Facilities Management
New from Trimble: Google deep learning tech & point cloud sharing
Trimble is at Intergeo 2017 with a wide range of new products, but it may…
Leica and Matterport integrate tech for comprehensive AEC solution
For starters, data from the BLK360 is now compatible with Matterport’s platform.
GeoSLAM reveals real-time scanning device, partners with ClearEdge3D for fast construction QC
At INTERGEO 2017 GeoSLAM made a number of announcements. The company revealed and demonstrated its…
There’s no good excuse for opting out of Scan to BIM
I’ve been taking a lot of meetings with architects over the past year to talk…
Effortless 3D lidar scanning for $8k
The lidar scanner and HDR capture system from new company Effortless 3D hits a price that could bring some seriously stiff competition to the low-cost 3D capture space.
Pointfuse V3: Scan to CAD app reduces file sizes by 75%
With updated algorithms and new tools, this point cloud processing software is set to close the gap between scan and CAD.
Ricoh’s new Theta V does 4K 360° video
With 360° videogrammetry on the rise, Ricoh’s new camera should prove just as popular as its predecessors.
Cupix: 3D + 360° capture that balances price and power
A new web-based 3D reality capture tool exploits the full potential of cheap 360° cameras.
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.
BloomCE: A Design App Promising a Better Take on the Point Cloud
The directors of Bloom Technologies, Dan Arnold and Anu Rastogi, believe 3D scanning is lagging…
How Apple is Bringing 3D Sensing, AR, and VR to the iPhone
Recently, Apple has made a lot of moves to improve AR/VR and 3D sensing for iOS devices. Here’s a quick overview.
Hovermap: Powerful SLAM for Drone Autonomy and Lidar Mapping
Hovermap’s advanced autonomy and SLAM helps drones to map faster, smarter, more completely, and in areas they couldn’t go before.