Geospatial industry hails 'Digital Coast' bill

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday seeks to authorize a "Digital Coast" program, a national mapping effort of coastal waters using bathymetric lidar and satellite and aerial imagery, among other tools.

Hexagon buys New River Kinematics, SpatialAnalyzer maker

Hexagon announced this week it has bought New River Kinematics, a software firm based here known for its SpatialAnalyzer product that integrates 3D metrology data from differing acquisition systems for a variety of applications.

Jury rules for Faro in patent suit with Nikon

Faro Technologies announced last week that it received a jury verdict in its favor in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts in the patent litigation brought against Faro by Nikon Metrology.

Creaform, EADS partner for 3D application R&D

It’s an indication that both Creaform, and the laser scanning technology the company both manufactures and provides services with, are being increasingly accepted by industry and business at large.

Hexagon CEO expounds on company direction

Hexagon CEO Ola Rollen took the opportunity of his company’s annual user conference to meet with reporters and analysts over a semi-casual lunch and answer wide-ranging questions about the company’s direction.

Newton Labs releases underwater laser scanner

SEATTLE—Newton Labs, a technology developer here with roots in the robotics and machine-vision industries, has released its first 3D laser scanner—and it works underwater. 

Service provider profile: 3DES

 “I’d have to say, when the business started it was mostly word of mouth,” says Robert Glassburn, VP of operations and project engineering manager, at 3DES, “but now that we’ve kind of established ourselves, most of our business is repeat business and people finding us on the web.”

SPAR 2005 Applying Laser Scanning Technology to Support Nuclear Plant Modifications

SPAR 2005 Conference Presentation: Applying Laser Scanning Technology to Support Nuclear Plant Modifications

Nuclear Industry Case Study:  Advantages of Laser Scanning in Plant Modifications
The commercial nuclear industry is undergoing a renaissance which is driving the requirement for major component replacements and system modifications and upgrades to support existing plant life extension. In the recent past, it wasn't uncommon for utilities to self-perform such tasks internally. With industry deregulation and utility downsizing, these projects are more commonly outsourced now than ever. Nuclear maintenance outage durations have steadily decreased over the last decade, making many activities extremely schedule-driven. Schedule adherence, and the subsequent financial liability for missed schedule milestones, has become a critical factor in contractor planning efforts. The ability to ensure a task is correctly executed within the allotted schedule is invaluable considering the climate of the current market.
FANP utilizes a variety of advanced measurement technologies, including laser scanning, to support design engineering, component fabrication and project implementation. This presentation will address the advantages of incorporating these technologies into a nuclear project, the challenges associated with introducing new technologies into an industrial application, and the end result of a specific application.

Maptek Releases Maptek I-Site Studio 3.3

Maptek I-Site Studio 3.3 laser scan modeling software improvements streamline routine mine surveying tasks. Surveyors can easily update mine models for both mine planners onsite and regulatory authorities allowing users to scan selected sections of a pit and integrate the new data into the current pit model.

Leica Geosystems HDS Launches ScanStation C10 All-in-One Scanner, Encourages Surveyors to Expand Portfolio Now

Leica Geosystems HDS launches ScanStation C10. The system includes a new Smart X-Mirror that lets users conduct full-dome and 360º scans in minutes. Leica encourages surveyors to expand their portfolio now.