Laser Scanning

Terrestrial and airborne laser (LiDAR) scanners for the collection of 3D point cloud data; software for processing and visualising point clouds and creating 3D models, and use cases for laser scanning

This topic covers the science, the hardware, and the software used to capture, process and apply 3D point cloud data. As well as airborne and terrestrial (tripod-based, vehicle-mounted and handheld) laser (LiDAR) scanners, the topic includes the proprietary and Open Source software employed to process point clouds and create 3D models. It also covers the many and varied uses for 3D laser scanning: topographic mapping, bathymetric mapping, utility mapping, engineering surveying, agriculture, forestry, geology, architecture, industrial facilities, cultural heritage, asset management and construction, collision avoidance in autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles, and environmental modelling

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FARO CREAFORM’s HandySCAN 3D EVO Series Wins Red Dot Award for Product Design

13th May 2026

FARO CREAFORM’s HandySCAN 3D EVO Series Wins Red Dot Award for Product Design
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How 'digital twins' could help predict the fate of a forest

6th May 2026

How 'digital twins' could help predict the fate of a forest
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INTERGEO 2026, September 15-17, Munich

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INTERGEO 2026, September 15-17, Munich
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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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Artec 3D launches Artec Jet: a survey-grade mobile LiDAR scanner with SLAM for fast, autonomous, site-scale 3D mapping

6th April 2026

Artec 3D launches Artec Jet: a survey-grade mobile LiDAR scanner with SLAM for fast, autonomous, site-scale 3D mapping
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Bordeaux Airport, in partnership with Outsight, launches a Physical AI experiment to anticipate and reduce passenger waiting times

17th March 2026

Bordeaux Airport, in partnership with Outsight, launches a Physical AI experiment to anticipate and reduce passenger waiting times
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FARO CREAFORM and InnovMetric Strengthen Partnership with New and Complete Integration of FARO CREAFORM 3D Scanner Data Acquisition into PolyWorks|Inspector

6th March 2026

FARO CREAFORM and InnovMetric Strengthen Partnership with New and Complete Integration of FARO CREAFORM 3D Scanner Data Acquisition into PolyWorks|Inspector
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Siemens Wins XenomatiX Free Lidar Contest, Expanding Collaboration on Autonomous and Smart Mobility Projects

3rd March 2026

Siemens Wins XenomatiX Free Lidar Contest, Expanding Collaboration on Autonomous and Smart Mobility Projects
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RIEGL UK Hosting the Heritage Geospatial Symposium in York

26th February 2026

RIEGL UK Hosting the Heritage Geospatial Symposium in York
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Topcon expands Capture Reality portfolio with introduction of new handheld scanning system

22nd February 2026

Topcon expands Capture Reality portfolio with introduction of new handheld scanning system
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Emesent Launches the Emesent GX1, an All-in-One SLAM LiDAR, RTK and 360° Imagery Scanner

22nd February 2026

Emesent Launches the Emesent GX1, an All-in-One SLAM LiDAR, RTK and 360° Imagery Scanner
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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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Terra Drone partners with Pythagoras to launch “Terra 3D CAD”

28th January 2026

Terra Drone partners with Pythagoras to launch “Terra 3D CAD”
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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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Street-Level Imagery as a Tool for Mitigating Climate Change

27th November 2025

Street-Level Imagery as a Tool for Mitigating Climate Change
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Topcon’s next-generation solutions for construction, reality capture, and GNSS positioning

24th November 2025

Topcon’s next-generation solutions for construction, reality capture, and GNSS positioning
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UP42 Announces Partnership with NV5, Adding LiDAR Data to their Ecosystem

21st November 2025

UP42 Announces Partnership with NV5, Adding LiDAR Data to their Ecosystem
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Breaking new ground in river monitoring

15th November 2025

Breaking new ground in river monitoring
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KOREC signs reseller agreement with Terrasolid

14th November 2025

KOREC signs reseller agreement with Terrasolid
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Emesent: going places

7th November 2025

Emesent: going places
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Merging Lidar & Images: How Easy Is It?

31st October 2025

Merging Lidar & Images: How Easy Is It?
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Researchers test underwater measuring systems in Indonesian waters

30th October 2025

Researchers test underwater measuring systems in Indonesian waters
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Creaform Announces the Addition of the HandySCAN 3D|PRO Series to its Flagship Handheld 3D Scanner Product Line

28th October 2025

Creaform Announces the Addition of the HandySCAN 3D|PRO Series to its Flagship Handheld 3D Scanner Product Line
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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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Advisory Board Announced for Geo Week 2026

20th October 2025

Advisory Board Announced for Geo Week 2026
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Innovation in Every Pulse: RIEGL’s New LiDAR Technologies

9th October 2025

Innovation in Every Pulse: RIEGL’s New LiDAR Technologies
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SimActive Supports Highway Ramp Expansion with Integrated Lidar and Photogrammetry

8th October 2025

SimActive Supports Highway Ramp Expansion with Integrated Lidar and Photogrammetry
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Vexcel Imaging Unveils the UltraCam Dragon 4.2: A New Benchmark in Hybrid Oblique Imaging and LiDAR

8th October 2025

Vexcel Imaging Unveils the UltraCam Dragon 4.2: A New Benchmark in Hybrid Oblique Imaging and LiDAR
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The RIEGL VZ-600i in Action: Mobility Meets Precision on “The 3rd Dimension” YouTube Series

29th September 2025

The RIEGL VZ-600i in Action: Mobility Meets Precision on “The 3rd Dimension” YouTube Series
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Recording Available Now for RIEGL’s September Webinar

26th September 2025

Recording Available Now for RIEGL’s September Webinar
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Reality Captured, Future Unlocked: RIEGL’s VZ-600i Leads the Charge at R-CON Boise

22nd September 2025

Reality Captured, Future Unlocked: RIEGL’s VZ-600i Leads the Charge at R-CON Boise
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RIEGL Webinar Announcement: TLS Roundtable – Exploring the Latest Updates for the VZ-600i & RiSCAN Pro

9th September 2025

RIEGL Webinar Announcement: TLS Roundtable – Exploring the Latest Updates for the VZ-600i & RiSCAN Pro
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Scanning Hallstatt: RIEGL LiDAR Transforms Exploration of a World Heritage Landscape

29th August 2025

Scanning Hallstatt: RIEGL LiDAR Transforms Exploration of a World Heritage Landscape
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Orbbec Debuts Industry-First Multi-Pattern 3D LiDAR at World Robot Conference 2025

10th August 2025

Orbbec Debuts Industry-First Multi-Pattern 3D LiDAR at World Robot Conference 2025
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Scaling New Heights: Linkfast Techology Company Uses RIEGL VZ-600i to Deliver Fast, Precise Laser Scanning of the Taipei Dome

10th August 2025

Scaling New Heights: Linkfast Techology Company Uses RIEGL VZ-600i to Deliver Fast, Precise Laser Scanning of the Taipei Dome
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Bright Lights, Bold Flights: RIEGL LiDAR is Flying High at the 2025 Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas

8th August 2025

Bright Lights, Bold Flights: RIEGL LiDAR is Flying High at the 2025 Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas
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Fugro partners with SDG Data Alliance to strengthen climate resilience in the Caribbean

1st August 2025

Fugro partners with SDG Data Alliance to strengthen climate resilience in the Caribbean
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RIEGL USA’s My-Linh Truong Re-Elected to MAPPS Board of Directors

31st July 2025

RIEGL USA’s My-Linh Truong Re-Elected to MAPPS Board of Directors
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Leica Geosystems makes reality capture easier to adopt with a new, all-in-one solution

25th July 2025

Leica Geosystems makes reality capture easier to adopt with a new, all-in-one solution
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InnovizSMART Integrates NVIDIA Jetson Orin for Advanced Edge Computing

23rd July 2025

InnovizSMART Integrates NVIDIA Jetson Orin for Advanced Edge Computing
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RIEGL Is Exhibiting at the 2025 Esri User Conference

10th July 2025

RIEGL Is Exhibiting at the 2025 Esri User Conference
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Innoviz Technologies Ships First InnovizTwo LiDAR Units from Fabrinet’s High-Volume Production Line

9th July 2025

Innoviz Technologies Ships First InnovizTwo LiDAR Units from Fabrinet’s High-Volume Production Line
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RIEGL Webinar Announcement: What’s New in RiPROCESS? A Casual Roundtable on the Latest Features

3rd July 2025

RIEGL Webinar Announcement: What’s New in RiPROCESS? A Casual Roundtable on the Latest Features
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Creaform Showcases Cutting-Edge 3D Scanning Solutions at EMO 2025

2nd July 2025

Creaform Showcases Cutting-Edge 3D Scanning Solutions at EMO 2025