OxTS adds GeoNAV to their growing array of Survey and Mapping Distributors OxTS is delighted to announce that they have added to their growing army of survey and mapping distributors by appointing GeoNAV Satellite systems. GeoNAV satellite systems has over 22 years’ experience in state-of-the-art positioning and navigation systems, and they will provide sales and support services to those looking […]
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Ouster Selected as Exclusive Supplier for PARIFEX Speed Enforcement Contract Ouster to supply lidar for next-generation urban speed enforcement systems in Northern France SAN FRANCISCO, CA – [June 8, 2021] – Ouster, Inc. (NYSE: OUST), 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 […]
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Equipped with Velodyne Puck™ Sensors, Seabed Mobile Mapping Systems Support Marine Environment Protection and Sustainability SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced Seabed B.V., which specializes in high quality equipment for offshore surveying and dredging, has selected Puck™ sensors for its lidar mobile mapping system. The Seabed system is a turnkey mobile lidar solution for hydrographic surveys that can support […]
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Cron AI Partners with Innoviz to Deliver LiDAR-based Adaptive Perception Software for Smart Cities Partnership between 3D data-edge perception platform developer and leading LiDAR provider set to plug the gap between 3D sensing and real-world intelligent transport, smart spaces and security applications DERBY, UK and TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, June 8, 2021: Adaptive 3D edge perception platform company Cron AI and Innoviz Technologies (Nasdaq: […]
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FAST VOLUME COMPUTATION OF STOCKPILES IN STEELWORKS INDUSTRY Webinar, June 10 | 3:00 pm (CEST) Learn how HERON 3D portable mapping technology can help the steelworks industry to optimize production processes by giving the fast volume computation of material stockpiles. The featured case of Feralpi Group. Steelworks are complex realities facing several challenges. One of these is the volume computation […]
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Go Beyond Boundary Surveys With Drone LiDAR in the Latest Surveying Documentary Reality Show Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc., uses drone Lidar to create a boundary survey in Southern Texas For release Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Rome, NY- Traditionally, boundary surveys are not conducted using drone technology. However, the team at Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. (CBD), a civil engineering […]
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VeriDaaS Initiates California Statewide LiDAR Collection Project DENVER, Colorado — June 1, 2021 — VeriDaaS today announced that it has completed test flights necessary to begin its statewide California mapping project by acquiring high-density LiDAR elevation data on multiple areas of interest (AOIs). This data will be used for evaluation purposes by various state, federal and commercial stakeholders. In April 2021, […]
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Case study Introduction Smart Construction is a department within Komatsu that focuses on delivering an interconnected software and hardware package to digitalize the work that concerns machines, material, and people active on earthmoving projects. This family of solutions facilitates the collection and analysis of jobsite data based on IoT devices and operational information. One of those solutions within this family […]
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The Definitive Guide to SLAM & Mobile Mapping What is simultaneous localization and mapping? How does it affect the accuracy of your scan data? Why do some SLAM systems process data faster than others? Presenting the definitive guide to SLAM from NavVis, where all your questions will be answered. It includes virtually every piece of information you could need to understand […]
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German engineers facilitate point cloud modeling with BricsCAD The software engineers at PointCab have introduced yet another Plugin to the market that facilitates point cloud modeling. Next to their existing Plugins for Revit and Archicad, PointCab has released their “4Brics Plugin” for the CAD Software BricsCAD, which has grown in popularity recently. With the Plugin, users of PointCab’s Origins […]
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Discover 20+ of Hovermap’s many data capture applications across a wide range of industries Hovermap is a mobile LiDAR mapping solution designed for challenging GPS-denied environments. Uniquely versatile, Hovermap’s scanning techniques employed are diverse, including beyond-visual-line-of-sight flight, lowered on a winch, extended on a boom, vehicle mounted or handheld. Equally capable above ground or underground, indoors or out, Hovermap is […]
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Ouster’s 3D Digital Lidar Will Replace Legacy 2D Sensors to Enable Higher Levels of Autonomy SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ouster, Inc. (NYSE: OUST), 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 strategic customer agreement with Balyo (Euronext Paris: FR0013258399), a technological leader in the design […]
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Skyward, A Verizon company introduces mapping and modeling powered by Pix4D PORTLAND, Ore. – Today, Skyward, A Verizon company, announced its integration with Pix4D, giving customers the ability to turn drone data into 2D maps and 3D models. Enterprises and drone pilots can now plan flights, receive approval to fly in controlled airspace with LAANC, fly with Skyward’s InFlight ground […]
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DRONE LIDAR DOCUMENTARY SHOW MAKES SOME WAVES IN THE LOUISIANA MARSH Morris P. Hebert, Inc. uses drone LiDAR to analyze a Marsh restoration project in Southern LouisianaFor release Monday, May 17, 2021 Rome, NY- Down to Earth, a surveying reality series, journeys into the remote wilderness of the Southern Louisiana wetlands, to follow surveying and engineering firm, Morris P. Hebert, […]
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Geospatial 3D mapping specialists, GeoSLAM, provided the technology to scan one of Europe’s largest caves, as a part of the Deep Time isolation study. For 40 days, 15 participants set up camp in the Lombrives cave in southwestern France with no clocks or sunlight, and zero contact to the outside world. Conducted by the Human Adaption Institute, the experiment aimed to explore the links […]
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Velodyne Lidar Launches Breakthrough Intelligent Infrastructure Solution Rutgers University Selects Velodyne’s Solution as Cornerstone Technology for New Jersey Department of Transportation Smart City Project SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 10, 2021) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today launched its Intelligent Infrastructure Solution designed to solve some of the most challenging and pervasive infrastructure problems. This new solution combines Velodyne’s award-winning lidar sensors and Bluecity’s powerful […]
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Bluesky 3D Building Models Strengthen BIM Workflows for Buttress Architects Leicestershire, UK, 06 May 2021 – Design studio Buttress is using 3D building models from Bluesky to create interactive walkthroughs and Virtual Reality (VR) presentations as part of its Building Information Modelling (BIM) workflow. Created from the most up-to-date and accurate aerial photography, the models are used to provide context, […]
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Quanergy and Digital Mortar’s Partnership Brings Advanced LiDAR-based Retail Analytics Covering the Entire Shoppers’ Journey for Retail and Smart Spaces SUNNYVALE, Calif.– May 4, 2021 – Quanergy Systems, Inc., a leading provider of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and smart 3D perception solutions, today announced a technology partnership with Digital Mortar to provide advanced LiDAR-based people tracking and analytics for retail and […]
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USIBD Announces 13th Cornerstone Report on Reality Capture Data Distribution May 4, 2021, Tustin, CA: USIBD is very pleased to announce the release of our Thirteenth Cornerstone Report, focused on Data Distribution. This year’s survey grew out the last USIBD Symposium (hosted at SPAR 2019), where many members asked how other AEC professionals are storing and distributing their reality-capture data. With […]
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Innoviz Technologies Announces Cooperation with Vueron Technology for LiDAR-Only Autonomous Driving TEL AVIV, Israel and SEOUL, South Korea, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Innoviz Technologies (Nasdaq: INVZ), a leading provider of high-performance, solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software, and Vueron Technology, a leading South Korean provider of LiDAR perception software and autonomous driving technology, will cooperate in building an autonomous driving platform for LiDAR-only self-driving […]
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Bentley Systems Announces New Bentley Education Program, Putting Students on the Path to Infrastructure Careers Students and Educators Entitled to Learning Licenses at No Cost! EXTON, Pa. – May 3, 2021 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the Bentley Education program, which encourages the development of future infrastructure professionals for careers in engineering, design, and architecture. The Bentley […]
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TCarta Delivers Satellite-Derived Bathymetry to NOAA for U.S. Coastal Mapping Pilot Validated with ICESat-2 Laser Data DENVER, Colorado, 3 May 2021 – TCarta Marine, a global provider of marine geospatial products, has supplied the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with satellite-derived bathymetry (SDB) validated by green laser altimeter data from the NASA ICESat-2 satellite for two U.S. shallow-water coastal areas. […]
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Night-time LiDAR inspection of storm damage proven feasible by Hepta Airborne A unique pilot project in Finland by Hepta Airborne, Suur-Savon Sähko, Järvi-Suomen Energia, and ESRI Finland proved the detection of storm damage at night feasible through the use of drones with LiDAR sensors. Tallinn, April 29, 2021 – Kilometers of overhead power lines were scanned by Hepta Airborne – […]
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Lidar News spoke to Tyler Crawford with LiDARinsurance.com recently about a new, comprehensive, and affordable insurance program his team created for LiDAR equipment attached to drones, planes, and helicopters. Why did you create a LiDAR-specific insurance product for the aviation industry? After supporting drone operators and GIS professionals with their insurance for the past 5 years, my team recognized that […]
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Introducing NavVis IVION Core, a reality capture platform that adds more value to buildings and assets. Previously known as NavVis IndoorViewer, NavVis IVION Core is a reality capture platform for laser scanning and AEC professionals to manage their 3D scans with ease. NavVis IVION Core enhancements include multi-site functionality, updated user management, and site coordinate systems for survey-grade geo-registration of […]
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