NEWS
March 27, 2026
[Ehime Prefecture: Pilot Project Report] Field surveys reduced from “3 hours with two people” to “20 minutes with one person.” Results of 3D scanning implementation through collaboration between local governments and businesses

natA case study on the implementation of “Triangle Ehime,” a public-private collaboration project in Ehime Prefecture in which our company participates, has been published on the official Note blog.
This articleScanat introduces not only pilot projects by local governments utilizing the platform but also specific use cases resulting from collaboration with multiple corporate partners.

  

🔳What Is Triangle Ehime?

Triangle Ehime is a public-private partnership demonstration project promoted by Ehime Prefecture.
It brings together local governments, startups, and regional companies with the goal of solving on-the-ground challenges and implementing solutions in society.

natThe company participated in this project and has been conducting a field trial of digital transformation (DX) that utilizes the 3D scanning app “Scanat ” to conduct a proof-of-concept for on-site digital transformation.

  

🔳Highlights of Dramatic “Implementation Results” at Each Site

Construction and Real Estate Sector (SANPUKU Future Co., Ltd.)

The time required for on-site measurements and photography has been significantly reduced from “2 to 3 hours with two people” to “20 to 30 minutes with one person.”
This has also reduced instances of forgotten photos and the need for return visits. Furthermore, creating floor plans based on 3D data has improved the accuracy of explanations provided to customers during property viewings, which has led to an increase in the closing rate.

  

Local Government and Fire Services (Saijo City Fire Department / Kumakogen Town Hall)

In fire scene investigations, we achieved an operational efficiency improvement of over 80% in Reiwa 6.
In Reiwa 7, we implemented features such as “offline functionality for use in environments without internet connectivity” and “embedded 360-degree photos,” enabling a workflow where data can be managed from recording to reporting even at scenes without cellular service. We have also established a system for rapid response in emergencies through pre-scans of the homes of elderly residents.

  

Infrastructure Repair and Maintenance Sector (Shikoku Road Co., Ltd. / Kuma-Kogen Town Hall)

We’ve cut down on the enormous amount of time previously spent on on-site measurements and report preparation.
By sharing 3D data remotely, we’ve significantly reduced the number of on-site inspections and travel time, thereby speeding up planning and estimating while improving safety.

  

🔳 “On-Site Digital Transformation” Made Possible by Scanat

The points evaluated through this demonstration are as follows.

  • User-friendly interface that anyone can use without specialized knowledge
  • The convenience of being able to do everything right on your iPhone or iPad
  • Unparalleled Information Density and Fidelity with 3D Data
  • Remote sharing capabilities that allow for verification and decision-making without having to visit the site

As a result, adoption and utilization of this technology are expanding across a wide range of industries, including local government, construction, real estate, and infrastructure.

  

🔳For Those Considering Digital Transformation (DX) on the Front Lines

The pilot project at Triangle Ehime yielded results that demonstrate
“3D scanning is not just a niche, cutting-edge initiative, but has the potential to become the new standard for on-site operations”
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  • We want to improve the efficiency of our field surveys.
  • We want to reduce the burden of reporting tasks
  • We want to improve information sharing among stakeholders.

If you're facing challenges like these, please considerScanat consider using this service.

  

\Complete on-site surveys “all by yourself with just a smartphone”Scanat /

  

A more detailed report on this project has been published on the official "Triangle Ehime" Note account for Ehime Prefecture. If you are interested in the behind-the-scenes details of the pilot program from a third-party perspective, please take a look.

[ Click here for the official Triangle Ehime Note (external site) ]

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