12 Sep 18

Learn Why Pro Photographers are Turning to PDF for 360

Why presenting interactive 360-degree panoramic photos directly in PDF format is now an option There’s been a notable surge in interest from professional photographers turning to the PDF format – in particular, 3D PDF, over the past few months. What has predominantly been favoured by CAD designers, engineers, scientists and manufacturers over the past few […]
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PRC Variable Precision
01 Sep 14

Did You Know? PRC Supports a Range of Geometric Precision Options

Modern 3D PDF, documents based on the PRC (Product Representation Compact) standard include a range of possible geometric precision schemes. This guide offers help in selecting the most appropriate mode for your application. PRC Encoding inside 3D PDF Files First, the PRC 3D geometric encoding standard has two main categories of encoding, either pure or tessellated. In the “Pure” form, full […]
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09 Dec 13

It’s PDF Week in NYC

It’s an exciting week to be involved in the development of PDF standards, particularly the derivative versions specific to engineering and geospatial of which we have a real interest. We’re in New York, USA at the International ISO committee meeting, and honoured to be in the unique position of representing the UK in these standards […]
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PDF3D LiDAR Scan Architecture
29 Nov 13

Big Data 3D Mapping

With over 90 resident experts from the global geospatial community and 550 professionals from across Europe, the November 2013 LiDAR event in Amsterdam was an interesting one. From seminars and workshops to exchange forums and over 70 exhibitors, it was exciting to learn more about how large scale data is being transformed into 3D visuals. […]
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12 Nov 13

The Latest Thinking in 3D Imaging and Mapping

Our own Dan O’Connor is looking forward to attending the big European LiDAR Mapping Forum (ELMF) and SPAR Europe Conference in Amsterdam next week 11-13 November 2013. Aimed at 3D imaging professionals including architects, builders, and engineers, from around the world, we’re keen to hear how technology is moving forward in the areas of GIS, […]
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