Chevron USA Production Co. exceeded its project goals by deploying 3D laser scanning and modeling on a Gulf of Mexico platform upgrade project. The technology reduced shut-in time by more than 40%, ...

When the power division of Black & Veatch needed to perform field measurement and modeling of the complex Iatan 1 Power Plant, located near Platte City, Missouri, they engaged Structural Modeling & ...

[Chris Thorpe] is a model railroading aficionado, and from his earliest memories he was infatuated with the narrow gauge locomotives that plied their odd steel tracks in northern Wales. Of course ...

The Makerbot Digitizer was announced this week, giving anyone with $1400 the ability to scan small objects and print out a copy on any 3D printer. Given the vitriol spewed against Makerbot in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. TJ McCue is Seattle-based and covers tech & productivity tools. Oct 30, 2015, 03:38pm EDT Nov 06, 2015, 05:50pm EST This article ...

Crime-scene models with detailed measurements once took hours to collect. Now, law-enforcement agencies are increasingly turning to new technology to help speed up the work and better collect evidence ...

Leica Geosystems has announced the launch of its latest versatile 3D laser scanner, the Leica ScanStation P15. Combining high performance scanning with a user-friendly interface, the Leica ScanStation ...

Laser scanning technology continues to gain momentum in the construction industry for its ability to help Building Teams collect tons of highly accurate information in a very short period of time.