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"GDS has proved to be extremely helpful for our project. They met our requirements and delivered on time with perfect service."
GUILLAUME BOYER
Senior Mechanical Engineer
What we deliver in Edison
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Why teams in Edison choose GDS for 3D modeling
At a glance
Typical experience with generic modeling
- Models built from assumptions, not field data
- Geometry that doesn't match the real site
- Wrong LOD - too heavy or too sparse to use
- Files that fight your Revit or CAD workflow
What you get with GDS 3D modeling
- Models built on field-verified scan data
- Geometry that reflects real existing conditions
- LOD matched to how you will use the model
- Clean families, naming, and import-ready files
Impact for your team and your client
- Fewer clashes and field surprises
- A reliable basis for design and coordination
- Deliverables your team can use right away
Built on scan data
Models start from registered point clouds, so geometry reflects the real facility, not outdated drawings.
Right LOD
We model to the level of detail your workflow needs - from coordination geometry to detailed MEP.
Workflow-ready
Clean families, layer naming, and import notes so models drop into Revit, Navisworks, and CAD.
Marine & port focus
Built for Edison shipbuilding, port, naval, and marine-industrial projects where precision matters.
The GDS Guarantee
Every project is covered by the GDS Guarantee for our scanning and modeling deliverables.
Core services in Edison
3D laser scanning
On-site facility and equipment capture aligned to site control.
3D modeling • You're here
Scan-to-BIM, as-built, and CAD geometry from verified scan data.
Reverse engineering
Parametric or surface CAD and drawings from physical parts.
Consulting
Scoping, standards, import support, and workflow rescue.
Turnkey solutions
End-to-end capture, modeling, and delivery managed as one workflow.
Digital twin planning
Scan-backed digital twins for plants and industrial facilities.
Value and benefits
Model reality
Geometry built from scan data means design and coordination start from how the site actually is.
Catch clashes early
A true-to-site model surfaces conflicts in coordination, before they reach fabrication or install.
Usable deliverables
Models are prepared for your tools so your team works from one consistent, reliable source.
Industries we serve in Edison
Shipbuilding & shipyards
Vessel, drydock, and shipyard facility documentation to support build, repair, and retrofit across Edison.
Ports & terminals
Dock, terminal, crane, and marine-structure capture to support retrofit, coordination, and planning.
Naval & defense
Facility, equipment, and secure-site documentation for naval, defense, and maritime operations.
Marine equipment & vessels
Hull, deck, and marine-equipment capture and reverse engineering to support fabrication and retrofit.
Construction & infrastructure
Existing-condition surveys for waterfront renovation, coordination, and development across Edison.
Energy & utilities
Waterfront plants, substations, and infrastructure captured to support retrofit and planning.
Example 3D modeling projects in Edison and across New Jersey
Edison
Documenting a shipyard and drydock facility ahead of a retrofit, giving engineering field-verified conditions before design begins.
Newark
Capturing a port terminal and marine structure for documentation, delivering registered data aligned to site control.
Jersey City
Documenting vessel and marine equipment for downstream modeling and fabrication planning.
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Project deliverables completed
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Field-verified project data
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Rush options as fast as forty-six hours for qualifying scopes, subject to availability
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Primary industries served
Clients that trust our work
What teams say about working with GDS
Frequently asked questions
What is Scan-to-BIM and do you offer it in Edison
Scan-to-BIM converts registered laser scan data into a structured Revit or CAD model of existing conditions. Yes, it is a core 3D modeling service we deliver across Edison and the surrounding metro.
Which 3D modeling deliverables do you provide
Revit BIM models, AutoCAD as-builts, point cloud to mesh, neutral CAD geometry (STEP, IGES), coordination models, and 3D PDFs. Format and level of detail are confirmed during scoping.
Can you model from scans we already have
Yes. We can build models from your existing registered point clouds, or capture new scans first. We will review your data and confirm what is workable before starting.
What level of detail (LOD) do you model to
We model to the LOD your workflow needs - from massing and coordination geometry to detailed MEP and fabrication-ready elements. The right level is matched to your intended use during scoping.
Do your models work in Revit and Navisworks
Yes. Models are prepared for Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and visualization tools with clear families, layer naming, and import notes so your team works from a consistent source.
Do you support marine and port modeling
Yes. Shipbuilding, port, and marine modeling is a core focus in Edison - we model equipment-dense, waterfront environments so design and procurement start from reality.
How fast can you deliver a model
For qualifying scopes, rush delivery is available in roughly 24 to 72 hours depending on scope, format, and resource availability. Exact timing is confirmed in your written quote.
Will you sign an NDA
Yes. We are NDA-friendly and sign mutual confidentiality agreements for marine, naval, port, and industrial projects, so sensitive data stays protected.
Do you also capture the scans, or only model
Both. We offer full Scan-to-BIM (on-site capture plus modeling) or modeling-only from your data. See our 3D laser scanning in Edison page for capture.
Which industries do you model for in Edison
Shipbuilding and shipyards, ports and terminals, naval and defense, marine equipment and vessels, construction and infrastructure, and energy and utilities across Edison.
Start a 3D modeling project in Edison
Our scanning and modeling deliverables are supported by the GDS Guarantee.
Step one share basic goals and project details
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Step two we scope the model scope and LOD
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Step three you receive a clear plan cost and schedule you can share with your client
Modeling capacity books up quickly in Edison. The earlier we see your scope the more schedule flexibility we can give you.
Information on this page describes typical services and possible benefits based on typical project work.