Tag: Press Release
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FAA Announces Request for Proposals For Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research and Test Sites
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today solicited proposals from state and local governments, eligible universities and other public entities to develop six unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test sites around the country. Through the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Congress directed the FAA to establish this program to conduct critical…
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New Build of ArcGIS Explorer Desktop Tightens Integration with ArcGIS Online
Easier Sharing, Attribute Table Display, and New Presentation Tools Are Among Improvements The most recent ArcGIS Explorer Desktop release includes new features and enhancements to make it a more powerful tool in an enterprise GIS, including content sharing via ArcGIS Online, tabular information display, and new presentation tools. ArcGIS Explorer Desktop is a free GIS viewer that…
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NJ Professional Land Surveyors Map Contest Winners | Fralinger Engineering
Charles M. Fralinger, President of Fralinger Engineering, is pleased to announce that three (3) members of the Fralinger Engineering staff have been recognized by the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors through the Cornelius (Neil) Carmody Memorial map contest. The Carmody Memorial map contest is held each year where maps are submitted by Land…
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Topcon Announces Direct Cloud-Link Between MAGNET Enterprise and AutoCAD WS
New capability streamlines the availability of critical field information onto mobile devices Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., (TPS) a global leader in precision positioning technology, has announced the first results of its collaboration with Autodesk, Inc., a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software: A direct link to AutoCAD WS within Topcon’s MAGNET™ Enterprise cloud…
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Hexagon Strengthens Software Portfolio with Acquisition of Listech Land Surveying Software Company
Hexagon Strengthens Software Portfolio with Acquisition of Listech Hexagon AB, leading global provider of design, measurement and visualization solutions, has acquired Listech, a software development company dedicated to increasing the efficiency, accuracy and productivity of professional surveyors and engineers.
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NASA and Autodesk Collaborate on Sustainable Building Performance Monitoring
New Agreement to Advance Development of Technology to Monitor and Visualize Building Performance using Building Information Models
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National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Online Map of Corbin’s New LiDAR Evaluation Site Available
Online Map of Corbin’s New LiDAR Evaluation Site Available In December, a permanent airborne Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) test and evaluation site was installed at the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Instrumentation & Methodologies Branch facility located in Corbin, Virginia.
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Topcon Introduces PS-AS Robotic Total Station for Construction Industry
LIVERMORE, Calif. – January 10, 2013 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) introduces a new series of robotic total stations specifically designed and configured for the construction market. The new instruments are designed for applications such as stakeout and as a key component of a Local Positioning System, which is used for 3D machine control.
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LizardTech Releases Free GeoViewer Application for Android
SEATTLE, Wash. — Jan. 10, 2013 — LizardTech®, a provider of software solutions for managing and distributing geospatial content, announced the release of its free GeoViewer application for Android devices, designed to view geospatial imagery and vector overlays.
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Trimble Acquires ALK Technologies to Extend its Transportation and Logistics Solutions to Shippers and Transportation Providers
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has acquired privately-held ALK Technologies Inc. of Princeton, NJ, a global leader in routing, mapping, mileage and navigation technologies. ALK Technologies offers proprietary routing and international map-based solutions for transportation, logistics and mobile workforces. The addition of ALK® is expected to extend and complement…
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McKim & Creed Purchases Assets of United Engineering Group
Nationally Recognized MEP Firm, United Engineering Group, Inc., Joins McKim & Creed January 1, 2013 Effective January 1, 2013, McKim & Creed has purchased the assets of United Engineering Group, Inc., a well-respected mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering firm.
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New Mexico Department of Transportation Selects Autodesk Software for Road and Highway Design Projects
New Mexico Department of Transportation Selects Autodesk Software for Road and Highway Design Projects New Mexico Latest State DOT in U.S. to Transition to Autodesk BIM for Infrastructure Solutions SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), the leader in cloud-based design and engineering software, announced that the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is the latest state DOT in the…
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Now available: Leica CS25 GNSS Tablet Computer with Integrated GNSS for Any Asset Collection & Management Task
Now available: Leica CS25 GNSS Tablet Computer with Integrated GNSS for Any Asset Collection & Management Task (Heerbrugg/Switzerland, 10 December 2012) – The Leica CS25 GNSS Tablet Computer packs full GNSS functionality into an ergonomic and portable device with a large screen, making it the industry’s most powerful GNSS/GIS handheld. The CS25 GNSS doesn’t require a…
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Leica 3D Disto Wins “Performance and Innovation” Award at EquipBaie Trade Fair
(Heerbrugg/Switzerland, 6 December 2012) – The Leica 3D Disto won the Performance and Innovation Award at the recent EquipBaie trade fair in Paris. This revolutionary tool is able to measure, scan or project to any location in a room independent from a room’s geometry or around a building in three dimensions while visualizing and documenting…
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National Geodetic Survey Updates “Bluebooking” Process for GPS Projects
NGS updates “Bluebooking” process for GPS projects. Breaking news from the NOAA National Geodetic Survey (NGS) about GPS projects “Bluebooking” process:
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NAR: Existing-Home Sales Rise in October with Ongoing Price and Equity Gains
WASHINGTON (November 19, 2012) – Sales of existing homes increased in October, even with some regional impact from Hurricane Sandy, while home prices continued to rise due to lower levels of inventory supply, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Total existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops,…
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Topcon Releases ScanMaster CAD Link for GLS-1500
Topcon Releases ScanMaster CAD Link for GLS-1500 LIVERMORE, Calif. – November 27, 2012 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the release of ScanMaster CAD Link which provides users with an interactive link between ScanMaster and AutoCAD® software and enables efficient feature extraction and drawing of objects. CAD Link is an optional extension for ScanMaster software…
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Merrick & Company Wins First Place in the Leica Geosystems Civil/Survey Category of the “High Definition Surveying (HDS) Plan” Contest
SURVEY TEAM RECEIVES 1ST PLACE COLORADO – Merrick & Company won first place in the civil/survey category of the “High Definition Surveying (HDS) Plan” contest, hosted by Leica Geosystems. The annual event is part of a worldwide conference, Hexagon 2012. The awards program allows Leica HDS/laser scanning users to submit posters with laser scanning deliverables in…
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Michigan DNR land surveyor locates rare, 162-year-old piece of land-mapping history in Montmorency County
DNR land surveyor locates rare, 162-year-old piece of land-mapping history in Montmorency County Nov. 14, 2012 Department of Natural Resources professional land surveyor Matt Dontz used a pair of waders, GPS coordinates, notes from 1850 and a lot of resourcefulness in a recent discovery that he said will undoubtedly be the highlight of his career.…
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USGS Photos Reveal Severity of Hurricane Sandy’s Coastal Impacts
Photos Reveal Severity of Hurricane Sandy’s Coastal Impacts ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The USGS has released a series of aerial photographs showing before-and-after images of Hurricane Sandy’s impacts on the Atlantic Coast. The photos, part of a USGS assessment of coastal change from as far south as the Outer Banks of North Carolina to as far north…