Laser Scanning

Terrestrial and airborne laser (LiDAR) scanners for the collection of 3D point cloud data; software for processing and visualising point clouds and creating 3D models, and use cases for laser scanning

This topic covers the science, the hardware, and the software used to capture, process and apply 3D point cloud data. As well as airborne and terrestrial (tripod-based, vehicle-mounted and handheld) laser (LiDAR) scanners, the topic includes the proprietary and Open Source software employed to process point clouds and create 3D models. It also covers the many and varied uses for 3D laser scanning: topographic mapping, bathymetric mapping, utility mapping, engineering surveying, agriculture, forestry, geology, architecture, industrial facilities, cultural heritage, asset management and construction, collision avoidance in autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles, and environmental modelling

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GeoCue welcomes three new distributors to its global network

26th September 2022

GeoCue welcomes three new distributors to its global network
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Trimble Sets New Standard For Robotic Total Station Scalability

22nd September 2022

Trimble Sets New Standard For Robotic Total Station Scalability
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Creaform Revolutionizes Professional-Grade 3D Scanning with peel 3 and peel 3.CAD

15th September 2022

Creaform Revolutionizes Professional-Grade 3D Scanning with peel 3 and peel 3.CAD
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LiDAR and Digital Surface Models from Bluesky Aid Wind Farm Planning

8th September 2022

LiDAR and Digital Surface Models from Bluesky Aid Wind Farm Planning
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FARO Acquires GeoSLAM

5th September 2022

FARO Acquires GeoSLAM
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Fototerra’s purchase of new Optech Galaxy PRIME will enable pristine, high-resolution mapping of forests and urban centres in Latin and South America

5th September 2022

Fototerra’s purchase of new Optech Galaxy PRIME will enable pristine, high-resolution mapping of forests and urban centres in Latin and South America
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USGIF Announces 2022 Scholarship Award Winners

22nd August 2022

USGIF Announces 2022 Scholarship Award Winners
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GeoSLAM adds real-time data capture feedback to ZEB Horizon

16th August 2022

GeoSLAM adds real-time data capture feedback to ZEB Horizon
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RIEGL Contributed to Groundbreaking Multi-Enterprise LiDAR Benchmarking Study

8th August 2022

RIEGL Contributed to Groundbreaking Multi-Enterprise LiDAR Benchmarking Study
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New Scanning And Imaging Solution From Trimble Simplifies 3D Deliverables

27th July 2022

New Scanning And Imaging Solution From Trimble Simplifies 3D Deliverables
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Light at the end of the tunnel

25th July 2022

Light at the end of the tunnel
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RIEGL VZ-400i BEAMS a New Light on Temperate Forest Carbon

21st July 2022

RIEGL VZ-400i BEAMS a New Light on Temperate Forest Carbon
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Hexagon disrupts reality capture once again with its next-generation, ultra-fast Leica BLK360 laser scanner

19th July 2022

Hexagon disrupts reality capture once again with its next-generation, ultra-fast Leica BLK360 laser scanner
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Clirio launches world's first end-to-end holographic scan and review apps

19th July 2022

Clirio launches world's first end-to-end holographic scan and review apps
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RIEGL USA continues to provide mobile LiDAR solutions to WGI

19th July 2022

RIEGL USA continues to provide mobile LiDAR solutions to WGI
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RIEGL to Attend and Exhibit at Esri UC 2022

12th July 2022

RIEGL to Attend and Exhibit at Esri UC 2022
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Lidar Reveals Pre-Hispanic Low-Density Urbanism in the Bolivian Amazon

6th July 2022

Lidar Reveals Pre-Hispanic Low-Density Urbanism in the Bolivian Amazon
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Hexagon disrupts reality capture once again with its next-generation, ultra-fast Leica BLK360 laser scanner

22nd June 2022

Hexagon disrupts reality capture once again with its next-generation, ultra-fast Leica BLK360 laser scanner
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Bluesky LiDAR and Aerial Photography Bring Build Projects to Life for Dublin Design Studio

16th June 2022

Bluesky LiDAR and Aerial Photography Bring Build Projects to Life for Dublin Design Studio
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RIEGL VZ-6000 Laser Scanner Assists Glaciology Research in China

15th June 2022

RIEGL VZ-6000 Laser Scanner Assists Glaciology Research in China
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PointFuse revolutionizes reality capture deliverables with free new Plugin for Autodesk Revit

10th June 2022

PointFuse revolutionizes reality capture deliverables with free new Plugin for Autodesk Revit
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Automated Quality Control with Collaborative Robots: A Game Changer for Small and Medium Enterprises

9th June 2022

Automated Quality Control with Collaborative Robots: A Game Changer for Small and Medium Enterprises
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Creaform Adds Two High-Performance Scanners to the HandySCAN 3D | SILVER Series

8th June 2022

Creaform Adds Two High-Performance Scanners to the HandySCAN 3D | SILVER Series
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Leica Geosystems announces major performance increase in airborne bathymetric survey

1st June 2022

Leica Geosystems announces major performance increase in airborne bathymetric survey
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This Jubilee Weekend: five London landmarks as you’ve never seen them before

31st May 2022

This Jubilee Weekend: five London landmarks as you’ve never seen them before
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Fugro’s lidar Geo-data supports OPW’s Irish coastal resilience strategies

27th May 2022

Fugro’s lidar Geo-data supports OPW’s Irish coastal resilience strategies
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Unique Integration of UltraCam Eagle and LiDAR Scanner by 95West

25th May 2022

Unique Integration of UltraCam Eagle and LiDAR Scanner by 95West
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New Riegl video online

23rd May 2022

New Riegl video online
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Colourisation and immersive walkthroughs among major GeoSLAM updates

20th May 2022

Colourisation and immersive walkthroughs among major GeoSLAM updates
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Dual aerial sensors yield impressive results

19th May 2022

Dual aerial sensors yield impressive results
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Riegl Australia: Successful Integration Of The VQ-840-G Into Heavy-Lift Industrial Drone

16th May 2022

Riegl Australia: Successful Integration Of The VQ-840-G Into Heavy-Lift Industrial Drone
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NEW White Paper: RIEGL V-Line Scanners for Permanent Monitoring Applications and Integration Capabilities into Customers Risk Management

2nd May 2022

NEW White Paper: RIEGL V-Line Scanners for Permanent Monitoring Applications and Integration Capabilities into Customers Risk Management
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New light shed on Boston City Hall

25th April 2022

New light shed on Boston City Hall
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CHC Navigation introduces the AlphaAir 1400 and AlphaAir 2400 Airborne LiDAR Series

19th April 2022

CHC Navigation introduces the AlphaAir 1400 and AlphaAir 2400 Airborne LiDAR Series
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RIEGL USA Continues to Provide Mobile LiDAR Solutions to WGI

19th April 2022

RIEGL USA Continues to Provide Mobile LiDAR Solutions to WGI
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UAV crashing? Use LiDAR

13th April 2022

UAV crashing? Use LiDAR
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Topcon announces GTL-1200 scanning robot total station

12th April 2022

Topcon announces GTL-1200 scanning robot total station

Kinematic LiDAR data processing with RIEGL RiPROCESS 1.9.2 software

12th April 2022

Kinematic LiDAR data processing with RIEGL RiPROCESS 1.9.2 software
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RIEGL announces management change to RIEGL Canada

12th April 2022

RIEGL announces management change to RIEGL Canada
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Bluesky LiDAR survey reveals more than 400 archaeological sites

12th April 2022

Bluesky LiDAR survey reveals more than 400 archaeological sites
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Survtech using simactive software for energy infrastructure projects

12th April 2022

Survtech using simactive software for energy infrastructure projects
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RIEGL VZ-2000i used for permanent forestry monitoring

12th April 2022

RIEGL VZ-2000i used for permanent forestry monitoring
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GEO Business is back on 18-19 May

16th March 2022

GEO Business is back on 18-19 May
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ESO Surveyors Utilizing Vz-400i In Australian Cities

11th March 2022

ESO Surveyors Utilizing Vz-400i In Australian Cities
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SurvTech Using SimActive Software for Energy Infrastructure Projects

4th March 2022

SurvTech Using SimActive Software for Energy Infrastructure Projects
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Recordings Are Now Available For The Riegl Ultimate Lidar February 2022 Webinars

4th March 2022

Recordings Are Now Available For The Riegl Ultimate Lidar February 2022 Webinars
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RIEGL VMX-2HA Mobile Mapping System in Use for greehill Urban Forest Car

1st March 2022

RIEGL VMX-2HA Mobile Mapping System in Use for greehill Urban Forest Car
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Geo Week 2022 Brings the Geospatial and Built Worlds Together In-Person, Exceeds Expectations

23rd February 2022

Geo Week 2022 Brings the Geospatial and Built Worlds Together In-Person, Exceeds Expectations