Case Study: Rumbo Norte expands services and boosts revenue 50% with Trimble's TX8 3D scanning solution

Bringing 3D Scanning to Guatemala: Rumbo Norte Ingenieria Expands Business with Trimble

Rumbo Norte Ingenieria, a Guatemala-based surveying and engineering firm led by CEO Ulises Sanchez, faced the challenge of moving beyond traditional total-station surveys to capture richer spatial data faster and more accurately. Seeking new revenue streams and a competitive edge, the company needed technology to win more work, improve efficiency, and deliver 3D-ready project data for an evolving BIM market.

Rumbo Norte adopted a Trimble TX8 laser scanner and Trimble RealWorks software, which proved intuitive, highly accurate and dramatically faster—one operator can capture millions of points per second. The firm used the technology for roadway planning, industrial-plant as-builts and detailed architectural components, completing 45 projects in six months, cutting field capture from seven days to one, increasing income by 50% and opening new services such as 3D deliverables and inventory management.

Rumbo Norte

Ulises Sanchez

Chief Executive Officer