Why the World Is Turning to 3D
3D laser scanning isn't new or experimental. The technology has been in commercial use for the better part of 35 years. Today cities, museums, universities, and public agencies worldwide rely on it to document and protect what matters most. See Resources for real examples of 3D at work.
Obsidian 3D helps project teams unlock the full value of 3D data. We deliver precise, survey-grade 3D products that teams can build on with confidence from early planning through construction and beyond. Just as important, we provide a warm, intuitive, fun introduction to 3D technology and the services that build on it.
Our mission is simple: capture once, capture right, and create an exceptional 3D experience for everyone who touches the project, whether they're a seasoned pro or brand new to 3D.
17 Years of Applied Experience
Obsidian 3D was founded on direct, practical experience with 3D laser scanning dating back to 2009, first in the shipyards of Germany and the Netherlands. Over the following 17 years, that experience was applied as a project manager and owner’s representative on close to a dozen projects, not as an outside vendor, but from inside the project team, seeing firsthand where accurate data changes outcomes and where it doesn’t.
That perspective shapes how Obsidian 3D operates today: grounded, practical, and focused on what actually helps a project move forward, not on impressing anyone with the technology itself. Every project is captured with calibrated Leica Geosystems equipment, the same gear trusted on large-scale professional projects worldwide.
Why this Approach Matters
Most people evaluating a 3D scanning company have never worked with one before, and the terminology alone can feel like a barrier. Obsidian 3D’s approach is to make advanced project data feel approachable and useful, not to impress with jargon, but to make it easy to say yes, easy to understand, and easy to act on.
That means clear deliverables, plain-language explanations, and a direct line to the person who actually managed the scan, not a call center. Whether the need is a quick reference model or survey-grade accuracy for engineering and legal use, the goal stays the same: make the data work for you.
The Founder
Obsidian 3D was founded in the summer of 2025 by Parker Stockdale. A 25+ year USCG Master Mariner, multi-engine land, and turbine helicopter pilot, he brings a background in complex commercial and maritime construction and restoration work worldwide.
Parker moved to Bend in 2020, where he worked as a project manager and superintendent for several established residential and commercial general contractors. In 2023 he shifted to providing remote support for marine engineering projects across the United States, and in 2025 he founded Obsidian 3D. Parker has worked with 3D scanning technology since 2009, using it to deliver accurate, actionable data to build teams and clients. He is trained and certified by Leica Geosystems.
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