🚀 Unlocking Fast & Affordable 3D Laser Scanning with the XGRIDS Lixel K1

🔎 Intro

In the past, 3D laser scanning was limited to large firms with deep budgets and specialized staff. Today, thanks to SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), portable solutions like the XGRIDS Lixel K1 are making high-accuracy scanning accessible for everyone.

Even better, the XGRIDS Lixel K1 is one of the first scanners to natively support 🌐 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS), delivering photorealistic visualizations that go far beyond traditional point clouds.

⭐ Why the Lixel K1 Stands Out

⚡ Speed – Complete full interior or exterior scans in under an hour.
🎒 Portability – Lightweight & handheld, designed for quick deployment across sites.
🧹 Workflow Efficiency – Automatic cleanup = no hours wasted fixing messy point clouds.
🎨 3DGS Native – Generate smooth, lifelike 3D Gaussian Splats ready for sharing.
🔗 Compatibility – Works with Revit, Navisworks, Prevu3D, and other BIM platforms.

🎥 Why 3DGS Matters

Traditional point clouds are accurate, but they can look flat and hard to interpret. 3DGS changes the game by:

✨ Blending geometry, colour, and lighting into realistic visuals.
👀 Making models look like you’re really there — not just a cloud of dots.
📲 Enabling easy sharing online, viewable without specialist software.

With the Lixel K1, you’re not just scanning spaces… you’re creating immersive experiences.

🏗️ Industries Benefiting

👷 Construction – Capture existing conditions for renovations or new builds, with 3DGS helping teams “see” the project before it begins.
🏡 Real Estate – Offer buyers immersive, lifelike walkthroughs that beat 2D photos and floor plans.
🎬 Film & TV – Scan sets and locations with cinematic realism for previsualization, CGI, and virtual production.

📍 Case Study – Country Club Scan

We recently scanned a country club facility with the K1:

⏱️ Time: Full site in under 90 minutes
💻 Output: BIM-ready point cloud + 3DGS model
👥 Result: Client virtually walked the facility in stunning realism, saving site visits & accelerating decision-making.

✅ Closing

The XGRIDS Lixel K1 proves that 3D scanning doesn’t have to be slow or expensive. With built-in 3DGS visualization, it’s not just a scanner — it’s a storytelling tool for construction, real estate, film, and beyond.

➡️ Ready to see how the K1 can transform your projects? book a call today