Topcon have launched the GLS-2000 laser scanner – building on the success of their current lineup. We’ve recently carried out the first field tests of this instrument and will be presenting them here very soon. In the meantime, keep an eye on our twitter accountfor the latest updates! TerraDat has confidently endorsed the Topcon GLS range…
Topcon’s GLS-1500 laser scanner is the newest TOF laser scanner on the market and offers the best combination of data quality, accuracy and ergonomics in one package . The operator-friendly design allows for quick and hassle-free setups which saves time and improves productivity. With batteries and data collector on-board, Topcon’s GLS-1500 is lightweight and cable-free.…
EdgeWise revolutionizes the process of creating 3D CAD models. Using patent-pending computer vision algorithms, it automatically extracts crisp, clean vectors from a scanned point cloud, creating accurate polygon models within minutes. Complex CAD models can be completed many times faster using this technology. TerraDat Geomatics can supply UK customers with Edgewise. The workflow is very…
“kubit GmbH (Germany) develops field-proven software for capturing of geometric and nongeometric data inside AutoCAD. Kubert’s solutions combine sophisticated measuring technologies with established CAD-functionality seamless integration into AutoCAD for many applications” TerraDat is a reseller of Kubit software and can offer full training and support services enabling the most efficient workflow from acquisition using our…
With laser scanning, it’s so much more about the scanning hardware – Software is the key. Now available is the latest version of Topcon’s point cloud processing package: ScanMaster v2.0. This software sees the introduction of many new and improved features and can work with scan data from any manufacturer meaning that existing surveyors can…
ImageMaster combines the full power of Topcon’s PI-3000 photogrammetry software that allows 3D models to be generated from stereo images acquired with a standard digital camera. ImageMaster can offer the following features: The capability to work with stereo-images from any standard digital camera Point measurement, polyline measurement, surface measurement TIN creation. Contour lines creation, cross…
One of the limitations of many terrestrial laser scanners is acquiring onboard photography that is representative of reality. This can be quite challenging and/or time consuming to achieve well – the main reasons are low resolution, poor exposure due to difficulties in obtaining accurate settings for a 360 degree scan, and the high chance of…
After several months using a pre-production Topcon GLS-2000 laser scanner, we now have a full production model and have used it on a couple of medium-sized projects already, as well as some interesting tests. As the hardware for collecting large clouds of point data become more and more similar, the focus (pardon the pun) is…
Cardiff Bay is a great place to capture a wide variety of historic and modern buildings. We’ve used this as a test for all our scanning hardware, so started off with the Pierhead Building. This was built in 1897 as the headquarters for the Bute Dock Company and remains one of the most spectacular structures in…
Laser scanning involves the collection of millions of accurate points from a single scan position. By ‘conventional surveying’ we refer to total station (TS) or GPS surveys where typically one or two operators are required to record individual points. Some of the advantages – from our point of view – of the scanning technique (also…
