A short Guide to processing Point Cloud data into 3D PDF Report Documents using CloudCompare Point Cloud data from 3D laser, optical and sonar scanners is easily available, however to interpret, display, and present that data with others, it needs to be converted into 3D mesh form, with smoothly shaded surfaces. To then share those […]
The image shows the The Alamo, which has been initially created using a DotProduct hand-held scanner and enhanced using Pointfuse advanced point-cloud meshing. PDF3D ReportGen has been used to capture an interactive 3D experience inside a PDF document. Full 3D Data Scan of the Alamo Turned into Interactive 3D PDF Tom Greaves of DotProduct grabbed […]
Image shows laser-scan point cloud integrated with CAD and converted to 3D PDF for clash detection and pipe routing. 3D Scan-to-PDF Improves Workflow An increasing number of professionals now routinely work with scanned 3D data (drones, laser, etc.) in the manufacturing, geospatial and mining industries, and consequently need efficient ways to process, share and invite […]
Patent, Innovative 3D Point Cloud Simplification Method reduces data size while preserving key features, for improved collaboration and communication between scientists, engineers and designers. London, 09 December 2015 – Visual Technology Services announces the Grant of Patent GB2521452 today for Point Cloud Simplification by the United Kingdom’s Intellectual Property Office, supporting large point cloud reduction […]
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. […]