An eight-lane bridge falls into the Mississippi River during rush hour...
A few years ago, an entire span of a busy eight-lane interstate bridge broke apart and fell into the Mississippi River in Minneapolis during rush hour traffic. Cars, concrete, twisted metal and people...
View ArticleWhat’s all the fuss about high definition scanning?
When it comes to making precise measurements in complicated environments, high definition scanning – or 3D laser surveying, as it is sometimes called – is quickly making its way to the front of the...
View Article3D scan helps Feds catch vandals of ancient American Indian temple
The Nez Perce Indians of Idaho lived in the Pacific Northwest for many centuries before they bumped into Lewis and Clark in 1805. A peaceful tribe who lived mostly on the natural foods available in...
View Article3D Laser Scanning and the Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman Case
We have all heard and seen the news reports of the terrible tragedy that occurred in the altercation and subsequent killing of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman. The case will be prosecuted on the...
View Article3D Laser Scanning: The New Industry Standard
When we first started laser scanning back in 2005, we replaced some of our total station surveying equipment with scanning technology. As much as anything, this was a great way for us to learn how to...
View Article3D Forensic Scans: Three civil applications
In my travels along the 3D laser scanning superhighway, I’ve spent a lot of time talking to criminal forensic experts. This group was one of the earliest adopters of laser scanning technology and I’ve...
View ArticleCutting edge technology becomes best practice on construction projects
3D laser scanning is back in the headlines – this time in Louisville, Kentucky – showing further proof that this innovative technology is quickly becoming the new industry standard for construction...
View Article3D laser scanning: the perfect choice for fast-growing automotive industry
The automotive industry is firing on all cylinders – especially here in Tennessee. For the fourth year in a row, the state has been ranked No. 1 in auto industry strength. Not only has Nissan been...
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