CHC Navigation Introduces the AlphaAir 450 LiDAR System One of the lightest, most accurate and cost-effective UAV LiDAR system in its class. Shanghai, China – March 31, 2021 – CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) announced the release of the AlphaAir 450 (AA450) LiDAR system. The AlphaAir 450 is a very lightweight and compact all-in-one sensor. Featuring internal IMU, GNSS, 3D scanner and camera, […]
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The Cohesive Companies Announce the Acquisition of Ontracks Consulting, Leading North American Implementer of IBM Maximo Combination Creates a Maximo Implementation Center of Excellence and Leading Digital Integrator of Infrastructure Digital Twins EXTON, Pa. – March 30, 2021 – The Cohesive Companies, a wholly owned but independently operated digital integrator business unit of Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering […]
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RIEGL ANNOUNCES NEW PRODUCTS IN THE ALS AND MLS SECTOR! We are pleased to present our latest developments for applications in airborne and mobile laser scanning: Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS)The NEW RIEGL VQ-780 II-S is a high performance, rugged, lightweight, and compact airborne laser scanner with increased laser power. This versatile system is designed for high efficient data acquisition at low, mid, and high […]
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NEXT GENERATION SLAM 3D DATA PROCESSING Market leaders in mobile SLAM technology, GeoSLAM, is bringing automation to the industry, with the launch of GeoSLAM Connect. Connect is an automated processing platform that provides users with the flexibility to process their data to their exact specifications all through a series of interactive customisable script based workflows. Developed on GeoSLAM‘s new operating system, […]
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WaveSense Secures $15 Million to Accelerate Next Generation ADAS and Autonomous Features With World’s Most Precise and Reliable Positioning System Growing demand from automakers to enhance vehicles with safer and higher performing advanced driver-assistance systems signals a critical need for sensing solutions to tackle the self-driving industry’s most significant obstacles and deliver safety and comfort despite challenging road conditions. SOMERVILLE, […]
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Hitachi Construction Machinery invests in nextgen LiDAR sensor company Baraja to advance autonomous mining Baraja has raised A$40 million in a new funding round to accelerate development of its breakthrough Spectrum–Scan™ LiDAR technology. Baraja’s LiDAR sensors are higher performance and more reliable than legacy LiDAR systems, and enable the safe rollout of autonomous vehicles sooner. The latest capital raising was led by Blackbird Ventures […]
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Blickfeld LiDAR technology detects passenger flows at Frankfurt Airport 3D data optimize passenger logistics and enable the prediction of passenger traffic Munich and Frankfurt, 24. March 2021 – LiDAR sensors and perception software provider Blickfeld announces the implementation of a first project phase of a people counting application at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Blickfeld is implementing the detection and analysis of passenger […]
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NUAIR Lays Automation Groundwork for High-Density Vertiports FAA, NASA and UAS industry leaders meet to discuss the concept of vertiport technology and self-flying aircraft that can transport people across cities (SYRACUSE, NY) – On March 5, NUAIR held an all-day virtual conference for more than 70 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and industry professionals to further […]
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Bentley Systems Issues Call for Nominations for the 2021 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Winners to be Announced at the Year in Infrastructure 2021 Conference EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – March 24, 2021 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced its call for nominations for the 2021 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure program. Formerly known as the Year in Infrastructure Awards, this global awards program, […]
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Bentley Acceleration Initiatives Launches OpenTower iQ, a Digital Co-venture with Visual Intelligence and Aeroprotechnik for 5G Towers Millimeter-accurate Digital Twin Solution Combines Patented Dual-sensor Drone Technologies and Artificial Intelligence to Help Tower Companies Accelerate Rollouts and Enhance Decision-making EXTON, Pa. – March 23, 2021 – Bentley Acceleration Initiatives today announced the availability of OpenTower® iQ, a digital twin solution “powered […]
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Press Release Their smallest, lightest and most affordable INS to date! – OxTS launch the xNAV650 On Monday, 22nd March 2021, Inertial Navigation System experts, Oxford Technical Solutions released the latest in their line of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) – the xNAV650. Inertial Navigation Systems provide surveyors with absolute position, timing and inertial measurements (heading and pitch/roll) that they can […]
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Drone LiDAR and Surveyor Reality Series, Down to Earth, Returns with New Construction Episodes Real surveyors. Real work. Really good data. Rome, NY- “Down to Earth,” a surveying reality series that shows how real surveyors collect data and turn it into real deliverables, despite challenging conditions, rugged terrain and hidden dangers, is set to premiere 3 new construction oriented episodes […]
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Velodyne Lidar Demonstrates How Advanced Lidar Technology Can Improve Pedestrian Safety SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 18, 2021– While overall driving was down 13 percent in miles driven last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, motor vehicle deaths were up 8 percent in the United States, reported the National Safety Council. Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today showed how with lidar technology, Pedestrian […]
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FARO® Introduces BuildIT 2021 Software Suite Simplifies Workflows & Enhances Ease for Manufacturing, Assembly & Construction LAKE MARY, FL, March 18, 2021 – FARO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader for 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions, today announced the release of its most advanced BuildIT 2021 software suite, which represents the next evolution of this platform that simplifies workflows, improves performance […]
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SIGHT POWER TEAMS WITH ARVIZIO TO DELIVER AUGMENTED REALITY DIGITAL TWINS FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY Arvizio Immerse 3D and Digital Mine™ Optimize Mining Planning & OperationsArvizio today announced a partnership with Sight Power to deliver augmented reality (AR) digital twins to the mining industry. Arvizio and Sight Power will offer stakeholders a seamless integration of mining data, 3D models and […]
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Terrain, the new software module by YellowScan Add-on for the YellowScan CloudStation suite improves accuracy and ease of use for point cloud rendering Montpellier, France – March 10th, 2021 – YellowScan, a global leader and designer of next generation of UAV LIDAR solutions, announces the immediate availability of its new software add-on module: Terrain. This new module enhances the processing […]
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VSI, The Leading Researcher of Active Safety and Automated Vehicle Technologies, Issues Independent Report Verifying AEye LiDAR Performance AEye Sets New Standards for LiDAR Range, Resolution and Speed – Powering the Next Generation of Automotive and Trucking Highway ADAS Solutions DUBLIN, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AEye, Inc. (“AEye”), the global leader in active, high-performance LiDAR solutions, today announced that it has established new […]
Read more Bentley Systems Enters into ~ $1.05 Billion Agreement to Acquire Seequent, Global Leader in 3D Modeling Software for the Geosciences To Advance Environmental Resilience by “Deepening” Infrastructure Digital Twins! EXTON, Pa. – March 11, 2021 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with investors led by Accel-KKR […]
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Bluesky 3D Building Models Bring Architectural Studies Online During Lockdown Leicestershire, UK, 10 March 2021 – Liverpool School of Architecture is using 3D building models, derived from the latest aerial photography, to help teach students online during the pandemic lockdown. Created by aerial mapping company Bluesky, the geographically accurate simulations provide real world context so students can understand a location […]
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Kässbohrer Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement with Ouster Ski Slope Maintenance Application demonstrates extreme cold weather operating capabilities of Ouster’s digital lidar technology SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ouster, Inc. (“Ouster”), a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors for the industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive industries, today announced that it has signed a multi-year strategic supply agreement with Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG, […]
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Velodyne, NavVis and Qualcomm Technologies Working Together to Build Smart Cities Faster Velodyne Lidar, NavVis and Qualcomm® Technologies, Inc. are joining forces to help governments and solution developers create smart city applications that can improve infrastructure and public services, and enhance safety and quality of life. Velodyne and NavVis, an Automated with Velodyne partner, are both members of the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program, which connects […]
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Trimble Joins Strategic Advisory Council London, U.K. – 8 March, 2021 – buildingSMART International announced today that Trimble has joined the Strategic Advisory Council (SAC). As an existing member of buildingSMART International, Trimble’s intention to move to the SAC signals commitment to open data standards by enabling a strategic input into the buildingSMART community. buildingSMART’s SAC is a group of members who […]
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IMMERSIVE DIGITAL TWINNING – REAL ESTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT Digitizing physical assets allows us to bring them to life and interact with them. A new approach that introduces interesting business opportunities, in particular as regards property management. Thanks to HERON portable mobile mapping technology, you can get a 360° digital twin solution… and something more! What you’ll find out by attending Strategic […]
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25 March 2021 17:30 (CET) / 12:30 (EDT) NavVis Webinar: How mobile mapping technology has transformed work in the field Register now for the next webinar from NavVis: Industry professionals explain how mobile mapping is transforming laser scanning projects in the field. Find out why mobile mapping systems like NavVis M6 and NavVis VLX are fast becoming essential tools for […]
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USGIF Releases Modeling, Simulation, and Gaming Technical Paper Advancing the Interoperability of Geospatial Intelligence Tradecraft with 3D Modeling, Simulation, and Game Engines Herndon, Virginia (March 8, 2021)—The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), in cooperation with the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), published a technical paper, Advancing the Interoperability of Geospatial Intelligence Tradecraft with 3D Modeling, Simulation, and Game Engines, as […]
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