Author Archives: lidar

Visualization and Management of LiDAR Data

This is Lesson 3 in the Basics of using LiDAR Data series sponsored by the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center. Continue reading

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The BIM Day Out

It is being hosted by the Central Institute of Technology Perth. Looks like it should be an outstanding event with all of the leading vendors on board. Continue reading

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Upcoming User Conferences

Riegl, Optech and Esri will host their customer events over the next 3 weeks and LiDAR News will be there to cover them all. Continue reading

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Laser Scanning Used to Create Greatness Awaits Commercial

He says they used the FARO Focus 3D to capture point cloud data for camera tracking, creating 3d models for the vfx and terrain modeling for accurate shadow casting. Continue reading

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Leica Multiworx for AutoCAD

Leica MultiWorx for AutoCAD is a plug-in software that lets users quickly create traditional survey deliverables from scans and images within AutoCAD. Continue reading

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3D BIM Creation Using 3D Laser Scanning

Webinar on fast tracking the creation of a highly detailed architectural and MEP existing conditions 3D BIM model for a hospital expansion project. Continue reading

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Data Interoperability is Important

If you believe that 3D data exchange is important to the future growth of our industry please contact me to discuss how you can be of help. Continue reading

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SuperScan – Digitizing the World in 3D

SuperScan is a project by Science Visualization that involves a number of vendors and organizations who are involved with 3D reality capture and manipulation. Continue reading

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3D Public Safety Resource

Tony Grissim and his team at Leica GeoSystems continue to advance the use of 3D laser scanning as it applies to public safety and forensics. Continue reading

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The Smithsonian’s Laser Cowboys

In this Engadget article they detail how the Smithsonian’s Digitization group is making use of 3D laser scanning to preserve the collection. Continue reading

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