Eric Colburn, PLS

Tag: Laser Scanner

FARO Launches New X Series Laser Scanner: The Focus3D X 130

Lake Mary, FL – FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement, imaging and realization technology, announced the release of the new FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D X 130. The Focus3D X 130, the newest member of Focus3D X Series range of laser scanners, delivers tremendous power, compact design, and the…

March 29, 2014
Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Jay Leno’s Garage Faro 3D Laser Scanner Video

A wee bit of Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity with a Jay Leno’s Garage: Faro 3D Laser Scanner video, for your watching pleasure. In this video you’ll find three very familiar names, and maybe one new one: Faro Laser Scanning Autodesk Jay Leno Geomagic Software And, believe it or not, this isn’t even the video highlight: Watch while…

January 19, 2013
Leica ScanStation P20: Three World’s Firsts in a Ultra-High Speed Laser Scanner to Deliver Unprecedented 3D Point Quality and Productivity

Leica ScanStation P20: Three World’s Firsts in a Ultra-High Speed Laser Scanner to Deliver Unprecedented 3D Point Quality and Productivity (Heerbrugg/Switzerland and Hanover/Germany, 9th October 2012) – Leica Geosystems today announces the Leica ScanStation P20, bringing unprecedented performance to ultra-high speed laser scanning. Developed and manufactured by industry pioneer and leader, the Leica ScanStation P20 provides…

October 16, 2012
Maptek New Mid-range I-Site 8400 Laser Scanner Released

New Mid-range I-Site 8400 Laser Scanner Released Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 Mining technology specialist Maptek unveiled the new I-Site 8400 laser scanner at Intergeo in Germany at the end of September. Built at the Maptek I-Site manufacturing facility in Adelaide, South Australia, the I-Site 8400 has been launched following the international success of the long range I-Site 8800. The…

November 29, 2011
Laser Scanned Point Cloud of the USS Blueback Submarine Video

It’s short and sweet, but still an interesting video showing the use of laser scanned point clouds to scan the USS Blueback Submarine located at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) in Portland, Oregon. Watch the Laser Scanned Point Cloud of the USS Blueback Submarine Video

August 10, 2011
5 Tips For Working as an Independent Solo Surveyor

I’ve now been working as an independent solo surveyor for a few years, and I can’t imagine going back. In large part, this is because of financial issues involving: hard economic realities, reduced overhead, greater efficiencies, and greater professional freedom. What does Independent Solo Surveyor mean to you? For me, independent solo surveying involves using specific…

June 13, 2011
XYGO Maps Chile’s Major Cities with Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) IP-S2 LiDAR

XYGO, based in Santiago, Chile, is using Topcon Positioning Systems’ (TPS) IP-S2 to map all of central Chile’s main cities with LiDAR. The IP-S2 is a vehicle-mounted system with three laser scanners and a multi-lens digital camera. Data collection can be performed at normal roadway travel speeds as the system collects millions of LiDAR points…

June 12, 2011
Leading VFX Data Capture Company 4DMax Invest in the Latest Leica High-Definition Surveying Technology

UK based 4DMax, a leading company in the film, TV, visual FX and Forensic 3D data capture market has recently purchased the latest Leica High-Definition SurveyingTM (HDS) ScanStation C10 to enhance its 3D data capture services. Duncan Lees, Co-Owner and Director, 4DMax comments: “Working across a number of markets from big Hollywood blockbuster movies such…

April 30, 2011
Leica Geosystems Announces New HDS7000 Ultra High-Speed, Phase Scanner

11 April 2011 Leica Geosystems Announces New HDS7000 Ultra High-Speed, Phase Scanner (Norcross, GA April 2011) Leica Geosystems announces the HDS7000, a new phase-based laser scanner that lets users take advantage of ultra-high speed scanning for more scanning applications on more sites. The HDS7000 features key enhancements over its predecessor thanks to its rugged design, excellent…

April 12, 2011
PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR SURVEY-Do You Use Laser Scanning?

In this week’s PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR SURVEY I’m asking the question: Do You Use Laser Scanning? [poll id=”19″] This Professional Land Surveyor Survey has been brought to you by EricColburn.com, The Professional Land Surveyor Source.

November 20, 2009
Trimble Develops Next Generation 3D Laser Scanner for Industrial Plant Applications

3D Laser Scanner Combines Phase and Time of Flight Technologies for Fast and Accurate Data Capture SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2009 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the Trimble® CX 3D laser scanner with Trimble’s proprietary WAVEPULSE™ technology. WAVEPULSE combines the high short-range accuracy of phase-shift technology with the low-noise sensitivity and high-distance characteristics of…

October 29, 2009