SOFT - Development of a Web-Based 3D Point Cloud Visualization Platform

Project Details

The client required a solution to streamline the way engineering and geospatial teams access and interact with high-volume point cloud datasets without relying on heavy desktop installations. The platform needed to be lightweight yet powerful — capable of rendering billions of points directly in the browser, with interactive tools for annotation, filtering, and measurement. We delivered a scalable and high-performance 3D viewer built using Potree and Angular, supported by a Python-based backend and SQL Server for metadata management. The system integrates the PotreeConverter pipeline to process raw LIDAR data into an optimized octree format, enabling near-instant loading and smooth interaction. The platform includes secure user authentication, role-based access, and advanced tools like volume measurement, height profiling, clipping tools, and layer-based visualization — all wrapped in a modern, intuitive UI accessible via any WebGL-enabled browser.

Client: Engineering and Surveying Solutions Provider (Saudi Arabia)
Sector: Geospatial Technology
Sub Sector: 3D Data Visualization and Remote Sensing

Services:

Full-cycle software development
3D data visualization
WebGL rendering integration
Custom UI/UX design
Scalable backend architecture

Solution:
Creation of a web-based application designed to visualize, manage, and interact with massive 3D point cloud datasets. The platform supports LIDAR, photogrammetry, and other 3D formats, providing users with powerful tools to measure, annotate, clip, and export data through a seamless browser interface.

Location: Saudi Arabia

People:
The project team consisted of software engineers, 3D visualization experts, and cloud infrastructure specialists. The development was led by a project manager following an agile approach, with close coordination between frontend (Angular, Potree) and backend (Python) teams. A dedicated QA team ensured performance, accuracy, and stability across multiple datasets and use cases.

Technology and Software:

Front-end: Angular, Potree (WebGL)
Back-end: Python
Data processing: PotreeConverter
Database: SQL Server
Web server: NGINX

Cloud/On-Prem: Flexible deployment (AWS, GCP, or on-prem)

Process & Challenges

Process:
The development process included:

Requirements gathering and solution architecture planning;
Integration of Potree and PotreeConverter for high-performance rendering;
Backend development using Python and SQL Server;
Frontend development using Angular and WebGL for interactive tools;
User authentication with JWT and secure role-based access;
Cloud-agnostic deployment (support for AWS, GCP, and on-prem);
Stress testing with large-scale datasets;
Deployment with NGINX and secure storage configuration.

Challenges:

Massive Data Volume: Rendering trillions of points while preserving metadata and visual fidelity in a web environment.
Interactive Performance: Ensuring fluid interaction and low latency for real-time measurements and analysis tools.
Security: Implementing fine-grained access control and secure data delivery for high-value geospatial data.

Result

The Point Cloud platform empowered the client to offer an advanced, cloud-delivered 3D visualization solution to surveyors, GIS analysts, and engineers. It eliminated the need for heavyweight desktop software and simplified access to complex datasets. The platform is now used for city planning, environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspections, and academic research — supporting both public and private stakeholders.

Our Team

Ievgen Lavrishko

CEO & Owner

Khrystyna Bochko

HR Generalist

Alevtyna Kostianchuk

Senior Project Manager

Andriiana Pavlyshyn

Head of Business Development

Roman Nahaiovskyi

Project Manager

Maria Kizim

Lead Generation Specialist

Ivanna Soltys

Tender Manager

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