3D Scanning

Learn how integrating 3D scanning into in-situ machining can optimize and revolutionize hydro equipment repair and long-term asset management. This article is based on the technical session presented at the Power of Water Conference ’26 by Ryan Buck and Michael Trudeau.

Nuclear Power Facility

IPM combines field machining, precision measurement, and 3D scanning capabilities to support nuclear outage performance. As plants work to manage larger scopes in narrower windows, early geometry capture has become vital for engineering, fabrication, and schedule protection. The article below highlights how pre-outage scanning strengthens execution and reduces risk heading into 2026.  Nuclear facilities continue … Read more

3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering for Legacy Parts

Using precision measurement and digital modeling to restore hydro equipment to OEM-level accuracy.  Hydroelectric modernization often begins with data and ends with precision machining. When legacy components are scanned, modeled, and reverse-engineered, the result is a digital foundation that supports accurate repair and reliable operation. This topic was presented by our Measurement & Alignment Services … Read more

Metrologist using T-Probe at Hydropower Dam

In-Place Machining Company (IPM) is pleased to announce that Quality Magazine recently published Exact Metrology’s article, “Redefining Precision: How Advanced Metrology Instruments Are Expanding Access for Heavy Industry,” in their August 2025 digital edition. This feature examines how modern measurement tools are expanding accuracy and efficiency in heavy industry, a focus that directly complements IPM’s … Read more