Case studies in the Philippines demonstrate the importance of timely geospatial information in natural capital accounting, which harmonizes environmental sustainability with economic exigencies. When gauging living standards, there is a...

Fujitsu has presented a pioneering technology that harnesses Lidar and AI to capture high-resolution 3D data of organisms, coral reefs and man-made structures such as offshore wind turbines using autonomous...

Exyn Technologies has unveiled Exyn Nexys, an innovative modular 3D mapping solution. Designed for professionals in the mining, construction, AEC and geospatial industries, Nexys aims to set a new standard...

The rugged 22.5-acre site of the notorious US island prison Alcatraz has been digitally captured in a world-leading project involving multiple mapping technologies. With the team camped in the jail’s infamous cells for three weeks during the cold San Francisco winter, this historically, biologically and architecturally important location was recorded in unprecedented 3D detail. We discussed the project with project head Pete Kelsey and team member Dr Jeremy Sofonia. The rugged 22.5-acre site of the notorious US island prison Alcatraz has been digitally captured in a world-leading project involving multiple mapping technologies. With the team camped in the jail’s infamous cells...

Looq AI has announced the launch of its groundbreaking AI-enabled digital twin technology, the Looq platform. Positioned as a one-stop solution, it allows surveyors, engineers, contractors and asset owners to...

How does 3D city modelling fit within the context of broader developments such as smart cities and digital twins? And which six challenges must be overcome before 3D data as...

No modern city is future-proof without a ‘digital twin’: the 3D city model. 3D city models are virtual representations of urban environments and include buildings, terrain, infrastructure, landscapes, vegetation and...

The Earth observation industry seems to be on a slow burn – but why? Brace yourself for a ‘rollercoaster ride’ through Earth observation as this article unravels the mysteries behind...

Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company and a world leader in 3D design, 3D digital mock-up and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, has announced its takeover of Archividéo, a leader in...

When it comes to 3D modelling for construction, what are the advantages and disadvantages of photogrammetry versus Lidar in terms of accuracy, complexity and cost? Breaking away from laser measurement...