NavVis VLX/MLX + IVION
Mobile laser-scanning hardware (VLX/MLX) coupled with IVION cloud platform for continuously-updated spatial twins. Captures millimeter-accurate 3D building data for reality capture, asset management, and construction administration.
4.2 /5 composite score
C1 4/5 reflects transparent SaaS subscription pricing; C2 4/5 reflects REST API and cloud webhooks for continuous data sync; C3 4/5 reflects self-serve onboarding and cloud-native deployment; C4 5/5 reflects open LAS/LAZ point-cloud export and IFC export; C5 4/5 reflects BIM integration (Revit, Navisworks) via IFC. Munich-based TU Munich spin-off (2013). Clients: BMW, VW, BASF, major construction/facilities firms.
Worth it
Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 4/5 | Subscription Source → |
| Agent Friendliness | 4/5 | API: https://api.navvis.com/docs Source → |
| Ease of adoption | 4/5 | -- |
| Portability & lock-in | 5/5 | 3 file formats |
| Interoperability | 4/5 | 3 integrations |
Pricing
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How we verified this: we checked NavVis VLX/MLX + IVION against its live site and an independent source — navvis.com. Nothing on this page is listed from memory. See how we grade. Verified 2026-09-01.
Evidence
File formats
| Format | Direction | Support |
|---|---|---|
| LAS | export | full |
| LAZ | export | full |
| IFC | export | full |
Integrations
Revit (IFC) Navisworks (IFC) Autodesk ACC
Also covers
NavVis VLX/MLX + IVION also appears in these sub-categories:
Reality capture with continuous spatial twin updates. Weekly/daily scanning supports progress tracking, as-built documentation, and clash verification.
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