TPLM - 3D

What TPLM - 3D does

TPLM-3D is a French private limited company (SARL) founded in 2004 and headquartered in Chasse-sur-Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, that provides 3D measurement and surveying professional services to enterprise and public-sector clients. The firm's core techniques are lasergrammétrie (terrestrial laser scanning), photogrammétrie (photogrammetry), and métrologie (high-precision industrial dimensional metrology), delivered through an equipment stack that includes Z+F IMAGER 5016 and Zoller & Fröhlich Imager 5010 C scanners, Leica HDS6100 phase-comparison scanners, Leica TS60 total stations, Leica DNA03 digital levels, and Wyler BlueLEVEL electronic levels. Output deliverables include raw and georeferenced point clouds, ortho-images, triangulated 3D surface models, BIM models, 360° panoramas, immersive VR walkthroughs, clash analyses, deformation and planarity reports, cross-sections and elevations, and standard CAD/GIS exports.

The company is co-directed by David Desbuisson (Ingénieur Géomètre INSA Strasbourg, responsible for R&D and QSSERP) and Stéphane Hopp (Commercial), and reinvests approximately 6% of annual turnover into proprietary in-house software development — ImgSurveyor (photogrammetry-laser scanning bridging), CloudSurfer (point cloud processing and deformation analysis), and TopTools (stochastic metrology computation). Clients are concentrated in three verticals: Architecture & Heritage (heritage monuments, restoration, BIM), Industry (nuclear, chemical, petrochemical, naval, offshore, energy, automotive, pharma), and Civil Engineering & Construction (infrastructure, tunnels, quarries, monitoring). Named reference customers include EDF (Tignes dam), DRAC Ile-de-France (St Denis Basilica), Bourgeoisie de Sion, Canton of Geneva, and an automotive manufacturer (220m production line).

The business model is project-based B2B professional services sold through direct field-sales engagement with engineering consultants, infrastructure operators, heritage organizations, and industrial clients. Pricing is per-project, not publicly disclosed, and quotes depend on scope, equipment, and complexity. The firm operates from a single site, is MASE- and CEFRI-certified for industrial and nuclear environments, and has expanded cross-border into Switzerland via partnerships with Géomètres Centre SA and the OA3D consortium alongside Ch. Haller and Spatial SA.

Name

TPLM - 3D

Legal name

TPLM-3D

Website

https://tplm-3d.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Surveying and Measurement Services

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (54137), Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology & Scanning Services (Inspection Labs, On-Site Measurement) (IMAAAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Photogrammetry & Reality Capture for AM (IMAAAHAB), Scan-to-CAD & Reverse Engineering Software (IMAAAHAE), Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators) (IMAAAHAC)

Keywords

• 3D laser scanning
• Topographic surveying
• Industrial metrology
• Photogrammetry services
• BIM modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Chasse-sur-rhône

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Surveying and Measurement Services: Professional services revenue from laser scanning, photogrammetry, and topographic surveying projects. Project-based engagements serving architecture, industry, and civil engineering clients with deliverables including 3D models, point clouds, orthophotos, and deformation analysis reports.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TPLM-3D is a French surveying and 3D measurement company that delivers laser scanning (lasergrammetry), photogrammetry, and high-precision metrology services to architecture, heritage, industrial, and civil engineering clients. The company captures dense 3D point clouds on-site and converts them into deliverables such as point clouds, ortho-images, 3D models, BIM models, cross sections, topographic plans, and deformation analyses. Its work supports as-built documentation, renovation, structural monitoring, clash detection, and clearance simulation for complex environments including nuclear, offshore, petrochemical, and historic monument sites.

Product overview

TPLM-3D is a French surveying and 3D measurement company founded in 2004, specializing in lasergrammetry (laser scanning), photogrammétrie (photogrammetry), and métrologie (dimensional metrology) for architecture, industry, and civil engineering sectors. The company operates as a services provider delivering point clouds, 3D models, ortho-images, deformation analyses, BIM models, 360° panoramas, virtual reality visualizations, clash analysis, and various specialized surveys including tunnel, quarry, and storage tank monitoring. Core techniques include laser scanning using proprietary and third-party scanners (Z+F IMAGER 5016, Zoller & Fröhlich Imager 5010 C, Leica HDS6100), photogrammetry, and high-precision metrology with Leica TS60 total stations. The product portfolio is supported by proprietary software including ImgSurveyor for photogrammetry-laser scanning integration, CloudSurfer for deformation analysis, and TopTools for metrology computations. Deliverables are provided in standard CAD formats (AutoCAD DWG, MicroStation, PDMS) and ESRI GIS format.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Laser Scanning (Lasergrammétrie) 3D laser scanning surveys capturing millions of measurement points per second to produce precise point clouds of objects, buildings, industrial sites, and environments for survey and modeling purposes. Used by engineering firms, industrial operators, and heritage conservation clients needing as-built documentation.
• Photogrammetry (Photogrammétrie) Digital photogrammetry service reconstructing and measuring scenes from photographs taken from multiple positions, producing orthophotos, 3D textured models, and point clouds for heritage, architectural, and industrial documentation projects.
• Industrial Metrology (Métrologie) High-precision dimensional metrology for industrial applications including machine axis alignment, flatness measurements, component positioning, shaft adjustment, and tight-tolerance fitting using total stations and precision levels.
• 3D Model Production Virtual reconstruction of object geometry in optimized topologically coherent surface mesh (TIN) format, serving as the basis for plans, as-built surveys, and comparison against design specifications.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) 3D building information models combining geometry, attributes, and relationships in a single workspace to function as a digital health record for a building across its maintenance and modification lifecycle.
• Planarity Measurement and Deformation Analysis Exhaustive monitoring using point cloud comparison against theoretical dimensions to verify flatness or quantify deformations, particularly for slab flatness assessment and structural deformation analysis on industrial and heritage sites.
• Topographic Map or Plan Plan view of the existing ground situation prepared as an essential working basis for design offices, architects and project managers, produced via tacheometric measurements, airborne laser scanning, photogrammetry, or drone LIDAR.
• Tunnel Surveys Exhaustive tunnel data capture using laser scanning for survey of existing situation and structure gauge clearance checks, with options for fixed or mobile scanner deployment.
• Quarry Surveys Periodic quarry surveys for accurate monitoring using point cloud data from airborne lidar, terrestrial scanning, photogrammetry, or UAV surveys with 5-10cm point density.
• Monitoring of Storage Tanks Complete storage tank surveys verifying conformance to standards by comparing laser scanner point clouds against theoretical cylinder shapes, extracting vertical and horizontal sections for differential settlement analysis.
• Clash Analysis Interference detection by superimposing new project designs onto existing point clouds to identify potential clashes, visualized in a 3D Navisworks environment to avoid rework during construction.
• Setting Out (Implantation) Construction reference measurements including global building layout, axis setting, and precision work, providing cost-effective precision for site contexts.
• Independent Verification External and independent quality control for completed structures, verifying the quality and accuracy of dimensional control delivered separately during construction.
• 3D Visualisation and Virtual Reality Textured 3D model visualization used as a communication tool for realistic representation of objects in their environment, suitable for personnel training and site familiarization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accuracy of 2-5mm achieved in industrial plant modeling projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OA3D Consortium (Ch. Haller + Spatial SA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing consortium partnership for 11+ years with Ch. Haller (geomatics expert) and Spatial SA for 3D modeling projects. Combined expertise in metrology, topographic surveys, GPS, and GIS for civil engineering structure surveys in Geneva.
• Géomètres Centre SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Swiss surveying firm on heritage project for Bourgeoisie de Sion in Switzerland.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cyclomedia: Specializes in large-scale reality capture, mobile mapping, and 3D data services for infrastructure, government, and heritage applications across Europe. Directly comparable service offering and customer base to TPLM-3D's surveying and 3D documentation work.

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon (Leica Geosystems): Global leader in geospatial and 3D measurement solutions, owner of Leica Geosystems. Provides scanning hardware (Leica BLK, RTC360, P-Series) and processing software (Cyclone, Leica CloudWorx) that TPLM-3D also relies on. Competes indirectly by enabling in-house surveying teams at large enterprises.
• FARO Technologies: Major 3D measurement hardware vendor (FARO Focus, Vantage) with capture-to-BIM and metrology software (Scene, As-Built). Provides equipment similar to those TPLM-3D uses and increasingly bundles services and software that pressure boutique survey firms.
• Trimble: Broad incumbent offering total stations, 3D laser scanners (Trimble X7, TX8), and surveying/BIM software (Trimble RealWorks, Trimble Connect). Competes in the same scanning and as-built documentation market with both hardware sales and integrated services.

Emerging players

• Pix4D: Photogrammetry software platform that converts drone and terrestrial imagery into point clouds, orthomosaics, and 3D models. Competes in TPLM-3D's photogrammetry workflow and enables end users to perform processing in-house, pressuring service-bureau margins.
• DroneDeploy: Cloud-based drone mapping and photogrammetry platform used for construction, inspection, and surveying workflows. Represents an emerging DIY alternative to traditional survey firms like TPLM-3D for topographic and inspection jobs.
• GeoSLAM: Provider of handheld SLAM-based 3D laser scanning hardware and processing software for indoor and complex environments. An emerging player in the same 3D measurement services market, particularly relevant to TPLM-3D's indoor industrial and heritage work.

Regional players

• SITADIN: French surveying and topography firm providing laser scanning, BIM modeling, and infrastructure surveys. A direct regional French competitor with comparable service portfolio and customer base in building and civil works.
• GIM (Geographic Information Management): Belgian geomatics and surveying services firm delivering GIS, 3D scanning, and infrastructure mapping solutions across Benelux. Comparable European regional surveying-services peer with similar technical scope and customer mix.
• Cabinet BOURGET: French geomatics/land-survey firm offering 3D laser scanning, topographic surveys, and BIM services. Comparable small-to-mid French regional peer in the same surveying-and-modeling services category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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