At USA Dream Stone, craftsmanship has always been at the core of everything we do. From the moment a client walks into our showroom, to the final installation, we strive to provide our customers with precision and transparency. We are proud to evolve our technology as the needs of our customers change to ensure the best experience possible.
This commitment to every customer and client is exactly why we are proud to introduce one of the most advanced technological upgrades in our business: the BACA Systems D2 Iris Scanner.
This state-of-the-art slab scanner is redefining how stone is visualized, planned, and fabricated. The BACA scanner has 21k resolution, giving state of the art visualization into the stones: texture, shapes, veins, and luster. It gives us the ability to line up veining and colors to provide our customers with a hyper realistic and accurate portrayal of their selected stone, prior to installation.
Seeing Stone in True Detail
Each slab carries its own unique pattern, veining, and movement, making it both beautiful and complex to work with. In the past, capturing these details accurately was a challenge due to lighting inconsistencies and limitations in imaging technology.
With the D2 Iris Scanner’s true 21K resolution, that challenge is eliminated. The machine captures every slab in ultra-high definition, revealing intricate details with exceptional clarity. Since the system is not affected by ambient lighting conditions, the digital representation of each slab is consistent and reliable. The scanner helps to ensure what a customer sees in their mock-up is exactly what they get upon installation.
The use of the BACA scanner completely transforms the selection process for our customers. Clients no longer have to rely on approximations or showroom lighting. Instead, they can confidently choose materials knowing precisely how they will appear in their home or project. We understand that countertops are an investment, and we want our customers to be totally confident in their decision prior to purchasing.
Designing with Precision Through 3D Visualization
In addition to capturing images, the D2 Iris Scanner unlocks a new level of design capability through advanced 3D vein matching. With our advanced software, our design team can digitally map out how each slab will be cut and installed before fabrication even begins, so there is no uncertainty about how the selected surface will look in the customer's space.
Access to this technology is impactful for projects that require cohesiveness across multiple surfaces, such as waterfall islands, full-height backsplashes, or bookmatched designs. Vein flow can be aligned with precision, ensuring a uniformed and intentional final look.
For our clients, this means greater involvement and confidence in the design process, prior to installation.Customers have the ability and access to see a detailed preview of their project, make adjustments, and approve layouts with our design team with complete confidence and clarity before we begin to fabricate their stone.
Streamlining Operations with Smart Inventory Management
The BACA scanner is not just for our customers, it also increases our efficiency. With the integration of digital slab inventory provided by the BACA scanner, it allows us to manage materials with greater accuracy and speed than ever before.
Within the BACA system, each slab is cataloged with detailed information, such as color, thickness, material type and country of origin. When a slab is scanned and processed, it is automatically logged into our inventory and fabrication cycle. The use of barcode integration helps us ensure that every slab is accounted for, minimizing the risk of errors and improving overall workflow.
In regards to customers having high-resolution images of our inventory and available slabs can be shared directly with them, which allows browsing and selection of materials we have in stock remotely without compromising on detail or accuracy.
Increasing Speed Without Sacrificing Quality
During the fabrication process, time and precision must work together in order for our five day template to install guarantee to be successful. The D2 Iris Scanner helps us to achieve this balance effortlessly. With a scanning time of approximately 16 seconds per slab, materials are processed quickly and logged while maintaining exceptional detail.
The system automatically detects the dimensions and crop boundaries of each slab, and generates barcode labels with all the relevant information needed for accurate identification. Having access to this level of automation reduces manual handling, limits opportunities for error, and allows our team to focus on what matters most, crafting high,quality finished products.
These faster processing times translate into shorter project timelines, helping us deliver our top-of-the line results on our five day guaranteed timeline more efficiently without compromising the quality our clients expect and deserve.
Designed for Efficiency and Safety
Our warehouse and fabrication areas demand smart use of space and an emphasis on safety for our team. The D2 Iris Scanner addresses both, while maintaining a compact footprint that uses significantly less space than traditional photo stations, it still possesses the ability to handle even our largest slabs.
The BACA scanner and its innovative design includes an expansive scanning area capable of handling even our largest slabs. It also includes built-in systems that assist in safely positioning and removing slabs. This reduces the physical strain on our team which contributes to a safer and more efficient workspace.
Raising the Standard for Stone Fabrication
At USA Dream Stone the integration of the D2 Iris BACA Scanner represents more than just a technological upgrade, it reflects our ongoing commitment to raising the standard in the stone fabrication industry. The scanner enables us to do that by combining advanced imaging, intelligent software, and streamlined processes, ensuring that we are able to deliver a level of precision and transparency to our valued customers that sets us apart from our competitors.
What this means for our clients, is fewer uncertainties, better communication, and results that align exactly what they envision for their space. Whether it’s a kitchen remodel, bathroom vanity, outdoor space, or large-scale commercial installation, every project at USA Dream Stone is treated with the same level of care and innovation.
We believe that great design starts with clarity, the addition of the BACA Systems D2 Iris Scanner in our warehouse brings that clarity to every slab, every project, and every client we serve.
When you’re ready to experience the future of stone fabrication and see the USA Dream Stone difference before the first cut is even made, our design and fabrication team is here to help bring your vision to life.