Digital, instead of on paper

Turn existing drawings and scan data into usable engineering models.

Convert legacy drawings, PDFs and point clouds into structured CAD, BIM and technical documentation, ready for engineering teams, building owners and industry to use in today's projects.

42
years of digital services
2,000+
customers across industries
1,000+
drawings converted per month

Digital, instead of on paper

Turn existing drawings and scan data into usable engineering models.

Convert legacy drawings, PDFs and point clouds into structured CAD, BIM and technical documentation, ready for engineering teams, building owners and industry to use in today's projects.

42
years of digital services
2,000+
customers across industries
1,000+
drawings converted per month

Digital, instead of on paper

Turn existing drawings and scan data into usable engineering models.

Convert legacy drawings, PDFs and point clouds into structured CAD, BIM and technical documentation. JDS Sommer helps engineering teams, building owners and industrial organisations make their existing data usable for today's projects.

Drag to compare: floor_plan.dwg ⟷ building_model.rvt
2D CAD floor plan with red building-services routes The same floor as a 3D BIM model with rooms, walls and red building-services routes
From coordinated 2D CAD plans to an information-rich 3D BIM model.
42
years of digital services
2,000+
customers across industries
1,000+
drawings converted per month
100–500
LOD for 3D BIM models

Digital, instead of on paper

Turn existing drawings and scan data into usable engineering models.

Convert legacy drawings, PDFs and point clouds into structured CAD, BIM and technical documentation. JDS Sommer helps engineering teams, building owners and industrial organisations make their existing data usable for today's projects.

42
years of digital services
2,000+
customers across industries
1,000+
drawings converted per month
  • AutoCAD DWG
  • DXF
  • MicroStation DGN
  • Nemetschek Allplan
  • Autodesk Revit RVT
  • IFC
  • Archicad PLN
  • PDF · TIFF · JPEG
  • Point clouds
  • LOD 100 – 500
  • DIN A4 – multiple A0
5 service areas · one partner

Everything we digitise, at a glance.

From 2D CAD digitalisation and 3D modelling to as-built documentation and GIS data, explore JDS Sommer's core service areas. Tell us about your project, and our team will help identify the right solution for your requirements.

Request a quote for any service
  • As-built floor plan with room labels, door and window schedules Specialist service
    01 / 05

    As-Built Documentation & Facility Management

    Create and update as-built drawings and facility documentation using agreed site information and existing building records.

    Discuss your requirements Ask us
  • Utility network plan digitised over an aerial view of a residential area Specialist service
    02 / 05

    GIS & Infrastructure Data Digitalisation

    Transform infrastructure plans and spatial information into structured digital data for mapping, asset records and GIS workflows.

    Discuss your requirements Ask us
  • 2D CAD floor plan of a house drawn from laser-scan data, on a dark background Specialist service
    03 / 05

    Scan-to-CAD Modelling

    Point clouds to precise CAD drawings

    Convert point-cloud data and laser scans into accurate 2D CAD drawings, including floor plans, elevations and sections, based on project requirements.

    Project-specific quotation Explore Scan-to-CAD
  • Hand-drawn floor plan next to the same plan redrawn as a clean 2D CAD drawing 2D
    04 / 05

    2D CAD Digitalisation

    Scan-to-CAD and technical drawing conversion

    Turn paper plans, PDFs and scanned technical drawings into structured, editable CAD files, with agreed layers, dimensions, text and output formats.

    Project-specific quotation Explore 2D CAD
  • Point cloud of a house beside the 3D model built from it 3D
    05 / 05

    3D Modelling

    Scan-to-BIM and existing-building modelling

    Create 3D CAD/BIM models from point clouds, laser scans and existing plans, tailored to your required level of detail and model format.

    Project-specific quotation Explore 3D Modelling

References

Trusted by utilities, industry and the public sector.

  • Erlanger Stadtwerke (ESTW)
  • STELLA Kunststofftechnik GmbH
  • Stadtwerke Erkrath GmbH
  • Thales
  • E.ON Kraftwerke
  • enwag energie · wasser · gesellschaft

Core services

From drawings and point clouds
to exact CAD & BIM.

We convert scan data into CAD models in 2D and 3D, ready for planning, engineering design and building survey.

Dimensioned 2D CAD floor plan of an office building with furniture, doors, windows and stairs

2D CAD Digitalisation

Exact digitalisation of large-format technical drawings and as-built plans, from A4 to a multiple of A0. We scan original drawings where needed, then vectorise them into CAD with dimensions, text, symbols and a layer structure, following your CAD specification.

  • AutoCAD DWG / DXF, MicroStation DGN, Allplan
  • Reworked and quality-assured by CAD draftsmen
  • Already scanned? We digitise your image files directly

from €49 plus VAT

Explore 2D CAD
3D BIM model of a large multi-storey building with glass roofs, columns and terraces

3D Modelling for BIM & Components

Precise 3D CAD building models from laser scans or 2D as-built plans; machine parts up to 150 cm reverse-engineered in-house.

  • Scan to BIM in Revit (RVT / IFC), Allplan and Archicad (PLN)
  • Level of detail: LOD 100 to 500
  • Follows your BIM guidelines and templates

point cloud to 3D model from €250 plus VAT

Explore 3D Modelling

Industries we serve

Usable drawings and models for every kind of building.

For 42 years, around 2,000 customers from industry, energy utilities, the public sector, construction and many other sectors have relied on us to make their existing documentation usable again.

Your sector isn't listed? We work for many more. Talk to us

How we work

A clear path from source to deliverable.

  1. 1 · Your source data

    Plans and drawings, PDFs, image files, CAD files or registered point clouds.

  2. 2 · Scan & capture

    Large-format scanning of plans and drawings, or 3D capture of objects.

  3. 3 · CAD & BIM modelling

    Vectorisation and modelling to your CAD specification or required LOD.

  4. 4 · QA & delivery

    Reworked and checked by CAD specialists, delivered in your format.

About JDS Sommer

42 years of “Digital Services”.

JDS SOMMER GmbH has demonstrated excellent service and quality in digital services for 42 years. We serve approximately 2,000 customers from industry, energy utilities, the public sector, construction and many other sectors, helping companies like yours gain a real competitive edge at low cost and in a short time.

42years
2,000+customers
  • Quality guarantee

    Every file is reworked and quality-assured by experienced CAD draftsmen.

  • Price guarantee

    A free, individual offer based on the number and type of your originals.

  • Time warranty

    Fast turnaround, even when your project needs editable CAD at short notice.

  • Personal service

    Free advice by phone or in person from our team in Frankfurt am Main.

Client feedback

What our clients say about working with us.

Engineering offices and industry share their experience with JDS Sommer's CAD digitalisation and scan service.

  • CAD digitalisation

    “We have tried the JDS CAD digitization. In the beginning, we were very sceptical because we had had some negative experiences with a competitive provider. The results of the JDS CAD digitization really convinced us! We would already have saved a lot of time and money had we known of JDS SOMMER GmbH earlier. We can recommend JDS CAD digitization to all CAD users who desire nearly completely exact and complete conversions of existing plans and details into CAD files for very favourable prices!”

    Martin StephanEngineering Bureau Martin Stephan · underground, piping and structural engineering
  • CAD digitalisation

    “We became aware of JDS SOMMER GmbH through a promotional letter and tried the JDS CAD digitization on a construction project. We were amazed! The files we got back resulted in drawings we could immediately edit and plot without any need for corrections.”

    Franz Philipp KrausEngineering Bureau A.W. Kraus · structural planning and construction physics
  • Scan service & digital archive

    “…no member of our team would want to miss our digital archive at work. Digital archiving turns out with us ever more as a full success. The time necessary to access old drawings has been drastically reduced and there are practically no more external costs, like copying etc. That certainly is also due to the outstanding quality of the work performed by the JDS SOMMER team. I will gladly recommend your company also with business partners and friends…”

    Department managerThales

Free audit

Send us your drawings or data for a free audit, with no obligation.

We review a sample of your files, tell you what's needed for usable CAD or BIM output, and prepare an individual offer, free of charge, based on the number of your originals.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

The essentials about working with JDS Sommer while our new website is being built.

Still have a question? Call +49 (0)69 / 905 469-0
or
write to info@jds-sommer.de.

Is JDS Sommer operating as usual while the website is redeveloped?

Yes. Only the website is being rebuilt. Projects, quotes and advice continue as usual. Reach us by phone on +49 (0)69 / 905 469-0, by email at info@jds-sommer.de, or with the contact form on this page.

Which services do you offer?

Our two core services are 2D CAD digitalisation of plans, drawings and scans, and 3D modelling: Scan to BIM for buildings and industrial structures, and 3D CAD models of machine parts. We also offer GIS digitising and FM as-built drawings. Pages for these will follow on the new website.

How do I get a price for my project?

Call us or send us your enquiry. We advise you free of charge and prepare an individual offer based on the number and type of your originals. As a guide: 2D CAD digitalisation starts at €49 per A0 drawing and 3D modelling of a machine part at €250, plus VAT.

Can I test the quality before ordering?

Yes. We audit a sample of your drawings or data and can create a sample CAD file from a section of your plan, free of charge and without any obligation.

How do I send you drawings or data?

Original drawings can be sent by mail, and we return them free of charge after the project. Scans and digital data can be sent by email. For large volumes, get in touch and we will arrange the best way to transfer your files.

Who are your customers?

We serve approximately 2,000 customers from industry, energy utilities, the public sector, construction and many other sectors, and have done so for 42 years.

Where are you located?

JDS SOMMER GmbH, August-Schanz-Straße 28, D-60433 Frankfurt am Main. We are available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and you are welcome to visit us in person.

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