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Sean Higgins

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Sean Higgins is an independent technology writer, former trade publication editor, and outdoors enthusiast. He believes that clear, buzzword-free writing about 3D technologies is a public service.

Blog Post by Sean Higgins

Sean Higgins7 min read

BIM through the building lifecycle

How powerful is building information modeling? Let's explore a number of high-value applications for BIM, from design all the way through to demolition.
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Sean Higgins4 min read

How NavVis and AWS are making information security a top priority

Built on top of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing infrastructure, NavVis IVION Processing keeps your data safe and secure.
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Sean Higgins6 min read

How 7 service providers use hybrid workflows for reality capture

Many reality capture pros now use hybrid workflows with mobile mapping devices, terrestrial laser scanners or drones, combining the strengths of each.
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Sean Higgins6 min read

9 scan-to-BIM terms you need to know

Learn about levels of accuracy (LOA), level of development (LOD), and the difference between BIM and concepts like VDC and digital twins.
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Sean Higgins8 min read

A complete guide to evaluating mobile point cloud quality

Explaining the metrics that laser-scanning experts use to determine the quality of a mobile point cloud, and the process they use to audit data sets.
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Sean Higgins3 min read

Three expert mobile-mapping insights from five years in the field

Want to know what a leading laser scanning professional thinks about mobile mapping? Mark Hanna of Precision Point shares his insights.
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Sean Higgins4 min read

How dynamic object removal helps you capture active sites with ease

Dynamic object removal is a simple idea that can have major impact for your mobile mapping business. Here's a few ways it can provide a competitive edge.
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Sean Higgins7 min read

Everything you need to know about point cloud data and point cloud scanning

Both lidar sensor and photogrammetry collect point cloud data. Learn everything you need to know about point cloud scanning from our experts.
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Sean Higgins4 min read

How to achieve an entire day of scanning in just 30 minutes

We explain how the NavVis VLX wearable mapping system can significantly speed up your workflow – without sacrificing the accuracy your business relies on.
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Sean Higgins5 min read

7 terms you need to know before investing in a Mobile Mapping System

We explain some basic technical terms that companies use in articles and spec sheets to describe the performance of their mobile mapping systems.
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Sean Higgins3 min read

How to get 6mm accuracy (or better) with a mobile scanner

Today’s mobile scanning systems are fast, scalable, and capable of high quality point clouds accurate enough for the most demanding projects.
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Sean Higgins8 min read

6 ways NavVis post-processing software delivers point cloud quality

Beyond accuracy: uncover the value of survey-grade point clouds in the laser scanning industry. See factors beyond measurements for superior data quality.
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