Thinkbox Sequoia now commercially available after lengthy beta cycle. Austin, Texas-based Lanmar Services has found new work saving clients time and money by using laser scanning to record and translate 3D structural data from existing buildings into functional, precise 2D CAD or 3D building information models (BIM). They use Sequoia, point cloud meshing software recently … [Read more...] about Lanmar Services turns old NASA buildings into geometry with 3D scanning
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Autodesk launches Point Layout for construction site modeling
Rivals Bentley and Trimble are already offering similar products. Construction-based BIM is slowly becoming a reality. Autodesk today launches new software for creating building models from point cloud data, based on an acquisition of technology from a Colorado company. Autodesk Point Layout gives the company more to work with on the construction side of Building Information … [Read more...] about Autodesk launches Point Layout for construction site modeling
PDF3D update aids 3D reporting for engineers
Multi-language support, improved NURBS control and point cloud simplification also are included in this update. An update to PDF3D from Visual Technology Services adds new 3D reporting features of special interest to engineers and geospatial analysis. PDF3D software is used worldwide for technical 3D workflows in life sciences, marine, civil, environmental engineering … [Read more...] about PDF3D update aids 3D reporting for engineers
Autodesk acquires Allpoint for 3D LIDAR expertise
The founder and key researchers will join Autodesk’s Reality Capture team. The technology they bring has its roots in computer vision and robotics research. Autodesk today acquired technology and key employees from Allpoint Systems LLC, a Pittsburgh developer of software for collecting and processing 3D LIDAR (broad-field laser-based) point cloud data. Terms were not … [Read more...] about Autodesk acquires Allpoint for 3D LIDAR expertise
Fourth release of EdgeWise Plant increased value of process plant 3D scans
New modeling tools, including a demolition routine, speed the process of turning a billion points into a 3D model for most plant design products. It was only last year that the 3D scan data experts at ClearEdge3D introduced their automated tool for finding and 3D modeling complex piping in process plant facilities. Today they release the fourth update to EdgeWise Plant, adding … [Read more...] about Fourth release of EdgeWise Plant increased value of process plant 3D scans