FARO Introduces CAM2 2018 3D Measurement Software Platform
Lake Mary, FL - FARO® (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement and imaging solutions for factory metrology, product design, and 3D machine vision applications, announces the release of the FARO CAM2 2018 software platform, specifically designed to enable users to realize the highest value and level of performance with all FARO metrology products across the automotive, aerospace, machine tools and metal fabrication industries (http://www.faro.com/cam2/sg). CAM2 2018 elev...
Colorado General Assembly Mulls Electronic Data Transportation Infrastructure Bill
Current law generally requires a state or local agency to get a search warrant before obtaining location information from an electronic device. The bill authorizes the Colorado department of transportation to use highway infrastructure technology to communicate with motor vehicles to facilitate transportation or manage traffic. The Colorado department of transportation (department) is prohibited from collecting personally identifying data except where necessary to administer HOV and toll lanes....
Topcon Announces New Features Added to Web-Based Service for Mass Data Processing Software
LIVERMORE, Calif., U.S./ CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, the Netherlands – Topcon Positioning Group announces an update to MAGNET Collage Web — its web-based service for integration with the MAGNET® Collage desktop mass data processing software. MAGNET Collage Web version 1.1 offers new features and improvements designed to simplify collaboration and sharing of 3D point cloud data. The update includes an embeddable public viewer designed to allow operators to send a link or embed a viewer to access a ma...
Washington Metro Area Transit Authority has Contracted ForgeFX Simulations to Produce an Immersive VR Computer Simulation to Enhance Operator Training
SAN FRANCISCO - ForgeFX Simulations is pleased to announce that they’ve been awarded a contract from the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to produce a Virtual Reality (VR) simulator to help improve training for Metro operators. Harnessing cutting-edge technology, the WMATA VR operator training simulator will help increase risk awareness and hazard identification, improve proactive problem solving, and greatly enhance equipment operator training. VR-based training simulators im...
Video: Drone with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Hot Point Solutions/FAMIARF introduce a new advance in GPR Drone technology. Currently, the GPR-drone integrated system can be used in areas where deep ground penetration is required but high resolution is not very important. Examples of applications include: Bathymetry of fresh water Geological surveys for soil layer profiling Mapping of underground infrastructure
senseFly and Trimble Optimize Workflow for Geospatial Drone Operators
Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland— senseFly, the world’s leading producer of professional drone solutions, today announced a new software integration with Trimble, which optimizes the drone mapping workflow for geospatial professionals. The new integration between the company’s software ensures the smoothest possible end-to-end mapping drone (UAS) workflow. senseFly operators can now, within their drone’s recently launched eMotion 3.5 software, transform a...
PennDOT Completes Implementation of Technology Improving Shared-Ride Transit Services
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has completed a project installing standardized technology at 42 shared-ride transit providers statewide, improving efficiency and service for the Pennsylvanians who use the door-to-door service in the 65 covered counties. "Shared-ride transportation is vital to Pennsylvanians connecting to medical appointments, jobs, and their community," PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said. "Their time is valuable, and this techn...
Beamex Launches Intuitive and Powerful Multi-platform Mobile Paperless Solution for Executing and Documenting Calibrations and Maintenance Inspections
The concept of a paperless calibration process is not new, yet many companies still use paper based solutions for executing and documenting calibration events, ignoring the many improvements that a paperless solution can bring, such as efficiency and data quality improvements. Beamex has long provided paperless calibration solutions using CMX Calibration software as an online solution and with Beamex Documenting Calibrators in an offline mode. bMobile 2.0 complements both the CMX software and...
DEWALT Announces New Structural Design Software: DEWALT Design Assist
TOWSON, MD – DEWALT Design Assist is a new structural design software program that streamlines, automates, and optimizes DEWALT anchoring products in accordance with the latest national and international building codes. The free software revolutionizes anchor design with innovative customization tools for both connections and anchor properties. DEWALT Design Assist offers several new features and tools to optimize the design process for a variety of applications. The DEWALT Engineered by Pow...
Topcon and Bentley to hold collaborative Constructioneering Academy in Brisbane
LIVERMORE, Calif., U.S./ CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, the Netherlands – Topcon Positioning Group and Bentley Systems announce the second collaborative Constructioneering Academy initiative. The session is scheduled for April 12, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. The Constructioneering Academy is designed by Topcon and Bentley Institute to allow construction industry professionals to learn best practices for constructioneering, a process of managing and integrating survey, engineering, and construction dat...
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