Tips

DotProduct DPI-8

• Tutorial: Scanning with DPI-8 and data import in FARO Scene

FARO Focus3D

• Tutorial: Update FARO Focus3D firmware
• Tutorial: How to connect FARO Focus3D to your mobile device

FARO Scene

• Principle of detection of checkerboard targets in FARO Scene
• Transfer FARO Scene point clouds into an Autodesk RECAP project

General

• Correctly positioning a laser scanner
• Correct resolution for laser scanning

GeoSLAM ZEB-REVO

• Quick start guide ZEB-REVO
• Rental information ZEB-REVO

iSTAR

• iSTAR Quick Start Guide

NCTech Software

• Quick Start Guide: Immersive Studio & ColourCloud

PointCab

• Case Study: Creation and evaluation of a 3D terrain model from drone data by means of PointCab

Reference Spheres / Checkerboards

• Guide to Reference Spheres
• Testing of laser scanning reference spheres - A comparison
• Guide for Target/Adapter/Accessory system
• Use of laser scanner reference spheres - Optimal distance to the scanner
• Checkerboard printable (PDF)

Tripods

• Guide to Tripods
• Quick Guide 2-way telescope tripod
• Aluminium telescope tripod
• Aluminium telescope tripod 4m usable height
• Laser scanner carbon tipod
• Quick-release clamp

Case Studies – By application

Architecture & Building

• Analysis of laser scanner data in different accuracy classes (Modeling)
• Façade measurement by means of laser scanning (FARO Focus3D S 120)
• Raising the roof (ceiling void survey | GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo)
• Mobile mapping systems in use on the real estate market (GeoSLAM ZEB-Pano)
• Monitoring the Construction Sites of Tomorrow with ZEB Horizon (GeoSLAM ZEB-Horizon)
• Scanning elevator shafts using a horizontal tripod (FARO FocusS 70)
• Scanning of a villa in the canton of Tessin for a rehabilitation concept & a virtual tour (FARO Focus^S 70)

Mining & Tunnel Construction

• DTM creation of a quarry from UAV data and comparison with existing models (UAV)
• Laser scanning for volume determination of salt reserves (GeoSLAM)
• Mobile mapping devices from GeoSLAM for mapping in mining (GeoSLAM)
• Survey of a cavity with the GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon (GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon)
• Volume determination for inventory purposes by means of laser scanning (GeoSLAM ZEB-Horizon)

BIM

• Allplan and Laser Scanning – Redesign Existing Buildings (PointCan / Nemetschek Allplan)
• As-built modelling of half-timbered houses in Revit
• Embracing Digital Engineering (Capture of racecourse | GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo)
• Combination of FARO scanner data and ZEB-REVO scanner data for as-built documentation (FARO Focus3D S120 | GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo)
• Modeling of bridge constructions
• Planning in harmony with the surrounding environment
• Scanning elevator shafts using a horizontal tripod (FARO Focus^S 70)
• Scanning and modeling of the theatre stage Senftenberg (FARO Focus^S 70)
• Conversion of an old barn into holiday apartments (FARO Focus^S 150)

Heritage, Arts & Culture

• 3D scanning as the basis for modern art (Artec Eva & Spider)
• Creation of digital stadium tour with 3D mesh - MDCC-Arena Magdeburg (FARO Focus^S)
• Laser scanner used for IBM project "Urban Art Cloud" in Munich

Utilities

• Scanner for surveying manholes (GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo)
• Surveying of sewage shafts with a laser scanner (FARO Focus)

Aircraft construction & Naval Architecture

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Forensics & Security

• Three Ways GNSS RTK Rugged Tablets are Revolutionizing Forensic Mapping (DT Research)
• 3D laser scanning and PC-Crash for the documentation of accidents
• Mobile scan data to support the police during amok runs (GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo RT)

Industry

• Analysis of flatness deviations with laser scanners (FARO Focus)
• Industry 4.0 - What is the role of laser scanners?
• Surveying without the baggage (baggage conveying system | GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo)
• Process optimization with the help of 2D hall plans (GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo RT)
• Survey of a gas turbine for energy optimisation and replacement of components

Infrastructure

• Highway Survey with Mobile Mapping for BIM Models of Transport Infrastructure (Teledyne Optech Lynx)
• Next Generation Asset Management with iSTAR Pulsar (NCTech iSTAR Pulsar)
• Modeling of bridge constructions

Medical Engineering

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Modeling in General

• 2D modelling vs. 3D modelling for as-built capture
• Analysis of laser scanner data in different accuracy classes
• Modeling of bridge constructions
• Parametric modeling with user-specific data
• Planning in harmony with the surrounding environment

Reverse Engineering

• Reverse Engineering for creating a protective cover for an airbag vest (Steinbichler Comet 3)

Trends

• Industry 4.0 - What is the role of laser scanners?

Scanning Accessories

• Scanning elevator shafts using a horizontal tripod (FARO Focus^S 70)
• Testing of laser scanning reference spheres - A comparison (FARO Focus^3D)
• Testing of laser scanning checkerboard targets - A comparison of targets (FARO Focus^3D)
• Targetless registration and registration with target marks - When do i use what?
• Testing of LSE checkerboard targets regarding their usability with the Leica RTC360
• Testing of LSE reference spheres regarding their usability with the Leica RTC360
• Use of laser scanner reference spheres - Optimal distance to the scanner (FARO Focus^3D)

 

Case Studies – By system

DotProduct

• Merge data from handheld scanner and terrestrial laser scanner (DotProduct DPI-8 | FARO Focus)

FARO

• Analysis of flatness deviations with laser scanners (FARO Focus)
• Façade measurement by means of laser scanning (FARO Focus3D S 120)
• Merge data from handheld scanner and terrestrial laser scanner (DotProduct DPI-8 | FARO Focus)
• Combination of FARO scanner data and ZEB-REVO scanner data for as-built documentation (FARO Focus3D S120 | GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo)
• Creation of digital stadium tour with 3D mesh - MDCC-Arena Magdeburg (FARO Focus^S)
• Scan time of the FARO Focus S series (FARO Focus^S)
• Scanning and modeling of the theatre stage Senftenberg (FARO Focus^S 70)
• Scanning elevator shafts using a horizontal tripod (FARO Focus^S 70)
• Scanning of a villa in the canton of Tessin for a rehabilitation concept & a virtual tour (FARO Focus^S 70)
• Conversion of an old barn into holiday apartments (FARO Focus^S 150)

GeoSLAM

• Embracing Digital Engineering (Capture of racecourse | GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo)
• Raising the roof (ceiling void survey | GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo)
• Combination of FARO scanner data and ZEB-REVO scanner data for as-built documentation (FARO Focus3D S120 | GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo)
• Laser scanning for volume determination of salt reserves
• Mobile mapping devices from GeoSLAM for mapping in mining (GeoSLAM)
• Mobile mapping systems in use on the real estate market (GeoSLAM ZEB-Pano)
• Mobile scan data to support the police during amok runs (GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo RT)
• Monitoring the Construction Sites of Tomorrow with ZEB Horizon (GeoSLAM ZEB-Horizon)
• Surveying without the baggage (baggage conveing system | GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo)
• Process optimization with the help of 2D hall plans (GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo RT)
• Scanner for surveying manholes (GeoSLAM ZEB-Revo)
• Survey of a cavity with the GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon (GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon)
• Volume determination for inventory purposes by means of laser scanning (GeoSLAM ZEB-Horizon)

Leica

• Testing of LSE checkerboard targets regarding their usability with the Leica RTC360
• Testing of LSE reference spheres regarding their usability with the Leica RTC360

NCTech

• Next Generation Asset Management with iSTAR Pulsar

UAV

• DTM creation of a quarry from UAV data and comparison with existing models
• Creation and evaluation of a 3D terrain model from drone data by means of PointCab