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Alternative to PLS-CADD: Faster and more affordable ..

August 12, 2024 One comment

Alternative to PLS-CADD: Faster and more affordable software for modeling power line conductors under different weather conditions PLS-CADD is a well-established software for designing overhead power lines and has been widely used for simulating conductor behavior under various environmental conditions. This program allows engineers to assess safety clearances to critical elements, considering scenarios such as maximum operating temperature or strong […]

Subsurface Information Modeling Using LiDAR

May 3, 2024 2 comments

Building on SUE, SUM, and BIM to Advance Underground Stewardship. For some reason, utility contractors over the years did not take the time to record subsurface information at the needed level of detail. by Mike Twohig The use of Subsurface Utility Mapping (SUE) dates back to the early 1980s. In 1991, SUE gained an official endorsement from the Federal Highway […]

FREE WEBINAR: Airborne LiDAR & bathymetry ..

March 19, 2024 Leave a comment

FREE WEBINAR: Airborne LiDAR & bathymetry surveying for coastal mapping and reservoir modeling TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, invites to join a free on-line webinar on waters management based on LiDAR and bathymetry data collected with the use of a UAV. Register via the link and join on March 21, 4 pm CET. Following up the […]

New Geothermal Energy Source for Botswana

July 7, 2023 Leave a comment

Kasane Hot Springs Represents a New Geothermal Energy Source for Botswana One of the Country’s Top Universities Leads New Method to Explore Underground Energy Sources Using Geophysics Modeling Software Located between two villages at the northwest tip of Botswana is the Kasane Hot Springs, a bubbling reservoir enjoyed by local residents for its spa-like waters. It is rumored that the […]

Bentley Systems to Highlight Reality Modeling

May 15, 2023 Leave a comment

Bentley Systems to Highlight Reality Modeling and Digital Twins at FIG Conference in Orlando, Florida iTwin Capture Adds Real-world Insights to Enable Accurate, Faster Decisions What: Bentley experts will be participating in the FIG Working Week 2023 conference in Orlando, Florida, which brings together the international community of surveying and spatial professionals. Bentley colleagues will be featured in presentations at […]

Underground mapping for flood modeling w/ mobile LiDAR

April 20, 2023 One comment

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 […]

LidarSwiss Deploys Cepton Lidar for High-Fidelity..

October 21, 2022 Leave a comment

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 […]

HERE releases global library of terrestrial lidar..

January 5, 2022 Leave a comment

HERE releases global library of terrestrial lidar data for real-world 3D modeling applications Laser-based measurement at foundation of “digital twin” technology and high-definition mapping applications HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced the company’s global library of three-dimensional lidar data (Light Detection and Ranging) is now available on the HERE Platform. HERE Lidar Data captures millions of […]

German engineers facilitate point cloud modeling with BricsCAD

May 25, 2021 Leave a comment

German engineers facilitate point cloud modeling with BricsCAD The software engineers at PointCab have introduced yet another Plugin to the market that facilitates point cloud modeling. Next to their existing Plugins for Revit and Archicad, PointCab has released their “4Brics Plugin” for the CAD Software BricsCAD, which has grown in popularity recently. With the Plugin, users of PointCab’s Origins […]

Skyward – mapping and modeling powered by Pix4D

May 17, 2021 Leave a comment

Skyward, A Verizon company introduces mapping and modeling powered by Pix4D PORTLAND, Ore. – Today, Skyward, A Verizon company, announced its integration with Pix4D, giving customers the ability to turn drone data into 2D maps and 3D models. Enterprises and drone pilots can now plan flights, receive approval to fly in controlled airspace with LAANC, fly with Skyward’s InFlight ground […]

Bentley ~ $1.05 Billion Agreement to Acquire Seequent..

March 12, 2021 Leave a comment

Bentley Systems Enters into ~ $1.05 Billion Agreement to Acquire Seequent, Global Leader in 3D Modeling Software for the Geosciences To Advance Environmental Resilience by “Deepening” Infrastructure Digital Twins! EXTON, Pa. – March 11, 2021 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with investors led by Accel-KKR […]

Geospatial webinar series brings industry experts together

March 3, 2021 Leave a comment

Geospatial Webinar Series Brings Industry Experts Together Although the end of the pandemic and the restrictions that go along with it seem to be within reach, major live events are still not likely to happen in the near future. That’s why independent software manufacturer PointCab GmbH decided to reach out to experts across the industry to put together a free […]

Autodesk to Acquire Innovyze, Inc. for $1 Billion

March 1, 2021 Leave a comment

Autodesk to Acquire Innovyze, Inc. for $1 Billion; Provider of Smart Water Infrastructure Modeling and Simulation Technology Positions Autodesk to offer end-to-end solutions for design, construction, operations and maintenance of water infrastructure SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Portland, Oregon-based Innovyze, Inc., a global leader in water infrastructure software, for $1 billion net […]

SkyeBrowse + W.S. Darley to better serve first responders

April 22, 2020 One comment

SkyeBrowse and W.S. Darley announce partnership to better serve first responders W.S. Darley will provide SkyeBrowse 3D modeling software in addition to its UAV offerings to first responders starting April 2020 New Jersey, USA (April 2020) SkyeBrowse, the world’s fastest 3D modeling software for drones, and W.S. Darley, a leading manufacturer and supplier of first responder and firefighting equipment, today […]

3D Fuel Modeling Helps Predict Fire Behavior

June 1, 2019 One comment

Land managers have a new tool in their firefighting arsenals that models forest fuels in three dimensions. These 3D fuel models have the potential to make firefighting and the management of controlled burns safer and less costly while helping to protect valuable natural resources. The 3D fuels modeling technique will benefit land managers by allowing firefighters to develop better strategies […]