What HTS Advanced Solutions does

HTS Advanced Solutions is a Houston, Texas-based equipment rental and services company specializing in 3D scanning and metrology hardware. The company operates a national fleet that spans terrestrial 3D laser scanners (FARO Focus, Leica, Trimble X9, Z+F Imager), SLAM-based mobile scanners (GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon RT, NavVis VLX, FARO Orbis, XGRIDS Lixel L2 Pro), handheld scanners (Creaform HandySCAN, Artec Eva/Space Spider/LEO), laser trackers, FARO CMM arms, Leica total stations, NDT equipment, and bundled metrology software. Alongside rentals, HTS delivers on-site 3D scanning services, metrology services, laser tracker certification, training, and a 3D model making division producing architectural, demonstrative, and litigation models that originated with the 2015 acquisition of Coleman & Associates.

The business model is a platform-plus-rental structure. Equipment and software rentals are the primary recurring revenue stream, supplemented by professional services revenue, pre-owned equipment resale, and product sales of EMLID GNSS receivers, custom tooling kits, and AESUB scanning spray. Distribution is direct: a website-driven quote process, 24/7 phone support, and five US offices (Houston HQ, Tustin CA, Peachtree Corners GA, Pasadena TX, Seattle WA) support coast-to-coast logistics and technician deployment. Pricing is quote-based, usage-driven, and positioned as a tax-deductible operating expense versus capital purchase.

The customer base is vertically diversified across aerospace, energy and oil-and-gas, mining, construction, architecture, legal and litigation, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, maritime, and government sectors. Named enterprise references include Exxon, BP, Subsea 7, Aker Solutions, Deloitte University, George R Brown Convention Center, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, the George W Bush Presidential Library, and the US Federal Courthouse in San Antonio. HTS is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, self-describes as the nation's leader in 3D scanner and metrology equipment rentals, and reports over a decade of repeat clients.

Name

HTS Advanced Solutions

Legal name

HTS Advanced Solutions

Website

https://hts-3d.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HTS Advanced Solutions is a Houston-based rental and services company providing 3D laser scanners, metrology equipment, on-site scanning services, and custom model making to aerospace, energy, construction, legal, and government customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Scanning & Metrology Equipment Rental

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Scanning Hardware (Handheld, Desktop, Long-Range, In-Line) (IMAAAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology & Scanning Services (Inspection Labs, On-Site Measurement) (IMAAAHAJ), Dimensional Inspection Software (GD&T, SPC, Reporting) (IMAAAHAD), CT/X-ray & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for AM Parts (IMAAAHAG), Prototype Metrology, Inspection & Reverse Engineering (Prototype-Focused) (IMAAAFAN)

Keywords

• 3D scanner rentals
• Metrology equipment rental
• Laser tracker rental
• 3D scanning services
• 3D model making

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: Rental of 3D laser scanners, metrology equipment including laser trackers, CMM arms, total stations, SLAM scanners, and handheld scanners. Equipment rental is the primary revenue stream with flexible rental periods.
2. Accessories and Software Rentals: Rental of scanning accessories such as tripods, targets, magnetic mounts, and measurement software licenses bundled with equipment or as standalone rentals.
3. 3D Measurement Services: On-site 3D scanning and metrology services provided by professionally trained technicians who travel to customer sites with equipment.
4. Model Making Services: Custom 3D model creation including architectural models, demonstrative/trade show models, and litigation models, along with 3D printing, laser cutting, and rapid prototyping.
5. Laser Tracker Certification: Certification services for laser tracker equipment, an additional service offering.
6. Pre-owned Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned 3D scanners, handheld scanners, mapping systems, and SLAM 3D scanners from their rental fleet.
7. Product Sales: Sales of products including EMLID RTK GNSS Receivers, Custom Tooling Kits, and AESUB 3D Scanning Spray.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HTS Advanced Solutions rents 3D scanning and metrology equipment—including terrestrial laser scanners, SLAM scanners, handheld scanners, laser trackers, CMM arms, total stations, and NDT instruments—from major OEMs (FARO, Leica, Artec, Creaform, GeoSLAM, NavVis, Trimble, Z+F). The company complements rentals with on-site 3D scanning and metrology services, laser tracker certification, training, and a 3D model-making division (architectural, demonstrative/trade show, and litigation models), plus resale of select products and pre-owned equipment.

Product overview

HTS Advanced Solutions is a rental-first metrology and 3D scanning technology company offering a broad portfolio of equipment, software, and professional services. The core offering is an equipment rental fleet organized into categories: terrestrial 3D laser scanners (FARO Focus, Leica, Z+F, Trimble X9), SLAM 3D scanners (GeoSLAM, NavVis VLX, FARO Orbis, XGRIDS), handheld 3D scanners (Creaform HandySCAN, Artec Eva/Space Spider/LEO), metrology tools (FARO CMM Arms, FARO and Leica Laser Trackers, Leica Total Stations), NDT equipment (Eddy Current, Flaw Detectors, PMI, Thickness Gages), and LiDAR/mapping systems. Bundled with equipment are software rentals including FARO SCENE, FARO CAM2, Artec Studio, Leica Register 360, Hexagon Inspire, GeoMagic Wrap, Creaform VXElements, and Spatial Analyzer. The company also offers accessories rental (targets, tripods, magnetic mounts), accessories products for sale (EMLID GNSS receivers, Custom Tooling Kits, AESUB scanning spray), pre-owned equipment resale, and a suite of professional services: 3D Scanning Services, Metrology Services, Laser Tracker Certification, and Model Making Services (architectural, demonstrative/trade show, and litigation models). Training is also provided. The portfolio is a platform-plus-rental model where customers can rent any combination of hardware and software, add accessories, and layer on professional services as needed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Laser Scanner Rental Rental of terrestrial 3D laser scanners including FARO Focus, Leica RTC360, Z+F Imager, and Trimble X9 for reality capture and 3D digitization applications. Targeted at industrial, construction, and engineering firms.
• SLAM 3D Scanner Rental Rental of SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) 3D scanners including GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon RT, NavVis VLX, FARO Orbis, and XGRIDS Lixel L2 Pro for dynamic environment mapping.
• Handheld 3D Scanner Rental Rental of handheld 3D scanners including Creaform HandySCAN MAX Elite, HandySCAN Black Elite, Peel 3D, and Artec Leo, Space Spider, and Eva for portable high-resolution scanning.
• FARO CMM Arm Rental Rental of FARO Quantum and Edge Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) arms for portable dimensional inspection and metrology.
• Laser Tracker Rental Rental of FARO and Leica laser trackers for large-scale metrology, alignment, and dimensional verification.
• Leica Total Station Rental Rental of Leica total stations for surveying and geospatial measurement applications.
• LiDAR & Aero Camera Rental Rental of airborne and terrestrial LiDAR systems and aerial cameras for mapping and topographic survey data capture.
• NDT Equipment Rental Rental of Non-Destructive Testing equipment including Eddy Current testers, Flaw Detectors, Hardness Testers, Positive Material Identification (PMI) instruments, and Thickness Gages.
• Software Rental Rental of specialized 3D scanning and metrology software including FARO SCENE, FARO CAM2, Artec Studio, Leica Register 360 (Cyclone), Hexagon Inspire, GeoMagic Wrap, Creaform VXElements Suite, and Spatial Analyzer Professional.
• Accessories Rental Rental of scanning and metrology accessories including FARO PanoCam panoramic camera, Leica B Probe Plus, FAROBlu Laser Line Probe HD, Laser Tracker Optical Tool Kits, Magnetic Bases, 3D Measurement Point Stickers, Sphere Reference Prisms, Flexi Sphere Sets, Leica Tilt & Turn Target Sets, and various tripods.
• 3D Scanning Services On-site 3D scanning services where HTS professionally trained technicians accompany equipment to project sites and carry out fieldwork for data capture.
• Metrology Services On-site metrology services using professionally trained technicians with state-of-the-art laser and optical measurement equipment for dimensional verification.
• Laser Tracker Certification Service Certification service for laser trackers ensuring equipment meets accuracy and calibration standards.
• 3D Model Making Services Custom-to-scale 3D model creation including Architectural, Demonstrative/Trade Show, and Litigation models, using techniques such as 3D printing, laser cutting, CAD services, painting, and rapid prototyping.
• Training Services Hands-on 3D laser scanner and metrology training programs tailored to customer requirements, available on-site or off-site.
• EMLID RTK GNSS Receivers EMLID RTK GNSS receivers sold as products for high-precision geospatial positioning and surveying.
• Custom Tooling Kits Custom-designed HTS accessory/tooling kits for metrology and scanning equipment.
• AESUB 3D Scanning Spray AESUB 3D scanning spray consumable products for optimizing 3D scanning on difficult surfaces.
• Pre-owned Equipment Sales Pre-owned 3D scanners, handheld scanners, mapping systems, and SLAM 3D scanners available for purchase as an alternative to new equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over a decade of repeat clients sharing their success with HTS
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coleman & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHTS acquired Coleman & Associates, a well-established Houston-based 3D model making company, in 2015. Coleman brought 25+ years of model-making experience to HTS, ensuring smooth transition and rapid growth of HTS's Model Making division. The acquisition combined time-honored techniques with cutting-edge technology.
• Association of Professional Model Makers (APMM)minorOthersHTS Advanced Solutions is a proud member of the Association of Professional Model Makers, an industry association supporting professional model makers.
• FAROcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment rental partner offering FARO Focus 3D Scanners, FARO Laser Trackers, FARO CMM Arms, FARO Orbis scanners, and FARO PanoCam accessories. HTS offers these as part of their rental fleet with associated software like FARO SCENE and FARO CAM2.
• Leica GeosystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment rental partner offering Leica 3D Scanners, Leica Laser Trackers, Leica Total Stations, and Leica B Probe Plus. Associated software includes Leica Register 360 (formerly Cyclone).
• Artec 3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment rental partner offering Artec Leo, Artec Space Spider, and Artec Eva handheld scanners. Bundled with Artec Studio software for data processing.
• CreaformcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment rental partner offering HandySCAN MAX Elite, HandySCAN Black Elite, and Peel 3D scanners. Associated software includes VXmodel, VXInspect, Pipecheck, and Peel.OS.
• GeoSLAMcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment rental partner offering GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon RT for SLAM-based 3D scanning applications.
• NavViscoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment rental partner offering NavVis VLX for mobile mapping and SLAM scanning applications.
• TrimblecoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment rental partner offering Trimble X9 Laser Scanner for terrestrial scanning applications.
• Z+F (Zoller+Fröhlich)coreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment rental partner offering Z+F Imager Laser Scanners for terrestrial scanning applications.
• Hexagon (Inspire/AT500)coreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment and software partner offering Hexagon Inspire metrology software and Leica AT500 Laser Tracker accessories including B-Probe Plus.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Creaform (AMETEK): Creaform manufactures HandySCAN and Peel handheld scanners that HTS rents. As an OEM of the hardware in HTS's fleet, it is comparable on product category but a much larger incumbent with global reach and direct service capabilities.
• Trimble Inc. Trimble manufactures and supplies the X9 and other terrestrial scanners HTS rents and is a key OEM partner. Like FARO and Leica, Trimble is a broad incumbent that could compete downstream in rental and service delivery.
• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Leica Geosystems, a Hexagon division, manufactures the scanners, total stations, and laser trackers HTS rents and services. It is both a key supplier and broad incumbent that could evolve its rental/subscription program to bypass HTS.
• NV5 Geospatial: NV5 Geospatial is a US geospatial services firm offering aerial imagery, lidar, and 3D data services using scanner fleets similar to HTS's. Compared as a much larger services-led incumbent that competes for scanning-services and reality-capture projects HTS would handle on-site.
• FARO Technologies: FARO manufactures the 3D scanners, laser trackers, and CMM arms that make up the largest part of HTS's rental fleet. As an OEM, FARO is a key supplier but also a potential direct competitor if it expands its own rental/subscription offerings.

Direct peers

• AllTerra: AllTerra sells, rents, and supports 3D laser scanning and survey equipment (Trimble, FARO and other brands). Closely overlaps HTS on multi-brand equipment rental for surveying, scanning, and metrology customers in the US market.
• Frontier Precision: Frontier Precision is a US Trimble, Topcon, and various OEM dealer/rental provider for survey, mapping, and 3D scanning equipment. Comparable business model of multi-brand equipment sales plus rental and services, targeting similar industrial, surveying, and construction end markets.
• Direct Dimensions: Direct Dimensions is a US 3D scanning and model-making service company serving industrial and architectural clients. Highly comparable to HTS's combined scanning + model-making offering, with overlapping customers in energy, aerospace, and architecture.

Emerging players

• NavVis: NavVis is a European mobile mapping and SLAM technology vendor that HTS rents from and that offers scan-as-a-service models. Comparable on SLAM scanning technology and downstream service models but competes globally and is more software/technology-led.
• GeoSLAM: GeoSLAM is a SLAM-based mobile 3D scanning technology vendor whose ZEB Horizon RT is in HTS's rental fleet. Comparable to HTS as a SLAM scanning provider, more focused on software and technology development than US rental fleet management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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