The product combines Geomagic point cloud and mesh editing expertise with SpaceClaim’s direct modeling technology. New technologies had to be created to make the product possible. Last week at Euromold Geomagic announced a new product that combines 3D point cloud data, mesh editing, and MCAD solid modeling in one product. Geomagic Spark is the result of a close collaboration … [Read more...] about Geomagic Spark unites 3D scan data with MCAD geometry
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Hexagon acquires myVR for 3D GIS interactive viewing
The Norwegian company creates software that enables high-resolution real-time viewing of interactive maps over low bandwidth. Technology conglomerate Hexagon AB has acquired all shares in the Norwegian company My Virtual Reality Software AS. Known as myVR, the company provides software for 2D, 3D and 360-degree viewing for desktop and mobile. myVR has developed a patented … [Read more...] about Hexagon acquires myVR for 3D GIS interactive viewing
Redefining production in the age of Digital Reality
Software is transforming every stage of the manufacturing process. Small companies with niche technologies are being gobbled up. By Kathleen Maher May Day is over and the workers of the world are still pretty much wearing their chains. Ironically, the children of workers over in China are driving Ferraris and sporting Prada handbags. And, if wages aren’t going up and hours … [Read more...] about Redefining production in the age of Digital Reality
Hexagon extends geospatial reach by acquiring MicroSurvey Software
The Canadian vendor of desktop and field software is both an Autodesk and IntelliCAD developer. Swedish technology conglomerate Hexagon has agreed to acquire MicroSurvey Software Inc., a Canadian developer of surveying and mapping software for the land surveying, construction, and forensic markets. The price was not given. Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, … [Read more...] about Hexagon extends geospatial reach by acquiring MicroSurvey Software
Apple acquires 3D mapping company C3 Technologies on the sly
It may be about relying less on Google, but Apple isn’t the only company building a GIS portfolio. Build or buy? Apple has opted for building and buying many technologies around its iOS environment and certainly one point of vulnerability is maps. Apple has famously fallen in and out with Google; it has been obvious that Apple does not want to be in the position of needing … [Read more...] about Apple acquires 3D mapping company C3 Technologies on the sly
Hexagon Eyes Disruptive Opportunities in $2.1 Billion Acquisition of Intergraph
The Swedish congolerate plans a go-to-market strategy of laser scan for full-time plant and asset analysis, using Intergraph software as the presentation layer. Swedish measurement technology specialist Hexagon AB yesterday announced the acquisition of Intergraph, a leading provider of geospatial and process engineering software, for $2.125 billion. The new owner expects … [Read more...] about Hexagon Eyes Disruptive Opportunities in $2.1 Billion Acquisition of Intergraph