Replay last Thursday’s webinar explaining how Autodesk Construction Cloud and Cintoo Cloud interoperate for Scan and BIM or Scan vs. BIM workflows. Find out how key players from the global AEC and Manufacturing industries compare their scanned as-builts to their BIM models to extract information, detect issues and make better decisions. Key Takeaways · Learn about the new Autodesk Construction […]
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The historic 700 ft long, 1905 Rock Island Truss Bridge (the “RIB”) is being reclaimed as an entertainment district and essential link in the Kansas and Missouri trail systems. TREKK Design Group was hired to acquire static LiDAR scans to create accurate drawings of the existing steel and joint plates for design of additional needed support. Because the bridge was […]
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Point Cloud Processing on macOS PointCab releases its Origins software for evaluating LIDAR point clouds on macOS Apple has become a synonym for good design. So it’s no wonder that Apple’s devices are in high demand among designers and architects. However, especially in the LIDAR sector, where more and more designers, architects, and real estate companies are entering the field, […]
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Reconstructor software – THE REHABILITATION OF A RAILROAD TUNNELThe essential support of 3D technology in infrastructure projects Webinar – Register NOW! Day: July 27 Time: 3 – 4 pm (CEST) WEBINAR KEY POINTS:– FEATURED CASE: the experience in a railroad tunnel rehabilitation project– WORKFLOW: Acquisition – Reconstructor processing – CAD delivery– RECONSTRUCTOR software overview More Info… The survey of railroad […]
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Hexagon expands its smart digital reality capabilities with the acquisition of Immersal Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions, today announced the acquisition of Immersal Oy, a pioneer and leading innovator of spatial mapping and visual positioning solutions used to produce augmented reality (AR) applications. AR applications enhance real-world experiences by augmenting a user’s visual perception with the […]
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Texan city to deploy intelligent traffic system from Velodyne Lidar The pilot program will use lidar to monitor traffic at a dangerous intersection. American roads have never been especially safe compared to those in other countries. But the pandemic made things worse, with shocking rises in crashes and deaths of both drivers and pedestrians in 2020 despite a decrease in the number of miles Americans […]
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Lidar supplier AEye inks deals with Continental, TuSimple Self-driving sensor maker AEye Inc on Wednesday said it had struck deals with German automotive supplier Continental AG and autonomous trucking firm TuSimple related to its technology. AEye makes what is called lidar, … By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Self-driving sensor maker AEye Inc on Wednesday said it had struck deals with […]
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SCANFLY WEBINAR: “DISCOVER A NEW WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES WITH SCANFLY!” 3D TARGET will present a dedicated webinar on: on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 2 pm CEST • A brand new car mounting kit series, allowing for an even easier and repeatable installation of Scanfly on the roof of any car available in the market today. • An improved version […]
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Percepto appointed to FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committee for Beyond Visual Line of Sight Flights Percepto recognized for its industry leading product and past regulatory accomplishments, will bring insight and experience to process for BVLOS MODI’IN, Israel, July 12, 2021 – Percepto, pioneering autonomous inspection by industrial robotics today announced that it has been selected by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to […]
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Trimble MX50 LiDAR System Expands Mobile Mapping Portfolio Vehicle-Mounted System Enables Data Capture for Road Agencies and Local Governments SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 12, 2021—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the Trimble® MX50 mobile mapping system for asset management and mapping—a new addition to its established mobile mapping portfolio. This vehicle-mounted mobile LiDAR system is a mid-range option for first-time mobile mapping […]
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CompassCom Releases CompassTrac v7.8 and Becomes and Approved Esri ArcGIS Marketplace Provider DENVER, CO – July 13, 2021 – CompassCom Software Corp., a leading provider of real-time fleet tracking and management solutions is pleased to announce the immediate availability of version 7.8 of CompassTrac® as well as becoming an approved Esri ArcGIS Marketplace provider. The features within the 7.8 release […]
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A WIDER LIDAR FIELD OF VIEW Now available for the mdLiDAR3000LR and mdLiDAR3000 is the new Vertical Feature Configurator which provides the ability to scan a wider Field of View (FOV) and collect more data. By opening the scanners FOV you can now fully utilize the area under the drone for data collection and by using the configurable field of view option, you are […]
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Cintoo hits one million scan milestone as users upload twice the surface area of Paris to Cintoo Cloud Cintoo Cloud continues to bridge the gap between Reality Capture and Digital Twins as it hits one million laser scans uploaded to its platform, demonstrating the demand from businesses for cloud-based technology to drive more efficient and collaborative ways of working. BIM, […]
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Lidar News Interview with Jerry Dueitt Jerry Dueitt, Manager of Systems Engineering, GeoDigital Lidar News recently had the opportunity to interview Jerry Dueitt, Manager of Systems Engineering for GeoDigital. Jerry shares his industry insight on collecting mobile and airborne lidar data. Can you please provide a brief overview of your professional background and experience with 3D laser scanning/lidar technology, as […]
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APPLICATION CASE: POWER LINES INSPECTION WITH DRONE LIDAR FROM CHC NAVIGATION With the increasing mileage of high-voltage transmission lines, traditional observation and monitoring methods are no longer sufficient to meet maintenance requirements. Therefore, more automated and smarter inspection methods are needed, from which the use of airborne LiDAR sensors provides a suitable solution. ‘DISCOVER MORE’ from CHC Navigation.
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Canadian firm Spatialnetics becomes the latest company to join the growing OxTS Survey and Mapping partner community OxTS announced today that Canadian Geospatial mapping business, Spatialnetics is the latest distributor to sign up to the OxTS survey and mapping community. Spatialnetics, headquartered in New Brunswick, Canada will offer additional sales and support services to OxTS’ survey and mapping customers throughout […]
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Into the dark unknown: How Hovermap is helping drive NASA’s future planetary ambitions NASA recently took one more giant leap for mankind after its Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity, made the first-ever test flight on another world. It was a major effort for the helicopter, a project that was decades in the making at the organisation’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Back on […]
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Euclideon plans world’s largest geospatial data platform on Microsoft Azure, accelerates innovation opportunity Cloud based service visualises a petabyte of data per second Leading 3D data specialist Euclideon has signed a strategic partnership with Microsoft and unveiled plans to build the world’s largest geospatial data platform – featuring more than 100 petabytes of 3D data – on the Azure cloud. Euclideon will […]
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NUAIR Selected by FAA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight Rulemaking Committee NUAIR expertise a key asset towards unlocking the true potential of UAS technology and economically viable commercial drone operations (SYRACUSE, NY) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected NUAIR to participate in the FAA’s Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). NUAIR supports this ARC focused on the […]
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AIRWAYZ RETURNS AS DRIVING FORCE BEHIND EXPANDED PILOT TO OPERATE MULTIPLE DRONE FLEETS IN AN URBAN AIRSPACE The second stage of the pilot program expands to include emergency services plus helicopters and other low-flying vehicles Tel Aviv, Israel 29th June 2021 – After a successful initial phase, AI-based Multi-Flight System and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM or “U-space”) specialist Airwayz Drones Ltd, resumes its […]
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Trimble X7 and Perspective 3D Scanning Solution Garners Three International Design Awards Solution’s Complete and Simplified Design by Global Team is Lauded by Judges SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 29, 2021—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that the Trimble® X7 and Perspective 3D Scanning Solution has received three international design awards. Ideal for surveying, construction, industrial and forensics applications, the Trimble X7 Scanning […]
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Using LIDAR technology for as-built documentation of a planetarium Seiler Instrument’s Planetarium Division has always had to deal with a complex challenge: the precise placement of Projectors within unique Theatre spaces. This objective is complicated by the mere measurement of these as-built spaces that feature sloped floors and domes, as well as the representation and communication of proposed designs to […]
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THE NEW Z+F PROFILER 9020 The new Z+F PROFILER 9020 is a compact high-speed phase-based laser scanner with high precision, 182 m range and a 360° field of view. With its scan rate of more than 1 million points/sec. and scanning speed up to 267 profiles/sec., very short distances between consecutive profiles can be achieved – even at a high […]
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LiDAR-based Convergence Monitoring at Rio Tinto’s Argyle Diamond Mine Hovermap mobile LiDAR scanner improves safety and areal coverage in convergence monitoring In December 2019, Rio Tinto trialled Hovermap for convergence monitoring at its Argyle Diamond Mine, in Western Australia. The trial showed LiDAR accuracy is sufficient for displacement monitoring and provides superior areal coverage of target areas. Extraction drives (200m) […]
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Skyward and Federal Aviation Administration to Test Cellular-Connected Drones PORTLAND, Ore. – Skyward, A Verizon company, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to test cellular-connected drones. This announcement reaffirms that drone technology like the software developed by Skyward is one of the innovations needed to empower cellular-connected drones to unlock complex operations like […]
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