Use Cases
Use Cases for 3D Scanning in Arbitration
Our 3D scanning services are particularly valuable in technical arbitrations involving disputes over construction, manufacturing, or design. Some of the key use cases include:
Product & Industrial Component Scanning
- Accurately capturing the dimensions and features of manufactured parts or products for quality control, defects analysis, or design flaws
- Documenting deviations in the production process, identifying material or manufacturing issues that led to disputes
- Providing precise, forensic evidence in patent infringement or intellectual property disputes
Facility & Industrial Plant Scanning
- Scanning entire industrial sites, plants, or factories to capture the layout and existing conditions of equipment, machinery, and structures
- Documenting compliance with design specifications, safety regulations, or contractual obligations
- Analysing spatial arrangements for issues like equipment fitting, workflow, or safety violations
- Offering detailed "before-and-after" representations of industrial sites following damage, repairs, or renovation
Design & Coordination Disputes
- Capturing real-world environments to compare with design documents or BIM models to resolve discrepancies in construction or installation
- Identifying clashes, misalignments, or inconsistencies between different components or stages of construction
- Providing crucial evidence in disputes over structural integrity, equipment installation, or building systems
Quality Control & Defect Detection
- Scanning machinery, equipment, or structures to reveal hidden defects, wear and tear, or faults that could affect performance
- Detecting minute flaws or imperfections that may not be visible to the naked eye but could significantly impact product quality or safety
- Supporting claims regarding manufacturing defects, material failures, or workmanship issues
Why Use 3D Scanning for your Arbitration?
Why Use 3D Scanning for your Arbitration?
Unmatched Accuracy & Detail
3D scanning captures highly accurate, full-scale digital representations of physical objects or environments, down to millimetre-level precision. This ensures that every component, measurement, and spatial relationship is faithfully recorded for analysis.
Clear Visual Evidence
The 3D models created from scanning provide clear, objective visual evidence of the condition, design, or arrangement of an object or site. This reduces ambiguity in disputes and allows arbitrators to see exactly what is being contested.
Real-Time Data Collection
Unlike traditional methods, 3D scanning allows for the rapid capture of data, saving time and resources compared to manual measurements or photographs. This is crucial in fast-paced arbitration scenarios where time is of the essence.
Documenting Large & Complex Environments
For large industrial sites or complex systems, 3D scanning provides a detailed, accurate representation of the entire facility or component, which is essential for resolving disputes in environments where site conditions or system configurations are in question.
Efficient Integration with Other Technologies
3D scans can be seamlessly integrated with other technologies, such as BIM models, CAD files, and drone footage, enhancing the depth of analysis and providing a complete, holistic view of the issue at hand.
Our Process
Capturing Your Evidence with Precision
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Consultation & Planning
Every case is unique. We begin by understanding your dispute, identifying the critical components or areas to be scanned, and developing a strategic plan for the scanning process. This includes:
- Reviewing your case details, including reports, contracts, and other documentation
- Determining the areas of focus (products, components, or entire facilities)
- Discussing project scope and timeline with you to ensure efficient data collection
Data Collection with 3D Scanners
Our skilled technicians will then capture the necessary data using the best scanning equipment available:
- Utilizing Matterport, FARO Focus, Leica BLK360, and other leading scanners for high-quality, precise scans
- Determining the areas of focus (products, components, or entire facilities) Discussing project scope and timeline with you to ensure efficient data collection
- Conducting onsite scanning, capturing every detail needed to resolve the dispute
- Ensuring consistency with legal and technical requirements
Data Processing & Analysis
Once the scanning is complete, we process and analyse the captured data to create detailed 3D models and visual representations:
- Creating high-resolution 3D models that represent the physical objects or environments accurately
- Analysing the data to identify relevant issues such as design flaws, measurement discrepancies, or compliance violations
- Providing in-depth technical analysis and visual documentation to support your case
Strategic Presentation & Editing
The final step involves refining the data and preparing it for presentation in arbitration:
- Editing the 3D models to highlight the most important evidence and key issues
- Adding annotations, measurements, and labels for clarity
- Presenting the visual data in a way that aligns with your legal strategy and makes the case clear for arbitrators
Final Deliverables & Support
We provide you with a final, professional presentation of the 3D scan data, which can include:
- 3D models, animations, and visualizations ready for submission
- Voiceovers or explanatory content, if needed, to guide the tribunal through the visual evidence
- Full access to all scanned data for future reference or further analysis
Legal & Strategic Insight
Our Unique Advantage
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Lawyer-Led Expertise – At ARB–360, our 3D scanning services are guided by legal professionals with arbitration experience. This ensures that scans are not just technically accurate, but also legally strategic – tailored to support the core of your claim or defence.
Strategic Evidence Presentation – We don’t just scan; we craft a compelling visual narrative. By combining legal insight with technical capabilities, we present complex spatial and technical information in a way that arbitrators can immediately understand and rely on.
State-of-the-Art Equipment – We utilize industry-leading 3D scanning tools such as the Matterport Pro3, FARO Focus Premium, Leica BLK360, and Trimble X7—all known for their unparalleled accuracy, range, and efficiency. These tools allow us to capture every millimetre of detail, even in large-scale or complex industrial environments.
High-Fidelity Scans, Rapid Turnaround – Our technology delivers ultra-precise point clouds and photorealistic 3D environments with minimal disruption to ongoing operations—ensuring that you get high-quality data, fast.
Clear, Case-Relevant Documentation – Our outputs are designed with the tribunal in mind—concise, relevant, and aligned with the legal issues in dispute. Every scan we deliver is tied to the facts that matter most.
Integrated Legal Strategy – By embedding legal expertise into every phase of the scanning process—from planning to final presentation—we ensure your visual evidence directly supports your broader legal narrative.
Confident that Costs Will Follow the Event
Relative to the substantial time and resources allocated elsewhere in the arbitration process, our services represent a modest cost with the potential to yield significant results. Moreover, this investment may ultimately be cost-neutral. Under the costs-follow-the-event principle, our fees may be recoverable if the case is decided in your favour. At ARB–360, we recognise that arbitration expenses can escalate rapidly. However, when our services contribute meaningfully to a successful outcome, the cost may not only be justified—but returned.
Discuss Your Case with Our Experts
Looking to leverage 3D scanning technology for your arbitration? Get in touch with ARB–360 today to see how our cutting-edge scanning solutions can provide the precise, detailed evidence you need to support your case.