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Sean Higgins5 min read

Cloud storage can increase the security of your point clouds—if you choose right

Independent writer, Sean Higgins, examines how you can increase the security of your point clouds with cloud storage.
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John Russo4 min read

Industry standards for mobile mappers are only one piece of the puzzle

A call for more thorough testing of mobile mapping systems.
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Sean Higgins4 min read

As-designed, as-built, as-constructed, as-is - what's the difference?

In the surveying and laser scanning industries, there are many words that begin with 'as.' Independent writer Sean Higgins examines these terms and more.
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Sean Higgins4 min read

Two industry leaders weigh in on how mobile mapping changes the game

Matthew Craig and John Russo on the state of mobile mapping in 2022.
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Sean Higgins4 min read

Everything you need to know about as-built documentation

What is as-built documentation? How is it used? Why should you care? Writing for NavVis, independent technology writer Sean Higgins dives into the details.
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Kourtney Kirton3 min read

3 ways a virtual factory tour can benefit your business

How virtual factory tours help achieve transparency across production environments to build trust and reduce business risk.
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Kourtney Kirton4 min read

How as-built capture by AEC firm pb2 is powered by NavVis technology

Architecture and engineering firm pb2 is scanning more and more every month, thanks to the versatility of the NavVis VLX mobile mapping system.
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Sean Higgins3 min read

Scan-to-BIM basics: Best practices for modeling

At the modeling stage of your scan-to-BIM project? Some tips for selecting the right tools, picking a good modeler, coordinating with clients, and more.
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Sean Higgins4 min read

Scan-to-BIM basics: Processing and preparing your data for modeling

Tips for post-processing scan-to-BIM data so it’s ready for modeling, including cleaning up any messy parts and registering all your captures together.
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Sean Higgins4 min read

Best practices for planning and executing your Scan-to-BIM project

Prepping for your first scan-to-BIM project? Read on for some useful tips on how to approach hardware selection and execution in the field.
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Bulent Yusuf4 min read

How fast can you possibly scan with NavVis VLX?

The same question keeps coming up. How fast can you possibly scan with NavVis VLX? Here's the answer: 600 square meters in 6 minutes within 6 mm accuracy.
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Georg Schroth4 min read

Why robots are a big step towards autonomous reality capture

The roots of NavVis and mobile mapping lie in robotic and AI research, says NavVis CTO Georg Schroth. Autonomous reality capture is the next logical step.
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