Capturing Reality

To aid in constructability reviews and equipment + service clearance placement, Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers has been dabbling in the world of reality capture. This technology uses advanced LiDAR technology along with 360° high resolution photography to capture, analyze, and present spatial data. Using software plug-ins, a 3D point cloud is then imported into our design modeling software which is referenced throughout the design process to help assure that the 10 pounds of stuff fits in what is often times a 5-pound box. Using a swivel tripod and Leica Geosystems BLK360 2nd gen scanner, the team is able to reality capture a 500 square foot mechanical room in under an hour. While the included reference photo appears “grainy”, the image actually represents thousands of individual data points, all mapped to each other, which results in unprecedented accuracy. Using this information, our team then develops the new work layout with a high degree of confidence regarding the existing space and providing a safe and workable equipment layout.

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Case Studies: Renown Health

Case Studies: Renown Health

Case Studies: Renown Health Blueprint Magazine recently published a case study featuring one of our longest standing clients and partners, Renown Health.  This article focuses on Chris Baker, the director of facilities engineering, and the effort to turn a parking...

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Cheers Mobile Pub

Cheers Mobile Pub

Cheers Mobile Pub Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers enlisted the help of our favorite mobile bartenders to deliver some fun and beverages to our team for National Employee Appreciation Day.  Cheers Mobile Pub took over our North parking lot for an afternoon...

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Hug High School Topping Out Ceremony

Hug High School Topping Out Ceremony

Procter R. Hug High School Topping Out Ceremony Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers recently attended the Topping Out Ceremony for the new Proctor R. Hug High School in Sparks, NV.  With a capacity of 2,200 students, this is the first new High School in the...

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2020 Kirk T. Mescher Award

2020 Kirk T. Mescher Award

2020 Kirk T. Mescher Award In recognition of her work in designing energy efficient ground loop systems, Alison Hall has been awarded the 2020 Kirk T. Mescher Award. Ms. Lisa Meline, Fellow Member ASHRAE, represented TC 6.8, Geothermal Heat Pump and Energy Recovery...

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Sheep Foundation Sporting Clays Shoot

Sheep Foundation Sporting Clays Shoot

2021 Wild Sheep Foundation Sporting Clays Shoot Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers was proud to participate in the 2021 Wild Sheep Foundation Sporting Clays Shoot at the Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City. Beautiful weather made this event even more...

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Halloween Fun 2020

Halloween Fun 2020

Halloween Fun 2020 We decided to have a little fun this Halloween.  Here are some of our favorite costumes. Latest News

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ASHRAE Golf Tournament

ASHRAE Golf Tournament

2020 ASHRAE Golf Tournament Ainsworth Associates Mechanical Engineers was proud to participate in the 2020 ASHRAE Golf Tournament at Lakeridge Golf Course.  The event was great, the weather was beautiful, and a fun time was had by all. Latest News

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Congratulations Cruz

Congratulations Cruz

Congratulations Cruz We are pleased to announce that Cruz Kerver has recently passed his Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Exam!  Cruz is a University of Nevada, Reno graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Minors in Mathematics and...

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Matt Wieland

Matt Wieland

Introducing Matt Wieland  We are pleased to introduce Matt Wieland as our newest Mechanical Designer. Matt has recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and concentrated in...

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Introducing Mark French

Introducing Mark French

Introducing Mark French We are pleased to introduce Mark French as our newest Mechanical Engineering Intern. Mark is currently attending Oregon Tech and is studying Mechanical Engineering, with Minors in Applied Mathematics and Art, Literature and Philosophy while...

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