Hexagon’s Leica BLK2FLY named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2022 2022-11-10 16:27 GMT+01 Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the Leica BLK2FLY has been named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2022. The BLK2FLY, recognised for its productivity and innovation, is the world’s first fully integrated autonomous flying laser […]
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Blickfeld launches Qb2; the world’s first Smart LiDAR sensor, enabling capturing and processing of 3D data on a single device Blickfeld announces the delivery of its Qb2 LiDAR sensor, the industry’s first Smart LiDAR sensor, providing the software stack and WiFi connectivity in one device Qb2 provides a turn-key experience for fast and simple deployment with minimal investment. The integrated […]
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Bentley Systems Announces Integration of EC3 with the Bentley iTwin Platform for Infrastructure Carbon Calculation Enables Embodied Carbon Calculation, Reporting, and Analysis in Infrastructure Digital Twins at No Cost EXTON, Pa. – Nov. 7, 2022 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, announced today at COP27 expanded integrated workflows for embodied carbon calculation in the Bentley iTwin platform. […]
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Ouster and Velodyne Announce Proposed Merger of Equals to Accelerate Lidar Adoption Merger expected to strengthen financial position $355 million in combined Q3 cashAnnualized cost savings expected to reach at least $75 million SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 7, 2022– Ouster (NYSE: OUST), a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar, and Velodyne (NASDAQ: VLDR, VLDRW), a leading global player in lidar sensors and solutions, […]
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Cintoo Selected to Join Industry 4.0 Startup Program Hosted by SAP.iO Foundry Munich MIAMI, Florida — November 4, 2022 — Cintoo, a leader in SaaS-based cloud solutions for realizing reality capture technologies for the digital twin ecosystem at scale, was selected among 11 startups to join the Industry 4.0 focused program hosted by SAP.iO Foundry Munich. Membership in the program is based on reviews […]
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Hexagon to update aerial data of eight U.S. states at six-inch resolution in 2023 for the HxGN Content Program (Norcross, Georgia, USA, 3 November 2022) Hexagon’s Geosystems division announced today that the HxGN Content Program will refresh aerial data of eight U.S. states at 6-inch (15-centimeter) resolution for the 2023 collection season, including Texas, Washington, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, Maine, Montana and […]
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Press release Outsight Washington D.C, November 3, 2022 Outsight Joins the Lidar Coalition as FOUNDING SOFTWARE MEMBER Washington, D.C., November 3, 2022 – Outsight, specialist in 3D Spatial Intelligence, has joined the growing ranks of the Lidar Coalition as the founding software member. The Coalition was formed to advocate for policies promoting lidar’s role in enhancing safety on U.S. roadways […]
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Headline: Mobile LiDAR’s role in bringing ‘Industry 4.0’ to Norwegian forestry GeoSLAMs LiDAR technology is mapping forests as part of the Centre for Research-based Innovation (SFI) SmartForest in Ås, Norway. SFI SmartForest aspires to put the Norwegian forestry sector at the forefront of technological advances and Industry 4.0. Advancements in digital technologies and industry, trends toward an interoperable future, with […]
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Cepton Inc. Announces Agreement for $100 Million Investment from Koito Manufacturing SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cepton, Inc. (“Cepton”) (Nasdaq: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high performance lidar solutions, announced today that it has entered into a binding investment agreement dated October 27, 2022 (“Investment Agreement”) for a $100 million investment from its long-term automotive Tier 1 partner and current […]
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Trucking is a lifeline between consumers and products. The logistics industry helps transit everything from essential items like medicine to Amazon prime products. Yet, one of the leading causes of mass-casualty highway accidents are those involving trucks and freighters. Though many truckers are highly trained, sometimes the negligence of other drivers in cars and other vehicles can result in an […]
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Innoviz and Kudan Announce Partnership for LiDAR-Based Geospatial Mapping Solution Across Various Industries and Use-Cases TEL AVIV, Israel and TOKYO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Innoviz Technologies (Nasdaq: INVZ) (the “Company” or “Innoviz”), a technology leader of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, today announced its partnership with Kudan (Tokyo Stock Exchange securities code: 4425, hereafter “Kudan”). Kudan’s perception software allows machines to generate 3D maps of surrounding […]
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October 24, 2022 Nearabl Inc., maker of augmented reality-based indoor navigation technology, adopts the Bentley iTwin platform to expand infrastructure deployments Nearabl Inc. achieves “Powered by iTwin” designation and becomes an iTwin Premier Partner, joining a growing digital twin ecosystem to scale infrastructure deployments globally New York, N.Y. –Today, Nearabl Inc., the metaverse of accessibility company, announced a partnership with […]
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Hexagon and LocLab announce strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of Smart Digital Realities in transportation, construction and urban planning (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, October 18, 2022) Hexagon’s Geosystems division and LocLab, a leader in 3D digital twin content creation, announced today a strategic partnership to jointly empower industries with Smart Digital Realities in their design, construction and operations processes.The strategic partnership […]
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LidarSwiss Deploys Cepton Lidar for High-Fidelity Mapping and Smart Analytics on the Fly Drone-based solution provides accurate 3D imaging and modeling for infrastructure management and engineering design applications worldwide SAN JOSE, Calif. – October 17, 2022 – – Cepton, Inc. (“Cepton”) (Nasdaq: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, today announced that it is working with […]
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Press release Paris, October 20 TBC, 2022 OUTSIGHT RAISES $22 MILLION TO ACCELERATE THE DEPLOYMENT OF LiDAR ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES Outsight, leader in the development of LiDAR-based 3D Software solutions, has announced that it has received funding totaling $22 million in a round that was co-led by Energy Innovation Capital (EIC) and the Defense Innovation Fund managed by Bpifrance, alongside […]
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FARO Releases Focus Core Laser ScannerNew Scanner Opens the Door for More Applications Lake Mary, Fla, October 18, 2022 – FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced the release of the FARO® Focus Core Laser Scanner. The new Focus Core broadens the Focus family’s potential range of applications by providing the ideal […]
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Geo Week Conference Program Announced! 200+ speakers and 50+ sessions slated for the 2023 edition of Geo Week in Denver, CO Portland, Maine – USA, October 18, 2022 – Organizers of Geo Week, the premier event that champions the coming together of geospatial technologies and the built world, have announced the Conference Program for the 2023 event, which will take […]
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Surveying Every Minute “RIEGL’s new era of Terrestrial Laser Scanners: the VZ-600i stands out with extreme versatility, high productivity, radical performance, and game changing mobility features.” Terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) has become an integral part of surveying. The scanners are becoming lighter and faster, so that even large projects can be completed with high precision in a short time. Today’s […]
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Emesent launches three time saving products for geospatial professionals Hovermap ST-X, Long Range Radio, and Emesent’s Aura software platform were launched at INTERGEO, providing a versatile combination to scan large areas and complex assets in less time and visualize the results in full detail. Emesent, World leader in drone autonomy, LiDAR mapping, and data analytics today launched three new products […]
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TOPODRONE Advances Airborne Bathymetric Surveying with AQUAMAPPER Launch at INTERGEO 2022 October 18, 2022 – Montreux, Switzerland – TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision LiDAR equipment for installation on drones, vehicles and backpacks, launches AQUAMAPPER, a UAV-based solution for bathymetric surveying and marine construction. The new multitasking data collecting device and TOPODRONE LiDAR ULTRA equipment have been […]
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GeoSLAM introduces manual alignment and new export options in their latest software update GeoSLAM’s software package is set to become even more feature-rich with three new key additions in the latest update. Today’s launch of Connect 2.2 offers users of GeoSLAM software new import & export options and the ability to merge multiple datasets. Designed with customers in mind, the […]
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DotProduct launches new professional point cloud scanning application for iOS LiDAR Dot3D 5.0 is now available on the App Store for all iOS devices equipped with built-in LiDAR cameras. New capabilities include ultra-large scene capture, fast on-device optimization, and more. NORWOOD, MA, USA, 14 October 2022 – With today’s new release of Dot3D 5.0, DotProduct LLC is officially launching the […]
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Cepton’s Nova Lidar Named “Automotive Sensor Hardware Solution of the Year” by AutoTech Breakthrough Cepton joins BMW, TOYOTA and LYFT as featured innovators in third annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program recognizing advancements in automotive and transportation technologies SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cepton, Inc. (“Cepton”) (Nasdaq: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator and leader in high-performance lidar solutions, today announced its Nova Lidar has […]
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Geo Week Announces Call for Nominations for Excellence in the Geospatial Industry LIDAR Leader Awards and Younger Geospatial Professional of the Year Award to celebrate excellence in the geospatial market in Denver, February 14, 2023; Nominations accepted through December 2, 2022 Portland, Maine – USA, September 12, 2022 – Geo Week, the premier event that champions the coming together of […]
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Velodyne Lidar Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Yamaha Motor Lidar-Powered Goods Transport to Advance Factory Logistics SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 11, 2022– Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a multi-year agreement to provide its lidar sensors to Yamaha Motor for eve autonomy, a joint venture between Yamaha Motor and Tier IV, Inc. eve autonomy’s autonomous goods transport service eve auto provides logistical support for factories to improve […]
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