See UPDATE: GSA Nationwide BIM/Laser Scanning Services Contract Awards Beginning this week, the General Services Administration (GSA) began interviewing the 21 firms (not verified) shortlisted for the Nationwide Laser Scanning Services solicitation. Although this solicitation was advertised as a “nationwide” services contract, information announced in the interviews clarified that firms would be selected for up […]
Company: ClearEdge3D Software: EdgeWise™ Website: www.clearedge3d.com Quick Pitch: Automatically extract vector planar surfaces from just about any type of point cloud data. Overview: Having used just about every piece of software on the market related to processing and extracting vector data from point clouds, I am always looking for the next best thing. The hardware […]
Company: ClearEdge3D Software: EdgeWise™ Website: www.clearedge3d.com Quick Pitch: Automatically extract vector planar surfaces from point cloud data. Overview: Having used just about every piece of software on the market related to processing and extracting vector information from point cloud data, I am always looking for the next best thing that will make my life and […]
Three years ago today, Russell Williams was killed while working along FM 3005 in Galveston County when a vehicle went off the road and struck him as he stood by his company vehicle beyond the road’s shoulder. This video was created for his funeral and shows his remarkable spirit. We re-post this video here in […]
Tonight an email went out from Paris Marshall’s office stating the following: “The General Services Administration (GSA) has completed its review of initial proposals submitted in response to the subject solicitation for the National 3D Laser Scanning Services project. This is to advise you that your proposal was evaluated as being one of the most […]
Leica Geosystems Announces the Release of Leica CloudWorx™ 1.0 for SmartPlant 3D (Heerbrugg, 21 July 2009) Leica Geosystems announces the immediate availability of Leica CloudWorx™ 1.0 for SmartPlant 3D. This powerful and easy-to-learn point cloud solution is designed for Intergraph SmartPlant 3D users who want to take full advantage of accurate, laser scan as-built data directly […]
Newest Release of 3D Visualization, Simulation, and Review Software includes 3D Interoperability, Clash Detection, and Collaboration Capabilities SAN RAFAEL, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — WHAT: Autodesk Navisworks 2010: – Autodesk, Inc. , a world leader in 2D and 3D design and engineering software, announced that it is shipping new releases of Autodesk Navisworks 2010 software […]
Written by: Pointools The challenges of managing and working with large point cloud datasets efficiently and maximising their value has been the primary concern of point cloud software specialists Pointools who have recently announced the availability of the eagerly-awaited flagship product Pointools Edit. Key Features Pointools Edit builds on the features of the successful Pointools […]
Written by Kurt Repanshek Digital mapping. This relatively new technology is a boon to archaeologists and preservationists. It’s already been employed at Mesa Verde National Park, and now plans are in the works to digitally map the focal point of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Mount Rushmore officials are partnering with CyArk – a U.S.-based non-profit organization that pioneered the […]
By Lieca N. Hohner, Chief Editor SparLLC Our industry never comes short in the innovation department. HKS Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, proves this—it’s turned “regular” point clouds into game-engine quality. Here’s the story. And then read on for some amazing display solutions. HKS, Inc.’s Pat Carmichael, manager of the Advanced Technology Group, began investigating point cloud […]
