REX2 Deploys Digital Scanning Technology to Create Digital Twins of Buildings

In a significant stride for real estate innovation, the Business Council of Westchester’s Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) recently facilitated a digital scan of a Simone Development Companies property by ReX2, a company at the forefront of digital-twin technology.

The scanning of One Executive Boulevard in North Yonkers, a medical office building newly acquired and renovated by Simone Development, served as a crucial test and demonstration of ReX2’s capabilities. A scan of the building, known as a digital twin, allowed ReX2 to create videos that allow prospective tenants to have a 3D experience walking through the building’s finished and unfinished spaces.

“The goal was originally to bring people into the space,” said Mattie Wilkes, ReX2’s founder. “Anybody on Simone’s leasing team can guide people, whether over the phone or on Zoom, through the whole building.”

Wilkes, 26, of Mount Kisco, established ReX2 just over three years ago, focusing on creating tailor made digital twins of physical spaces, differentiating itself significantly from standard virtual tours.

Unlike typical virtual walkthroughs that feature standard imagery, ReX2 uses LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and infrared scanning. LIDAR devices emit laser light pulses to measure distances to objects and walls to create 3D models of any environment. This versatile technology can map terrain, assess hazards, and guide autonomous vehicles.

The digital twinning of a property allows architects to export measurements directly into CAD software for proposals, printing, and even generate floor plans for buildings where none exist.

The on-site scanning for One Executive Boulevard took approximately four days, followed by several weeks of collaborative work with Simone Development’s in-house leasing, construction, and property management teams for editing and information integration. Wilkes praised the experience of working with the Simone team, specifically commending director of leasing Jeremy Schwartz and vice-president of leasing Josh Gopan for their helpfulness and communication.

“We are very enthusiastic about supporting the WIN program by partnering with ReX2 to test their emerging real estate technology. The ReX2 team created an incredible 3D digital twin of our North Yonkers medical property at One Executive Blvd, which will be a phenomenal tool for our leasing team,” said Patricia Simone, Principal & President of Simone Management Group and a BCW board member. “This project truly embodies the mission of the BCW to connect businesses in our community so that they can support each other and grow the economy.”

The match between ReX2 and Simone Development reflects the BCW WIN’s mission to pair emerging innovators with established local companies to foster the latest ideas, drive research and discovery, and cultivate job growth in Westchester County.

“We are thrilled that WIN facilitated such an impactful match between ReX2 and Simone Development Companies,” said BCW president and CEO Marsha Gordon. “Introducing cutting-edge technology to one of Westchester County’s leading commercial real estate development companies exemplifies the WIN program’s primary mission: to empower business leaders to embrace innovative solutions, ensuring they continue to thrive and drive economic growth in our region.”