USIBD Releases New Laser Scanner Specification Sheets[Tustin, CA] – The US Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the excellence of building documentation, has released a new set of Laser Scanner Specification sheets. These sheets feature the latest models from top manufacturers such as Leica, Faro,Trimble, Topcon, Z+F, and GVI, compiled by the USIBD Laser Scanning […]
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OGC CEO Dr. Nadine Alameh receives 24th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Award OGC CEO awarded for her “outstanding global leadership of the Open Geospatial Consortium and its 500 members through a period of profound change.” Contact: info@ogc.org 14 June 2023: The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is pleased to announce that OGC CEO, Dr. Nadine Alameh, has received the 24th Annual […]
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Hexagon launches Reality Cloud Studio to bring automated digital reality to the cloud With automated processing and visualisation tools, Reality Cloud Studio makes digital twins accessible to everyone Stockholm, Sweden (13 June 2023) – Hexagon AB, the global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the launch of Reality Cloud Studio, powered by HxDR […]
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3D Cloud by Marxent Announces Early Access Program for 3D Cloud Room Scanner This limited opportunity provides enterprise furniture and home improvement retailers with privileged access to leading-edge 3D tech. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, 3D Cloud by Marxent, the leader in 3D kitchen design and furniture planning, is excited to announce an early access program for the […]
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Luminar and Plus Partner for LiDAR and AI-Based Assisted Driving Software for Trucking Plus selects Luminar as the exclusive long-range lidar in factory-installed PlusDrive for its commercial vehicle OEM partnersLuminar and Plus collaborate to provide assisted driving software to commercial vehicle OEMs ORLANDO, Fla. & SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Luminar (Nasdaq: LAZR), a leading global automotive technology company, and Plus, a […]
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Turning Cutting Edge Technology into 3D Productivity Gains By Jared Martin, Vice President of Operations Editor’s Note: This article is being reported as a narrative as told by the author. Can you please provide a brief overview of your professional background (s) and experience, particularly with 3D laser scanning/lidar technology, and/or a brief history of the growth of the company […]
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BAM Infra recorded 3D road models using a FARO terrestrial laser scanner with the innovative BeeMobile mobile mapping system at various locations across the Netherlands. BAM Infra is part of the BAM group and is active in the domestic market of the Netherlands and other European countries. As a leading and innovative company, BAM is constantly looking for improvements and […]
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Commercial UAV Expo Announces 2023 Conference Program and Speaker Line-Up Sessions to provide solutions and strategies to advance the global commercial drone industry PORTLAND, MAINE – USA, June 7, 2023 – Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of conference topics and a roster of industry leaders who will […]
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Cintoo and Aize collaborate to optimize digital transition to Digital Twin programs Aize, a provider of digital twin software for heavy-asset industries, and Cintoo, a renowned provider of reality capture solutions, have announced a collaboration aimed at elevating industry performance. Reality Capture technologies such as 3D laser scanning are often used to provide a foundational layer for capturing the actual condition […]
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Bentley Systems Announces iTwin Activate: Infrastructure Internet of Things Co-development Program to Accelerate Infrastructure Engineering Software Startups Focused on Infrastructure IoT Solutions EXTON, Pa. – June 1, 2023 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the launch of iTwin Activate, a 20 week co-development program designed to accelerate early-stage startups in infrastructure engineering software. The program, […]
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Canatu and Webasto collaborate on integrating LiDAR and camera heating on Roof Sensor Module for autonomous driving VANTAA Finland, May 11th, 2023 — Automotive supplier Webasto and Canatu work on integrating a fixed film heater into the Roof Sensor Module (RSM). The RSM offers automotive manufacturers an opportunity to integrate ADAS sensors and sensor availability functions – such as cleaning, cooling, deicing and anti-fogging – into […]
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Portland, ME – May 30, 2023 – Commercial UAV Expo, the largest and fastest-growing global commercial drone trade show and conference, announced Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) as its Official Association Partner. In a reciprocal move, CDA announced Commercial UAV Expo as its Official Trade Show Partner. The announcements between these prominent entities solidify their shared commitment to advancing the commercial drone […]
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Laser scanning technology helps preserve and repurpose a historic masonry building in Crete Postgraduate students at the Technical University of Crete used a combination of a Trimble Laser Scanner, PointCab Origins Pro, and Autocad to obtain and document the exact geometry of a historic masonry structure with the purpose of its structural rehabilitation. The island of Crete, Greece is known […]
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Drone LiDAR Surveying for a Coal Mine Conveyor Belt See how McGehee Engineering Corp. conducts aerial surveys with TrueView 3D Imaging Systems Rome, NY- McGehee Engineering Corp., incorporated since 1989, found its niche in the coal mining industry in Alabama and has since grown its business into a multi-disciplined consulting firm providing mining, environmental, civil, geotechnical, analytical, and specialized […]
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Phase One Announces iXM-SP150 at GEOINT – An Advanced 150 Megapixels Snapshot Matrix Camera for Earth Observation and Space Domain Awareness Applications. Space-Hardened Camera COPENHAGEN, May 22nd, 2023 – Phase One, a leading developer of digital imaging technologies, has announced the introduction of its iXM-SP150 space camera, which boasts high-quality components that make it ideal for both Earth Observation and Space […]
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Cesium Announces First Ecosystem Grant Recipients PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 16, 2023 – Philadelphia-based software company Cesium has announced the inaugural recipients of Cesium Ecosystem Grants. Cesium Ecosystem Grants is a $1 million fund to support projects that fuel innovation, increase interoperability, and expand the 3D geospatial ecosystem. The first recipients are: GeoForAll: Simplifying 3D Geospatial Metaverse Creation Ethan Berg, […]
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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 […]
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UESI Surveying and Geomatics 2024 Conference – Call for Abstracts Now Open The Call for Abstracts for the UESI Surveying and Geomatics 2024 Conference is now open. With the theme of “Surveying: the Foundation for Geospatial Data Fusion,” this will be a valuable event for professional surveyors, engineers and academics practicing and researching in professional surveying and geomatics. Taking place in beautiful and historic Corvallis, […]
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Turbo-Charge Civil 3D with Corridor EZ Simplifies and automates roadway corridor design using modern programming tools May 9th, 2023 – Dunedin, Florida – Civil Survey Applications (CSA) (https://civilsurveyapplications.com/ ) releases Corridor EZ for Autodesk® Civil 3D® 2024. This new offering is a subset of CSA’s Civil Site Design, that has been optimized to assist Civil 3D users to automate the […]
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NavVis introduces NavVis VLX 3 to take reality capture to the next level NavVis announces the launch of NavVis VLX 3, the new cornerstone of your reality capture toolkit. Munich, Germany – May 9, 2023 – Today, NavVis, the global leader in reality capture and digital factory solutions, is extremely proud to announce the launch of NavVis VLX 3, the […]
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Smaller, Safer, and Easy To Use: EasyOne Drone LiDAR Company that Launched The World’s First Quadcopter Drone Announces The New Standard For Drone LiDAR May 9, 2023 Denver, CO- From the floor of Xponential, drone surveying pioneer Microdrones announced an entirely new drone platform built around the demands of geospatial professionals. Vivien Heriard-Dubreuil, CEO of Microdrones explains “We’re excited to […]
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Bentley Systems Announces iTwin Capture Webinar Series Advancing Infrastructure Workflows by Turning Reality Data into Real-world Insights Every digital twin should provide users immediate access to real-world insights across their workflows. We are committed to making reality modeling an everyday part of user work, just like the use of smartphones, cloud services, and collaborative applications. iTwin Capture brings reality capture to […]
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Ekinox Micro: SBG Systems unveils its latest miniature High-Performance GNSS-Aided Inertial Navigation Solution for Mission Critical Applications. Carrières-sur-Seine, May third, 2023. SBG Systems is pleased to announce Ekinox Micro, a compact and rugged high-performance inertial navigation solution designed to deliver unmatched accuracy in even the most challenging environments. Combining high-performance MEMS tactical inertial sensor with a quad-constellation, dual-antenna GNSS receiver, Ekinox […]
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Leica Geosystems introduces the next evolution in smart, autonomous mobile mapping (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 2 May 2023) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the latest addition to its Leica Pegasus TRK portfolio of mobile mapping solutions, the Leica Pegasus TRK100. Specifically designed for GIS professionals, the new mobile mapping system is a powerful, easy-to-use geospatial solution built for large-scale infrastructure measurement […]
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Innoviz is on track to deliver LiDAR technology for CARIAD in the Coming Years The software company and Tier 1 LiDAR supplier are also in discussions about a possible extension of their partnership TEL AVIV, Israel, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: INVZ) (the “Company” or “Innoviz”), a Tier-1 direct supplier of high-performance, automotive grade LiDAR sensors and perception software, today announced […]
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