GPRS Acquires TruePoint Laser Scanning TOLEDO, Ohio, June 7, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC (GPRS) has acquired TruePoint Laser Scanning, LLC. TruePoint Laser Scanning is a leading provider of 3D laser scanning services to the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. “We’re very excited about this acquisition,” said Jason Schaff, Senior Vice President of Customer Service at […]
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First look: Aurora to Build Lidar Research and Development Facility in Bozeman, Montana Autonomous vehicle company Aurora Innovation Inc. plans to build a 78,000-square-foot research and development facility in Bozeman, Montana, that will employ up to 200 workers following its construction, which is currently undergoing the permitting process for a groundbreaking that is anticipated to take place in the coming […]
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GENIUS NY Extends Application Deadline to June 14, 2022 The world’s largest accelerator competition for uncrewed systems, IoT and robotics start-ups has extended applications for its sixth cohort to June 14, 2022. Five finalists will be selected for this year’s program and split a total of $3 million in cash with the winner taking home a $1 million top prize. To apply, click here. […]
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Velodyne Lidar Wins GeoBuiz Summit Award for Innovation in Mapping Technology Velodyne’s Intelligent Infrastructure Solution Creates 3D Maps of Roads and Intersections to Advance Safety in Communities Globally SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun. 3, 2022– Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced its Intelligent Infrastructure Solution won the GeoBuiz Summit Award. Velodyne’s smart city solution was recognized for excellence in innovation in the Mapping Technology […]
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Seiler Instrument announces partnership with Screening Eagle Technologies as an Authorized Distributor of Ground Penetrating Radar Solutions ST. LOUIS (June 1, 2022) – Seiler Instrument announced today an expansion of their innovative geospatial product offerings as they now are an Authorized Distributor for Screening Eagle’s technology platform including the Proceq GS8000 subsurface ground penetrating radar (GPR). Proceq is the world leader […]
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FIVE ROYAL LONDON LANDMARKS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE AHEAD OF THE PLATINUM JUBILEE Global geospatial technology company, GeoSLAM, has marked the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by recreating five iconic Royal London landmarks in 3D, thanks to LIDAR technology. Tourists and revellers will now get the unique opportunity to see famous sites like Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of […]
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Leica Geosystems announces major performance increase in airborne bathymetric survey The new Leica Chiroptera-5 bathymetric LiDAR sensor provides 40% higher point density, a 20% increase in water depth penetration and improved topographic sensitivity for generating more detailed hydrographic maps. (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 31 May 2022) – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announced today the introduction of Leica Chiroptera-5, the new high-performance airborne […]
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SWISS DRONE SPECIALIST PARTNERS WITH GEOSLAM TO POWER LATEST RELEASE, ELIOS 3 The launch of the Elios 3, created by Swiss indoor drone specialists, Flyability, marks a major new partnership with GeoSLAM. Flyability’s latest drone gives users real-time digital replicas of previously inaccessible areas with the inclusion of a LiDAR sensor and the option of including GeoSLAM’s software solution, Connect. The drone […]
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Veridaas Expands Expertise of Executive Team with Addition of Tammy Peterson to Lead Partnerships and Marketing DENVER, CO, May 31, 2022 – VeriDaaS Corporation, a leader and innovator in high-definition (HD) LiDAR acquisition and Data as a Service (DaaS) products, is pleased to announce that Tammy Peterson has joined the organization in the newly created role of Vice President, Partnerships […]
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May 27, 2022 USIBD – The U.S. Institute of Building Documentation Cornerstone Report Survey: Process: Laser Scan Registration Tustin, CA— May 27, 2022 — The U.S. Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD) is pleased to announce the opening today of a new survey to support our Cornerstone Report, focused on Process: Laser Scan Registration. This subject is periodically surveyed, to track […]
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Velodyne Lidar to Participate in Upcoming June Conferences SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 26, 2022– Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLDR, VLDRW), the leading lidar company, known worldwide for its broad portfolio of breakthrough lidar technologies, announces participation in the following upcoming June conferences. Management will present and host individual and small group investor meetings. Needham and Co. 6th Annual Automotive Technology DayTuesday, June 711:00 – 11:35 […]
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Solidspac3 Delivers 12-Hour Turnaround for QA/QC Construction Variance Reports Solidspac3 reduces rework, delays, and claims by continuously ensuring that plans match reality May 25, 2022 — San Francisco California – Solidspac3 (www.solidspac3.com) now supports 12-hour turnaround for QA/QC variance reports (VR3) that enable commercial construction teams to accurately and efficiently compare design models to reality capture laser scans, reporting on construction installation […]
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Flyability launches Elios 3 indoor inspection drone with LiDAR sensor Flyability, the Switzerland-based maker of the popular Elios range of drones for indoor and confined-space inspections, is ready with its next offering: Elios 3. It’s the world’s first collision-tolerant drone equipped with a LiDAR sensor for indoor 3D mapping. Elios 3 is powered by Flyability’s new proprietary simultaneous localization and mapping […]
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The State of Mobile Mapping 2022 is here: You’re invited to take part in the industry survey of the year Brought to you by NavVis in partnership with Lidar News, Lidar Magazine, the American Surveyor, GoGeomatics, GIM International, Geo Week, BIM+, Spatial Source and GeoConnexion. The laser scanning and surveying industries have been undergoing a seismic shift. Mobile mapping technology […]
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Achieving 25% better coverage on bridge inspection data Bridges are a critical component of urban infrastructure. A failure can have catastrophic consequences, making inspections to identify potential defects an integral and recurring asset management component. As the bearer of the highest stress load, the deck and its supporting superstructure are considered critical inspection areas for maintaining a bridge’s structural integrity. […]
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Global market overview of stereoscopic software solutions Vendor-neutral and hardware-independent listing Many users from the high-tech sectors of biochemistry / molecular research, geo-information (GIS, photogrammetry & LiDAR), medicine (CT, MRI & ultrasound) or construction (CAD, CAM & 3D printing) – often do not know which of the many software applications offered on the market are capable of stereoscopic visualization with […]
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COLOURISATION AND IMMERSIVE WALKTHROUGHS AMONG MAJOR UPDATES TO GEOSLAM SOLUTIONS GeoSLAM has announced the official launch of its ZEB Vision 4K panoramic camera which allows users to capture and process colourised data faster than ever. This launch, which comes alongside the most recent update to its Connect software platform, is the latest accessory to accompany GeoSLAM’s leading ZEB Horizon scanner. […]
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Cepton and Lidar News to Host Webinar on Lidar Applications in Smart Infrastructure Featuring two case studies by Cepton Partners Vortex IoT and The Indoor Lab Cepton, Inc. and Lidar News will host a free webinar on Tuesday, May 24th, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. PT (1:30 p.m. ET) to discuss how lidar can enable higher levels of accuracy and efficiency […]
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NUAIR Hosts ASTM International Meeting at NY UAS Test Site Annual ASTM International meeting brings together international leaders in the uncrewed systems industry to collaborate and develop UAS standards. (ROME, NEW YORK) – NUAIR will host the June meeting of ASTM International’s unmanned aircraft committee (F38) at the New York UAS Test Site in Rome, NY, June 1 through June 3. The meeting will […]
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GT20 Gyrotrak by Airial Robotics Makes Debut at New York’s FAA-Designated UAS Test Site First official, public flight in the U.S. proves GT20 Gyrotrak ready for customer operations The Gyrotrak GT20, a hybrid helicopter and gyrocopter UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicle) by Airial Robotics, was successfully demonstrated and tested at the FAA-designated New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport […]
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Kavel 10 Aerial Mapping pioneers from the Netherlands chose Phase One PAS 880 system to improve productivity Best in Class Image Quality with Outstanding Time-Saving Workflow Key to Selection COPENHAGEN, 12th May 2022 – Phase One, a leading developer of digital imaging technologies, today announced that Kavel 10 has selected the Phase One PAS 880 large-format nadir and oblique aerial camera […]
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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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Quanergy Delivers Industry-First 250 Meter Range for OPA-Based Solid State LiDAR Rapid technology development further advances productization path SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quanergy Systems, Inc., (NYSE: QNGY) a leading provider of LiDAR sensors and smart 3D solutions, today announced that its Optical Phased Array (OPA) technology has successfully achieved a range detection of 250 meters. This increased the range demonstrated earlier in the […]
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Lumotive Expands Lidar Technology Access Program to Include its Patented Light Control Metasurface™ (LCM) Beam Steering Chips and Reference Designs Program Accelerates 3D Sensing Product Development and Proliferation Seattle, WA – May 10, 2022 – Lumotive, a leading developer of scalable, all-semiconductor lidar technologies, today announced that its patented Light Control Metasurface™ (LCM) beam steering chips and associated reference designs are now […]
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The new Leica Pegasus TRK makes mobile mapping smart, autonomous and easy (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 09/05/2022) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the introduction of the reality capture mobile mapping system Leica Pegasus TRK, introducing artificial intelligence, autonomous workflows and intuitive interfaces. The Leica Pegasus TRK solution utilises artificial intelligence capabilities to transform mobile mapping. The advanced dynamic laser scanning and expandible imagery system for recording, measuring and visualising environments […]
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