--- title: How to Capture a Digital Twin with Beamo in Under 30 Minutes description: Learn how to capture a 360° digital twin of any facility using Beamo — all in under 30 minutes. No LiDAR, no manual editing. 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No LiDAR, no manual editing. Just walk and shoot. [The Beamo Team](https://www.beamo.ai/blog/author/the-beamo-team) Apr 22, 2025 [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.beamo.ai/blog/beamo-announces-grafana-integration-transforming-real-time-iot-data-visualization-0-0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.beamo.ai/blog/beamo-announces-grafana-integration-transforming-real-time-iot-data-visualization-0-0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.beamo.ai/blog/beamo-announces-grafana-integration-transforming-real-time-iot-data-visualization-0-0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.beamo.ai/blog/beamo-announces-grafana-integration-transforming-real-time-iot-data-visualization-0-0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) --- ## 🧭 Introduction **Facility Managers, meet your new 30-minute game changer.**  Inspections, walkthroughs, documentation — they’re part of your everyday work. But in a world where teams are remote, sites are spread out, and time is tight, old tools like PDFs, photos, and paper checklists are slowing you down. That’s where Beamo comes in. Beamo lets you create a full 360° digital twin of any site — faster than ever. No LiDAR. No manual work. No limits. Just walk, shoot. Whether you’re managing one building or dozens of plants, this guide shows you how easy it is to get started. No expertise required — just your smartphone, camera, and the Beamo App. *💬 Traditional tools may take several hours — or even a full day — just to generate a usable 3D view. With Beamo, the 3D view is generated automatically in under 30 minutes after upload — no manual stitching or post-processing required.*   *💬 Capture speed matters too. Traditional tools often capture around 700sqm per hour — equivalent to just one or two production zones in a typical factory. Beamo captures up to 4,000 sqm per hour, which means you can scan an entire factory floor — including multiple assembly lines — in under an hour. It’s one of the fastest tools available for industrial environments.*   ### **Capture - Simple 5 steps** ### **🚶 Step 1: Prepare Your Equipment** You’ll need the following: - **Beamo Starter Kit** (includes tripod) - **Smartphone** with the **Beamo App** └︎ *Available on iOS (Android coming Q3 2025)* - **360° Camera** (Recommended: RICOH THETA Z1) ### **🚀 Step 2: Launch Beamo App & Log In** - Open the **Beamo App** - Log in with your credentials - Select your **Site** and **Floor** - Tap **Create New Survey** ## **📏 Step 3: Setup & Calibrate** - Enter the **camera height** - Connect your phone to the **360° camera via Wi-Fi** - Align the **camera lens direction** with the **360 lens direction *Tip:*** *If you're using the Beamo Tripod, this step is automatically handled.* - *Calibrate by tapping your **current position** on the floorplan* ### **🎥 Step 4: Walk & Capture** - Walk **2–10 meters** between each capture point - Tap to shoot at each location - No rigid spacing required like LiDAR (e.g. 1.5m) - **Partial capture** supported: shoot only where needed ### **⏱️ Step 5: Upload & View in Minutes** - Tap **Import / Upload** - Within minutes, your **3D View** is ready in the **Beamo Portal** - No manual stitching or editing required ## **💡 Why Beamo is Faster & Smarter** Beamo's speed and flexibility are underpinned by a critical differentiator: its advanced positioning technology. ### **📍 Precision Matters: Why Positioning Technology Sets Beamo Apart** Capturing a digital twin isn't just about images — it's about *where* those images are taken. Accurate indoor positioning directly impacts the **quality, fidelity, and reliability** of your digital twin. While many tools rely on GPS-denied SLAM variants or limited IMU-based mapping, Beamo is built on **Advanced V-SLAM**, a proprietary indoor positioning algorithm developed for high-accuracy capture in complex environments like factories, hospitals, and telecom facilities. What this means for you: - Consistent scan alignment in GPS-denied indoor environments - Accurate 3D reconstruction with minimal drift - Better long-range positioning, even across large-scale facilities In short: **Better positioning = Better digital twins.** Beamo isn't just faster — it's more flexible, more field-friendly, and built to scale where traditional tools fall short. ## **🤔 Why choose Beamo over traditional tools?** *The following comparison is based on internal benchmarks and may vary depending on environment, site complexity, and hardware setup.* 💬  *Build speed is just as important as capture speed. When generating a 3D view from 400 scan points, traditional systems can take anywhere from 6 to 48 hours — or even longer in large facilities. Beamo completes the same process in just* ***5 to 10 minutes****, thanks to its fully automated backend.* | **Feature** | **Traditional Tools** (e.g. LiDAR scanners, video capture) | **Beamo** | | --- | --- | --- | | Total Time (Capture + Build) | 6–48+ hours (varies by method/site size) | ~35–40 min (4,000 sqm) | | Capture Interval | Fixed 1.5m or less required | Flexible 2–10m spacing | | Capture Speed | 700–3,000 sqm/h — roughly the size of a small warehouse or mid-sized hospital floor per hour (typically lower with video-based tools) | Up to 4,000 sqm/h | | Partial Updates | Full recapture required | Supported — capture only what you need | | Capture Limits | Typically limited to 200 scans or 20-min videos | Over 1,000 points per session | | Post-Processing | Manual stitching/editing needed | Not required (auto mapping) | | Network Dependency | Some systems require constant connectivity | Offline capture supported | | Equipment Needed | Often requires high-cost proprietary hardware | Smartphone + 360° camera | Beamo was designed for operational speed, simplicity, and scale — without sacrificing accuracy or control. ✅ **Automated Capture** Beamo auto-maps image, direction, and location — no manual input needed. ✅ **Real-time Position Tracking** See where you are capturing in real-time to avoid duplicate shots or gaps. ✅ **Flexible Point Spacing** Shoot at intervals of 2 to 10 meters based on how detailed your capture needs to be. ✅ **Partial Updates** Capture just one section and replace only that part of the 3D View. No need to redo the entire site. ✅ **Unlimited Capture — No Site Size Limits** Beamo allows you to capture 1,000+ points in one session. Unlike competitors limited to 200 scans or 20-minute videos, Beamo scales with your facility. ---   **What’s Beamo?** Beamo is your Visual Knowledge Dashboard — combining fast 360° capture, centralized access, and real-time collaboration to reduce downtime and operate smarter. ### **🧭 Curious but not using Beamo yet?** 👉  Request a free demo : [sales@beamo.ai](mailto:sales@beamo.ai) 🔹 Bonus Tips Want to learn how digital twins support weekly operations and team collaboration?   👉  Check out our pillar article:[How Digital Twins Streamline Facility Operations: 2025 Guide for FM Teams — the complete overview of how Beamo fits into your entire facility lifecycle.](https://www.beamo.ai/blog/beamo-announces-grafana-integration-transforming-real-time-iot-data-visualization-0?hsLang=en) **Need help getting started?** [👉 Support Hub](http://supportbeamo.ai) for how-to videos, setup guides, and FAQs. 📹  [Watch](https://youtu.be/agjL8SZ6SZA?si=BdQ3Ty4lbdNolIDv)the full capture walkthrough demo on Youtbe   [BEAMO'S VOICE](https://www.beamo.ai/blog/tag/beamos-voice) ## Similar posts BEAMO'S VOICE ### [Visual Knowledge Management: How to Achieve Information Integration in Facilities Management](https://www.beamo.ai/blog/visual-based-knowledge-management-how-to-achieve-information-integration-in-facilities-management?hsLang=en) Learn more about visual knowledge management, using digital twins & 3D models to streamline information access, enhance communication & improve... 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