Manchester Metrology becomes official UK reseller for Matterport

As an authorised UK reseller, Manchester Metrology brings Matterport’s digital twin technology to businesses across a wide range of industries. Matterport’s reality capture solutions enable companies to create precise, interactive 3D models of physical spaces, enhancing the way industries manage their environments with accuracy and detail.

A stand-out application of this technology is the creation of digital twins for manufacturing production floors. These highly detailed, interactive 3D models offer businesses high levels of control over their production environments, enabling analysis and optimisation without the need for physical presence on-site. By capturing the entirety of a production facility with Matterport’s Pro3 camera, companies can map out machinery, workflows and critical space dimensions. This digital twin of a manufacturing floor allows engineers and managers to conduct inspections, perform equipment layout adjustments and identify potential inefficiencies – all remotely.

Key digital twin benefits for manufacturers

• Remote visits and inspections: Businesses no longer need to rely solely on on-site visits. A digital twin provides access to a fully interactive and detailed model of the facility, allowing remote teams to assess workflows and conditions from anywhere in the world.
• Improved collaboration: Digital twins enable teams across different locations to collaborate on facility planning, maintenance and process optimisation. Teams can share data, discuss changes and make informed decisions by viewing the same virtual model, reducing the risk of miscommunication or errors.
• Optimised space utilisation: With an accurate 3D model of the production floor, businesses can easily plan and implement changes to equipment layouts or workflows. This optimisation can lead to improved operational efficiency, reduced bottlenecks and more effective use of space.
• Cost and time savings: One of the biggest advantages is the significant reduction in time and costs associated with site visits. Frequent travel for inspections or project planning becomes unnecessary, as stakeholders can explore the virtual environment as if they were physically present.
• Training and simulation: A digital twin can also serve as an advanced training tool. Employees can familiarise themselves with the production floor, equipment and processes through the virtual model before stepping on-site, improving their readiness and reducing the learning curve.

Pro3 camera for manufacturing environments

Matterport’s Pro3 camera is a key enabler of this technology, offering high-performance 3D capture with a custom 20-megapixel sensor and LiDAR capabilities. Its ability to operate in various lighting conditions and cover a range of up to 100 m makes it particularly suitable for large, complex environments like manufacturing facilities. Whether capturing indoor machinery layouts or outdoor logistics spaces, the Pro3 delivers an immersive digital twin experience that Manchester Metrology says is both comprehensive and accurate.

For manufacturing businesses, the Pro3 camera significantly reduces the time and costs associated with on-site visits. Its ability to create detailed, interactive models enables efficient space planning, operational assessments and safety evaluations – all while improving communication between teams and external partners.

Transforming operations with digital twins

By partnering with Matterport, Manchester Metrology is offering UK businesses the opportunity to harness the power of digital twin technology, transforming how they manage and optimise their production floors. This solution addresses real-world operational challenges by providing a digital approach to facility management, leading to improved efficiency, cost savings and innovation across industries.

With Matterport’s digital twins, businesses can step into the future of manufacturing, where physical space becomes a manageable, interactive and data-rich environment that enhances every aspect of production operations.