Scanning Realities with NavVis - The Podcast
Listen to expert insights on a variety of hot topics, including dynamic reality capture, the future of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital twins, the digitization of the construction and energy industries, and more.
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Combining real-world experience and expert insight, the Scanning Realities podcast provides laser-focused insight into the current geospatial landscape and beyond, exploring industry challenges, market changes and future trends, and the impact of new technologies in adjacent fields. Scanning Realities gives voice to renowned guests to reveal their vision of the fascinating world of reality capture technology.
The opinions expressed on Scanning Realities are those of our expert guest speakers, and NavVis seeks to facilitate a spontaneous and open dialogue.
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What is reality capture? How do the capture and documentation of reality relate to Building Information Modeling (BIM) and the idea of a single source of truth? And to next-generation technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Where will we be in another ten years?
Learn more about the episodeHow does the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry adapt to the scaling pressure on people, tools and methods? Can accurate and reliable data avoid costly and time-consuming rebuilding? What happens when we introduce revolutionary capture and modeling technology into verification?
Learn more about the episodeHow can reality capture unlock new workflows in the energy industry? What are the benefits from a safety and cost perspective? In this two-part episode, we take a closer look.
Learn more about the episodeHow can data power collaboration between a wide range of stakeholders? And how can a new innovation-focused mindset drive further change? In this two-part episode, we take a closer look.
Learn more about the episodeWhere is the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AEC/O) industry headed, and how will technology transform the daily work of AEC, BIM and VDC professionals? How does reality capture contribute and fit within existing construction management processes?
Learn more about the episodeHow does reality capture transform workflows across factory planning, shop floor operations, and more, to build the "industrial metaverse" and unlock digitalization for enterprises?
Learn more about the episodeIn the ever-evolving landscape of surveying and reality capture, seizing growth opportunities while addressing challenges is essential for success.
Learn more about the episodeAbout our guests
- Episode 01
- Episode 02
- Episode 03
- Episode 04
- Episode 05
- Bonus Episode
Episode 01 - Capturing reality
Lennart Andersson - Professor of Architecture at Pratt University in Brooklyn
Phil Bernstein - Associate Dean and Senior Lecturer at the Yale School of Architecture and former Vice President at Autodesk
Episode 02 - Overcoming the "BIMPOSSIBLE"
Stuart Maggs - CEO and Co-Founder at NASKA.ai
Dr Andreas Wagner - Managing Director at Angermeier Ingenieure
Episode 03 - Powering progress
Glen Kearns - Global Data Collection Expert and Business Development Manager at Intertek
David Murray - Structural Engineer and Project Manager at Technip Energies
Episode 04 - Modernizing construction
Tomislav Žigo - CTO at Clayco
Mani Golparvar - CSO and Co-Founder of Reconstruct and Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Episode 05 - Unlocking a new era of digitalization with NVIDIA
Mike Geyer - Head of Digital Twins at NVIDIA
Ignacio Pérez Hallerbach - Global Head of Partners & Platform at NavVis, Cambridge Digital Innovation Fellow at the University of Cambridge, and Expert Partner for Digital Twins & AI at Picus Capital
Bonus Episode - Elevating businesses
Dr. Felix Reinshagen - CEO and Co-founder at NavVis
Dr. Georg Schroth - CTO and Co-founder at NavVis
About our host
Michael Dutch is a team lead at NavVis, specializing in cultivating impactful reseller partnerships within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), and survey technology sectors. With a passion for next-generation innovations, he is committed to advancing reality capture and digital twin solutions.
Driven by a genuine curiosity for the latest breakthroughs in the AEC industry, Michael is on a mission to show just how transformative technology can be. He’s passionate about helping teams work smarter, making projects run smoother, and seeing firsthand how innovation can make a real difference in people’s day-to-day workflows.
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What's changed over the past years in reality capture and documentation? What is the link to Building Information Modeling? How do increased computing capabilities influence the way we work? What industry standards are being set, and what does Artificial Intelligence have to do with all this? Where is reality capture technology taking the world of documentation?
Why has verification become an increasingly important part of the construction process? What pressures and challenges do projects face when it comes to verification? How are new tools and technologies helping industry professionals avoid costly and time-consuming rebuilds? And what becomes possible once there’s a continuous level of construction verification throughout the duration of a project?
How can reality capture unlock new workflows in the energy industry? What are the benefits from a safety and cost perspective? How can data power collaboration between a wide range of stakeholders? And how can a new innovation-focused mindset drive further change?
Unveiling the reality capture blueprint in AEC
Reality capture is central to effective digitization. It eases construction verification and enhances site inspections and quality control; it facilitates the identification and reporting of issues, ensures accurate documentation for renovations and retrofitting, and aids in assessing residential and commercial properties; it supports bidding and tendering, while also playing a vital role in preservation, monitoring, and claim management...
How NavVis is powering digitalization for enterprises in collaboration with NVIDIA
Laser scanning technology blurs the lines between the real and virtual worlds, creating accurate 3D representations that can be used for digital twins and powerful simulations. Find out how reality capture from NavVis and the NVIDIA Omniverse development platform enable industrial digitalization for enterprises.