Matterport for Mobile is an interesting 3D camera app that lets you capture and create an immersive 3D digital twin of any physical space. The digital twin can be shared with others. To complement its Matterport for iPhone app, Matterport has announced the availability of Matterport for Android. The app is available for free from the Google Play store. Matterport says that the … [Read more...] about Matterport for Android: create immersive 3D digital twin of any physical space
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WWDC21: Apple announces Object Capture API for creating AR experiences
Unity will launch the Object Capture API in its AR Companion app later in 2021. At WWDC21, Apple previewed its new Monterey version of MacOS macOS 12. On the AR front, Apple has added new APIs to RealityKit 2, the latest version of Apple’s rendering, animation, audio, and physics engine for AR. Apple says developers can create more realistic and complex AR experiences with … [Read more...] about WWDC21: Apple announces Object Capture API for creating AR experiences
Imerso’s browser-based 3D scanner and BIM management tool
Imerso allows for the scanning and monitoring of a building site through your web browser. Imerso recently revealed new details regarding its namesake BIM (building information modeling) and 3D capture software. The Oslo-based company is focused on developing digital solutions for the construction industry. Its product (Imerso) provides analytics and real-time … [Read more...] about Imerso’s browser-based 3D scanner and BIM management tool
DotProduct unveils Handheld 3D imaging anywhere, anytime, anyplace
The new DPI-8X works with an Android tablet to offer a more portable option for project scanning. DotProduct recently released its new DPI-8X handheld 3D scanner, a device aiming to put portable, durable, and easy-to-use 3D imaging tools directly into your hands, literally. The DPI-8X works in tandem with an Android tablet and DotProduct's proprietary Phi.3D and Dot3D … [Read more...] about DotProduct unveils Handheld 3D imaging anywhere, anytime, anyplace
Turning trucks into emergency vehicles with 3D technology
A SmartTech 3D scanner and Geomagic Design X help a small Polish manufacturer customize 100 vehicles a year. Too often stories about new uses for 3D design technology focus on things like aerospace manufacturing, skyscraper construction, or feature films. But more mundane professions are also finding ways to incorporate 3D data into their work. BOCAR modifies standard trucks … [Read more...] about Turning trucks into emergency vehicles with 3D technology
Reshaping reality: Autodesk updates Memento
Autodesk's Memento is part of the company's mission to change the way content is created and products get built. The company used Real 2015 to show off the latest version of Memento and offer it as a Beta. The Autodesk Real 2015 conference was part science fair and part trade show. Autodesk showcased products from the companies working in the realm of digital reality. … [Read more...] about Reshaping reality: Autodesk updates Memento
Matterport brings 3D cloud tools to the masses soon
Cloud-based point cloud camera to shrink in size and price. As the Matterport Pro 3D camera gently spins, it captures the colors and contours of a space—and calculates dimensions and spatial relationships between objects. Unlike more expensive laser-based systems that require significant hours of work to create a single 3D model, Matterport claims their Matterport Pro camera … [Read more...] about Matterport brings 3D cloud tools to the masses soon
Geomagic/3D Systems deal accelerates the digital reality revolution
3D Systems, Stratasys, and EOS divvy up competitive territories. 3D Systems makes bid for Geomagic and expands software play. By Kathleen Maher The revolution continues at breakneck speed. In the field of digital reality, a term used to define the intersection where digital design, information capture, and additive manufacturing come together, there is increasing … [Read more...] about Geomagic/3D Systems deal accelerates the digital reality revolution
3D Systems to acquire Geomagic
Making good on its recently announced fifth growth initiative, 3D Systems will own the top two technologies for scan-to-CAD. 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today announced it will acquire Geomagic, Inc., provider of 3D authoring products for turning 3D scan data into 3D content for product design and inspection. Geomagic made news recently with the announcement of Spark, a new … [Read more...] about 3D Systems to acquire Geomagic
Aveva and Trimble to collaborate on point cloud integration
Trimble is a leader in 3D scanners; Aveva has the strongest database software for managing 3D point cloud data. Aveva and Trimble today announced they are collaborating to offer efficient integration between Trimble's 3D laser scanning solutions and Aveva's 3D point cloud software solutions, including its LFM Software point cloud database suite, for the plant, power and marine … [Read more...] about Aveva and Trimble to collaborate on point cloud integration