About Us
From a steel mill floor to the foundation of a digital twin.
Who we are
Born in a steel mill during COVID.
Anthony Butchbaker started as a commercial diver before founding Spartan Scanning Solutions. He saw a gap in steel mills during COVID: critical equipment getting repaired blind, contractors arriving with the wrong measurements, shutdowns running over by hours that cost $250,000 each. He built Spartan to close that gap. We deliver mm-level accurate visual twins of the mill floor in 72 hours, then take operators on the journey to a full two-way digital twin with PLC, scale, and sensor integration. We are hyper-focused on steel mills, metals recycling, and heavy manufacturing.
Our Value
Visual twin in 72 hours. Digital twin when you're ready. Two-way connected data, not a 3D model.
Spartan saves steel mills from the most expensive thing they do: unplanned downtime. We capture reality, deliver the visual twin in 72 hours, and integrate live operational data on the journey to a full digital twin. Every deliverable is built to be used on the floor, not parked on a server.
Integrity
A commitment to innovation
Transparency & Documentation
Our goal
Operations-grade reality capture for steel and recycling.
Most reality capture vendors hand you a point cloud and disappear. We hand you a working visual twin and stay through the digital twin journey. Same point cloud. Same model. Same dimensions. Across your engineers, your contractors, your operators.
Our output
Cut downtime. Plan against real geometry. Save $250K an hour.
Geometry alone is a 3D model. A twin reads and writes. We integrate scales, sensors, PLCs, and work orders so the twin reflects what is actually happening on the floor. That is the difference between a snapshot and a system.
How we benefit you
Increased scalability
Already using reality capture workflows? You don’t need to reinvest 100K every time you want more data.
We handle capture, registration, and modeling end to end. Your team gets current as-built data of the plant without buying scanners, adding software seats, or hiring specialists. When you need more coverage, we scan more. Your investment scales with your needs, not ahead of them.
Testimonial
What clients say about us
"Spartan Scanning Solutions is a great company, and very knowledgeable in Point Cloud Scanning!"
"Great quality scans and very fast turn around. Customer service was very good as well with great communication during the process."
"Great quality, very professional, handles all details and takes the guess work out of the equation. A must need service for anybody looking to start a project."
BLog
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Reality capture refers to the process of collecting data of physical spaces or objects using various types of technology such as laser scanning, photogrammetry, lidar and SLAM. The captured data is then processed to create accurate digital representations of the real world conditions that can be used by a variety of professional disciplines like operations, architecture, engineering, construction, entertainment and more.
The level of accuracy depends on the type of technology used and the purpose of the project. Generally, modern reality capture systems can achieve accuracy levels ranging from a few millimeters to a few centimeters.
Our equipment varies depending on the specific needs of each project. We use advanced laser scanners, cameras, drones, and other specialized tools that allow us to capture data with high precision and detail.
Laser scanning uses laser beams to measure distances and create 3D models of objects and spaces, while photogrammetry uses photographs to extract geometric information and create digital models. Both techniques have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice between them will depend on the specific requirements of your project.
The duration of a project depends on its scope and complexity. Generally, it takes a few days to a few weeks, but larger or more intricate projects may take several months or even years to complete.
Reality capture can capture a wide range of data, including geometric measurements, textural information, color and lighting, as well as metadata such as GPS coordinates and time stamps.
Reality capture has many applications in fields such as architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, entertainment, and virtual reality. Some common uses include creating digital models of buildings, surveying terrain, designing and visualizing products, creating 3D maps, and producing immersive experiences.
Yes, modern reality capture technologies can capture data from all kinds of environments, including outdoor spaces. In fact, some technologies like Lidar are particularly useful for scanning large areas such as cityscapes or natural landscapes.