S3D ENGINEERING

What S3D ENGINEERING does

S3D Engineering is a French SARL headquartered in Bordeaux (founded 2015, registered capital €50,000) that delivers high-precision 3D laser scanning, scan-to-BIM modelling, 2D plan production, 360° virtual tours, and Digital Twin services for buildings, industrial sites, and hydraulic infrastructure. The company serves four primary customer segments: building owners and property managers needing as-built documentation for renovation and asset management; industrial operators and plant owners in energy, food and beverage, nuclear, and chemicals requiring accurate existing-conditions data for maintenance and shutdown planning; engineering and design offices using scan data as a basis for design and coordination; and hydraulic infrastructure operators served through the BathyTwin® sub-brand for bathymetric and dam surveys.

The technology stack is anchored on third-party best-in-class tools — FARO terrestrial laser scanners (Focus S150/S350/Premium/Blink), SLAM mobile systems, photogrammetry, LiDAR drones, USV bathymetric drones, GNSS RTK, and Autodesk Revit/Navisworks/AutoCAD/BIM 360/Forma — layered with three proprietary platforms: S3D Virtual 360® (immersive virtual tours), BathyTwin® (autonomous USV-based hydrographic surveys), and united3d.tech© (collaborative BIM/scan data sharing). The company advertises ±1mm precision, BIM models across LOD 100-500, ISO 9001:2015 certification with ISO 19650-1 alignment in progress, decennial warranty on deliverables, and 258+ SEO-driven content pages supporting inbound demand generation.

S3D Engineering monetises entirely through project-based professional services, with no standard price list — every engagement is quoted individually based on site scope, precision requirements, and travel distance, with €0.81 HT/km displacement fees and €56 HT/hour travel time. Distribution is purely direct: a single national phone number routes each enquiry to the nearest of 25+ partner agencies across France, Spain (via a Sociedad Limitada subsidiary), Belgium, Switzerland, and Gabon. The GTM operates as enterprise field sales with inside-sales support and rapid-turnaround commitments (2h quote, 24h scan, 48h first deliverables), targeting named accounts including ENGIE Solutions, Nestlé, Kaefer Warner, and Nuclear Valley cluster members.

Name

S3D ENGINEERING

Legal name

S3D ENGINEERING®

Website

https://s3dengineering.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

S3D Engineering is a French 3D scanning and BIM firm operating a European network of 25+ agencies across five countries. It serves building owners, industrial operators, and engineering firms with laser scanning, scan-to-BIM, virtual tours, and digital twin services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices36 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Scanning and Laser Surveying: High-precision 3D laser scanning services for buildings, industrial sites, and complex infrastructures. Field teams deploy FARO laser scanners, SLAM mobile systems, photogrammetry, and drones to capture as-built conditions. Revenue is generated per project based on site size, complexity, and deliverable requirements.
2. BIM Modelling and Scan-to-BIM: Conversion of 3D scan point clouds into BIM models (LOD 100 to 500) compliant with ISO 19650. Includes architectural, structural, and MEP modelling. Revenue is generated per deliverable or per modelling hour depending on project scope.
3. 2D Plans and Technical Documentation: Production of 2D CAD plans (DWG, PDF) from 3D scan data, including floor plans, elevations, sections, industrial plans, and isometric drawings. Revenue is project-based per plan set or per sheet.
4. Virtual Tours and Digital Twins: Immersive 360° virtual tours and Digital Twin platforms for remote site inspection, maintenance preparation, and asset management. Revenue is per deliverable or subscription for ongoing Digital Twin platform access.
5. Bathymetric Surveying (BathyTwin®): Hydrographic surveys for dams, ports, waterways, and industrial basins using USV autonomous drones and GNSS RTK. Provides DTM, DDM, volumetric calculations, and SIG outputs. Revenue is project-based per survey mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

S3D Engineering provides high-precision 3D laser scanning, BIM modelling, and digital twin services for buildings, industrial sites, and complex infrastructure. The company operates as a European network (S3D Engineering United®) of 25+ regional agencies that deliver on-site scanning using FARO hardware, then convert the resulting point clouds into BIM models (LOD 100–500), 2D CAD plans, 360° virtual tours, isometric piping and P&ID drawings, AR/VR visualisations, structural calculation notes, construction timelapse, multispectral imaging and bathymetric surveys under the BathyTwin® sub-brand.

Product overview

S3D Engineering is a service-based company operating as a European network (S3D Engineering United®) that provides a comprehensive suite of 3D digitalization services for buildings and industry. The core offering centers on Scan 3D / Relevé Laser for high-precision data capture using FARO and other scanners, which feeds into Modélisation BIM (LOD 100–500) for intelligent 3D model creation compliant with ISO 19650. From this foundational data, the company produces specialized deliverables including Plans 2D DWG & PDF, S3D Virtual 360® immersive virtual tours, Digital Twin (Jumeau Numérique) platforms, and domain-specific outputs such as BathyTwin® for hydrographic surveys, Plan isométrique for piping fabrication, Plans P&ID for process instrumentation, Timelapse chantier for construction monitoring, Rétro-ingénierie for reverse engineering, AR/VR solutions, Notes de calcul de structure, and multispectral imaging. All operations are delivered through a network of local agencies across France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, and Africa, coordinated via the united3d.tech© collaborative platform. The company is ISO 9001 certified with ISO 19650-1 in progress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scan 3D / Relevé Laser High-precision 3D laser scanning service using FARO and other terrestrial laser scanners to capture existing conditions for buildings and industrial sites, producing point clouds as the foundational data for all downstream BIM, 2D plan, virtual tour and digital twin deliverables.
• Modélisation BIM (LOD 100–500) BIM modelling service that converts point clouds from 3D scans into intelligent 3D As-Built models covering all project phases, delivered in RVT, IFC and DWG formats and aligned with ISO 19650 information management.
• Plans 2D DWG & PDF High-precision 2D plans generated from 3D scan data, delivered in DWG and PDF formats and ready for CAO/DAO workflows, provided under decennial warranty.
• S3D Virtual 360° Immersive 360° virtual tour service powered by FARO hardware, enabling remote site exploration, measurement and audit in online and offline modes for field teams, engineering offices and decision-makers.
• BathyTwin® Specialized bathymetric and hydrographic survey service using autonomous USV drones, GNSS RTK positioning and hydrographic echo sounders, producing Digital Terrain Models, Digital Depth Models, 3D point clouds, volumetric calculations, bathymetric curves and SIG cartography for dams, ports and waterways.
• Timelapse chantier intelligent S3D Construction-site timelapse documentation service for monitoring progress, communicating status and archiving project evolution on building and industrial projects.
• Rétro-ingénierie 3D Reverse engineering service that reconstructs the geometry of existing parts, equipment and installations into precise digital 3D models for redesign and fabrication purposes.
• Solutions AR/VR pour l'industrie et le BTP Augmented and virtual reality solutions that enable immersive visualization and interaction with scan and BIM data for industrial and construction applications.
• Notes de calcul de structure Structural calculation notes and analysis reports derived from scan data and BIM models, supporting engineering validation and regulatory compliance.
• Service d'Imagerie Multispectrale Multispectral imaging service for industry and building applications, providing non-visible spectrum data for analysis and inspection beyond standard RGB capture.
• united3d.tech© (Plateforme collaborative de scan 3D) Collaborative scan 3D platform branded united3d.tech© under the S3D Engineering United® network, enabling data sharing and project coordination among network partners and clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scan-to-BIM reduces construction errors on site by up to 87%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered key_account, core and minor.

• ENGIE Solutionskey_accountStrategic or Co-development PartnerENGIE Solutions is a major enterprise customer for S3D Engineering's industrial 3D scanning services. A testimonial from Louis CASTERA (Responsable Maintenance) highlights the use of 3D scan data for risk analysis before maintenance interventions at industrial sites, suggesting an ongoing commercial relationship.
• Nuclear ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNuclear Valley is the French competitive cluster for the nuclear industry. S3D Engineering United® joined Nuclear Valley to develop 3D scanning and BIM capabilities specifically for the nuclear sector, with the logo displayed on the company's website.
• SMART 4D (Digital Aquitaine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMART 4D is a Domain of Excellence within Digital Aquitaine focused on digital twins. The partnership with S3D Engineering accelerates the development of Digital Twins for industry, combining S3D's scanning expertise with SMART 4D's digital twin platform capabilities.
• Nestlékey_accountStrategic or Co-development PartnerNestlé is shown as a client logo on S3D Engineering's website, indicating an active commercial relationship for 3D scanning and BIM services in food and beverage manufacturing facilities.
• CCI BusinessminorOthersCCI Business is a business networking platform connecting companies for commercial exchanges and collaborations. S3D Engineering is a member facilitating B2B connections through the Chamber of Commerce network.
• OdeysminorOthersOdeys is a cluster dedicated to innovation and ecological transition in construction and planning. S3D Engineering participates to stay connected with construction sector innovation trends.
• France NumeumminorOthersFrance Numeum represents digital companies in France, federating the digital ecosystem. S3D Engineering is a member to engage with the broader digital industry community.
• French FabminorOthersFrench Fab is a national movement to promote French industry through innovation and technology. S3D Engineering participates to position its digital industrial services within the French manufacturing ecosystem.
• French Tech BordeauxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench Tech Bordeaux promotes innovative French startups internationally. S3D Engineering is part of this ecosystem to gain visibility and connect with the broader tech and startup community.
• Club Entreprises MérignacminorOthersA business network of more than 300 local companies (~20% of businesses in Mérignac), fostering local economic development and professional synergies. S3D Engineering participates as a local enterprise.
• Digital AquitainecoreOthersDigital Aquitaine is a regional cluster focused on digital development and transformation in the Aquitaine region. S3D Engineering's SMART 4D initiative operates within this ecosystem, and the company is an active member.
• FARO TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationFARO is the primary scanner technology provider for S3D Engineering's field operations. The company uses FARO Focus S150/S350/Premium/Blink terrestrial laser scanners and FARO SCENE processing software. FARO is a globally leading precision 3D measurement technology company.
• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk provides the core BIM and CAD software used throughout S3D Engineering's workflow: AutoCAD (2D/3D design), Revit (BIM modelling), Navisworks (coordination), BIM 360 (cloud collaboration), and Autodesk Forma (project coordination).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OpenSpace: US-based construction progress capture using 360° cameras and AI. Competes with S3D's construction timelapse, virtual tour, and as-built documentation services for general contractors and project owners.
• Artec 3D: Luxembourg-based 3D scanning hardware and software vendor (Eva, Leo, Spider scanners + Artec Studio). Competes with S3D on reverse engineering, metrology, and mid-range scanning services across Europe.
• Matterport: US-based digital twin platform using 360° capture and AI for buildings. Competes with S3D Virtual 360® in virtual tours and as-built documentation, particularly for commercial real estate and facility management customers.
• Pix4D: Swiss photogrammetry software company (PIX4Dmapper, PIX4Dmatic). Competes with S3D's photogrammetry-based scanning and serves the same AEC, infrastructure, and surveying customer base across Europe.
• GeoSLAM: UK-based provider of SLAM-based mobile 3D scanning hardware and software (ZEB Horizon, ZEB Revo). Direct competitor in fast indoor/outdoor scanning for BIM and industrial applications where S3D also deploys mobile mapping.
• NavVis: Munich-based provider of mobile mapping systems and cloud-based digital twin platform for indoor spaces. Direct competitor in scan-to-BIM, reality capture, and digital twin services for industrial and commercial buildings across Europe.
• DroneDeploy: US-based drone reality-capture platform with photogrammetry, LiDAR processing, and digital twin tools. Competes with S3D's drone-based photogrammetry and LiDAR scanning for construction, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble: US-based positioning and BIM software giant (Trimble Business Center, RealWorks, Connect). Competes with S3D on survey-grade scanning workflows, BIM coordination, and as-built modelling for industrial and infrastructure customers globally.
• FARO Technologies: Global leader in 3D measurement hardware and software (laser scanners, SCENE software) and parent of HoloBuilder. S3D Engineering is a direct customer and technology partner; FARO's service arm competes with S3D on enterprise reality-capture projects.
• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Global surveying and laser scanning hardware giant (BLK series, RTC360, ScanStation) within Hexagon. Competes with S3D on high-precision scanning services for industrial plants, infrastructure, and AEC, with much broader geographic coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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