About the Laser Scanning Forum

The Laser Scanning Forum is an independent online community dedicated to 3D laser scanning, reality capture, and associated technologies. Since 2007, thousands of professionals from around the world have used the forum to share knowledge, discuss projects and learn from each other.

Whether you are new to 3D laser scanning or a long-time user, you’ll find discussions on hardware, software, workflows, troubleshooting, training, best practice and much more.

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Browse discussions, tips, tricks and community projects covering all aspects of laser scanning and reality capture.

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Find laser scanning service providers and equipment hire companies anywhere in the world. Updated regularly with new providers.

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Sponsors & Partners

The Laser Scanning Forum is supported by a range of industry partners. View our official sponsors. Supporting the LSF community.

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What you’ll find on LSF

  • Discussions on terrestrial, mobile, and handheld 3D laser scanners
  • Workflows for registration, modelling and downstream deliverables
  • Tips, tricks and lessons learned from real projects
  • Hardware and software troubleshooting
  • News and announcements from across the industry

Get involved

Registration is free — click here to create your account. Once signed up you can post questions, share your work, help others and stay up to date with new developments.

Founders

The Laser Scanning Forum was created and is maintained by two long-standing contributors to the global laser scanning community.

Phil Marsh

Phil Marsh

Phil is the co-founder of the Laser Scanning Forum and is responsible for the technical side of the platform, including forum installation, website development, performance improvements and analytics. His focus is on ensuring the community has a stable, modern and continually improving place to share knowledge.

Jason Warren

Jason Warren

Jason is the co-founder of the Laser Scanning Forum and oversees the business side of the platform, including sponsor relationships, revenue management and commercial development. His work ensures the long-term sustainability and growth of the LSF community.