January 13, 2020
On February 5, 2019, a cyclone shoved a bulk carrier into the edge of a reef on Rennell Island, cracking its hull. The fuel oil spill […]
January 13, 2020
During World War II, naval oceanographers discovered a reflective layer that rose and fell across their sonar screens once each day. Further research revealed that it […]
August 1, 2019
Through the use of a high powered, non-line-of-sight laser researchers at Stanford University are demonstrating the ability to see around corners. I wonder what the safety […]
May 13, 2019
Equinor is installing an underwater drone in Norway’s Trondheim Fjord for testing and will soon deploy it for seabed maintenance work at the Asgard field in […]
April 21, 2019
Andrew Tallon, a leader in the study of Gothic architecture began scanning the Notre Dame Cathedral in 2001. Although Professor Tallon has passed, that rich, 3D […]
March 10, 2019
Magnetic North is not a static position. The World Magnetic Model was recently updated to reflect the fact that the movement of magnetic north has been […]
January 4, 2019
There is no question that 2018 has seen advancements in many of the 3D laser scanning application areas, including the red hot drone and autonomous vehicle […]
December 27, 2018
The main purpose of this multi-firm demonstration was 3D documentation of the USS Iowa’s main battery turret which housed the incredible 16 inch guns, that were […]
December 23, 2018
Piping Layout Consultants -PLC details the benefits and best practices of using 3D laser scanning to retrofit a paper mill piping upgrade. The following is from […]
October 19, 2018
Dr. Kim Calders and his team have just completed 2 months of field work in Australian tropical forests collecting both terrestrial and UAS lidar data to […]
October 16, 2018
Going Digital is Theme of Bentley’s YII 2018 Conference Posted on October 15, 2018 by lidar As only Greg Bentley can do, he kicked off the YII 2018 conference […]
October 2, 2018
Proline Promass A for lowest flow rates Lightweight single-tube Coriolis flowmeter with highest accuracy In many applications within the process, food and life sciences industries, the […]
September 25, 2018
Dentists in Tijuana, Mexico are using the most advanced dental equipment, including intraoral laser scanning to provide less expensive dental care. Facility in Tijuana, Mexico Just […]
September 19, 2018
Overview This article shows how to gauge the performance of a 3D printer by evaluating its 3D printed part. 3D scanning technology empowers us to capture accurate […]
September 12, 2018
The personal story of Frank Lloyd Wright is a complex one, but for many of us there is no disputing the genius of this architect. Inside […]
September 7, 2018
Geoff Zeiss, Principal at Between the Poles has provided an in-depth look at the state-of-the-art in underground infrastructure mapping. Sensors and Software Towed Array The vision […]
September 3, 2018
Light receptors have been 3D printed on a hemispherical surface for the first time, an advance that could eventually lead to so-called bionic eyes that restore […]
September 3, 2018
Today’s challenges in the turbine industry to meet the ever growing requirement to manufacture parts faster, on schedule, and at reduced costs, have made it apparent […]
September 3, 2018
Size North America has a mission of 3D laser scanning the North American population. Getting the correct size clothing can be a real challenge for some […]
August 17, 2018
It’s difficult to use a video to explain 3D point cloud workflows, but this one from the UK does an excellent job with visually demonstrating how […]