
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


bp Selects AssetWise Lifecycle Information Management and AssetWise Reliability as Standard for Information Management and Asset Integrity
3rd November 2023
bp Selects AssetWise Lifecycle Information Management and AssetWise Reliability as Standard for Information Management and Asset Integrity
Creaform Launches the New Truly Portable Metrology-Grade 3D Scanner for Large Parts HandySCAN 3D|MAX Series
26th October 2023
Creaform Launches the New Truly Portable Metrology-Grade 3D Scanner for Large Parts HandySCAN 3D|MAX Series
Hexagon reaches heights with the launch of CADWorx Electrical & Instrumentation Design Suite
25th October 2023
Hexagon reaches heights with the launch of CADWorx Electrical & Instrumentation Design Suite
Geo Week Seeking Nominations for the 2024 Awards Celebration
20th October 2023
Geo Week Seeking Nominations for the 2024 Awards Celebration
Bentley Systems Recognizes the Year in Infrastructure 2023 as Groundbreaking for Infrastructure Intelligence
12th October 2023
Bentley Systems Recognizes the Year in Infrastructure 2023 as Groundbreaking for Infrastructure Intelligence
LocLab makes digital twins more accessible with the launch of LocLab Cloud, powered by HxDR
9th October 2023
LocLab makes digital twins more accessible with the launch of LocLab Cloud, powered by HxDR
Infrastructure Projects in Europe, Middle East, and Africa Named as Finalists in Bentley Systems’ 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
2nd October 2023
Infrastructure Projects in Europe, Middle East, and Africa Named as Finalists in Bentley Systems’ 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Hexagon Announces the Release of CADWorx 23 Plant Design Suite
20th September 2023
Hexagon Announces the Release of CADWorx 23 Plant Design Suite
MWH Treatment uses 3D Building Models from Bluesky to Drive Innovation in Water Sector
19th September 2023
MWH Treatment uses 3D Building Models from Bluesky to Drive Innovation in Water Sector

Carlson Introduces STEM Video Game: Hydrology Engineer
11th September 2023
Carlson Introduces STEM Video Game: Hydrology Engineer
Nomoko Joins the Overture Maps Foundation
11th September 2023
Nomoko Joins the Overture Maps Foundation
‘First-of-its-kind’ mobile 3D mapping system will scan 2 million data points a second
11th September 2023
‘First-of-its-kind’ mobile 3D mapping system will scan 2 million data points a second
Tetra Tech Expands Their RIEGL Mobile LiDAR Fleet
11th September 2023
Tetra Tech Expands Their RIEGL Mobile LiDAR Fleet
Demonstrations Of The Riegl VZ-600i in Taipei and Hong Kong
11th September 2023
Demonstrations Of The Riegl VZ-600i in Taipei and Hong Kong
Bluesky 3D Imagery Brings Global Warming Sea Level Rises to Life
7th September 2023
Bluesky 3D Imagery Brings Global Warming Sea Level Rises to Life
Bentley Systems Announces the Finalists of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
31st August 2023
Bentley Systems Announces the Finalists of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Bentley Systems’ iTwin Ventures Acquires Blyncsy, Breakthrough Innovator in AI Services for Transportation Operations and Maintenance
15th August 2023
Bentley Systems’ iTwin Ventures Acquires Blyncsy, Breakthrough Innovator in AI Services for Transportation Operations and Maintenance
Khronos Launches ANARI 1.0 as the Industry’s First Cross-Platform 3D Rendering Engine Open Standard API
8th August 2023
Khronos Launches ANARI 1.0 as the Industry’s First Cross-Platform 3D Rendering Engine Open Standard API
Vision Engineering launches new version of its bestselling Mantis optical stereo microscopes
28th July 2023
Vision Engineering launches new version of its bestselling Mantis optical stereo microscopes
Topcon launches easy-to-use Digital Layout software for fast-paced building construction industry
28th July 2023
Topcon launches easy-to-use Digital Layout software for fast-paced building construction industry

Topodrone to unveil a new lightweight 360° LiDAR model range
28th July 2023
Topodrone to unveil a new lightweight 360° LiDAR model range
GeoAlert releases new region-specific Building footprints AI models
28th July 2023
GeoAlert releases new region-specific Building footprints AI models

Riegl LiDAR Technology for the Digital Twin Lab of Joanneum Research
28th July 2023
Riegl LiDAR Technology for the Digital Twin Lab of Joanneum Research
Bluesky Building Models Aid Planning for World’s Largest Cultural Hub
7th July 2023
Bluesky Building Models Aid Planning for World’s Largest Cultural Hub
Bentley Systems Announces New Capabilities for Carbon Assessment in iTwin Experience
27th June 2023
Bentley Systems Announces New Capabilities for Carbon Assessment in iTwin Experience
Ground-breaking NMIS facility paving the way for the future of manufacturing in Scotland
21st June 2023
Ground-breaking NMIS facility paving the way for the future of manufacturing in Scotland
Outsight partners with Indra to accelerate the deployment of 3D LiDAR solutions in smart transport infrastructures
19th June 2023
Outsight partners with Indra to accelerate the deployment of 3D LiDAR solutions in smart transport infrastructures
Hexagon launches Reality Cloud Studio to bring automated digital reality to the cloud
14th June 2023
Hexagon launches Reality Cloud Studio to bring automated digital reality to the cloud
Creaform launches latest version of VXintegrity
14th June 2023
Creaform launches latest version of VXintegrity
RIEGL LiDAR Technology for the Digital Twin Lab of JOANNEUM RESEARCH
9th June 2023
RIEGL LiDAR Technology for the Digital Twin Lab of JOANNEUM RESEARCH

Ecopia Partners with NextNav to Enable Emergency Response Teams with 3D Visualizations
22nd May 2023
Ecopia Partners with NextNav to Enable Emergency Response Teams with 3D Visualizations
Hexagon to create Spain’s first digital twin for Campo de Cartagena
11th May 2023
Hexagon to create Spain’s first digital twin for Campo de Cartagena
Bentley Systems Announces Two Colleagues Become Fellows with Professional Engineering Associations in the U.K.
3rd May 2023
Bentley Systems Announces Two Colleagues Become Fellows with Professional Engineering Associations in the U.K.

Bluesky and Ecopia Partner to Create First 3D Map of Ireland
26th April 2023
Bluesky and Ecopia Partner to Create First 3D Map of Ireland
Engineers Without Borders International Launches Strategic Partnership with Bentley Systems
25th April 2023
Engineers Without Borders International Launches Strategic Partnership with Bentley Systems


Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions pioneer 3D Avoidance Zone system for construction sites
16th April 2023
Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions pioneer 3D Avoidance Zone system for construction sites
Golden Software Makes Grapher Package Faster to Learn, Easier to Use
14th April 2023
Golden Software Makes Grapher Package Faster to Learn, Easier to Use
WSB and Bentley Systems Offer New Digital Construction Management Service Based on SYNCHRO
14th April 2023
WSB and Bentley Systems Offer New Digital Construction Management Service Based on SYNCHRO
Cupix Adds CupixWorks to Bentley’s Powered by iTwin Program
12th April 2023
Cupix Adds CupixWorks to Bentley’s Powered by iTwin Program
Seequent unveils SLOPE3D: Advanced stability analysis tool to help engineers design safer slopes
5th April 2023
Seequent unveils SLOPE3D: Advanced stability analysis tool to help engineers design safer slopes