Category Archives: 3D Laser Scanning

Scan Data on the Tracks

September 27, 2018

    Westlake’s 3D laser scanning team recently mobilized to assist with a request for extra survey data. With trains running every 90 seconds, scanning allowed for safe data collection of the entire station, including all structures, tracks, and roadway, with no disruptions to transit riders.   Continue Reading

Westlake’s Survey Team Continues Work at the Oregon Zoo

April 27, 2018

Westlake’s surveying and 3D laser scanning team continues to support the Oregon Zoo’s extensive animal habitat and infrastructure improvements. We have been fortunate to have worked on these improvements since 2011. Westlake has provided surveying to support the design and construction for the Veterinary Medical Center, Penguin habitat upgrades, Condors of the Columbia, the Education ... Continue Reading

Westlake Involved in 7 of 20 ‘Most Transformative Projects’ for 2017

December 20, 2017

Westlake is proud to be associated with seven projects identified as representative of changing times in Portland. Portland Business Journal named 20 projects as the ‘most transformative’ for 2017, noting how the projects address issues such as changing needs of industrial, campus, and office spaces. Each of Westlake’s divisions has contributed to at least one of ... Continue Reading

“Sea Witch” Logo Layout Services for Princess Cruises

September 12, 2017

https://www.facebook.com/154794364556629/videos/1296069540429100/ Westlake has been working with Princess Cruise Lines since 2017, providing logo layout services for the fleet of Princess ships. Princess Cruises is currently repainting its fleet, updating ships with the iconic “Sea Witch” logo. Partnering with Lindsey Haney of Midnight Hour Productions and VER for video systems, we create a 3D model of each ... Continue Reading

Broadway Bridge Rehabilitation Project

August 23, 2017

We are proud and excited to be associated with the rehabilitation of the iconic Broadway Bridge. This is quite a special project, as the Broadway Bridge is one of the few Rall-type bascule bridges (or, “drawbridges”) in the world. Theodor Rall patented this design in 1901, which essentially involves a system of huge wheels and ... Continue Reading

It’s Summertime at the Oregon Zoo!

July 13, 2017

We are proud of all the projects we work on here at Westlake, but it’s hard to top the feeling of working with the Oregon Zoo. Since the Zoo Bond was passed in 2008, we have had opportunities to provide survey services to support numerous upgrades and designs for the Zoo, including a new veterinary hospital, the ... Continue Reading

Westlake Team Travels to Bahrain for 3D Scan of US Coast Guard Vessel

May 12, 2017

Westlake specializes in US Coast Guard vessel scanning services, having completed scans in various shipyards both domestically and abroad. Most recently, Charles “Bob” Blair and Mike Schelsky traveled to the Kingdom of Bahrain to provide these services for the USCGC Wrangell – an Island-Class Patrol Boat in need of structural analysis and possible modification design. Bob and Mike collected data ... Continue Reading

Laser Scanning for an Archaeological Excavation

September 30, 2016

In July 2016, Westlake Consultants provided 3D laser scanning and consulting services to the University of Louisiana for their giant camel excavation project. The camel, Megatylopus, lived 7 million years ago, stood 12-14 feet tall, and functioned much like a giraffe. This is the second specimen found at this South-Central Oregon site. It took two ... Continue Reading

Westlake Presents to Sherwood High School Construction Class

March 16, 2016

Westlake’s scan department recently visited Sherwood High School to talk about land surveying and 3D laser scanning. Our team presented to a group of students in an Advanced Construction class about the different ways you can specialize in surveying, the requirements for getting started in the profession, and how it’s applied to many different types of projects. In ... Continue Reading

Westlake’s Scan Department Presents to Emerick Architects

March 2, 2016

Westlake Consultant’s scanning department recently visited Emerick Architects, located in downtown Portland, for a Lunch & Learn to present the use and benefits of 3D laser scanning. During the presentation, Westlake’s Bob Blair described our involvement in the Lloyd Center renovation work. He mentioned it took our scan department about 3 days to scan the entire mall and about 2 weeks to model ... Continue Reading