The Orbit GT 3D Mapping portfolio is getting a significant upgrade
Look for improved auto-recognition, new subscription tiers, vector-object search function, and a lot more.
Software
Cintoo Cloud: A platform to empower reality data on demand and make your laser scans BIM compatible
Cintoo’s clever processing method turns scans into surface models–and back again on the receiving end–to offer reality data on demand, and connect it seamlessly to your BIM.
Paracosm’s PX-80 handheld lidar is fast and flexible enough to be your standalone scanner
Use the PX-80 as a standalone device in both indoor and outdoor environments, perform a full survey of a complex site without breaking out a second scanner.
Leica Geosystems’ TerrainMapper: the next generation of aerial linear lidar
A new design, greatly improved flexibility, and an uptick in accuracy mean this linear-mode lidar can do almost any kind of regional data collect.
ReCap’s latest 3D capture evolution: low-cost scanning, cloud computing and UAV photogrammetry
How Autodesk’s ReCap is staying up to speed with the latest trends in 3D capture tech.
Signiant’s Media Shuttle SaaS – Rapid Transfer of Large Data Sets for Power Users
Paul Tice tested Signiant’s Media Shuttle SaaS as a method for moving large 3D data sets–and liked what he found.
3D Meshes Improve Community Engagement with Complex Infrastructure Project
3D reality meshes helped CH2M and Fairhurst take “a tremendous step forward” in communication with project stakeholders, including contractors and the general public.
Bentley Launches Major Reality Modeling Update: New Mobile App, Photogrammetry Capture Planner, Cloud Services, and More
New Mobile App, Photogrammetry Capture Planner, Cloud Services, and More
FindSurface: Real-Time, Automatic 3D Object Analysis for Mobile and AR Devices
CurvSurf’s algorithm analyzes geometry in pre-captured point clouds and even live sensor feeds–opening up huge possibilities for AR and handheld devices.
City Model of the Future: Helsinki 3D+
With urban populations growing, development booming, and technology advancing fast, it’s more important than ever to ask—What should a city model look like?