3D laser scanning is used in diverse fields ranging from architecture, archeology, civil engineering to film and the gaming industry. The applications of 3D laser scanning are numerous. Tasks that might be considered potentially suitable for the application of laser scanning include the following:

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A detailed record of a site, building or infrastructure that may be lost or changed, such as an archaeological excavation or a mechanical room, listed or existing buildings prior to intervention. 3D laser scan can assist in the conservation, refurbishment or analysis process and as the basis for any redesign and restoration work in the form of 3D models.