Category Archives: Software

Waymo Seeking $1 Billion

Posted on October 16, 2017 by lidar

Here’s the latest update on the Waymo vs. Uber lidar lawsuit as reported by Joe Mullin: The lawsuit began in February, when Waymo accused Anthony Levandowski, the chief of Uber’s self-driving car project, of stealing more than 14,000 files shortly … Continue reading →

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USIBD Cornerstone Report No. 10 Released

Posted on October 10, 2017 by lidar

The U.S. Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD) is pleased to announce the publication of the tenth Cornerstone Report, focused on Software, and how the industry perceives the leading products – now as compared to three years ago – the last … Continue reading →

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Lidar Data Webinar

Posted on September 29, 2017 by lidar

LizardTech, a leader in data compression is offering a free webinar on October 5 at 1 PM EDT that will focus on lidar data management and sharing across an enterprise. Attend the webinar to learn how to: • Compress your … Continue reading →

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USIBD Software Survey

Posted on August 31, 2017 by lidar

The U.S. Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD) is pleased to announce the opening of an online survey to support their tenth Cornerstone Report (CSR) which is focused on Software as it pertains to the Building Documentation industry. This subject was … Continue reading →

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Load Volume Scanning

Posted on August 21, 2017 by lidar

New Zealand – based Loadscan Ltd. has been automating the volume measurement business for the past 20 years. The latest device uses laser scanners to accurately measure the volume of materials being moved on construction sites or mines. The Loadscan … Continue reading →

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Free Lidar Video Series

Posted on August 16, 2017 by lidar

Blue Marble Geographics recently recorded an eight-part video series that explores the extensive LiDAR processing functionality of Global Mapper and the accompanying LiDAR Module. Beginning with an introduction to the structure and characteristics of LiDAR data, each 30-40 minute video … Continue reading →

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TopoDOT Webinar Series

Posted on June 17, 2017 by lidar

The next webinar in Certainty 3D’s Extracting Value Webinar Series will take place on Tuesday, June 20 at 11 AM (EDT). These webinars are designed to increase processing productivity, enhance model quality and expand your application scope. This month’s topic … Continue reading →

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Riegl Automatic Registration 2.0

Posted on May 10, 2017 by lidar

I had the opportunity today to receive a briefing on Riegl’s impressive Automatic Registration 2.0 software capability. First of all the software now comes loaded on the VZ400i. By making use of the on board digital compass, IMU and GNSS … Continue reading →

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Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Webinar

Posted on December 10, 2016 by lidar

Laser scanning or photogrammetry?  On most projects the answer is often both. When a high level of detail is not required, taking photos is typically much faster and more cost effective, but when you need greater accuracy, the laser scanner … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead

Posted on December 6, 2016 by lidar

Ryan Hacker, industry veteran and the President of TruePoint Laser Scanning, LLC with the help of his team publishes an informative, quarterly industry eNewsletter. We decided to provide this as a guest In the Scan blog post. Let me know … Continue reading →

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