Anders Svensson appointed as new President and CEO of Hexagon 2025-01-20 08:00 GMT+01 The Hexagon Board of Directors has appointed Anders Svensson as President and CEO. Anders Svensson will take office on 20 July 2025 at the latest, succeeding Norbert Hanke, who will continue as interim President and CEO until then. Anders Svensson joins Hexagon from Konecranes (Nasdaq Helsinki: KCR), […]
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USIBD Announces the Release of LOA Specification Version 3.1 and Launches New Website with Education Center [Tustin, CA] — January 21, 2025— The U.S. Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD) is excited to announce the release of Version 3.1 of its groundbreaking Level of Accuracy (LOA) Specification, along with the launch of its newly designed website and Education Center, a hub […]
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Precision and Innovation: The Success Story of Villa Digital Engineering AG Please find here more information on a success story with Villa Digital Engineering AG in English, followed by a German version. We are always delighted when we hear from our customers that our laser scanners have made an important contribution to their particular success story. We are now proud to […]
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TREKK Design Group Acquires State-of-the-Art LiDAR Scanner KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City-based civil engineering firm TREKK Design Group, LLC, (TREKK) recently acquired the first Trimble MX90 mobile LiDAR mapping system in North America. This technology is a complete, field-to-finish mapping solution that combines two laser scanners with three different camera systems to deliver high resolution imagery and detailed scans […]
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Revolutionizing Detection: Kyocera Unveils the World’s First Camera-LIDAR Fusion Sensor with Perfect Optical AlignmentCutting-Edge Precision with Unmatched Laser Irradiation Density for Parallax-Free, Long-Distance Obstacle Detection Ideal for Autonomous Driving KYOTO, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto; “Kyocera”) today announced the development of its unique Camera-LIDAR Fusion Sensor, the world’s first1 LIDAR that aligns the optical axes of the camera and LIDAR into […]
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RIEGL USA to Exhibit Cutting-Edge LiDAR Technology at CES 2025 Join the RIEGL USA team in Las Vegas, NV for the CES 2025 exhibition, taking place from January 7-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. CES is renowned as the world’s most influential tech event, showcasing breakthrough technologies and global innovators. At CES 2025, RIEGL USA will be exhibiting and highlighting its latest advancements in Ultimate […]
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MIDDLETON, Wis. (Jan. 5, 2025) — Transportation agencies worldwide will soon benefit from an all-in-one solution for pavement data collection as Cyclomedia, a global leader in geospatial data solutions, unveils its new integrated pavement and assets platform at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. As transportation agencies face growing demands for efficiency and sustainability, Cyclomedia’s innovative solution simplifies the complex process […]
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Overture Maps Foundation Releases General Availability of Transportation Dataset Transportation and road networks mark one of most widely used map datasets with strategic importance across many industries and humanitarian efforts SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Overture Maps Foundation, a collaborative effort to enable current and next-generation interoperable open map services and products, today announced the General Availability (GA) of its global Transportation […]
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Riegl’s Innovative Solutions for Forestry Applications Named 2025 Forestry Solutions Provider of the Year by HOLZKURIER Every year, HOLZKURIER, the forestry journal of the Austrian Agricultural Publishing House, selects a company that offers exceptional services and products for the forestry industry as the “Forestry Solutions Provider of the Year.” Following a special proposal from the Institute of Forest Growth and the […]
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Lidwave Odem 4D LiDAR Sensor Receives the Prestigious CES Innovation Award 2025 Lidwave’s technology receives acknowledgment once more, with in the form of “CES innovation award” for its Odem 4D LiDAR sensor This recognition underscores Odem’s potential to redefine machine perception across industries, enabling smarter, more efficient systems” — Yehuda Vidal, Lidwave’s CEOJERUSALEM, ISRAEL, December 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Lidwave, a […]
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Aurora Opens Advanced Lidar Research and Testing Facility Aurora in Bozeman, Montana Aurora’s new 78,000 square-foot office and testing facility in Bozeman, Montana includes advanced research and development labs, a world-class manufacturing area with a cleanroom, a garage for vehicle testing, and modern office and collaboration spaces. (Credit: Aurora) BOZEMAN, Montana–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ: AUR), a leader in autonomous […]
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Woolpert Australia Enhances Their Survey Suite with Riegl’s VZ-600i Laser Scanning Technology Woolpert Australia, a premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and strategic consulting firm, has invested in the state-of-the-art RIEGL VZ-600i terrestrial laser scanner and added this new addition to their survey suite. This acquisition and collaboration between Woolpert Australia and RIEGL Australia highlights their dedication to utilizing the latest in laser scanning technology to remain competitive and industry […]
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LiDAR Technology Revolutionizes Water Damage Restoration Precision Volume Estimation Enhances Structural Analysis in Flood-Prone Areas HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Gulf52, a leader in disaster mitigation and restoration, announces the integration of advanced LiDAR technology into water damage restoration services. This innovation focuses on accurate volume estimation to measure water saturation levels in structures, offering improved […]
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RIEGL Lidar Technology for BIM and AEC Applications For the first time, RIEGL will be presenting its ultimate surveying solution for the construction sector – the RIEGL VZ-600i 3D terrestrial laser scanner – at BAU 2025 taking place in Munich from January 13 – 17th, 2025. In Hall C3 at booth #124, the RIEGL team will present the numerous advantages of using RIEGL Ultimate LiDARTM Technology in building construction and civil […]
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Leica Geosystems Presents new Utility Detection Solution The Leica DT100, paired with the Leica DE100 Transmitter, offers precise locating capabilities and real-time feedback for underground utilities. (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 03 December 2024) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced its latest utility detection solution, the Leica DT100 Precision Locator and Leica DE100 Transmitter. The precision locator market is driven by the […]
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Hawaiʻi CC Launches First Drone Certification Program in Community College System VIDEO NEWS RELEASE Spring registration for the first drone certification program in the state’s community college system is now open at Hawaiʻi Community College. The program, backed by a $650,000 National Science Foundation grant, emphasizes practical applications of drone technology across industries, including agriculture, civil defense, and environmental conservation. […]
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Geo Week Announces Keynote – Dallas Fort Worth Airport’s Digital Evolution Expert panelists discuss how the use of geospatial technology is used to make real-time decisions. Denver, CO, USA – November 20, 2024 – Organizers of Geo Week, the leading event uniting geospatial technologies with the built environment, has unveiled its highly anticipated opening keynote: Dallas Fort Worth Airport’s Digital […]
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Avior Geospatial Enhances Capabilities with the Addition of a Riegl VQ-1560 II-S Avior Geospatial is enhancing its technological capabilities by adding a RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S airborne laser scanning system to their product portfolio. A leading provider of geospatial, mapping and surveying services, Avior leverages cutting-edge LiDAR and imaging technology to deliver high-quality, value-driven solutions with a focus on integrity, precision, and efficiency. The […]
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Using LiDAR? Constrain position drift using your sensor for more accurate point cloud data. A new feature released by OxTS, LiDAR Inertial Odometry, or LIO for short, uses distance information from a 360° field-of-view LiDAR sensor to calculate the relative velocity of a survey vehicle. LIO then uses this information to constrain position drift in areas with poor GNSS visibility […]
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Tcp PointCloud Editor: Cost-Effective Point Cloud Software for All Your Needs Today, point clouds are widely used to represent 3D models and digital twins in all kinds of projects. Point clouds can be easily captured with static or handheld scanners, drones equipped with cameras or LiDAR sensors, and even smartphones, and in many cases can be downloaded for free from […]
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Geo Week Announces 2025 Conference Program 200+ speakers and 50+ sessions slated for the 2025 edition of leading geospatial conference Portland, Maine – USA, November 12, 2024 – Organizers of Geo Week, the leading event that bridges geospatial technologies with the built environment, has announced its conference program and speaker lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for February 10-12, 2025, […]
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GeoCue Expands Distribution Network with the Addition of Latnet Technologies Ltd in Canada GeoCue Strengthens Canadian Presence with Latnet Technologies Ltd., Bringing Advanced LiDAR Solutions to Forestry, Utilities, Mining, and More For Release Monday, November 11, 2024 Huntsville, AL — GeoCue, a global leader in 3D imaging and LiDAR technology, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Latnet Technologies […]
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Norbert Hanke appointed interim President and CEO of Hexagon AB 2024-11-11 08:00 GMT+01 The Board of Directors of Hexagon AB and Paolo Guglielmini have mutually agreed that Paolo will step down from his position as Hexagon’s President and CEO. The Board sees a new leadership approach as essential to steer the company through its next phase. The Board of Directors […]
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Prevu3D to Host ConneXion 2024: First Event on Reality Capture-Based Engineering and Operational Workflows with Visual Digital Twins November 14 Online and In Person MONTREAL, Canada, 4 November 2024 – Prevu3D, a 3D digital twin software solutions provider, is hosting ConneXion 2024, a conference exploring the use of reality capture to drive efficiency and innovation across engineering and operational workflows. Sessions […]
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Cintoo Secures €37 Million in Series B Funding Round Led by PartechReality Data management emerging leader will accelerate its AI and Metaverse efforts, and further invest in the US and Europe. Existing investors Amavi Capital and Armilar Venture Partners are also joining the round. Biot-Sophia Antipolis, France / Miami – November 4, 2024 – Cintoo, the leading provider of cloud-based Reality […]
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