Bluesky and Ecopia Partner to Create First 3D Map of Ireland Leicestershire, UK, 25 April, 2023 – Bluesky International and Ecopia AI (Ecopia) have announced a partnership to develop the first ever 3D land cover map of Ireland. Generated using Bluesky’s 12.5 and 25 cm resolution aerial imagery and Ecopia’s AI-based mapping systems, this comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date map of […]
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Frontier Precision Helps Freefly’s Alta X Take Off April 21, 2023 When you’re flying a cinema drone on a movie set, it has to work every time. The Alta X from Freefly Systems was designed to do just that. “It’s probably flown on every movie you’ve seen in the last two years,” says Dan Justa, Vice President of Business Development […]
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Underground mapping for flood modeling with mobile LiDAR Mobile LiDAR scanners are mapping underground spaces in Belfast to better understand and prepare for coastal flooding. The use of innovative technology provides greater clarity of large flood risk areas for surveyors, through the creation of flood models. With sea levels predicted to rise 12 inches by 2050, sufficient flood defenses and […]
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Oshkosh Corporation Invests in LiDAR Technology Company Baraja Advances active safety and autonomy technology focus areas OSHKOSH, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, is pleased to announce that it has invested in Baraja Pty, Ltd., an Australia-based startup that develops differentiated LiDAR solutions. The Oshkosh investment in Baraja supports the company’s dedication to […]
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Notre-Dame De Paris Restoration Aided By Autodesk AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND – April 17, 2023 – Autodesk has revealed how it has helped in the reconstruction of the Notre-Dame de Paris, donating its software, 3D model and technical expertise to support the mammoth project following the 2019 fire. Four years ago, a thick cloud of smoke filled the Parisian sky. Notre-Dame […]
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Hesai Releases Ultra-Thin Long-Range Lidar ET25, Providing Behind-the-Windshield ADAS Lidar Solution PALO ALTO, Calif., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hesai Technology (NASDAQ:HSAI) today officially releases the latest automotive-grade, ultra-thin long-range lidar ET25. ET stands for “Extremely Thin”. Named after its height, ET25 is only 25 mm tall and extremely light. As an in-cabin lidar specially designed to be placed behind the windshield, […]
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Teledyne to Debut New Marine Lidar Sensor for USVs Teledyne Geospatial will bring its latest advancements in ocean mapping hardware and software solutions to Ocean Business 2023, being held at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK from April 18-20. Visitors to the Teledyne Geospatial booth U12 will be introduced to the CL-360 for marine applications, a lidar sensor that can […]
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Cepton Unveils Ultra-Slim Vista®-X90 Plus Lidar, Expanding Industry Leadership for Windshield Integration World’s smallest adaptive long-range lidar builds on Cepton’s experience in industrializing lidar for automotive series production to offer high performance, power efficiency and software definability in an extremely compact package Ultra-small form factor frees up over 58% space needed for windshield integration, designed for major global automotive OEMs to […]
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TOPODRONE – RASA Surveying partnership augments coastal mapping, serves resilient communities April 4, 2023 – Montreux, Switzerland – TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, and RASA Surveying, an integrated surveying company, enter a technological partnership to advance airborne surveying approaches and accommodate coastal management and monitoring demands in the Philippines. RASA Surveying will adapt Swiss […]
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Cupix Adds CupixWorks to Bentley’s Powered by iTwin Program The one-stop digital construction solution enables every stage in the built-world lifecycle San Jose, CA – Cupix™, a global spatial digital twin platform that provides visualization and analytics for owners and builders across the entire built-world lifecycle, announced today the addition of its leading product, CupixWorks, to Bentley Systems’powered by iTwin program. CupixWorks is […]
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MIAMI — (April 05, 2023) — Cintoo, the leader in providing cutting edge SaaS based cloud solutions is proud to announce that they have provided Xcel Strategies Inc. with free use of their platform solutions. Xcel, a mentoring network, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization mentoring young people ages 15 – 25 in soft skills, job skills and trade skills for […]
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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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New York UAS Test Site Receives Civil Flight Authority Enhancing Capabilities of New York’s 50-Mile Drone Corridor New civil authority provides path for scalable, commercial UAS operations Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. recently announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the New York Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site at Griffiss International Airport new civil authority […]
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Leveraging 3D LiDAR Technology for Success Editor’s note: This is a multi-person interview with members of the Burns & McDonnell team, including Anthony Gaskill, PE, Innovation & Development Manager and two members of the Remote Sensing Team: Coryell Kelsey, Senior Technology & Innovation Consultant and David DeLind, PE, Section Manager. Can you please provide a brief overview of your professional […]
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First Flight for Uncrewed Firefighting Helicopter Rotor Technologies, Inc.’s uncrewed helicopter prototype achieved first flight at New York UAS Test Site Rotor’s team of MIT scientists is combining flight control algorithms, computer vision, and satellite communications to create CloudPilot, an operating system that will make aircraft operations safer and easier. CloudPilot will initially be used to combat wildfires, where helicopters […]
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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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3D Laser Scanning To Expedite The Installation Of ACM Panels Client Testimonial: Contracting TruePoint to do a 3D laser scan has been one of the best project decisions we made. The entire process was quick and accurate. TruePoint was incredibly accommodating to our needs. They were able to turn a complex design into a field friendly document. With their help we […]
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Bentley Systems Announces Infrastructure Projects Achieve Measurable Results with LumenRT for NVIDIA Omniverse, Powered by iTwin Creation of Immersive 3D/4D Experiences Enhances Visualization and Simulation of Infrastructure Digital Twins for Improvements in Communication and Collaboration EXTON, Pa. – March 21, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced how infrastructure organizations across industries and around the […]
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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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AllTerra Grows Its UAV Portfolio by Becoming a GeoCue Distributor AllTerra Central, Inc. the world’s #1 Trimble geospatial dealer, has joined the distribution network of GeoCue. AllTerra will now provide the full line of TrueView 3D Imaging Sensors, an innovative UAV LiDAR and photogrammetry solution. It allows for fast, automated generation of true 3D colorized point clouds, oblique imagery, and orthophotos […]
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Advisory Board Announced for Commercial UAV Expo 202321 Commercial UAS Industry Leaders to Serve on 2023 Board Portland, Maine – USA, March 15, 2023 – Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of influential leaders in the drone industry who will be participating on the Advisory Board. Following record-breaking […]
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WSB and Bentley Systems Offer New Digital Construction Management Service Based on SYNCHRO Will Provide Digital Integrator and Advisory Services for Construction Digital Twins Running in Bentley Infrastructure Cloud EXTON, Pa. and MINNEAPOLIS – March 13, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced a collaboration initiative with WSB to lead civil infrastructure owners and contractors to […]
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Asset Survey Solutions uses NavVis VLX to reduce time spent in hazardous environment by 87.5% Position Partners, NavVis Authorised Reseller in Australia, recently shared a blog post about using NavVis technology to reduce a scanning project from 4 days to 4 hours. Find the original post here. Asset Survey Solutions was looking for a solution to assist with a project that consisted […]
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Lidar News recently had the opportunity to interview Kathie and Rick Tetreault, the founders of Saddleback Surveys, based in Irvine, CA about their investment in Lidar and 3D laser scanning. Here are their valuable insights. 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 […]
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Bentley Systems Solution Experts to Discuss Metaverse and 3D/4D Digital Twin Visualization During NVIDIA GTC, March 20-23 Bentley Executives Will Be Available for Press Interviews What: Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, invites you to attend sessions hosted by Bentley solution experts during NVIDIA GTC, an online event to be held March 20-23, 2023. They will share how […]
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