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LizardTech granted U.S. patent for lidar point-cloud compression

September 22, 2017By Tracy Cozzens

LizardTech, a provider of software solutions for managing and distributing geospatial content, has been awarded a U.S. patent for the compression of lidar point clouds (US 9753124). The patented technology provides lossless compression of point clouds captured by airborne lidar sensors or terrestrial laser scanners for easy and cost-effective processing, storage and transmission of data sets. “Lidar systems capture terabytes... read more

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Measure offers drone-based inspections of wind farms

September 19, 2017By Tracy Cozzens

Dry Lake Wind Power Project, Arizona (Photo: U.S. DOE)

Measure, a U.S. provider of drone services to enterprise customers, has added turnkey wind farm inspection capabilities to its portfolio of aerial data collection solutions. Wind farm operators can outsource preventive maintenance inspections to Measure’s drone pilots and data analysts for fast, accurate, safe and timely problem identification. The service helps avert critical turbine failures and efficiency losses while reducing... read more

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Sokkia GNSS receivers now integrated with TerraGo Magic

August 14, 2017By Tracy Cozzens

TerraGo Magic now offers advanced integration and support for the Sokkia line of GNSS receivers, including the new GCX3. TerraGo Magic is a zero-code platform-as-a-service that enables customers to build their own custom mobile apps without writing any code by choosing from a menu of available, field-tested features. Featuring advanced constellation tracking and longer range base to rover communication, the... read more

This article is tagged with field data collection, GNSS receiver, Sokkia, TerraGo Magic, Topcon and posted in GIS News, GIS Software, GNSS/GPS, More, Products/Services Showcase, Technology

Leica Geosystems offers complete imaging solution

June 16, 2017By Tracy Cozzens

Leica Geosystems’ BLK360 is a miniaturized black 3D imaging laser scanner. The BLK360 captures the world with full-color panoramic images overlaid on a high-accuracy point cloud. The one-button Leica BLK360 is easy to use, Leica said. Anyone who can operate an iPad can now capture the world around them with high-resolution 3D panoramic images. The Leica BLK360 imaging laser scanner... read more

This article is tagged with 3D imagery, Autodesk, laser scanner, Leica, panoramic images and posted in BIM, GIS News, Imagery, More, Products/Services Showcase, Technology

Leica Geosystems’ 3D imaging laser scanner comes to Europe

June 6, 2017By Tracy Cozzens

The BLK360 is now available for reservation in Europe.

Leica Geosystems’ BLK360 miniaturized 3D imaging laser scanner is now available for reservation within Europe, for delivery in summer. The laser scanner simplifies the collection of as-built reality capture data for work in architecture, design, construction and engineering among other vertical markets. The Leica BLK360 is an easy-to-use and powerful reality-capture solution that enables professionals to capture 360-degree HDR spherical... read more

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Boundless partners with Planet to expand image access

May 31, 2017By Tracy Cozzens

A Planet image of Bingham Canyon Mine, Salt Lake County, Utah, taken March 10, 2013.

Boundless, an open GIS company, has announced a strategic partnership with Planet, the integrated aerospace and data-analytics company that operates history’s largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites. The partnership enables Boundless customers to access the massive library of high-quality Planet imagery and fast-loading imagery basemaps within Boundless Connect. Starting today, Boundless Desktop users can access this content through the Boundless Connect plugin. Planet content... read more

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TerraGo releases new version of zero-code platform, Magic

May 17, 2017By Tracy Cozzens

While change is constant, one thing that has become standard is the use of handheld mobile devices. Smartphones and tablets are used by almost everyone and the professional surveying community is no different. The process of data collection for specific purposes often needs to be tailored to each project type, yet traditional surveying methods are not flexible in allowing customization... read more

This article is tagged with apps, Magic, TerraGo and posted in GIS News, GIS Software, GNSS/GPS, Products/Services Showcase, Technology

Topcon offers Bentley reality modeling with UAS solutions

March 9, 2017By Tracy Cozzens

Topcon Positioning Group introduced Topcon ContextCapture, powered by Bentley Systems, a reality modeling software solution that will be offered with Topcon UAS (unmanned aerial systems). The system is designed for mapping, construction and surveying professionals to quickly turn simple photographs and or point-cloud data into true-to-life, highly detailed 3D models for use throughout a project lifecycle. “The offering will include... read more

This article is tagged with 3D imaging, Bentley, CAD, civil engineering, GIS, survey, Topcon, UAS and posted in GIS News, GIS Software, Products/Services Showcase, Technology

Handheld launches rugged Windows tablet Algiz 8X

February 8, 2017By Tracy Cozzens

The Algiz 8X rugged Windows tablet by Handheld Group.

Handheld Group, a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and tablets, has launched the Algiz 8X ultra-rugged tablet computer. The Algiz 8X is built for field workers who require a powerful, portable computer for mobile tasks. The Algiz 8X offers communication features such as LTE and dual-band WLAN, along with an 8-inch projective capacitive touchscreen that is ultra-bright and built for... read more

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Cartographies of Disease traces long history of maps and medicine

February 6, 2017By Tracy Cozzens

The new edition of Cartographies of Disease: Maps, Mapping, and Medicine from Esri traces the long history of how maps have been used to help unlock the mysteries behind the cause and spread of diseases such as cholera, yellow fever and Ebola. Ebola is the focus of two new chapters. Cartographies of Disease was first published in 2005 and showed... read more

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