100+ LiDAR Scans in Three weeks on Alcatraz – Register for Upcoming Webinar June 26, 2024, 11 AM EDT. MILTON, AUSTRALIA – June 11, 2024 – The largest database of 3D imagery of Alcatraz Island has been built in large part from the mapping work of Emesent, the makers of autonomous SLAM-based LiDAR scanner Hovermap. To register for the upcoming […]
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Automating Scan to BIM Workflows for Faster and Accurate Model Creation Are you tired of errors and of spending countless hours manually creating models for your BIM projects? Explore how automating Scan to BIM workflows can enhance your model creation process, making it faster and more accurate. This technology revolutionizes the way we generate 3D models from laser scans, providing […]
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House of Wonders Documented by Zamani Team On the 25th of December 2020, the front of the iconic House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib) in Stone Town, Zanzibar, partially collapsed resulting in the tragic loss of life and the destruction of its North-West corner. The building was under restoration after an earlier collapse. The building is a central component of the UNESCO […]
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Hexagon reaches new heights with launch of BLK2FLY Autonomous Indoor Scanning Adds capability to autonomous flying laser scanner to scan indoor spaces safely and accurately (Heerbrugg, Switzerland — August 29, 2023) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced a new capability for the Leica BLK2FLY: the ability to scan indoors, providing expanded coverage for complex scanning projects. The BLK2FLY now unlocks a new […]
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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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Emesent launches three time saving products for geospatial professionals Hovermap ST-X, Long Range Radio, and Emesent’s Aura software platform were launched at INTERGEO, providing a versatile combination to scan large areas and complex assets in less time and visualize the results in full detail. Emesent, World leader in drone autonomy, LiDAR mapping, and data analytics today launched three new products […]
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THE WORLD’S LARGEST DINOSAUR – IMMORTALISED IN DIGITAL 3D The team at geospatial 3D mapping specialist GeoSLAM has claimed the unusual accolade of creating a digital twin of the world’s largest dinosaur. Standing at 85ft and weighing a mammoth 65 tonnes, Drumheller’s T-Rex in Alberta, Canada was scanned using the handheld Zeb Horizon in just four minutes and 12 seconds. Nothing […]
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Clirio Launches World’s First End-to-End Holographic Scan and Review Apps for Field Inspections and Digital Twinning The new Clirio app builds on their acclaimed Ada visualization software to add the features clients need to capture, organize, and share field observations in real-time 3D. VANCOUVER, BC / April 25, 2022 – Clirio, Inc. today announces a revolutionary software solution for field […]
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The Battle of Mobile Lidar Scanners When it comes to Mobile Laser Scanning (MLS), there are many tools available on the market. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to utilize some of the latest and greatest MLS technologies at Candrone. MLS solutions offer great flexibility in areas where it can be hard to fly a drone (ie. indoors or […]
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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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Cintoo and Autodesk showcase interoperability for Scan and BIM workflows Cintoo is teaming up with Autodesk for its next webinar to demonstrate how global AEC and manufacturing firms are leveraging the interoperability between Cintoo Cloud and Autodesk Construction Cloud to enhance Scan-and-BIM and Scan-versus-BIM workflows. Anna Lazar, Technology Partner Relationships in the Strategic Partnerships & Alliances division at Autodesk Construction Solutions, will demonstrate the new offering from Autodesk Construction Cloud. Marco Schuh, CAD/BIM Administrator Engineering from Axalta Coating […]
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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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Earth Archive to Host Virtual Congress June 15-16 Event to Present Groundbreaking Campaign to Scan the Entire Amazon Basin with High Resolution LiDAR Plans to eventually scan the entire planet would create a digital record of the Earth, to serve as a baseline for future global exploration Ft. Collins, Colorado: March 1, 2021. The Earth Archive, an emerging conservation initiative that is […]
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Terrain, the new software module by YellowScan Add-on for the YellowScan CloudStation suite improves accuracy and ease of use for point cloud rendering Montpellier, France – March 10th, 2021 – YellowScan, a global leader and designer of next generation of UAV LIDAR solutions, announces the immediate availability of its new software add-on module: Terrain. This new module enhances the processing […]
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BLK2GO and Cromwell Speeds Up Construction for Patient Care Facilities at UAMS Medical Center This article is authored by Christopher Dollard and originally appeared on the Leica Geosystems “In the Wild” blog.” During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, construction professionals who work on-site face difficulties with the need to maintain social distancing while performing hands-on work. When those […]
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Lumotive, Yole Développement and LiDAR News to Host “LiDAR: One Size Does Not Fit All” Webinar, January 21, 2021 Seattle, WA – January 7, 2021 – Lumotive, a leading developer of scalable, solid-state LiDAR systems, and market research company Yole Développementtoday announced the “LiDAR: One Size Does Not Fit All” webinar to be hosted and moderated by leading industry publication […]
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FARO® Launches Trek, the Automated 3D Laser Scanning Integration with Boston Dynamics Spot® Mobile Robot LAKE MARY, Fla., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the global leader for 3D Metrology, AEC and Public Safety Analytics, today announced the release of FARO® Trek. Trek is a fully autonomous 3D mobile scanning integration built in collaboration with the Massachusetts-based robotics firm Boston Dynamics. […]
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Terra Drone invests in Dutch Drone Solution provider Skytools to together establish Europe’s largest drone hub in Rotterdam Rotterdam – August 6, 2020 – Terra Drone invests in Dutch Drone Solution provider Skytools to offer corporate and government clients with advanced drone solutions. The companies will together establish a strong drone hub in Rotterdam consisting of Training facilities and Research & […]
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Digitized Data in the Realms of Paleontology and Architecture Dan Edleson, Principal of STEREO, a company specializing in digitizing existing buildings, has written an exciting new story looking into ways technologies used for preserving buildings could translate into the field of Paleontology. In this article Dan not only explores what it would mean to create a WIM (Whale Information Model) […]
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Velodyne Lidar Sensors Power GeoSLAM Data Capture Solutions May 07, 2020 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SAN JOSE, Calif.–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced a multi-year sales agreement with GeoSLAM, a global market leader in 3D geospatial technology solutions. GeoSLAM uses Velodyne lidar sensors in its ZEB-HORIZON mobile scanner that provides 3D mapping of indoor, underground and difficult to access environments without […]
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ARC Scans the World’s Largest Video Screen The Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience Renovation Process TUSTIN, California (March 24, 2020) – The Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience unveiled its newly upgraded Viva Vision canopy featuring 49.3 million LEDs on January 1, 2020. Instead of taking the entire structure down and constructing a new one, the canopy renovations were made by […]
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Velodyne Showcases Lidar Solutions for Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations at MODEX 2020 Seoul Robotics to Demonstrate Level 5 Control Tower, Powered by Velodyne Lidar, to Enable Safe and Efficient Automation of the Logistics Yard at Velodyne Booth SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Booth #6091), in collaboration with Seoul Robotics, will demonstrate how its smart, powerful lidar solutions advance automation and […]
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PARACOSM PARTNERS WITH GEO-PLUS TO EXPAND LAND SURVEY OFFERINGS Joining forces to offer end-to-end 3D mapping workflows for a variety of applications. Gainesville, Florida: Paracosm today announced a partnership with Geo-Plus to offer the VisionLiDAR point cloud processing software in a bundle with the PX-80 handheld scanner. “We are delighted to offer this software to our PX-80 customers” says Amir […]
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