【Highlight Reel】Matterport 3D Space Scan Online Webinar (Hong Kong Edition) — What Advantages Can It Bring to Your Business?
In this Matterport x 3DMart x SIM STAGES online webinar, participants gained an in-depth understanding of the various advantages of Matterport panoramic scanning technology and how it impacts applications and developments across different industries. This article provides a comprehensive and in-depth review to help you better understand this future-leading technology.
Spatial Scanning Industry Development Trends and Applications in Different Fields
Mark Teo | Matterport Senior Director of Sales, APAC
Mark introduced the background of Matterport and what spatial/panoramic scanning is, using various data to illustrate how Matterport significantly enhances the competitive advantages of different industries through high-quality spatial scanning technology. These scanning technologies not only improve work efficiency and accuracy but also help businesses stand out in the market.
It is worth mentioning that Matterport's technology also incorporates environmental protection concepts. Mark specifically emphasized that each spatial scanner can not only accurately capture environmental data but also effectively reduce carbon emissions, helping companies achieve their sustainable development goals. This undoubtedly makes it an ideal choice for modern businesses to enhance market competitiveness and achieve environmental goals.
Introduction to Matterport's Background and Operation

Matterport is a leading digital twin technology company focused on creating high-precision 3D spatial/panoramic scanners. This equipment is widely used in architecture, real estate, interior design, and other fields, helping businesses and professionals better understand and manage properties/buildings/design spaces. Matterport's digital twin technology not only captures every detail of a space but also provides an immersive virtual experience, allowing users to conduct virtual tours and inspections anytime, anywhere.
Matterport Effectively Reduces Carbon Emissions — Real Customer Case Studies
Matterport's client Swinerton reduced its own travel time by 50%, and client travel time by 100%, as clients can experience spaces without being on-site. Matterport is a revolutionary change for their company!
Swinerton is a commercial construction company that provides services for commercial offices, retail, multi-family housing, hotels, healthcare, education, energy, and entertainment in the United States. The company also offers pre-construction services, including budgeting, scheduling, value management, and planning.
Matterport's Fall Release 2024 — Many New Features Introduced!
What are the new features? Click the link below for a complete explanation of the new features!
👉 Related Article: 【3D Space Scanning】Matterport Fall 2024 Release: Experience New Heights in Space Scanning
Matterport Pro3 Panoramic Scanner Introduction, Backend Tools, and Operation Tips
Dan Kashtanov | 3DMART Hong Kong Director
Dan, 3DMART Hong Kong Director, will guide you through an in-depth understanding of product and backend software applications, and will also introduce some new features from the fall release. He briefly introduced the operation of the Matterport Pro 3 spatial/panoramic scanner (Detailed tutorial: 【3D Panoramic Scanning Tutorial】Matterport Pro3 Quick Start Guide), then referenced practical industry applications of 3D spatial scanning by client groups such as schools and hotels/tourism to explain very useful existing and new features, including: creating tags, precise measurements, blur function, annotations, Mattertags, and new features like automatic measurement and automatic furniture removal. For a complete list of new features, please refer to the link above. Below are the most commonly used features that clients have reported to be most helpful:
Mattertags
Let customers experience your products or services immersively, and improve export effectiveness through calls to action (CTAs).

Note Annotation
Text, links, images - make your internal management communication clearer and more efficient

For important stages like design entering construction, you can visualize and explain your needs more precisely to third parties, reducing unnecessary misunderstandings or the transportation and time costs of on-site inspections.
Add-ons
Hundreds of extensions for flexible use
Hundreds of extensions for flexible use

Some common and essential add-ons include "E57 - High-resolution point cloud file", "2D Floor Plan - professional and fast provision of space area and details", "OBJ - 3D files for AR applications", "Google Street View" and more.
New features coming soon!!
Defurnish (Beta) Remove Furniture
With just one click, users can automatically remove furniture from any space. This not only allows for a virtual experience of the true appearance of any space, but also enables potential buyers to envision the true potential of the home!

Measure 2.0 Automatic Measurement
Even different ceiling heights can be included

Platform for Matterport Panoramic Scanners to Expand Construction Progress Monitoring
Robert Czarlewski | SimLab Product Owner
The final presentation of the webinar was given by the Product Owner of SimLab, introducing STAGES — software designed to expand construction progress monitoring for Matterport spatial/panoramic scanners.

SimLab is a technology company focused on facility digitization, developing a range of software applications to help building and facility managers operate and maintain their assets more efficiently. SimLab’s STAGES platform is an advanced construction monitoring and cross-department communication tool that leverages Matterport’s digital twin and Building Information Model (BIM) technologies to provide comprehensive digital documentation and construction progress monitoring capabilities.
Introduction to STAGES Key Features
STAGES is an advanced platform designed to revolutionize the management of construction projects and interdepartmental communication. By utilizing Matterport digital twins and Building Information Modeling (BIM) as core components, STAGES provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring construction progress and fostering seamless collaboration.
Timeline View
Robert demonstrated the timeline view, which allows users to see and compare construction status at different points in time, providing a comprehensive record of construction progress and allowing various departments to better understand operational progress.

Collaborative Timeline: Integrates Matterport 360 spaces, BIM, 3D models, and 2D blueprints to present a chronological overview of construction data.
Other Key Features:
• Cross-departmental communication: Provides annotation, reporting, and issue resolution tools to facilitate efficient communication among construction teams.
• Multiple format support: Supports the integration and overlay of 2D PDFs, CAD drawings, 3D BIM models, and Matterport scans, providing comprehensive visual comparison.
More Feature Introductions
Matterport Space Scanner: Enhance Your Business Benefits
3D spatial scanning technology not only offers significant advantages currently but also has broad application prospects for the future. How can Matterport be applied to your profession?
If you are...
Architect
Improve design efficiency: Learn how to leverage AI and digital twin technology to streamline design processes, reduce errors, and enhance work efficiency.
Precise construction monitoring: Learn how to use Matterport and SimLab tools for construction progress monitoring to ensure each project is completed on time.
Innovative design inspiration: Explore the latest digital twin technologies to gain innovative design inspiration and stay ahead in the industry.
Interior Designer
Immersive design presentation: Master how to use high-precision 3D models and virtual experiences to showcase design proposals to clients, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Efficient space planning: Learn how to achieve precise space planning and design through digital twin technology, improving design quality and efficiency.
Enhanced collaboration: Learn how to use digital tools to strengthen collaboration with clients and teams, improving project communication efficiency.
Individual Consumer
Smart home design: Learn how to use digital twin technology for smart home design to improve quality of life.
Master technology trends: Keep up with the latest developments in AI and digital twin technology to enhance personal technical literacy and stay current.
Real Estate Professional
Enhance sales efficiency: Utilize high-precision 3D models and virtual tour technology to allow potential buyers to conduct virtual property tours anytime, anywhere, improving sales efficiency.
Precise property presentation: Master how to use digital twin technology to create detailed property presentations, enabling buyers to gain a more comprehensive understanding of property details and increasing transaction opportunities.
Market competitive advantage: Understand the latest AI and digital twin technologies to enhance the innovativeness and attractiveness of property presentations, maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
Efficient property management: Learn how to use digital tools for property management and maintenance, improving management efficiency and reducing operating costs.
Matterport's digital twin technology and 3D spatial scanning have demonstrated significant benefits and revenue growth across multiple industries. Here are some specific data and examples:
Social Impact
Education: 3D scanning technology can be used to create virtual classrooms and laboratories, providing immersive learning experiences, especially in distance education.
Increased educational attainment: Enhances educational quality and student engagement.
Cultural Heritage Preservation: Through 3D scanning technology, historical buildings and cultural relics can be precisely recorded and preserved, providing valuable data for future research and restoration.
Revenue growth: Protects and promotes cultural heritage, attracting more tourists and research funding.
Market Impact
Real Estate: Virtual tour technology allows potential buyers to view every corner of properties online anytime, anywhere, improving sales efficiency and customer satisfaction.
For example, after Century 21 used Matterport to create high-precision 3D virtual property tours, their sales conversion rate increased by 20%.
Tourism: Tourist attractions and hotels can use 3D scanning technology to provide virtual tours, attracting more visitors.
For example, after Marriott Hotels used Matterport technology to create virtual room type displays, their booking rate increased by 15%.
Architecture and Engineering: 3D scanning technology can be used for construction progress monitoring and quality inspection, reducing errors and rework.
For example, after Skanska used Matterport technology for construction progress monitoring, their construction efficiency increased by 25%.
Manufacturing: 3D scanning technology can be used for virtual inspection and maintenance of equipment and production lines, improving operational efficiency.
For example, after General Electric used Matterport technology to conduct virtual equipment inspections, the result was a 30% reduction in maintenance costs.
Specific Benefits and Revenue Growth
Sales Growth: Companies using Matterport see an average sales increase of 14%.
Time and Cost Savings: Companies report a 50% reduction in time and travel costs after using Matterport technology.
Project Completion Speed: Project completion speed increased by 30%.
Project Planning Costs: Project planning costs reduced by 75%.
These data and examples demonstrate the widespread application and significant advantages of Matterport technology across various industries. Interested in learning more? Contact us today!
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