Company profile

COMPANY DESCRIPTION AND ORGANISATION

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Our body of staff is made up of essential professionals with more than twenty years of experience in the

commercial/marketing sector, as well as experienced plant design and stress analysis engineers.

Our software department has been enriched by the partnership with Hexagon PPM for the distribution of

CADWorx® & Analysis Solutions and BricsCAD®, Ardis for the document management solutions, AT4 Smart

Service for the maintenance software solutions and asset management engineering, ACM-e engineering

services and technological solutions, MMH Ltd port and logistic services, 3DEarthscan for laser scanning and

topographic activities, WeScan laser scanning and BIM modeling activities, Singeca software for the

productivity of your engineering dept., Microgeo provides solutions and competence in the fields of survey

and measurements, Naquadria data center and solution provider.

Our firm was founded by a group of passionate and enthusiastic

professionals who believe that their various different skills in the

IT and three-dimensional plant design sectors can contribute to

the creation of software solutions which stand out because of their

quality, skill and innovation.

Our firm is endowed with the same characteristics as a web

company, allowing for an extremely ductile organization with

flexible working hours which can be adapted to the project’s

needs. This cuts time and costs, the benefits of which are reflected

in the final services and systems provided.

Organisation chart

SOFTWARE DEPARTMENT

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Software engineering (SE) is the application of engineering to the development of software in a systematic

method.

Our staff dedicated to the analysis and design of new systems and mobile apps has their own

international experience and can offer their knowledge of creating custom solutions in multiple industrial

sectors.

The team is found in European locations and is coordinated by our manager through the web

technologies now commonly used.

This organization allows us a high organizational flexibility, flexible work schedules, and adaptable to the

needs of the project, a reduction of time and costs reflected on services and manufactured systems.

Our structure is also able to manage the following activities:

• Analysis and design of applications on Microsoft infrastructure;

• Business intelligence solutions, integrated with third-party applications;

• Implementation of CRM solutions;

• Analysis, design and development of applications for mobile devices (iOS®, Android® and

Windows®);

• Consultancy and integration on technological projects.

Our Company, through its consolidated partnership with Hexagon PPM, the world leader in IT solutions for

the Process Power & Marine sector, our company deals in CADWorx Analysis Solution software, a line of

products for planning using AutoCAD ® or Bricscad ®. 3Units avails itself of a highly qualified body of staff

and is therefore able to provide training and/or consultation services as well as plant design planning

services. 3Units is CADWorx e BricsCAD dealer for Italy, Italian Switzerland and Malta.

CADWorx is quick and easy to set up and use, so design

can begin immediately. The bi-directional links between

CADWorx and analysis programs for pipes and vessels

enable designers and engineers to easily share

information while keeping the drawings, models, and

related information continuously synchronized as

changes are made. The fast processing and highly

refined user-interface features in CADWorx empower

users to work efficiently together, even on large models.

HEXAGON PPM SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

CADWorx and analysis solution suite

CADWorx and analysis solution is an integrated, complete AutoCAD® and Bricscad® based software

series for plant design that provides intelligent drawing and database connectivity, advanced levels of

automation, and easy-to-use drafting tools. By including the ability to choose the design platform,

CADWorx® continues to expand upon and provide powerful and adaptive tools that enable quick and easy

creation of fully intelligent 3D plant models.

Our products are used around the world by nearly

every major Owner Operator and global EPC firm.

Likewise thousands of mid to small size

companies are benefiting from the powerful, yet

scalable, solutions that we develop. If you have

work to do, correctly, on time, and under budget,

you too should be looking at our offerings.

The software that make up the suite is divided into:

plant (CADWorx plant, P&ID, Fieldpipe, Structure,

Design Review, OrthoGen, BricsCAD) ed analysis

(Caesar II, PV Elite, Tank, VVD Visual vessel

design, BOS Fluid, GT Strudl, FEA Tools,

NozzlePro).

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Our Company is partner Hexagon PPM for the distribution of BricsCAD, The first all-in-one CAD design

solution in dwg format. BricsCAD is the familiar design platform for all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D

modeling, mechanical design and BIM.

BRICSCAD SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

BricsCAD BIM

Create and manage building designs - from

concept to construction documentation - in one

familiar environment. With BricsCAD BIM, you can

use your current CAD skills to smoothly move to

creating real Building Information Models in record

time. One product, one workflow, all in industry-

standard DWG. Our BIM solution is based on an

industry standard. Share your BIM across all the

vertical disciplines in the AEC world - architectural,

structural and building services (MEP).

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The main features are: Familiar CAD Toolkit, 2D Drawing and Annotation, 3D Modeling and Visualization,

Cloud Collaboration, Third Party Applications, Highly Customizable Interface, etc.

Supported formats include neutral ones, such as STEP and IGES; native formats, such as CATIA, Inventor,

and SolidWorks; and kernel formats, such as Parasolid. All editions of BricsCAD export drawings and

models in ACIS, DWG, 2D PDF, and a variety of raster formats. BricsCAD is available in the following

versions: Classic, Platinum, Pro, BIM, Mechanical e Communicator.

BricsCAD Mechanical

Advanced Mechanical design, a complete

mechanical design toolkit, all in .dwg. Assemble

freely using the power of 3D Direct Modeling.

With BricsCAD Mechanical you can create sheet

metal part designs that are resilient. BricsCAD is

free of the conceptual errors that plague history-

based MCAD modeling systems. Your designs can

be modified without the worry of failure, because

we combine the freedom of direct modeling with

the power of feature-based design.

A complete mechanical design toolkit, all in dwg

format: Parametric components, 3D assembly

modeling, 3D drawing compare, Automatic

drawing view creation, BOM generation, etc.

The application is available both in client/server

version and in WEB version, the software It helps you

for the ISO 9001: 2015.

ArDis is able to integrate, archive, manage any type of

document bound to: automate and simplify your

processes, 2D and 3D technical drawings, handling of

order/project documents, quality documents

management.

The suite is modular and designed to automate your

company's document processes. ARDIS combines the

stability of a solution with over 25 years of experience

to the flexibility and creativity of a team of

professionals ready to handle any need.

ARDIS DOCUMENTS MANAGEMENT is an easy-to-use solution, with extremely low start-up times, is as

complete for controlling all PROCESSES of the DOCUMENTS , 2D & 3D drawings, quality modules, and

any other document your business needs to manage and archive.

ARDIS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

PRYAM REAL ESTATE manages all data relating to industrial and production sites, the software is WEB,

only in English and Oracle databases. The application integrates the Real Estate Database with the

documents needed to identify it (for example, photographs, drawings, computerized attachments of any

kind); it is possible to locate an establishment by navigating static maps with the placement of the

property.• Searching for real estate by static mapping with

selection for continent, nation, province, and final

selection through drop-down list

• Searching for real estate through for all indexed fields

• Expiration Announcements for rentals / leases with

prior notice n days before

• Selection of the main board of the building that can be

activated by cartography and by list and selection of

the sub-cards of the building

• Communication module to the administrator of data

changes of the building … etc.

CAPEX/OPEX COST MANAGEMENT is available on version web and only in English , was designed to

manage industrial costs; the suite, manages the costs of capital (Capex) and the costs operative (Opex)

for the various oh the customer establishments (around 400 in the world). Expense items are managed

centrally in order to have a homogeneous aggregation, reports are available for nation, continent, and so

on.

The software manages local currencies with conversion into Euros

and, through dedicated functions, manages other items of

expenditure and accidents.

The application has an administration module for the configuration

of spending items, the administrator defines the classification of

the various items that provide three levels of detail.

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The main objective of the AT4 Smart Services platform is to increase the reliability, efficiency and

productivity of industrial production processes through the design, development and implementation of the

control system, support and management of maintenance best practices (World Class Maintenance and

related concepts) and all related services.

Built with advanced technological and applicative solutions, it is based on concepts of deep learning,

machine learning and artificial intelligence; it is fully integrated into the process of industrial digitization 4.0

to predict and prevent issues and allows decision-makers to drive operational efficiency through full control

of all parameters and results of improvement actions.

CLOUD AT4 SMART SERVICES PLATFORM

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Complete platform for asset management in accordance with ISO 55000

Main modules of the platform

AT4 driver Business Intelligence system: complete performance management: costs, safety,

quality, reliability, availability, efficiency, productivity, warehouse, down-time, OEE and

technical parameters.

AT4 assessment Benchmark performance assessment: Complete GAP analysis and

benchmark according to: EFNS, UNI EN 15628 and ISO 55000.

AT4 management It is an efficient customization of Infor EAM (Enterprise Asset Management

system). Integrated with all AT4 applications, ERP systems and automation industrial

systems, it is the base of the “World Class Maintenance” implementation and the “Best in

class” efficient and sustainable result.

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AT4 reliability On-condition monitoring systems: application allows to develop and monitor a

complete predictive maintenance connected to machines and equipment for main physics

parameters.

AT4 engineering Maintenance engineering design system. AT4 engineering ™ allows you to

draw the equipment tree, design and optimize all preventive and predictive maintenance

activities identified through the application of RCM and FMEA methodologies.

AT4 safety web and safety gate system: safety web manage the complete registration and

monitoring of all safety-relevant: events, unsafe conditions, unsafe actions, near misses,

planned safety inspections and safety risk analysis. Safety gate tack online all PPE (personal

protective equipment) utilized by workers.

AT4 assistant Remote assistant solution: Remotely support and online guide, assist

technicians to solve all problems. Application work on mobile devices: tablets, smartphones,

and smart glasses.

AT4 library Document management system: total control of versioning and permissions of

any type of document stored in any format, compliance with the new Vision 2000 regulations

and ISO 55000.

AT4 sky Technological drone service solutions realized with Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV

an aircraft without a human pilot) for raw material tracking, safety and structural inspections,

spare parts inventory.

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ACM-e ENGINEERING SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS

Asset integrity and O&M engineering

Engineering department’s main activities are the following: maintenance

engineering in different industrial sectors, reliability centered

maintenance (RCM), risk based inspection (RBI), implementation of key

performance indicators (KPI), supply chain optimization, audit and

benchmarking in O&M and energy fields, implementation of

computerized maintenance management system (CMMS),

implementation of business intelligence systems, training of technical-

managerial staff, etc.

Our company is ACM-e’s partner for the distribution of technological solutions dedicated to

the automation of operating and management processes and to the supply of specialized

engineering services. The main areas of expertise are: operations & maintenance,

industrial assets life cycle management, audit and benchmarking, management and design

of efficient energy systems, outsourcing of technical and managerial activities with

responsibility on results (performance based contracts).

A4 automation solutions

MAINTRACKER is the turnkey solution, based on the utilization of RFID technology, to track

maintenance interventions, keep inventory under control more quickly and asset lifecycle

accurate traceability. MAINTRACKER's main functions are: the management of inventory

activities, the tracking of maintenance works performed on the assets, the elaboration of

activities progress reports, the use of mobile applications also in offline mode. Moreover, the

solution can be interfaced with existing CMMS or ERP systems.

SCANKEYS is a suite of modules, composed of hardware and software parts, able to meet the

specific needs of customers operating in the security and surveillance sector. This is a system

dedicated to the automation and certification of operations for handling keys decks and for

detecting values transported by private security guards. SCANKEYS is based on RFID and BLE

technologies, used in different phases of the management processes.

A4Automation is the ACM-e’s division dedicated to the conception, design and development of

technological solutions for the automatic tracking.

PROFLOWTRACKER is the integrated solution for automatically detecting and collecting

production and logistics data and for continuously monitoring and analyzing the trends of

manufacturing lines and internal or external logistics. The solution is mainly based on the

utilization of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology as a traceability tool along the

entire reference supply chain.

SAFER is the solution for the management of workers’ safety, based on the use of RFID and

BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technologies aimed at meeting the needs of three main processes:

safety assurance, access control of people and vehicles in working areas, management of

emergency evacuations.

MICROGEO SOLUTIONS IN THE FIELDS OF SURVEY AND MEASUREMENTS

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Our Company is MICROGEO partner for the distribution of solutions and

competence in the fields of survey and measurements. Microgeo was created to

promote and manage the technical and commercial skills in many important fields

of contact less measurement. Microgeo has got, also, the EN ISO 9001:2015

certificate for surveying and monitoring instruments.

Microgeo solutions

3D Laser Scanner for Sale and Rent: terrestrial laser scanner, LIDAR for

Plane/Helicopter, MMS (Mobile Mapping System), systems of dynamic survey

using laser scanners and cameras. The georeferenced digital laser scans with

high resolution images are useful for 3D surveys in Geology, Architecture,

Topography, Archaeology and Monitoring. In the heritage sector you can also scan

small 3D objects as archaeological remains, capitals, statues and bas-reliefs.

Microgeo is able to integrate on their Drones many thermographic,

Photogrammetric, Multi-Hyperspectral and Laser scanner systems, installing

appropriate sensors on board. Each solution has got also its Software for flight

missions and for data processing (radiometric thermo mosaics, orthophotos,

volumes, sections and contour lines).

The photogrammetry is traditionally known as a technique that determines

metrically the shape and the position of objects from two frames. This technique

has now changed dramatically with the help of complex algorithms from computer

vision, called SFM (Structure from Motion). This NEW PHOTOGRAMMETRY is a

technique that uses multiple images of the same area to rebuild the 3D geometry of

the objects in an entirely automatic manner. It is used in cartography, topography,

geology, engineering and architecture.

Infra-red thermal cameras for sale or on hire for thermographic analyses in

Construction, Predictive Maintenance, Industrial Processing Checks, R&D

Research and Development, Architecture and Restoration. Through the use of

thermal cameras it is possible to easily identify thermal bridges, damp patches,

broken and detached joints, temperature variation in an electric engine or a solar

panel. In addition, thermography can be applied in Medicine, Physiotherapy,

Veterinary Surgery, Security and Control Systems and in Environmental and

Geographical fields.

Our area is more and more susceptible to natural disasters and seismic events,

and often our team of professionals finds itself faced with situations that could be

easily prevented with the right tools. It is for this reason that it is necessary to carry

out monitoring with state-of-the-art techniques, both in the post-event stage and in

the prevention stage. The monitoring of these milimetric movements in buildings,

engineering works and infrastructure, carried out with Hydra sensors, will be the

answer that such a fragile territory like Italy’s is crying out for.

SINGECA SOFTWARE FOR THE PRODUCTIVITY OF YOUR ENGINEERING DEPT.

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Our Company is SINGECA partner for the distribution of software solution for the

productivity of your engineering department. Singeca delivers software and services for

technical departments, as well as consultancy do develop the right IT solution. Our

products, like ToDoT integrate perfectly with market standards, like Autodesk Inventor®

and Microsoft® Office.

ToDoT Smart publish 2D makes the layout of the spare parts catalogs fast and automatic interacting

with Autodesk Inventor and Microsoft Office. This way, machinery manufacturers can provide the

accompanying documentation without engaging technical department in repetitive tasks to extract

drawings, data and graphics from CAD drawings. Machinery builders must also produce a lot of

documentation, including the spare parts catalog. Who makes special machines engineered to order

must practically make an ad hoc documents kit on every sale. Much of the work is to assemble

information that derive from the design, which is found in the CAD files (tables, BOM, exploded views,

etc.). The problem is to transfer the information from design documents, suitable to the study and

production of the machines, in a format easy to consult and cross-reference for anyone involved in the

subsequent maintenance.

Drawings conversion

From .idw to pdf, dwg or dxf: just

select the assembly, end export

all parts drawings with one click.

3D PDF from Inventor

Convert your models to 3D PDF

to share them with whoever you

want, make lists, spare parts

catalogs, instruction manuals

that put 2D and 3D together.

Custom Solutions

For Autocad, Inventor and Office

users: Have you ever thought

about how many tasks can be

automated?

ToDoT CAD This software is especially designed to interact with Inventor® CAD and extract from digital

prototype data to be used outside technical department. ToDoT is suited for mass production companies

and for engineering to order as well.

MMH MALTA LTD. MEDITERRANEAN MARITIME HUB

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MMH is based in Malta and operates the Mediterranean Maritime Hub, a 165,000sq.m ISPS certified

port facility located in Valletta Port, has been established to deliver reliable, cost-effective marine, oil

and gas industry support services across the entire region. Malta-based, MMH is not Malta-confined.

MMH can support your operations anywhere in the Mediterranean and North African region through its

extensive networks, delivering the same high levels of service and support you would enjoy in our

home base.

MMH Port services

Provision and management of Port Services including Terminal

Management, Representations for Vessel Owner, Operator

and Charterer, Customs consultancy and management and the

set up and management of a logistics base for the operational

execution of onshore/offshore programs.

MMH Technical services

The provision of Technical services including the coordination

and execution of works through the integration of the Service

and Supply chain required by the Marine and Energy

industries, such as assessment and execution of marine

vessel maintenance works, stewarding drill pipe and riser

inspections and repair in line with OEM specifications and Rig

maintenance projects.

MMH People

The provision of human resources recruitment services as per

client requirements as well as, crew logistics including

manpower planning and personnel ingress and egress

management from personnel place of domicile to place of

work.

MMH Academy

A training institution specifically set up to be a key player in

the provision of training facilities, training and preparation of

workers seeking a long term career in the Marine and Oil and

Gas Industries. The training courses include: Well Control,

CompEx, Marine Licencing (Flag States), Maintenance

Training, RINA courses and Bespoke Training.

TRAINING COURSES

Our Company is able to offer qualified training services Hexagon certified, our mission is to provide made-

to-measure solutions to optimize the efficiency of HRD – Human Resources Development in order to

address department inefficiencies and obtain the maximum performance level possible.

The main areas of training and assistance activities are

as follows:

• CADWorx® Plant suite;

• CADWorx® analysis suite;

• Autocad 3D®, Inventor®;

• Bricscad® (classic, BIM e Mechanical);

• Thermal and mechanical design;

• ARDIS document management;

• PRYAM real estate management;

• CAPEX/OPEX industrial cost management;

• Stress analysis philosophy and pressure vessel;

• AT4 Smart service platform, ACM-e software;

• Maintenance plant and asset management;

• Microsoft® CRM.

PROJECT CONTROL SERVICES

Our Company is able to provide highly professional project management and control services. The

software primarily used for these activities is Primavera and Microsoft Project.

The most important tasks of the project control are:

• Ensure the effectiveness of the Planning and Progress

Control System, monitoring the progress measurement

system and ensuring the proper information flow,

progress status and completion forecast are assessed

and reported for Engineering, Procurement,

Fabrication, Construction and Commissioning phases;

• Update all Project Schedules, collecting actual data,

evaluating forecast dates and monitoring any progress

and productivity deviation compared with the baseline

schedule, including the corrective actions taken by the

PM;

• Create and maintain the 90 days look-ahead schedule,

weekly, monthly. Isolate any adverse trend and warn

the PM on time to take corrective actions, issue weekly

and monthly project reports (internal and for the Client);

• Assist the Project Manager in the Project Status Report

preparation and participate at the coordination

meetings;

• Support the Project during the contract changes/claims

process providing the time impact analysis.

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In 3D computer graphics, 3D modeling (or three-dimensional modeling) is the process of

developing a mathematical representation of any surface of an object (either inanimate or

living) in three dimensions via specialized software. The product is called a 3D model.

Our team is composed of professionals with twenty years experience in the

field of plant design (2D / 3D) and analysis (stress analysis) and is able to

operate in the following sectors: petrochemical, iron and steel, shipbuilding,

energy, water treatment, transport, etc.; we can use the most popular

software on the market, such as: Autocad®, Inventor®, Smart 3D®, CADWorx®,

BricsCAD, AutoPLANT®, PDMS®, ESApro, etc.

The team supports Customers throughout the project cycle, from layout

viability to the preparation of shop drawings for isometrics, supports and steel

ancillary structures.

Among the plants we have developed we are particularly proud of our work on

heating oil refinery furnaces. For such projects we have also carried out stress

analysis on internal and external lines, the piping assembly development,

isometrics, bills of materials and the specifications of the supports for burner

supply lines, product input lines, transfer lines and decoking lines.

Field surveys are an integral part of our business. They are carried out mainly

using laser scanners: this cutting-edge technology provides a result which can

be integrated into modern 3D design technologies.

PLANT 3D ENGINEERING

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Steel structure an civil design

Our experience in the discipline focuses mainly on the following activities, we are able to provide

structural design with Tekla®, Revit®, Aztec®, CADWorx® Structural, etc.

• Design of industrial and civil steel buildings;

• Design of supporting structures: rack,

walkways, stairs, etc;

• Designing structures for galvanizing lines, etc.

• Geotechnical engineering.

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Mechanical engineering

Our experience in the machinery and furnaces sector focuses in particular on the following activities.

• Engineering involved in the construction of machines for the iron and steel industry featuring

hydraulic and pneumatic movements, including the fitting of gear motors, chains, piston rods, oil-

pressure and pneumatic cylinders ;

• Machines used to load and unload products for rolling mills (slab, blooming, billet, etc.), lifting and

moving frames, ramps, wheels, etc.;

• Stacking and destacking machines used for accumulated material as well as conveyor belts, shore

unloaders, continuous ship unloaders, bridge cranes and machines for the iron and steel industry;

• Engineering and design of furnaces for the crude oil heating.

PIPING MATERIAL SPEC’S

Piping class or Pipe Class is a document that specifies the type of the components such as a type of pipe,

schedule, material, flange ratings, branch types, valve types and valve trim material, gasket and all the other

components specific requirements to be used for different fluids under different operating conditions in a plant.

Our team is able to prepare piping classes for

the most common three-dimensional CAD

design systems on the market, for Puma5®

piping materials management or in .xls format

for "manual" use or for import into other

systems.

We are able to develop piping material

specifications taking into account ASME

(American), EU (European), JIS (Japanese) and

GOST (Russian) regulation requirements.

Our vast experience in the sector has been

developed over years of collaboration with various

engineering companies. Since we are able to

assess a wide range of plant types (power,

chemical, oil & gas, etc.) it is within our capacity to

deal with several aspects of planning, including

any potential checks on existing plants should

breakages occur or instable situations emerge.

Our previous experience also allows us to offer

valid support regarding audits on documentation

produced during the planning stage.

Our technical staff mainly uses CAESAR II®

software.

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Stress–strain analysis (or stress analysis) is an engineering discipline that uses many methods to determine the

stresses and strains in materials and structures subjected to forces. In continuum mechanics, stress is a physical

quantity that expresses the internal forces that neighboring particles of a continuous material exert on each other,

while strain is the measure of the deformation of the material.

ANALYSIS ENGINEERING

Stress analysis

Dimensioning supportIn the design, the dimensioning process consists in identifying the nature of geometric parameters, physical etc ..

that characterize the work to be carried out and that guarantee at the same time the full functionality in accordance

with the technical specifications

Along with stress analysis checks, our company

prides itself on its vast experience in defining and

dimensioning support for plant tubing

The support has a very important function in the

realization of a plant, since it is the component

that allows the pipes to move freely due to thermal

expansion, vibration or settling of the pipes

themselves.

Structural checks

Structural analysis is the determination of the effects of loads on physical structures and their components.

Structural analysis employs the fields of applied mechanics, materials science and applied mathematics to

compute a structure's deformations, internal forces, stresses, support reactions, accelerations, and stability. The

results of the analysis are used to verify a structure's fitness for use, often precluding physical tests.

Structural checks on finished parts, checks on pressure

vessels in accordance with European, ASME and API 650

regulations. Creation of basic and detailed engineering

documentation for:

• Plant dimensioning

• PFD and P&ID development

• Component data sheets generation

• Creating of operating manuals

• Tubing plans

We are able to provide structural checks with SAP®,

Staad®, Midas®, etc.

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FEM analysis

The finite element method (FEM) is a numerical method for solving problems of engineering and mathematical

physics. It is also referred to as finite element analysis (FEA).

Finite element method (FEM) through

software (Ansys® Mechanical, Nastran®, etc.)

on both mechanical components and more

complex structures. Checking procedures for

pressure vessels in accordance with

European, ASME and API regulations,

performing fluid dynamics simulation activities

with ANSYS® CFX and Fluent®.

Piping and support efficiency control

• Checking the main piping lines and supports;

• Identification of maximum stress areas and

critical piping;

• Identification of the corrective actions necessary

to restore the optimal conditions for piping and

support systems;

• Proposals to correct supports abnormalities and

defects;

• Performing the balancing of the springs.

The purpose of the methodology is to allow the plant, after several years of operation, to return in the

optimal design conditions through the following steps:

BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING – BIM

Laser scanner survey

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The combination of resources between our

companies allows us to manage, and be competitive,

even on complex projects that require a substantial

effort of hours for data processing, model registration

and their 2D / 3D processing (dwg format or other

upon request); for architectural or building surveys we

are able to provide compatible files for BIM design.

The main areas where we operate are: plant

engineering and infrastructure, architecture and

urban, geology, industrial archeology and cataloging,

topography and georadar.

The hardware devices used are Faro or Leica, while

the software used for image processing and their

engineering are mainly: Leica, Autodesk (Autocad®,

Inventor®, Revit®, 3D Studio Max®), AutoPLANT®,

CADWorx® and BricsCAD®.

Building information modeling (BIM) is a process involving the generation and management of digital

representations of physical and functional characteristics of places. Building information models (BIMs) are

files (often but not always in proprietary formats and containing proprietary data) which can be extracted,

exchanged or networked to support decision-making regarding a building or other built asset.

BIM Modeling

Scan to BIM is set to become integral to the

construction industry. Scan-to-BIM is the essential

first step in the BIM process for any architect,

engineer, site manager or contractor involved in

retrofit, refurbishment or renovation projects. We

provide a professional modelling service from laser

scanning to BIM model, utilizing the latest technology

to convert point cloud and laser scan data into

sophisticated 3D BIM models. We provide BIM

models for architects, engineers and administrations.

We also provide MEP scan-to-BIM services to

consultants, MEP designers and contractors.

The advantages of a BIM cloud point modeling are

the greater speed, the greater detail achievable,

greater reliability, reduction of errors, improved

communication, better collaboration and

interoperability.

The main fields of application are the design in every discipline (architectural, civil, engineering, plant

engineering, etc.), the modification and the verification of the existing, the structural analysis, the MEP

plant coordination, the demolition works, the facilities management, etc.

LASER SCANNING AND GEORADAR

Laser scanning

The combination of resources between our companies allows us to manage, and be competitive, even

on complex projects that require a substantial effort of hours for data processing, model registration and

their 2D / 3D processing (dwg format or other upon request); for architectural or building surveys we are

able to provide compatible files for BIM design.

The hardware devices used are Leica (Hexagon group), while the software used for image processing

and their engineering are mainly: Leica®, Autodesk® (Autocad®, Inventor®, Revit®, 3D Studio max®),

AutoPLANT®, CADWorx® and BricsCAD®.

The main areas where we operate are: plant engineering and infrastructure, architecture and urban,

geology, industrial archeology and cataloging, topography and georadar.

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Our Company is able to provide complete coverage

by combining the traditional methods with the

topographic laser scanner system, with the aim of

restoring products and satisfactory in terms of the

amount of information and the high degree of detail

of the information collected in the country side. The

digital model obtained, corresponding with extreme

precision to the reality, it will be geo-referenced and

integrated in the CAD system with the same

coordinate system.

The laser scanner technology, is today the most

innovative, rapid and extremely accurate, to

perform measurements of objects and surfaces of

any complexity and size. The individual scans,

reconnect to each other in space by means of

unique points in common between them, it allows to

obtain a digital model consists of millions of 3D

points, corresponding to the reality and having

millimetric-precision.

In modern engineering, the general meaning of laser scanning is the controlled deflection of laser

beams, visible or invisible. Within the field of 3D object scanning, laser scanning combines

controlled steering of laser beams with a laser rangefinder.

Georadar

GPR has many applications in a number of fields. In the

Earth sciences, it is used to study bedrock, soils,

groundwater, and ice. It is of some utility in prospecting

for gold nuggets and for diamonds in alluvial gravel

beds, by finding natural traps in buried stream beds that

have the potential for accumulating heavier particles.

Engineering applications include non-destructive testing

(NDT) of structures and pavements, locating buried

structures and utility lines, and studying soils and

bedrock. In environmental remediation, GPR is used to

define landfills, contaminant plumes, and other

remediation sites, while in archaeology it is used for

mapping archaeological features and cemeteries. GPR

is used in law enforcement for locating clandestine

graves and buried evidence.

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Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is a geophysical method that uses radar pulses to image the

subsurface. This non-destructive method uses electromagnetic radiation in the microwave band

(UHF/VHF frequencies) of the radio spectrum, and detects the reflected signals from subsurface

structures. GPR can have applications in a variety of media, including rock, soil, ice, fresh water,

pavements and structures.

Once the scan has been carried out, the data obtained are analyzed:

• Phase 1 – Transformation of the data acquired in the survey campaign by optimizing the

recorded signal;

• Phase 2 – Identification and estimation of the depths of sub-services and structures through

the use of dedicated 3D processing software, the results are then transferred to a CAD /

GIS software to be integrated into the cartographic survey.

Our structure, composed of highly qualified technicians is able to provide the following activities:

• Complete design with execution of the on-site measurements and processing of the obtained

data;

• Data processing from Georadar scans with drawing of results obtained in ".dwg" format; the

most used software are: Autodesk® (Autocad®, Inventor®, Revit®, 3Ds Max®), AutoPLANT®,

CADWorx®, BricsCAD®.

Architectural relief

We are able to perform architectural surveys with laser scanners for buildings of any complexity and

extension, residential, commercial, industrial, directional, historical bound. The drafting of the project is

usually carried out in an Autocad environment, Revit modeling and 3dmax studio, Revit to BIM (or other on

request).

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For architectural survey (geometric-topographic) we mean the measurements made for the

acquisition of data for the graphic representation of buildings, parts of buildings and the

environment that surrounds them.

Topographic survey

We are able to manage and develop topography projects with the use of the most modern hardware

equipment (drones, etc.) and software, the main phases of the project are usually the following:

• Initial survey of the area, generally

georeferenced to the geographic north (Google

Earth orientation) and orthometric quotas, that

is the sea level;

• Tracing of the entire work starting from the

excavations, foundation jets and elevations with

respect to the structural executive drawings

• Verifying as-built project with the possibility of

virtual tour of the area generally possible

through laser scan or with drones;

• Monitoring of works on site with reports to be

agreed with the structural engineer for

verification of sags and plumbness.

Topography is the study of the shape and features of the surface of the Earth and other

observable astronomical objects including planets, moons, and asteroids. The topography of an

area could refer to the surface shapes and features themselves, or a description (especially

their depiction in maps).

The detailed survey is performed with laser

scan station, Leica P20, the quality of the data

is ensured by the digital compensator. The

cloud of 3d points, will be built through the full

registration of all movements (Scanword) that

will connect all the internal environments for

each floor with the outside, allowing to

contextualize the compendium with the

external road network and with neighboring

buildings in adherence or neighbors, including

coverage.

The complete Modelspace will be made

available to be completed by the client in

Autocad or dwg compatible.

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6830 Chiasso, Switzerland

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