About
InfiPoints is a specialized point cloud processing and as-built modeling solution developed by Elysium, a company with over four decades of expertise in 3D geometry handling and data translation. Designed for plant and facility engineering teams, InfiPoints bridges the gap between raw laser scan data and production-ready 3D models by automatically extracting actionable geometry from point clouds. The software's Pipe Extraction feature automatically detects and converts approximately 70% of piping in point cloud data into cylinder-based 3D geometry, connecting extracted pipe runs and supporting replacement with standard pipe specifications. This dramatically reduces manual tracing and rework in downstream CAD and BIM workflows. The Plane Extraction feature identifies and converts planar surfaces into reliable modeling foundations for structural walls, floors, ceilings, ductwork, steel structures, equipment platforms, and other site components. Once pipe and planar primitives are extracted, teams can build clean layouts by connecting pipes with elbows and fittings, shaping ductwork and structural steel, and placing equipment in accurate real-world coordinates derived from the scan. The resulting structured 3D base model can be imported directly into Autodesk Revit and other CAD/BIM authoring tools for final detailing and documentation. InfiPoints also offers a dedicated Revit plug-in for seamless integration, as well as compatibility with Spatial Reality Display systems. It is ideal for plant engineers, facility managers, AEC professionals, and industrial design teams working on renovation, retrofit, or greenfield projects requiring accurate as-built documentation.
Key Features
- Automated Pipe Extraction: Automatically detects and converts approximately 70% of piping in point cloud data into cylinder-based 3D geometry, connecting pipe runs and supporting standard pipe specifications to reduce manual tracing and rework.
- Planar Feature Extraction: Extracts planar surfaces to serve as reliable modeling foundations for structural walls, floors, ceilings, ductwork, steel structures, and equipment platforms.
- Autodesk Revit Integration: Dedicated Revit plug-in enables direct import of extracted geometry into Revit and other major CAD/BIM authoring tools for final detailing, documentation, and BIM coordination.
- Real-World Coordinate Accuracy: Places all extracted equipment and systems in accurate real-world coordinates derived from the laser scan, ensuring precise positional fidelity throughout the project.
- Structured As-Built Model Creation: Builds clean, modeling-ready layouts by connecting pipes with elbows and fittings and shaping ductwork and structural steel from extracted point cloud primitives.
Use Cases
- Creating as-built 3D models of industrial plants from laser scan data to support renovation or retrofit projects
- Automating piping system documentation by converting point cloud scans into cylinder-based pipe geometry ready for BIM tools
- Developing BIM-ready facility models capturing structural walls, floors, ductwork, and equipment platforms from scanned data
- Streamlining the field scanning to Autodesk Revit handoff for detailed plant engineering design and documentation
- Reducing manual modeling effort and downstream rework on large-scale plant or facility engineering projects through automated feature extraction
Pros
- Major Time Savings on Piping: Automatically extracts ~70% of piping geometry, dramatically cutting manual modeling effort and reducing rework in downstream CAD/BIM tools.
- Seamless BIM Workflow Integration: Dedicated Revit plug-in and broad CAD/BIM compatibility allow smooth handoff of extracted geometry without manual re-entry or format conversion headaches.
- Proven Industrial Expertise: Backed by Elysium's 40+ years of 3D geometry handling and data translation experience, providing reliability and depth for demanding plant engineering environments.
- Dual Geometry Extraction: Handles both cylindrical piping systems and planar architectural/structural elements in a single tool, covering a wide range of plant and facility modeling needs.
Cons
- Partial Automation Coverage: Only approximately 70% of piping is automatically extracted; the remaining geometry still requires manual modeling effort by the engineering team.
- Narrow Domain Focus: Primarily designed for industrial plant and facility engineering, making it less suitable for general AEC, civil infrastructure, or consumer 3D modeling workflows.
- Enterprise-Level Cost: As a specialized industrial software product, InfiPoints carries significant licensing costs that may be prohibitive for smaller firms or individual practitioners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is InfiPoints?
InfiPoints is a point cloud to CAD/BIM software by Elysium that automatically extracts pipes and planar features from laser scan data to create structured as-built 3D models for plant and facility engineering teams.
How does automated pipe extraction work?
InfiPoints analyzes raw point cloud data and automatically detects and converts approximately 70% of piping into cylinder-based 3D geometry. It then connects extracted pipe runs and supports replacement with standard pipe specifications, significantly reducing manual tracing in downstream CAD tools.
Does InfiPoints integrate with Autodesk Revit?
Yes. InfiPoints offers a dedicated Revit plug-in that enables teams to import extracted pipe and planar geometry directly into Revit for final detailing, documentation, and BIM coordination without manual format conversion.
What types of geometry can InfiPoints extract from point clouds?
InfiPoints extracts two primary geometry types: cylindrical pipe runs for piping systems, and planar surfaces for structural elements such as walls, floors, ceilings, ductwork, steel structures, and equipment platforms.
Who is InfiPoints designed for?
InfiPoints is designed for plant engineers, facility managers, AEC professionals, and industrial design teams who need to produce accurate as-built 3D models from laser scan data for renovation, retrofit, or new facility design projects.
