Why add a digital walkthrough?
Factories are complex environments. Still images and conventional videos show details but rarely explain how areas connect. A spatial walkthrough gives every participant the same visual context and makes remote discussions more specific.
Typical applications
- Customer and supplier visits without immediate travel
- Preparation of modifications and maintenance work
- Visual documentation of production, storage and technical areas
- Coordination with planners, contractors and equipment suppliers
- Plant tours for recruiting, onboarding or sales
Capture and delivery
The project starts by defining purpose, audience and approved areas. The site is then captured systematically with suitable equipment. The reconstructed walkthrough is checked for coverage, navigation and sensitive content before it is published through a web link.
Capture options
A recent smartphone or action camera is sufficient for many indoor environments. A drone can complement large outdoor areas where its use is permitted. Professional scanning can be added when specific geometric requirements apply.
Limitations
The walkthrough is not automatically survey-grade and does not replace CAD, BIM, statutory inspections or safety procedures. Hidden areas cannot be reconstructed without suitable source images. The displayed condition represents the time of capture and needs updating after relevant changes.
Measurable project outcomes
A pilot should define its own success criteria, such as fewer repetitive visits, better prepared contractor meetings or shorter clarification cycles. siteviewer only publishes metrics that were actually measured and approved.
