Bentley goes open source to enable build-your-own digital twin solutions
Bentley goes open source, enabling customers to build their own digital twin solutions with Bentley’s code.
A New Perspective: Guest Blogs
What the #$%& is lidar?
Lidar is a complex technology with a rich history of creativity, innovation and magic. It’s also the subject of a new history for the expert and common reader alike.
Rapid, safe 3D capture of underground utilities reduces risk for construction projects
A major breakthrough in underground detection enables projects to collect data about underground infrastructure at roadway speeds–scoring a point for construction safety and risk-reduction.
Does BIM really benefit facility operations? Hard data says yes.
A proof of concept study presented by George Broadbent of Microdesk shows just how substantial the savings can be when you use BIM for facilities management.
How accurate is the marketing of accuracy in the reality capture world?
New players entering the market will naturally gravitate towards a more inexpensive option. This is where the issue of marketing tactics begins to surface.
Magic Leap headset to cost as much as a premium phone
A few months ago, when we saw Magic Leap coming out of stealth and announcing the long-awaited AR headset, we…
Drone photogrammetry test: Are automated 3D roof measurements accurate enough?
While construction stands to benefit from UAS, the debate about accuracy continues. Haag paired with Pointivio and Kespry to lay these concerns to rest.
Case study: 3D reality capture for high-tech facilities
When testing 3D capture for Western Digital, the discovery of the very first problem in their process completely recovered the cost of capture.
Matterport mashups with Hololens and ARkit create new business opportunities
I’m Paolo Tosolini, the founder of Tosolini Productions, a digital agency based in Seattle, WA. We specialize in business storytelling…
Underground 3D utility mapping: A vision for the future
Here’s how one major mapping tech company is working to bring underground utility mapping up to date.