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Lanmar Services turns old NASA buildings into geometry with 3D scanning

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Randall Newton

Thinkbox Sequoia now commercially available after lengthy beta cycle.   Austin, Texas-based Lanmar Services has found new work saving clients ...

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Autodesk launches Point Layout for construction site modeling

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Randall Newton

Rivals Bentley and Trimble are already offering similar products. Construction-based BIM is slowly becoming a reality. Autodesk today launches new ...

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PDF3D update aids 3D reporting for engineers

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Randall Newton

Multi-language support, improved NURBS control and point cloud simplification also are included in this update. An update to PDF3D from ...

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Autodesk acquires Allpoint for 3D LIDAR expertise

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Randall Newton

The founder and key researchers will join Autodesk’s Reality Capture team. The technology they bring has its roots in computer ...

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Fourth release of EdgeWise Plant increased value of process plant 3D scans

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Randall Newton

New modeling tools, including a demolition routine, speed the process of turning a billion points into a 3D model for ...

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Geomagic Spark unites 3D scan data with MCAD geometry

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Randall Newton

The product combines Geomagic point cloud and mesh editing expertise with SpaceClaim’s direct modeling technology. New technologies had to be ...

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Redefining production in the age of Digital Reality

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Kathleen Maher

Software is transforming every stage of the manufacturing process. Small companies with niche technologies are being gobbled up. By Kathleen ...