintenance history, repair instructions, and real-time monitoring data — for example, CML (Condition Monitoring Location).
This feature enables maintenance engineers to identify, track, and analyze the condition of critical components directly in WebPano Visual Plant, supporting data-driven decisions and predictive maintenance strategies.

Watch how Condition Monitoring Location (CML) works inside WebPano Visual Plant — enabling precise inspection and predictive maintenance without physical site visits.

For a deeper understanding of how CML supports predictive maintenance in industrial facilities, check out our dedicated article:

Revolutionizing CML (Condition Monitoring Location) Management and Pipeline Retrofit Planning with WebPano Visual Plant.

4. Planning for Expansion and Modernization

WebPano Visual Plant enables virtual installation planning — new equipment can be placed inside the model to identify collisions before implementation.
This drastically minimizes engineering errors and project delays.

WebPano Visual Plant view with a new equipment model and collision detection with existing infrastructure

Benefits of Implementing BIM for Industry

Integrating BIM for Industry through WebPano Visual Plant delivers measurable benefits:

Reduced Costs – Remote access and planning minimize travel and field visits.
Improved Efficiency – Up-to-date data ensures faster collaboration and shorter downtime.
Enhanced Safety – Reduced on-site presence increases worker safety.
Centralized Documentation – One digital source of truth replaces outdated paper and disparate systems.

Why 3Deling?

With over a decade of expertise in 3D laser scanning, BIM modeling, and digital twin technologies, 3Deling delivers high-precision data solutions for industrial, infrastructure, and energy sectors.
Our WebPano Visual Plant platform bridges the gap between engineering design and facility operation — turning complex data into actionable insights.

Learn more about our BIM for Industry solutions
Explore how we create digital twins from laser scans

Conclusion: Digital Transformation with BIM for Industry

BIM for Industry supported by 3Deling’s WebPano Visual Plant is much more than a 3D model — it’s an intelligent visual management tool that enhances collaboration, operational efficiency, and safety.
By integrating 3D data, maintenance systems, and IoT sensors, WebPano empowers industrial companies to take full control of their assets through digital innovation.

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Intergeo 2025 in Frankfurt — the world’s leading conference and exhibition for the geospatial industry, bringing together experts in geoinformation, surveying, and digital infrastructure.

Intergeo 2025 – Geoinformation Driving the Future of Infrastructure

From 7–9 October 2025, Frankfurt hosted Intergeo 2025 — the world’s leading event for the geospatial community.
With more than 500 exhibitors and over 18,000 participants, this year’s edition once again proved to be the key meeting point for professionals in geodesy, geoinformation, land management, and spatial data technologies.
The event combined an international trade fair with a rich conference program, providing a unique space for technology exchange, demonstrations, and networking.

Key Industry Trends

The overarching theme of Intergeo 2025 was “From Data to Decisions” — reflecting the growing importance of transforming massive spatial datasets into actionable insights for climate resilience, infrastructure management, and sustainable urban development.

Several core trends dominated both the exhibition and conference halls:

• GeoAI and Artificial Intelligence in Spatial Analysis
  AI was everywhere at this year’s Intergeo — from automated satellite image classification and LiDAR segmentation to predictive modelling in urban planning and engineering.
  Exhibitors showcased how GPU acceleration and cloud computing are enabling faster, more scalable data processing and analytics.

• Digital Twins and the BIM–GIS Convergence
  One of the most-discussed topics was the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create Digital Twins of cities and industrial facilities.
  These dynamic, 3D data environments enable simulation, monitoring, and decision-making across the entire lifecycle of assets — from planning to operation and maintenance.
  Presentations emphasized how this integration supports resilient and data-driven urban design, aligning digitalization with sustainability goals.

• Reality Capture and Mobile Mapping Technologies
  The latest generation of LiDAR scanners, UAVs, and mobile mapping systems demonstrated just how quickly and accurately real-world data can now be captured in 4D.
  Combined with AI-powered classification, such technologies enable near-real-time updates of infrastructure models and city maps.

• Interoperability and Open Data Ecosystems
  Across multiple panels and product showcases, the message was clear: openness and collaboration are no longer optional — they are becoming the industry standard.
  Participants highlighted the need for platforms that can seamlessly integrate data from multiple sources (point clouds, BIM, imagery, sensor data) in one digital environment.

Reflections from the Event

What made Intergeo 2025 stand out was the clear sense of momentum in the industry. AI is no longer experimental; GeoAI is becoming operational.
Digital twins are moving from conceptual frameworks to deployed, measurable systems used by city planners, utility companies, and industrial operators.
And the conversation around open standards — once theoretical — now has tangible solutions being implemented in practice.

As 3Deling, we are proud to be part of this evolution — providing technology that helps transform geospatial data into actionable insights and bridging the worlds of engineering, GIS, and visualization.

VI Seminarium “Nowoczesne Ciepło” – Digital Transformation and Decarbonization of District Heating

Just a few days after Intergeo, from 14–16 October 2025, the VI Seminarium “Nowoczesne Ciepło” took place in Gliwice — one of the key events in Poland’s energy sector calendar.
Organized by Nowa Energia Publishing House in partnership with PEC-Gliwice, the conference brought together representatives of district heating companies, municipalities, technology providers, and technical universities to discuss the future of Poland’s heating systems in the context of the energy transition.

Presentation by 3Deling during VI Seminarium “Nowoczesne Ciepło” in Gliwice — showcasing Webpano Visual Plant and digital solutions for managing technical infrastructure in district heating systems.

Key Themes and Industry Insights

The main focus of the seminar was the decarbonization of district heating systems and the growing importance of waste heat recovery and renewable energy sources.
This transformation is becoming increasingly strategic — not only in terms of climate policy, but also energy security and local sustainability.

The discussions highlighted several core areas:

• Waste Heat Utilization and Energy Recycling
  One of the most promising energy reserves lies in industrial and wastewater heat recovery.
  A flagship example was the “Park Zielonej Energii” project implemented by PEC-Gliwice — an innovative system based on a large-scale heat pump that recovers energy from municipal wastewater.
  The project demonstrates that the transformation of district heating is not just about new energy sources — it’s also about effective infrastructure management and visualization.

• Digital Transformation and Data Visualization
  Many presentations emphasized the role of 4D data and integrated digital environments in supporting modern infrastructure.
  3Deling’s presentation on “Visualization of Technical Infrastructure in District Heating Management” attracted significant interest from participants.
  We demonstrated how combining point clouds, BIM models, and 360° panoramic imagery in a single web environment allows operators to plan, monitor, and maintain complex heating networks more efficiently.
  These tools enable faster diagnostics, more accurate documentation, and improved operational safety — turning complex spatial data into practical management insights.

• Integration with Renewable Energy and Smart Networks
  Panel discussions stressed the urgent need to transition toward 4th and 5th generation low-temperature district heating networks, integrating renewable energy sources such as geothermal and solar power.
  The future of the sector lies in data-driven management systems that combine sensor data, BIM models, and 3D visualization into unified, interactive digital platforms.

Reflections from the Event

The VI Seminarium “Nowoczesne Ciepło” highlighted that decarbonization and digitalization are deeply interconnected pillars of the energy transition.
Achieving climate goals and improving the efficiency of heating networks requires solutions that connect data with real-world infrastructure.

For 3Deling, participation in the seminar was not only an opportunity to showcase our technology but also to engage in inspiring discussions with energy professionals.
These conversations confirmed that digital visualization and data interoperability are no longer emerging trends — they are becoming the standard practice in modern district heating.

Shared Perspectives – Connecting Geospatial Intelligence and Energy Transformation

Although Intergeo 2025 and VI Seminarium “Nowoczesne Ciepło” focused on different industries — geospatial technologies and district heating — both events revealed a powerful, shared direction for the future:
the integration of data, interoperability between platforms, and the rise of digital twins as a foundation for smarter infrastructure management.

Across both domains, one message was clear:
organizations that embrace data connectivity and visualization will lead the way in achieving efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

At Intergeo, we witnessed how GeoAI, Digital Twins, and BIM–GIS integration are transforming how data is collected, processed, and applied — bridging the gap between the digital and the physical world.
Meanwhile, at Nowoczesne Ciepło, discussions on waste heat utilization, renewable integration, and 4D data management demonstrated how digital tools are accelerating the energy transition.

What unites these two perspectives is the recognition that data interoperability is not just a technical concept — it’s a practical necessity.
The ability to merge point clouds, BIM models, panoramic imagery, and IoT data into cohesive, interactive environments defines how industries can now collaborate across disciplines.

For 3Deling, this convergence is at the core of what we do.
Through our work on Webpano Visual Plant and data integration projects, we are helping bridge geospatial and engineering data, empowering clients to make faster, more informed decisions — whether in city infrastructure, industrial plants, or energy networks.

Both events confirmed that the future of infrastructure lies in openness, integration, and collaboration.
We are proud to contribute to this transformation — turning complex spatial data into clear, actionable insight for a more sustainable world.

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In the complex and high-risk world of petrochemical operations, safety and equipment reliability are non-negotiable. That’s where industry-recognized standards like API 510, API 570, and API 653 come into play—providing essential frameworks for inspection, repair, and maintenance of critical infrastructure like pressure vessels, piping systems, and storage tanks.

Backed by the American Petroleum Institute, these standards form the backbone of modern Asset Integrity Management software. In this article, we’ll break down their core requirements and demonstrate how digital tools like Webpano Visual Plant and 3Deling inspection solutions support compliance, reduce risk, and streamline operations.

Understanding the Key API Inspection Standards

API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspection

API 510 governs the inspection, repair, alteration, and re-rating of pressure vessels and pressure-relieving devices. It is essential for any petrochemical facility operating under pressure.

Focus areas include:

• Early identification of degradation (e.g., corrosion, material fatigue)

• Risk-based inspection planning

• Certified API 510 inspector qualifications

• Full documentation of all inspections and repairs

API 570 – Piping System Inspection

API 570 sets standards for the in-service inspection of metallic and FRP piping systems used to transport hydrocarbons and hazardous fluids.

Core goals:

• Leak and failure prevention

• Identification of degradation mechanisms (e.g., corrosion under insulation, erosion)

• Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) program implementation

• Use of certified API 570 inspectors

API 653 – Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection

Designed for aboveground steel storage tanks, API 653 covers inspection, repair, modification, and reconstruction standards—ensuring long-term safety and environmental protection.

Key elements:

• Assessing tank bottom, shell, and roof integrity

• Evaluating tank life expectancy

• Performing code-compliant repairs

• Certification of API 653 inspectors

The Rise of API 1169

With global pipeline infrastructure expansion, API 1169—Pipeline Construction Inspector certification—is becoming increasingly relevant. It ensures proper construction, leak prevention, and system support, positioning it as a crucial compliance tool for new installations.

Webpano Visual Plant: A Digital Ally in API Compliance

Webpano Visual Plant, developed by 3Deling, is an advanced platform for managing industrial assets in the oil & gas and petrochemical sectors. It offers a digital environment for seamless planning, inspection, documentation, and training—all aligned with API compliance tools and Asset Integrity Management requirements.

1. Asset Visualization and Documentation

• 3D Plant Models: Visualize vessels, pipes, and tanks in a realistic, navigable model.

• Centralized Data Hub: Access inspection history, technical specs, P&ID diagrams, maintenance records, and repair logs in one place.

Webpano Visual Plant – 3D markups to enhance inspection workflows in line with API standards.

2. Inspection Planning and Optimization

• Geolocation and Inspection Mapping: Plan and track inspections more effectively.

• Risk Management Insights: Prioritize high-risk components and allocate inspection resources accordingly.

Webpano Visual Plant API standards high risk management.

3. Compliance and Audit Readiness

• Instant Data Access for Audits: Streamlines verification against API 510, 570, and 653 requirements.

• Real-time Asset Monitoring: Supports API 1169 inspectors by logging issues such as vibration, insulation condition, or corrosion, complete with detailed annotations and GPS-tagged locations.

Webpano Visual Plant API standards – notes

4. Training and Inspector Development

• Virtual Plant Walkthroughs: Provide context-rich learning environments for trainees.

• Simulation Scenarios: Aid in preparing for API certification exams and developing operational awareness.

API standards like 510, 570, and 653 are vital for ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in the petrochemical industry. But meeting these rigorous standards doesn’t have to be complicated.

With the help of tools like Webpano Visual Plant and 3Deling inspection solutions, companies can digitize their inspection workflows, enhance their Digital services for the petrochemical industry, and stay ahead of audit and compliance challenges. This not only improves asset longevity and safety—but also futureproofs operations in an increasingly competitive market.

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