This is a list of organizations, associations and groups related to or of interest to the 3D scanning and imaging technology field. If you find any errors or are a non-profit business that would like to be added to this list, please send an email to info@sparpointgroup.com.
Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 140,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide and is America's oldest national engineering society. Their purpose is to provide leadership, within the engineering profession, for the acquisition and management of spatial data required as part of scientific, administrative, legal, and technical operations for surveying, cartography, photogrammetry, multipurpose cadastre, remote sensing, and geographic information systems; to foster the development of policy, guidelinesn and specifications, to encourage the advancement of geoatrics education; and to foster the dissemination of information.
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston, VA 20191 United States
T: 703-295-6083 F: 703-295-6315
Email: bwhitten@asce.org
www.asce.org
The American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) is a non-profit educational and advocacy organization advancing the sciences of surveying, mapping, and related fields. ACSM supports the development and accreditation of educational programs leading to careers in surveying & mapping related occupations, and monitors legislation and regulations affecting its members. The 5000+ surveyors, geodesists, & other geospatial data professionals who are the members of ACSM serve the public worldwide.
6 Montgomery Village Ave, Suite 403
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 United States
T: 240-632-9716
www.acsm.net
ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world–a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy.
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
T: 610-832-9500
www.astm.org
The Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference (CMSC) provides a professional venue where ideas, concepts and theory flow freely among participants. The educational atmosphere encourages attendees to network and learn about the latest innovations in the field of portable 3D industrial measurement technologies. They will provide technical presentations by Industry Experts, advanced Workshops and Seminars along with an Exhibition Hall filled with the worlds leading providers of the metrology systems.The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) is a group of users, service providers and OEM manufacturers of close tolerance, industrial coordinate measurement systems, software & peripherals.
These metrology systems include:
• Portable CMM’s
• Laser Trackers, Projectors, & Radar
• Laser Scanners & Imaging
• Photogrammetry & Videogrammetry
1404 Timberline Drive
Benbrook, TX 76126 United States
T: 425-802-5720
Email: chairman@cmsc.org
www.cmsc.org
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CyArk is a 501c3 non profit organization with the mission of: digitally preserving cultural heritage sites through collecting, archiving and providing open access to data created by laser scanning, digitalmodeling, and other state-of-the-art technologies. CyArk’s goal is to Digitally Preserve (document, archive and provide public access over the web) as many significant world heritage sites as possible as soon as possible.
15 Altarinda Road, Suite 105
Orinda, CA 94563 United States
www.cyrk.org
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association of U.S. Shareholder-Owned Electric Companies. Our members serve 95 percent of the ultimate customers in the shareholder-owned segment of the industry, and represent approximately 70 percent of the U.S. electric power industry. We also have more than 80 international electric companies as Affiliate Members, and more than 240 industry suppliers and related organizations as Associate Members.
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington DC 20004-2696
www.eei.org
Fiatech is an international community of passionate stakeholders working together to lead global development and adoption of innovative practices and technologies to realize the highest business value throughout the life cycle of capital assets. Our members bring expertise from a variety of endeavors: some build large assets – refineries, power plants, health care facilities, large commercial and public buildings, infrastructure, and manufacturing facilities. Others are leading providers of engineering, design, procurement, and construction services. We also include top academic and research organizations. And we are represented as well by some of the most influential technology providers in the world. Together, we intend to reach our goal: that is, to see fully integrated and automated technologies deliver value throughout the life cycle of all types of capital projects.
3925 West Braker Lane (R4500)
Austin, TX 78759-5316
T: 512-232-9600
www.fiatech.org
The Geospatial Transportation Mapping Association is a 501(c)6 trade association formed to support mobile network asset collection contractors, manufacturers and customers better utilize state of the art technologies to improve surface transportation (roadways, rail, waterways). The purpose of GTMA is to promote the best interests of the geospatial transportation mapping industry and to enhance our ability to provide beneficial services to those who rely on our services to make transportation infrastructure safer, more efficient and cost-efficient.
209 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
T: DC Office (202) 454-5289
VA Office (540) 752-9600
www.usgtma.org
The International Association of Forensic and Security Metrology is a nonprofit professional association of users, service providers, and manufacturers of metrological techniques and technology working for the advancement of justice. Our mission is to promote the development and use of precision measurement systems, techniques and software in the generation of two- or three-dimensional coordinate spatial data for documentation, planning, analysis and/or presentation purposes.
3416 Primm Lane
Birmingham, AL 35216 United States
www.iafsm.org
Formed in 1982, MAPPS is the only national association exclusively comprised of private firms in the remote sensing, spatial data and geographic information systems field in the United States. MAPPS provides its 180+ member firms opportunities for networking and developing business-to-business relationships, information sharing, education, public policy advocacy, market growth, and professional development and image enhancement.
1856 Old Reston Avenue, Suite 205
Reston, VA 20190 United States
T: 703-787-6996
Email: info@mapps.org
www.mapps.org
RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is the largest global organisation for professionals in property, land, construction and related environmental issues. We promote best practice, regulation and consumer protection to business and the public. The RICS Land Group contains more than 26 000 members specialising in the environment, geomatics, minerals & waste, planning & development and rural sectors.
12 Great George Street
Parliament Square
Westminster, London SW1P 3AD, UK
T: +44(0) 207 695 1598
www.rics.org
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is the premier source for manufacturing knowledge, education and networking. Through its many programs, events, magazines, publications and online training division, Tooling U, SME connects manufacturing practitioners to each other, to the latest technologies and to the most up-to-date manufacturing processes. SME has members around the world and is supported by a network of chapters and technical communities. A 501(c)3 organization, SME is a leader in manufacturing workforce development issues, working with industry, academic and government partners to support the current and future skilled workforce
One SME Drive
Dearborn, ME 48128
T: 800-733-4763
Email: editor@sme.org
www.sme.org
The Society of Piping Engineers and Designers (SPED) is an international society established in 1980 to promote excellence and quality in the practice of piping engineering and design. SPED has created the Professional Piping Designer (PPD) Training and Certification Program, developing global standards for a professional credentialed career path of the Process Piping Designer.
9211 West Road, Suite 143-219
Houston, Texas 77064
T: 832-286-3404
Email: spedsrvs@spedweb.com
www.spedweb.org
The U.S. Institute of Building Documentation (USIBD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering excellence of building documentation by promoting, educating, guiding and supporting stakeholders with an interest in the built environment in a way that cultivates networking and information sharing.
18025 Sky Park Circle Suite L
Irvine, CA 92614 United States
www.usibd.org