Kasane Hot Springs Represents a New Geothermal Energy Source for Botswana One of the Country’s Top Universities Leads New Method to Explore Underground Energy Sources Using Geophysics Modeling Software Located between two villages at the northwest tip of Botswana is the Kasane Hot Springs, a bubbling reservoir enjoyed by local residents for its spa-like waters. It is rumored that the […]
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LIDAR REMAPS DIAMOND VISTA WIND FARM IN TORNADO ALLEY, SAVES $1M Nestled within the territory of the indigenous Kansa people, the area around Salina, Kansas happens to be one of the largest wheat-producing regions in the American Midwest. Originally claimed by France as part of Louisiana, it was later acquired by the United States with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. […]
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Cesium partners with Google Maps Platform to Render its New Photorealistic 3D Tiles Philadelphia, PA – May 11, 2023 – Philadelphia-based 3D geospatial company, Cesium, has partnered with Google Maps Platform on the experimental release of Photorealistic 3D Tiles, available through their Map Tiles API. Photorealistic 3D Tiles, announced at Google I/O, use the Open Geospatial Consortium’s 3D Tiles community […]
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Geo Week and ASPRS Call for Speakers for 2024 Conference Program Ends June 30! Industry experts sought to participate; Geo Week and ASPRS sessions will be accessible with a single conference pass. PORTLAND, MAINE – USA, June 27, 2023 – Organizers of Geo Week have announced the final few days of their open Call for Speakers which seeks professionals to […]
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Cepton Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) Advances Lidar Solutions Enabling Automatic Emergency Braking, NHTSA Pushes for New Rules Automatic Emergency Braking (“AEB”) is a vehicle safety feature designed to help prevent or mitigate accidents. This technology uses sensors to monitor, detect obstacles and apply the vehicle’s brakes to avoid collisions or reduce impact severity. AEB uses various sensors, and there has been […]
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Bentley Systems Announces New Capabilities for Carbon Assessment in iTwin Experience Capabilities Unlock Carbon Data Management for Infrastructure Projects EXTON, Pa. – June 26, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, is announcing at the Environment Analyst Global Business Summit, the availability of new carbon assessment capabilities in iTwin Experienceto enable infrastructure professionals to seamlessly quantify carbon reduction […]
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Geodata Pros Announced as the Latest Distribution Partner for GeoCue and Microdrones The new Distributor delivers advanced drone surveying equipment, software, and support to diverse industries. June 26, 2023 Huntsville, AL – GeoCue and Microdrones are pleased to announce that Geodata Pros, a leading provider of geospatial solutions, is now an authorized distribution partner for their cutting-edge drone surveying equipment, […]
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Hesai and NavVis Join Forces to Revolutionize Reality Capture with Cutting-Edge Lidar Sensor Technology PALO ALTO, Calif., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI), a global leader in lidar sensor solutions, is delighted to announce its work with NavVis, a global leader in reality capture and digital factory solutions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the field of reality capture, […]
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Bentley Systems Sponsors Student Bridge Contest at AASHTO Spring Meeting Middle and High School Students Use Bentley Software to Design Bridge Projects and Present to AASHTO Meeting Audience in Person for First Time in Three Years EXTON, Pa. – June 21, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, was a title sponsor of the American Association of State Highway […]
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INDRA SIGNS A COLLABORATION AGREEMENT WITH THE STARTUP OUTSIGHT TO ACCELERATE THE DEPLOYMENT OF 3D LIDAR-BASED ARTIFICIAL VISION IN SMART TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURES Madrid, June XX, 2023.- Indra has signed a strategic agreement with the startup Outsight to accelerate the use of artificial vision based on 3D LiDAR in its solutions for the Mobility business, to deploy innovative applications in intelligent […]
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Cartomorphosis – A Four Generation Surveying Evolution When I was just six years old, my grandfather would take me as a camera operator on his photogrammetric plane. In the early 80’s without FMS (flight management system) nor airborne GPS, aerial photography required special skills. The results could not be verified until the film was processed. These experiences sparked my passion for mapping. […]
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CSX Rails Against Traditional Asset Management Challenge CSX is one of the nation’s leading transportation suppliers of rail – based freight and intermodal containers, operating and managing over 21,000 miles of track spanning 23 states, DC, Ontario, and Quebec. Nearly two-thirds of Americans live within CSX’s service territory. In 2008, the Rail Safety Improvement Act mandated the implementation of Positive […]
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Forsyth Tech Students at Work Mack Todd Shoaf, a licensed architect is using his many years of experience to develop the next generation of 3D BIM professionals. Many thanks to him and his team for the important work they are doing at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem, NC and to Robert Blum for the introduction. My name is Mack Todd Shoaf […]
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USIBD Releases New Laser Scanner Specification Sheets[Tustin, CA] – The US Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the excellence of building documentation, has released a new set of Laser Scanner Specification sheets. These sheets feature the latest models from top manufacturers such as Leica, Faro,Trimble, Topcon, Z+F, and GVI, compiled by the USIBD Laser Scanning […]
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3D Laser Scanning Enables Unique Reimagining of 1863 “The Freedman” Sculpture (Southlake, TX, June 15, 2023) – 3D laser scanning from NVision made possible a remarkable “collaboration” between two sculptors separated by 160 years. The Southlake, Texas company’s precision scanning enabled artist Hugh Hayden to create a new, 3D-printed, version of John Quincy Adams Ward’s groundbreaking sculpture The Freedman using a digital […]
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OGC CEO Dr. Nadine Alameh receives 24th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Award OGC CEO awarded for her “outstanding global leadership of the Open Geospatial Consortium and its 500 members through a period of profound change.” Contact: info@ogc.org 14 June 2023: The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is pleased to announce that OGC CEO, Dr. Nadine Alameh, has received the 24th Annual […]
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Hexagon launches Reality Cloud Studio to bring automated digital reality to the cloud With automated processing and visualisation tools, Reality Cloud Studio makes digital twins accessible to everyone Stockholm, Sweden (13 June 2023) – Hexagon AB, the global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the launch of Reality Cloud Studio, powered by HxDR […]
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3D Cloud by Marxent Announces Early Access Program for 3D Cloud Room Scanner This limited opportunity provides enterprise furniture and home improvement retailers with privileged access to leading-edge 3D tech. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, 3D Cloud by Marxent, the leader in 3D kitchen design and furniture planning, is excited to announce an early access program for the […]
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Luminar and Plus Partner for LiDAR and AI-Based Assisted Driving Software for Trucking Plus selects Luminar as the exclusive long-range lidar in factory-installed PlusDrive for its commercial vehicle OEM partnersLuminar and Plus collaborate to provide assisted driving software to commercial vehicle OEMs ORLANDO, Fla. & SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Luminar (Nasdaq: LAZR), a leading global automotive technology company, and Plus, a […]
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Turning Cutting Edge Technology into 3D Productivity Gains By Jared Martin, Vice President of Operations Editor’s Note: This article is being reported as a narrative as told by the author. Can you please provide a brief overview of your professional background (s) and experience, particularly with 3D laser scanning/lidar technology, and/or a brief history of the growth of the company […]
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BAM Infra recorded 3D road models using a FARO terrestrial laser scanner with the innovative BeeMobile mobile mapping system at various locations across the Netherlands. BAM Infra is part of the BAM group and is active in the domestic market of the Netherlands and other European countries. As a leading and innovative company, BAM is constantly looking for improvements and […]
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Commercial UAV Expo Announces 2023 Conference Program and Speaker Line-Up Sessions to provide solutions and strategies to advance the global commercial drone industry PORTLAND, MAINE – USA, June 7, 2023 – Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of conference topics and a roster of industry leaders who will […]
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Cintoo and Aize collaborate to optimize digital transition to Digital Twin programs Aize, a provider of digital twin software for heavy-asset industries, and Cintoo, a renowned provider of reality capture solutions, have announced a collaboration aimed at elevating industry performance. Reality Capture technologies such as 3D laser scanning are often used to provide a foundational layer for capturing the actual condition […]
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Bentley Systems Announces iTwin Activate: Infrastructure Internet of Things Co-development Program to Accelerate Infrastructure Engineering Software Startups Focused on Infrastructure IoT Solutions EXTON, Pa. – June 1, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the launch of iTwin Activate, a 20 week co-development program designed to accelerate early-stage startups in infrastructure engineering software. The program, […]
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Canatu and Webasto collaborate on integrating LiDAR and camera heating on Roof Sensor Module for autonomous driving VANTAA Finland, May 11th, 2023 — Automotive supplier Webasto and Canatu work on integrating a fixed film heater into the Roof Sensor Module (RSM). The RSM offers automotive manufacturers an opportunity to integrate ADAS sensors and sensor availability functions – such as cleaning, cooling, deicing and anti-fogging – into […]
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