Ten benefits of SLAM scanning in topo and detail survey (plus one) SLAM scanning offers several huge benefits in topo and detail survey. 1. Accelerated capture First, the big one: speed. Since SLAM scanners capture 3D data as you walk, they expedite capture workflows significantly. Consider a site that would take 11 hours to capture with a total station. Years […]
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Manoeuvring laser scans now like playing a video game MIAMI — (Thursday, February 15) — Cintoo, the Visual Twin platform for Digital Twin, AEC and Industry 4.0 customers, has unveiled a cutting-edge breakthrough in the visualization of reality capture data. Navigating a 3D point cloud has always been a challenge for non-expert users. Already, Cintoo, with its mesh-based streaming and viewing technology […]
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LAKE MARY, FL, August 22, 2023 – FARO (Nasdaq: FARO), a leading provider of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization solutions, is thrilled to announce its inaugural Signals Conference. The event will take place at the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, Chicago on October 12 and 13, 2023. The conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn how reality capture technology and […]
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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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NavVis introduces NavVis VLX 3 to take reality capture to the next level NavVis announces the launch of NavVis VLX 3, the new cornerstone of your reality capture toolkit. Munich, Germany – May 9, 2023 – Today, NavVis, the global leader in reality capture and digital factory solutions, is extremely proud to announce the launch of NavVis VLX 3, the […]
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FARO Releases Hybrid Reality Capture, Powered by Flash Technology First Solution in AECO Markets of its Kind LAKE MARY, Fla., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — FARO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the release of Hybrid Reality Capture™, powered by Flash Technology, a first-of-its-kind solution that delivers faster scanning for large-volume projects in architecture, engineering, construction, and public […]
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CAPTURE 3D Innovates User Experience with Next-Generation Handheld 3D Laser Scanner ZEISS T-SCAN hawk 2 Designed and Engineered by ZEISS CAPTURE 3D upgrades its portable 3D scanner offerings with the ZEISS T-SCAN hawk 2, a handheld 3D laser scanner providing speed and reliability to easily capture metrology-grade precision data for a wide range of applications. SANTA ANA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CAPTURE 3D, […]
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Omaha Public Power District LiDAR Capture for Digital Transformation DENVER, CO, February 2, 2023 – VeriDaaS Corporation, a leader and innovator in Hi-Definition (HD) LiDAR data acquisition and solutions is proud to support to the efforts of Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) in their digital transformation project. OPPD has embarked on a massive 14-county LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) laser […]
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Leica Geosystems announces performance upgrades for airborne deep bathymetric surveys The new Leica HawkEye-5 bathymetric LiDAR sensor provides a significant improvement in flight efficiency for detailed data capture in deep waters (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 13 February 2022) — Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announced today the release of the Leica HawkEye-5, the new highly efficient airborne bathymetric LiDAR solution for deep […]
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Bentley Systems Launches iTwin Experience, iTwin Capture, and iTwin IoT to Extend iTwin Platform iTwin to Empower Bentley Infrastructure Cloud and Advance Bentley’s Engineering Applications LONDON – Nov. 15, 2022 – At the 2022 Year in Infrastructure Conference, Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced new capabilities of its iTwin Platform, significantly extending the scope and interoperability of infrastructure data that engineering firms and owner-operators […]
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Hexagon disrupts reality capture once again with its next-generation, ultra-fast Leica BLK360 laser scanner NACKA STRAND, Sweden, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the introduction of the all-new, next-generation Leica BLK360, which dramatically advances reality capture by delivering two of the most sought-after necessities: speed and efficiency. Drawing […]
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The U.S. Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD) Announces Reality Capture Summit Digital Built Environment Institute hosts Digital Built Week Americas Conference Tustin, CA— May 13, 2022 — Today, The U.S. Institute of Building Documentation announces its Reality Capture Summit, co-located at the AEC-ST Conference in association with the Digital Built Environment Institute’s Digital Built Week Americas Conference being held at […]
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FARO Launches End-To-End 3D Digital Reality Capture & Collaboration Platform Integrated Cloud-Based Workflow Enables Easy, Fast & Accurate 3D Model Creation Lake Mary, Fl, April 12, 2022 – FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the launch of an unprecedented, ultra-efficient data capture and collaboration platform. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, the platform provides the industry’s […]
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USIBD to Hold Annual Symposium in Denver on Feb. 6-8 The United States Institute of Building Documentation is proud to hold USIBD Symposium 2022, the annual conference highlighting the latest insight and knowledge covering building documentation, in Denver, CO on February 6th, 7th and 8th. Industry professionals have lined up to speak on various subjects, including the following: Design and Construction […]
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Trimble MX50 LiDAR System Expands Mobile Mapping Portfolio Vehicle-Mounted System Enables Data Capture for Road Agencies and Local Governments SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 12, 2021—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the Trimble® MX50 mobile mapping system for asset management and mapping—a new addition to its established mobile mapping portfolio. This vehicle-mounted mobile LiDAR system is a mid-range option for first-time mobile mapping […]
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Ready for anything, NavVis VLX 2nd generation brings greater versatility to reality capture workflows NavVis announces the launch of NavVis VLX 2nd generation, a mobile mapping system optimized for indoor and outdoor reality capture workflows. NavVis VLX 2nd generation is more robust in outdoor environments and busy locations like a construction site. NavVis VLX 2nd generation features a carbon-fiber frame […]
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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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Equipped with Velodyne Sensors, Emesent Autonomous Scanning System Makes Data Capture Fast and Simple for Forestry, Infrastructure, Mapping and Film Industries SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a multi-year sales agreement to provide Puck LITE™ sensors to Emesent, a world-leader in drone autonomy, lidar mapping and data analytics. Emesent is using Velodyne’s lidar sensors to power its award-winning Hovermap mobile […]
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NavVis is a Step Change in 3D Data Capture and Point Cloud Management An Interview with Matthew Craig, Owner & President / Visual Precision Solutions Can you please provide a brief overview of your professional background and experience with 3D laser scanning/lidar technology, as well as a brief history of the growth of your group and its use of 3D […]
Read more USIBD Welcomes New Platinum-Level Sponsor Tustin, California – June 22, 2019 – The U.S. Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD) is pleased to announce we have a new Platinum level sponsor, StructionSite, the automated site capture software that uses cameras and artificial intelligence to automatically track installs on a construction site. StructionSite’s sponsorship supports the ongoing endeavors of USIBD, in its […]
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Combining Reality Capture Methods to Boost Value Did you have a recent project you thought reality capture was the best solution but believed you couldn’t afford it? Did you think your project was too big, and laser scanning would be too expensive? The truth is you can’t afford NOT to use laser scanning, especially today! Laser scanning and other […]
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New domain-centric reality capture software brings the best of point cloudprocessing into one streamlined application Leica Cyclone 3DR automates scan-to-deliverable workflows (HEERBRUGG, SWITZERLAND, 13 June 2019) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced Leica Cyclone 3DR, the new reality capture software that fuses technology for centralised, full-scale point cloud management from Leica Cyclone with advanced, automated point cloud analysis and modeling […]
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PX-80 Background Paracosm has been at the forefront of SLAM-based 3D-mapping since the company’s founding in 2013. In the ensuing years, they’ve racked up an impressive resume: helping Google develop the dense 3D-mapping engine on the Project Tango smartphone, receiving iRobot’s first corporate VC investment, and most recently being acquired by spatial computing powerhouse Occipital (makers of the Structure Sensor). […]
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