3D Modelling

The creation, visualisation and use of three-dimensional representations of real or virtual world terrains, surfaces, elevations and built objects

Three-dimensional models are used increasingly in the public and private sectors and in academic research to visualise and analyse real or virtual world features and objects. This topic encompasses the creation of 3D geometric models from captured spatial data and their use in applications that include architecture, construction, engineering, urban planning, city and infrastructure modelling, transport and utility network planning and management, asset management, entertainment film production, video gaming and the geosciences. Additionally, the topic covers the creation and use of 3D models that make use of Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality techniques

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Trimble Announces Availability of ProjectSight 360 Capture in North America, the UK and Ireland

3rd June 2026

Trimble Announces Availability of ProjectSight 360 Capture in North America, the UK and Ireland
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NXT BLD and Bentley Systems Launch NXT Activate Accelerator to Back the Next Generation of AEC Software Innovators

15th May 2026

NXT BLD and Bentley Systems Launch NXT Activate Accelerator to Back the Next Generation of AEC Software Innovators
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Trimble Technology Enables First Centimeter-Accurate 3D Model of Disappearing Puncak Jaya Glaciers

12th May 2026

Trimble Technology Enables First Centimeter-Accurate 3D Model of Disappearing Puncak Jaya Glaciers
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Iconic Blackpool Pleasure Beach mapped in unprecedented 3D detail for the first time to aid emergency services

8th May 2026

Iconic Blackpool Pleasure Beach mapped in unprecedented 3D detail for the first time to aid emergency services
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Bentley Systems Achieves Key U.S. Government Security Milestone to Help Modernize the Nation's Infrastructure

30th April 2026

Bentley Systems Achieves Key U.S. Government Security Milestone to Help Modernize the Nation's Infrastructure
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Hexagon's Green Cubes digital twin technology contributes to mining reclamation efforts across South America with Vale

16th April 2026

Hexagon's Green Cubes digital twin technology contributes to mining reclamation efforts across South America with Vale
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Major LiDAR Survey Completed at Elland Road Stadium to Support Redevelopment

9th April 2026

Major LiDAR Survey Completed at Elland Road Stadium to Support Redevelopment
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Trimble Unveils 2026 Tekla Software: Accelerating BIM, Engineering and Construction Productivity Through Streamlined Workflows and AI

16th March 2026

Trimble Unveils 2026 Tekla Software: Accelerating BIM, Engineering and Construction Productivity Through Streamlined Workflows and AI
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Golden Software Enhances 3D Subsurface Visualization and Ease of Use in Surfer Mapping Package

11th March 2026

Golden Software Enhances 3D Subsurface Visualization and Ease of Use in Surfer Mapping Package
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Topcon unveils new machine control, safety, and geomatics innovations at CONEXPO 2026

4th March 2026

Topcon unveils new machine control, safety, and geomatics innovations at CONEXPO 2026
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Geo Week 2026 Opens Today with Record-Breaking Exhibit Hall

18th February 2026

Geo Week 2026 Opens Today with Record-Breaking Exhibit Hall
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Aerial Surveys International Teams with Polygon Solutions, Urban Hawk at Geo Week 2026 to Unveil TrinityGeo Geospatial Intelligence Product

10th February 2026

Aerial Surveys International Teams with Polygon Solutions, Urban Hawk at Geo Week 2026 to Unveil TrinityGeo Geospatial Intelligence Product
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New Platform from Veesus enhances Data Management, Sharing, and Collaboration

3rd February 2026

New Platform from Veesus enhances Data Management, Sharing, and Collaboration
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A New Era Unfolds: FARO and Creaform Combine to Form Two New Business Units

26th January 2026

A New Era Unfolds: FARO and Creaform Combine to Form Two New Business Units
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A New Era Unfolds: FARO and Creaform Combine to Form Two New Business Units

14th January 2026

A New Era Unfolds: FARO and Creaform Combine to Form Two New Business Units
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Viridien launches major multi-client reimaging program in Malaysia

12th January 2026

Viridien launches major multi-client reimaging program in Malaysia
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Bentley Systems Acquires Talon Aerolytics, and Pointivo Technology, for Asset Analytics Leadership

6th January 2026

Bentley Systems Acquires Talon Aerolytics, and Pointivo Technology, for Asset Analytics Leadership
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Viridien completes reimaging of BM-S-2 multi-client survey in Brazil’s southern Santos Basin

29th December 2025

Viridien completes reimaging of BM-S-2 multi-client survey in Brazil’s southern Santos Basin
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The geospatial revolution and why this time around, everyone’s invited

2nd December 2025

The geospatial revolution and why this time around, everyone’s invited
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Hexagon launches GeoMonitoring, a web platform for safety monitoring

28th November 2025

Hexagon launches GeoMonitoring, a web platform for safety monitoring
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Towards an integrated data model for next-generation bridge maintenance

27th November 2025

Towards an integrated data model for next-generation bridge maintenance
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KOREC signs reseller agreement with Terrasolid

14th November 2025

KOREC signs reseller agreement with Terrasolid
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust creates smart estate with digital twin

13th November 2025

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust creates smart estate with digital twin
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20 Years After Creating the Metrology-Grade Handheld 3D Laser Scanner Category, Creaform Redefines Industry Standards with the Debut of the HandySCAN 3D|EVO Series

22nd October 2025

20 Years After Creating the Metrology-Grade Handheld 3D Laser Scanner Category, Creaform Redefines Industry Standards with the Debut of the HandySCAN 3D|EVO Series
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Bentley Systems Announces Winners of the 2025 Going Digital Awards

20th October 2025

Bentley Systems Announces Winners of the 2025 Going Digital Awards
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Esri Launches ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma

7th July 2025

Esri Launches ArcGIS for Autodesk Forma
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RIEGL LiDAR Technology Utilized in U.S. Antarctic Research Projects to Support Thermographic Analysis

24th June 2025

RIEGL LiDAR Technology Utilized in U.S. Antarctic Research Projects to Support Thermographic Analysis
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Bentley Systems Wins Multiple 2025 Sustainability Delivery Awards

24th June 2025

Bentley Systems Wins Multiple 2025 Sustainability Delivery Awards
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Topcon and Vemcon sign Memorandum of Understanding to expand 2D-to-3D upgrade availability for excavators

30th May 2025

Topcon and Vemcon sign Memorandum of Understanding to expand 2D-to-3D upgrade availability for excavators
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LuxCarta Announces Bronze Technology Partnership with Esri and Esri France

24th April 2025

LuxCarta Announces Bronze Technology Partnership with Esri and Esri France
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USGS Selects Woolpert to Provide Elevation-Derived Hydrography for State of Tennessee

17th April 2025

USGS Selects Woolpert to Provide Elevation-Derived Hydrography for State of Tennessee
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Pix4D and Prostar Partner to Provide Precision 3D Augmented Reality of Critical Underground Infrastructure Worldwide

10th April 2025

Pix4D and Prostar Partner to Provide Precision 3D Augmented Reality of Critical Underground Infrastructure Worldwide
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Esri Collaborates with Google Maps Platform to Offer High-Quality Photorealistic 3D Tiles

17th March 2025

Esri Collaborates with Google Maps Platform to Offer High-Quality Photorealistic 3D Tiles
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Vision-based navigation system enables satellites to approach or avoid other objects in space

28th January 2025

Vision-based navigation system enables satellites to approach or avoid other objects in space
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Creaform Redefines Online Experience with a New Website

9th January 2025

Creaform Redefines Online Experience with a New Website
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An urban digital twin combatting heat islands and flooding: e-GEOS at the helm of the European project

5th December 2024

An urban digital twin combatting heat islands and flooding: e-GEOS at the helm of the European project
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Teledyne launches Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio software tools for in-line 3D measurement and inspection

27th November 2024

Teledyne launches Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio software tools for in-line 3D measurement and inspection
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Trimble Showcases New Artificial Intelligence Innovations During Dimensions User Conference

12th November 2024

Trimble Showcases New Artificial Intelligence Innovations During Dimensions User Conference
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NV5 Awarded $26 Million to Support Utility Grid Efficiency and Reliability Through Tech-Enabled Geospatial Services

7th November 2024

NV5 Awarded $26 Million to Support Utility Grid Efficiency and Reliability Through Tech-Enabled Geospatial Services
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AMETEK Acquires Virtek Vision International

4th November 2024

AMETEK Acquires Virtek Vision International
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Bentley Systems Announces Generative AI Game-Changer for Civil Site Design

22nd October 2024

Bentley Systems Announces Generative AI Game-Changer for Civil Site Design
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Bentley Systems’ New Carbon Analysis Capabilities Help Reduce Infrastructure’s Carbon Footprint

21st October 2024

Bentley Systems’ New Carbon Analysis Capabilities Help Reduce Infrastructure’s Carbon Footprint
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October Webinar with Highlights from INTERGEO 2024 is Now Available

17th October 2024

October Webinar with Highlights from INTERGEO 2024 is Now Available
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Bentley Systems Announces Winners of the 2024 Going Digital Awards

15th October 2024

Bentley Systems Announces Winners of the 2024 Going Digital Awards
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VXintegrity 3.0: A Moderns Approach to Infrastructures Fitness-For-Service (FFS) Analyses

11th October 2024

VXintegrity 3.0: A Moderns Approach to Infrastructures Fitness-For-Service (FFS) Analyses
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Bentley Systems Partners with Google to Bring Powerful Geospatial Context and Capabilities to Infrastructure

10th October 2024

Bentley Systems Partners with Google to Bring Powerful Geospatial Context and Capabilities to Infrastructure
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LiDAR-based system allows unmanned aerial vehicle team to rapidly reconstruct environments

27th September 2024

LiDAR-based system allows unmanned aerial vehicle team to rapidly reconstruct environments
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Hexagon announces the release of Intergraph Smart 3D Version 14 with new interface, digital twin integration and expanded API capabilities

26th September 2024

Hexagon announces the release of Intergraph Smart 3D Version 14 with new interface, digital twin integration and expanded API capabilities