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Digital Engineering

BIM, 3D laser scanning, digital twin, and full-discipline modelling powering FTS project delivery across 15 countries. We bring industrial facilities into the digital age.

Capabilities

End-to-End Digital Engineering

From point cloud capture to live digital twins, FTS delivers every layer of the digital engineering stack on industrial projects.

BIM Services

Multi-discipline BIM coordination, clash detection, and 4D sequencing. IFC-compliant models for structural, mechanical, civil, and electrical disciplines.

3D Laser Scanning

Millimetre-accurate 3D capture of existing industrial facilities. Point cloud to intelligent 3D model conversion for brownfield engineering.

Digital Twin

Live digital replicas of industrial assets integrating sensor data, 3D models, and operational analytics for continuous performance monitoring.

PDMS / Plant 3D

Full process plant and piping design for blast furnaces, beneficiation plants, and casthouse facilities. P&ID integration and isometric extraction.

SolidWorks / Inventor

Parametric 3D mechanical equipment design for industrial machinery, vibratory chargers, transfer ladles, and custom equipment with full manufacturing drawings.

Revit / BIM 360

Cloud-collaborative BIM platform for real-time multi-discipline coordination, design review, and quantity take-off integrated across project teams.

Technology Stack

Industry-Standard Software

FTS engineers are proficient in the full suite of industrial design, analysis, and BIM software used by global EPC contractors.

SolidWorks Mechanical
Inventor Mechanical
TEKLA Structural
AutoCAD Drafting
PDMS Plant
Plant 3D Plant
Revit BIM
STAAD Pro Analysis
ETABS Analysis
ETAP Electrical
Navisworks BIM
AutoCAD MEP MEP
Our Process

From Reality Capture to Digital Twin

A proven four-step workflow that takes your industrial asset from physical scan to living digital model.

01

Scan & Survey

Laser scan existing facilities to millimetre accuracy. Point cloud data captures every pipe, beam, and structural element for complete as-built reality capture.

02

3D Modelling

Convert scan data and design intent into intelligent 3D models. Multi-discipline coordination eliminates clashes before construction begins.

03

Analysis & Simulation

FEM structural analysis, process flow simulation, and load case validation. Code-compliant design verified digitally before a single piece of steel is cut.

04

Digital Twin

Deliver a live digital replica of the completed asset integrating operational sensor data for continuous performance monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Case Study

Digital Engineering in Action

BIM model for ArcelorMittal junction house JNT63
BIM / Navisworks

BIM Coordination for ArcelorMittal JNT63

Full 3D BIM coordination model for junction house JNT63 at ArcelorMittal — integrating structural, mechanical, and civil disciplines into a single federated model. Multi-discipline clash detection eliminated costly construction conflicts before the first steel was erected.

  • Multi-discipline federated BIM model
  • Clash-free construction delivery
  • IFC export for contractor coordination
  • 4D sequencing integrated with schedule
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3D Scanning

Reality Capture Services

High-density 3D laser scanning of live industrial plants for brownfield engineering, retrofit design, and as-built documentation.

Existing Plant Surveys

Millimetre-accurate 3D capture of existing industrial facilities for brownfield projects

Point Cloud to 3D Model

Converting scan data to intelligent 3D models ready for design and analysis workflows

Interference Detection

Clash checking between new design and existing plant to eliminate costly rework

As-Built Documentation

Accurate as-built records for maintenance planning and future engineering projects

Engineering Tools

Platform Expertise in Depth

Deep platform-level expertise across structural, mechanical, process, and BIM disciplines.

Structural 3D Modeling

TEKLA Structures

Industry-leading structural steel 3D modeling for fabrication drawings, connection design, and full BIM integration. FTS TEKLA models have delivered conveyor galleries, junction houses, and blast furnace structures.

  • Fabrication drawing extraction from model
  • Bolted and welded connection design
  • Full BIM integration and IFC export
  • Multi-discipline clash detection model
3D Mechanical Equipment Design

SolidWorks / Inventor

Parametric 3D mechanical equipment design for industrial machinery -- vibratory chargers, hot metal transfer ladles, and custom equipment. Full assembly and manufacturing drawing packages.

  • Parametric component and assembly modeling
  • Custom industrial equipment design
  • Manufacturing drawing packages from model
  • Bill of materials extraction
Process Plant & Piping Design

Autodesk Plant 3D

Full process plant and piping design -- blast furnaces, beneficiation plants, casthouse facilities, and GCP systems. P&ID integration, isometric extraction, and MTO generation.

  • Intelligent P&ID development and model linking
  • Isometric extraction directly from 3D model
  • MTO and BOM generation from model data
  • Piping class and specification management
Structural Analysis & Design

STAAD Pro / ETABS

FEM-based structural analysis and code-compliant design for complex industrial structures under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads. Wind and crane load analysis included.

  • Static, dynamic, and seismic load analysis
  • Wind and crane load combinations
  • Code-compliant design to IS, AISC, Eurocode
  • Foundation and connection design integration
2D Design & Drafting

AutoCAD

Precision 2D engineering drawings -- GA layouts, structural plans, civil drawings, P&ID diagrams, and equipment arrangement drawings. Full drawing management and revision control.

  • GA layouts and equipment arrangement drawings
  • Structural, civil, and P&ID diagrams
  • Complete drawing management and revision control
  • Standards-compliant title block and sheet layout
Building Information Modeling

BIM -- Revit / Navisworks

Multi-discipline BIM coordination, clash detection, and 4D construction sequencing. FTS delivers IFC-compliant BIM models for structural, mechanical, civil, and electrical disciplines.

  • Multi-discipline coordination and clash detection
  • IFC-compliant BIM model output
  • 4D construction sequencing with schedule links
  • Quantity take-off and cost estimating integration

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Bring Your Industrial Project into the Digital Age

From first laser scan to live digital twin, FTS handles every layer of the digital engineering stack. Let's talk about your project.