Geosystems Breakout Sessions

With the Earth operating in the red, our long run of sustainable growth is at risk. As leaders, we wouldn’t operate our companies, cities or nations this way for long. When confronted with a deficit, we quickly find the inefficiencies and waste and remedy the situation. At this year’s HxGN LIVE opening keynote, Ola Rollén, Hexagon President and CEO, will show how we’re leaving big efficiency gains on the table. He’ll lay out Hexagon’s far-reaching vision for putting data to work in our organisations to reverse the trend of resource depletion and waste overwhelming Earth’s systems – and how higher productivity and quality outcomes will drive sustainability and growth for our businesses as well as the planet.

The objective of this work was to evaluate the behavior of a locomotive within an existing tunnel.

For the use of the topographic survey was used the Total Station (MultiStation). The use of the scanner function of the MS060, allowed the rapid and very high precision of the existing infrastructure in operation in Brazil.

The challenge of this research was to capture the reality inside the tunnel with details and precision that is not reached with conventional topography, to test the displacement of a new type of locomotive inside the tunnel. 3DReShaper software was used to treat scanner data, surface generation, graphic detail production, and animation. The use of 3DReShaper allowed to evaluate the behavior of the locomotive section section of the tunnel in the face of repairs that were made with a thick layer of concrete designed to combat collapsing.

The rapid adoption of laser scanning/High-Definition Surveying (HDS), among other reality capture technologies such as UAV's and mobile mapping systems, continues to generate a lot of buzz. This session will introduce attendees to the basic concepts of these data capture solutions and their benefits versus other methods of collecting and providing as-built information. Topics will cover how laser scanner, UAV and mobile mapping systems work, methods of stitching (or "registering") multiple data sets together, options for converting raw data into various types of deliverables, and common industry jargon. We will also explore techniques to introduce reality capture into the day-to-day operations of an organization and some of the common pitfalls that can be encountered. There will also be marketing tips for reality capture business owners as well as ideas for using laser scanning, UAVs and mobile mapping to create more compelling proposals.

3D laser scanning is continuing to gain acceptance as one of the preferred methods of documentation in the AEC industry. Designers, Contractors and service providers are continually coming up with new and innovative ways to the use the technology. This presentation will examine how 3D laser scanning was used to help with the field replacement at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati and the benefits it provided. Tools used included a Leica P40 Scanner, Cyclone and Autodesk Civil3D. The presenters will explain why laser scanning was used on this project and the value it brought to the design team and the owner. The presentation will detail how the P40 scanner was used to detect minor variations in existing field elevations and create drawings that allowed the design team to identify areas of concern. It will also discuss how this allowed the design team to identify the cause of these issues and have a plan of action before the first shovel was placed in the ground. Finally, the presenters will discuss how the information gained allowed the owner to make well educated decisions about where to spend their money on remediation before making improvements to prevent similar problems from happening again.

Automating the workflow and registration process in the field can be a huge time saver for creating deliverables. The tools in Cyclone FIELD 360 are optimal for this. This presentation will show how to utilize Cyclone FIELD 360 with the BLK360 to add efficiency and streamline productivity.

Providing accurate as-built documentation, verifying work in place is installed correctly, and obtaining detailed information about existing conditions all has plagued the construction industry since the transformation of digitizing the job site. Utilizing the speed, quality, features, and overall ease of use of the RTC 360, we have been able to not only drastically improve these challenges but find many new ways that this laser scanner can be used to add tremendous value to both new and established workflows forever changing the way we build.

Maser Consulting purchased the RTC360, Cyclone FIELD 360 & Cyclone REGISTER 360 software suite in August 2018
The RTC360  promptly filled a gap in Maser Consulting’s  growing need to provide rapid, high volume internal Lidar Capture for BIM Clients.
Training Field Staff new to laser scanning was a breeze and the VIS auto registration application drastically reduced office time.
The RTC360 and software has been nothing short of a game changer for Maser Consulting.

With a need to capture survey information in the shortest time frame while improving safety through reducing the surveyor’s physical time on roads and rail, Headings and Associates took advantage of the Pegasus:Two mobile mapping system. Implementing this new way to capture data resulted in consistently higher accuracy data while providing move value-added detail for our clients – without increases on planned budgets. We will present our results and what we have learned from the use of the Leica Pegasus:Two mobile mapping system in Melbourne, Australia.

During 2018 we were approached to provide improvements to surveying setout systems associated with multiple robotic tunnelling systems. In both cases, incredible improvements over previous approaches was gained by incorporating 2x TS16 (or TS60) total stations with custom built software. Previous approaches were manually performed, requiring a certain skill level from operators. Now, time savings of many minutes are being realised, with a reliable and simple interface guiding the process. In one case, the increased rate of positioning has facilitated semi-automation of the drilling process.

The Katerloch is one of Austria's biggest stalactite caves. It consists of several domes with different sizes and different density of stalactites. Due to poor light conditions, many obstructions of the line of sight, narrow corridors, huge domes and an underground lake, the selection of the right instrumentation, an appropriate measurement configuration and an optimal processing strategy are crucial to obtain meaningful results. In this talk we present our approach which uses a combination of a classical laser scanner (Leica P40), a small scale scanner (Leica BLK360) and a scanning total station (MS60). The major part of the cave was captured from more than 30 setup points with the P40 to obtain high precise point clouds even for long distances. This dataset was completed with measurements of the BLK360. It's low weight and high mobility provided measurements in close areas with many stalactites and narrow corridors. Finally, the measurements of the MS60 supported the registration of the dataset. Furthermore, it was also possible to scan the ground surface of the shallow lake with the MS60 instrument. After coregistration of all point clouds in Cyclone the modelling was performed with 3D Reshaper. The resulting 3D model of the Katerloch gives a better understanding of the dimensions and the history of the cave to scientists and cave explorers. The model can also be used to generate physical models of the main attractions with a 3D printer to create virtual tours with VR technology.

The Leica Cyclone Suite is the market leading point cloud processing software. This family of software modules including Cyclone, Cyclone REGISTER 360 and its downstream companion products, provides the widest set of work process options for 3D laser scanning projects in engineering, surveying, construction and related applications. In this innovative session, Leica Geosystems Laser Scanning Software Product Management will walk you through the creation of valuable deliverables needed to increase the profitability of your business. From the start to finish for any point cloud project, learn how laser scanning field data can be optimised for the greatest benefit.

Conuma Coal is a Canadian metallurgical coal producer employing more than 850 employees at three surface mining operations and associated facilities. The company's commitment to efficiencies gained by digital solutions extends across planning, operations and safety. Recently, Conuma invested in a multi-year contract to protect employees and equipment at mines in northern British Columbia. The safety package integrates systems for collision avoidance, fatigue monitoring and tracking radar with a web-based reporting and analytics enterprise platform. Cody Bartkoski explains the benefits of going digital and why spending on loss prevention is earning them long-term security.

The use of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology has historically been limited to highly skilled and experienced professionals trained on interpreting difficult radargrams. That’s about to change. With a new innovation by Leica Geosystems,  the democratisation of this technology is bringing it into the hands of inexperienced users who have a need for reliable but simple underground utility detection . Data acquisition is simplified and data processing is automated, providing the highest accuracy you trust from Leica Geosystems. Data is verified in the field to create a georeferenced 3D map of utilities underground.  Users no longer have to interpret raw radar data and can easily check data quality in real time, without the need to wait for office experts to validate the work. Join this session and be the first to learn about this innovation.

Alphaplan is an building consulting company that advises, inspects and designs in construction situations as renovation, maintenance, home improvement and inspects and valuates when buying and selling real-estate. Often accurate dimensions are needed and this is why Alphaplan started with 3D-laserscanning in 2013. Soon this new segment grew to a huge business. To give an example. Currently projects are carried out for social housing corporations. Current workload contains scanning of 105.000 (yes, one hundred five thousand) houses and there are many more to come soon. For scanning Alphaplan uses currently 9 laserscanners. They stared with 3 scanners from another provider, but expanded with 5x a BLK360 and 1x an RTC360. Another RTC360 is on the wishlist to keep up with the workload. The scanning goes in an pace of about 250 homes a week. This results in over 1000 BIM models a week.

Leica iCON software is the standard in heavy construction for its ability to provide seamless connectivity between the office, machine and field for high productivity. Recent advances give you even more capabilities, all through the same easy-to-learn and easy-to-use interface. Attend this session to learn how to maximize your performance with the new features in the latest version of iCON.

Laser Scanning is becoming commonplace within the facility design and maintenance realms. As plants digitize their design and maintenance processes they also build a vast digital record that grows and evolves alongside the facility. In this panel discussion we will investigate the concept of the Digital Twin and how large scale corporation and individual service providers are working to redefine how facilities are designed, upgraded and operated daily.

What if we could search physical spaces as easily as we search text? What if we could hyperlink objects in the physical world as simply as we hyperlink content? Join Juergen Dold, President of Hexagon’s Geosystems division, as he shares Hexagon’s vision for digitizing Earth and all she holds in it, where all things are machine readable and subject to the power of algorithms. The realization of this potential will unleash millions of opportunities that transport us to a never-before-seen world of possibility.

Use of Leica CR360 and BLK360 for rapid surveys to aid the install of real time location systems. Brief overview of workflow/solutions required and customer examples.

This session will provide new overviews of trends in point cloud software for laser scanning and connected applications. The reality capture software industry is in constant motion. As the long-standing industry leader in point cloud software and complete laser scanning solutions, we at Leica Geosystems are likewise advancing our own software offerings, from data creation, registration, preparation, and visualisation all the way to consumption. In addition to covering the latest updates for Leica Geosystems' existing product offerings, this presentation will include exciting announcements about product releases for the second half of 2019 and beyond. Using real world examples, this presentation will see us fuse various sources of data from our digital world and demonstrate compelling, state-of the-art solutions. Join Faheem Khan, Vice President for Geomatics as he provides insights into Leica Geosystems point cloud software directions to help you better understand where we are headed and how you can leverage these innovations to bring new value to your business and customers. This session is not to be missed!

Discover the field survey software that creates the most realistic 3D renderings with familiar apps and easy-to-use touch technology. Leica Captivate is a highly functional and immersive software that is further extended with custom apps. In this session, become familiar with the broad portfolio of bespoke Leica Captivate apps, and how they can benefit your field surveyors and bring you new business.

Create Supercross tracks in iCON site. Industry leader. closest competitor uses 9 workers pulling string lines and takes 3 months to accomplish what 402 trails accomplished in 3 weeks with 1 man.

Mines are busy places where noise, heavy traffic and poor visibility can often be the norm. Distraction and fatigue can also be an all-too-real hazard for light vehicle operators used to sharing the road with giant trucks driving familiar routes during long shifts. To tackle this safety issue, Hexagon now offers a real-time monitoring solution specifically tailored to light-vehicle operators. The solution, which assesses driver alertness, gauging fatigue and distraction, while reporting analysis and alerts, will be presented by Hexagon product specialists Marcos Bayuelo and Ryan Hawes.

Monitoring during construction of the Rotterdamsebaan The Rotterdamsebaan is being constructed in The Hague, the third largest city in the Netherlands. The Rotterdamsebaan is a new road entrance from the highways to the city center of The Hague. Part of this new road is in a tunnel that runs from the Vlietzone to the Binckhorst. In 2018, 2 tunnel tubes were drilled with a tunnel boring machine (TBM) from 1640 meter each. The Hague city council contracted Fugro to do the monitoring. Fugro would monitor the impact of the project on the infrastructure and buildings along the tunneling corridor. Besides the monitoring itself, the contract also includes stakeholder management and building a web-portal for the client with specific requirements for monitoring the TBM. During and up to 3 months after drilling the Victory Boogie Woogie tunnel, (the movements of) buildings and roads immediately above and next to the drilling route were carefully monitored. This was done with 40 robotic total stations which were all connected via a geometric network. This equipment measured the position of thousands of measurement points every 30 minutes. In total there were about 2,500 measurement point on buildings and 4,000 points on ground surface. The measurements were executed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as long as drilling takes place and presented to the client via the web-portal. The monitoring started 3 months prior to the drilling of the tunnel and continued until 3 months after.

Locating and mapping underground utility networks for design purposes is a challenging task. Usually, the bigger the city, the more complex this task becomes. In some circumstances, other challenges, such as the amount of utilities and the restrictions placed on us for people and traffic, can be faced when mapping one of the busiest streets on the planet: Las Vegas Strip. Here we will show the progression following the SUE process, from records data obtained from The City of Las Vegas records creating a quality level D (QLD) drawing. Then applying standard QLB mapping technologies, including IDS GeoRadar single channel GPR systems, Cardno was able to improve the accuracy of those original maps. Most of SUE companies would stop here, however, Cardno decided they could do even better by using in this project the most advanced GPR solutions, i.e. IDS GeoRadar STREAM technology. After scanning the underground of Las Vegas Strip with the STREAM, the final maps created improved the accuracy of these drawings substantially.

Join Leica Geosystems' Business Director for Terrestrial Laser Scanning, Juergen Mayer, as he shares insights in to Geosystems integrated reality capture solutions, from hardware to software.

Multivista is widely known as the leader in visual documentation for the construction industry. Since its acquisition by Hexagon AB in 2016, Multivista has expanded its portfolio of reality capture services to include measurable images and 3D laser scanning, all of which are delivered through an intuitive cloud-based platform. In order to extend its Site-Walk 360 offering to include laser scan data, Multivista adopted the comprehensive cloud-based toolset offered through the Leica TruView Cloud platform. In this session, we will discuss how Multivista leveraged the TruView Cloud API to build a user experience with seamless integration between building plan data, HDR imagery and 3D point cloud. Real-world use cases will show how customers have been able to use this hybrid application to view, measure and access 3D model data, all through a browser-based experience.

Overview of the Leica ConX product and it's role within the Heavy Construction / Leica Machine Control product portfolio including workflows and value that it brings to customers.

Although budgets are tight, time demands are even tighter. Now more than ever, it is important to know as quickly as possible how a drillhole is influencing our resource. Faster turnarounds are needed to determine geological and metallurgical properties so they can be included in a model that can be used for mine planning on shorter and shorter timeframes. This situation has produced a paradigm change on where we collect drilling data and how we view its value. Previously unexplored workflow using geoscientific imagery are now considered essential because they can speed up our efforts to define geological and physical properties without the overhead of accessing the material physically. Workflows based on imagery are becoming a key component of how we do our jobs. Photographs have always been taken of diamond core and sample cuttings. However, these images to date have only been captured as insurance for the future and supporting validation and verification tasks. They are rarely considered valuable sources of immediate data. This presentation will discuss why better images must be taken while drilling, why we should view them as a valuable source of data and how they can be used to support a continuous modelling process.

With BIM becoming more and more prevalent in Building Construction, the ability to take a model into the field to lay out construction is critical. What many people don't know is that there are multiple pathways to accomplish this using solutions from Leica Geosystems. In this session, learn how to take a model from Autodesk Revit, prepare for the field with Leica Infinity, and stake out in the field with Captivate. 1) How to set up a Job for success 2) Easily make design changes 3) send Data to the field that can be used efficiently.

An innovative radar system that locates, tracks and alerts on rockfall events in real time providing 24/7 monitoring. Small, yet powerful, this new solutions detects the smallest movements at the longest distance to provide the earliest alert. A solution which bridges the gap between early warning systems that monitor slopes before the event and volumetric instruments that can analyze the post-event state of the slope. Optimise your operations by recording and georeferencing all rockfalls, this innovative radar allows analysis to create accurate risk assessments and zone maps.

We recently conducted a project for a client who desired accurate LiDAR data of underground infrastructure components during the construction of their facility. Through first establishing an accurate control network then conducting LiDAR Acquisition using Leica P-series scanners throughout the lifecycle of the project while each component was expose, we compiled an extremely complex true-color dataset of the construction timeline. Using Leica Cyclone software to isolate scans collected on each date, we then extracted the buried pipes and conduit to include beneath the digital terrain model in a final 3D deliverable.

Mulitivista MDS is accessible for an unlimited number of users, bringing about the integration of hardware, software and services, such as the Leica BLK3D with 3D imaging services, Leica TruView with laser scanning services, UAVs with mapping and flight services, and 360-photographs with progress services. MDS enables construction software integrations, like Procore, Aconex, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Autodesk and more. In this insightful sessions, Multivista developers will demonstrate the multiple and various capabilities of the MDS software, from traditional 2D photography services to webcam monitoring and video hosting for training. Attendees will also learn about mobile applications for uploading user photos. Don’t miss how the versatility of MDS can support your business to develop multiple streams of revenue.

Explore how we used MC to refurbish a hydropower dam and constructing a new floodway. You will also be presented for other use of MC, and totalstations in other tunnels.

RTC 360: Challenging Capture Conditions and Biggest Wow Moments in our First 6 Months of Use: DJS Associates, Inc., a forensic engineering firm located just outside of Philadelphia, PA, has been utilizing 3D laser scanning technology since 2003 to document and preserve evidence invaluable to legal cases ranging from vehicular collisions to FBI shoot outs as well as passion projects in the area of historic preservation. The latest innovation from Leica Geosystems, the RTC360, has forever altered our deployment of laser scanning technology and is without a doubt, a game changer. This session will be a discussion showcasing multiple case studies with difficult capture conditions including the preservation of a historic church in Narberth, PA; Two Rapid Response full-site documentation cases (a total of 380 miles traveled) in one day; and a few other cases where the RTC360’s VIS technology, paired with Cyclone FIELD 360 and Cyclone REGISTER 360 were successfully utilized where previous generations of 3D laser scanning technology would surely have failed.                                                                                                                                                 Building a Persuasive Case with Advanced Visualization: We will discuss how laser scanning provides us the foundation and means to create 3D animations that are used for mediation, arbitration, and trial. We will walk you through the process from start to finish on how we create visuals that are Accurate, Clear and Compelling so that your client can receive a favorable judgment.

Hexagon Geosystems offers a complete product portfolio for slope and structural monitoring by fusing the technology from two industry-leading companies, Leica Geosystems and IDS GeoRadar. Geodetic monitoring (including prism monitoring with total stations, scanning and GNSS) and radar monitoring have been often traditionally deployed separately, but Hexagon Geosystems, offers to their customers a synergy between the technologies and a clear monitoring project requirement driven solution. The solution consists of the optimal set of geodetic and geotechnical sensors, operated by GeoMoS Monitor software, and various radar sensors, like IBIS-FM, IBIS-FS and Hydra-G, operated by IDS GeoRadar Guardian software. By providing seamless integration of all monitoring sensors, Hexagon Geosystems delivers complete information about the monitored site. The modern communication solutions, including IoT and mesh network, allow configuring flexible sensor networks with central server connectivity and the secure information distribution to the web portal. Depending on the risk assessment, Hexagon Geosystems monitoring solutions provide installations for periodic (campaign) monitoring as well as for permanent monitoring. The main goal of this presentation is to provide a better understanding of different monitoring technologies, by explaining how they can be used together and what the key benefits are. This will be achieved through the overview of the monitoring installations in landslides, rockfalls and large infrastructure projects (e.g. bridges, tunnels, buildings) from the case studies, where the technologies have complemented each other. In conclusion, the use of combined technologies from IDS GeoRadar and Leica Geosystems guarantees a future-proof monitoring for any application.

Will be presenting how the Leica BLK and Matterport cloud (portal) work together and the integrated workflows of combining the Leica BLK360 (laser scanning) with Pro2 and Matterport solutions to provide clients the best of both worlds - accuracy and Matterport immersive experience.

Integrated with Hexagon technologies, the Miner Operated Survey System (MOSS) can be influential in how underground mines deliver digital solutions that improve productivity and quality across manufacturing, infrastructure, safety and mobility applications. MOSS from NSS Canada is an underground surveying software which supports a wide range of Leica robotic total stations, including Leica’s latest state-of-the-art MS60. MOSS integrates mine design specifications and drawings when completing mark-ups, and provides real-time information to miners, engineers and geologists. MOSS can reduce overbreak to under 10% as well as providing accurate line and grade markups for every round. Drawing upon decades of experience in the mining industry, Alistair Ross and Bruno Lalonde will explain the technology needed by mines to improve both accuracy and efficiency when it comes to following mine plans.

The most efficient way to position yourself on a map is to use a GNSS system. While digital maps are becoming more precise, a correction service becomes more important to achieve GNSS positions with centimeter accuracy to locate yourself precisely in seconds. The simplicity to use a GNSS correction service has enabled the breakthrough in precise positioning for kinematic and static applications.
This presentation will provide an insight into GNSS positioning applications from different industries and their demanding requirements for a state-of the art GNSS correction services. It will also explain how HxGN SmartNet is addressing these trends to 24/7 availability, accuracy and reliability and solving the challenges of the backbone to serve precise GNSS positions.

Key learnings/ objectives
• Learn about the latest trends in the GNSS industry
• Understand the challenges and solutions to operate a 24/7 service that is measured by the precision of its user’s positions
• See how technology borders and political borders are losing their importance for a user that requires a precise position.

Many surveyors at some point in their career have dreams of going solo and running their own firm. Nearly two years ago, I decided to take the leap. As a licensed land surveyor in Tennessee with more than 20 years of experience, I had a solid understanding of what it would take to operate my own business. But I didn't just buy a total station, hang out a shingle and wait for the phone to ring. I saw a need for a new kind of surveyor--one firmly rooted in the history and knowledge of the profession while branching out into exciting new applications through the use of advanced technology. The increasing demand for full 3D above- and below-ground surveys, along with the recent innovations such as the MS60 scanning total station, the GS18 T tilt rover, UAVs and high-speed laser scanners, makes it possible for solo surveyors to compete on a global level with a diversified client base. I'll share how strategic technology investments keep me productive, efficient, successful and excited about the future. Learning Objectives: - Understand the value of full 3D surveys and why they're increasingly in demand - Explore how the latest technologies can cut surveying time by 50% or more while significantly increasing the quality of deliverables - Discover how to use technology to provide a high-value service in new and niche markets

Collisions involving equipment concern all mining operations. Usually these incidents result in damage and downtime for repairs. However, severe incidents can involve injuries and even loss of life. The financial cost of collisions illustrates the potential return on investment of avoiding just one major incident. The cost of a serious injury or fatality is more difficult to quantify. Hexagon is working hard to help mines prevent collisions and their consequences with a range of solutions that represent the most comprehensive portfolio on the market. Join Marcos Bayuelo to learn more about the latest advances in systems for collision avoidance, personal protection, fatigue monitoring and vehicle intervention.

Business challenge: Measure a $40 million dollar penthouse apartment for new wall paneling that needs to be installed with ultra precision. Solution: 3D DISTO with Leica 3D DISTO software and AutoCAD. Result: Like a glove installation of paneling and no waste or errors Scan Planning & Layout What is needed from Scan data How many setups will I need How do I want my CAD file to look Laser Measurement (Scanning) Implementing the Plan Exporting the File Verifying the Data Data Processing Translating the 3D Scan Files into Usable Information 3D CAD Processing Final Product Deliverables Delivered Paneling Installation (Like a Glove) Installed Paneling Pictures

'Prashant Surveys' has been one of the pioneers for precise Mapping & related services in India, with nearly 10,000 Km of highways/roads surveyed in last three years using two numbers of "Leica Pegasus Two" mobile LiDAR systems. Our company's strength has been constant up gradation & innovation in the technology to carry out rapid and accurate surveys for the highway infrastructure & Smart City Survey projects. Precise 4D mapping of the existing assets is of utmost importance for any smart city project. The base map prepared should be accurate, dynamic, rich in content and seamlessly integrated, in order to prepare precise work plan for the further smart city development. Accordingly, we have now identified Leica "Pegasus Stream" mobile LiDAR & GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) system along with the PPK UAVs. (Post Processed Kinematic Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) / Drones for Smart City asset mapping projects in India. We can carry out the complete asset mapping of all features existing above & below the ground with precision up to + / - 5 cm. For the remote and shadow areas not covered by Mobile LiDAR, PPK based Drones with camera and / or LiDAR sensors can be used. This application of "Pegasus Stream" with PPK UAVs / Drones, will play a major role in the 100 Smart City Mission project, an urban renewal and retrofitting program by the Union Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, with the mission to develop 100 cities across the country making them citizen friendly and sustainable. Three key learning objectives / takeaways of the presentation : 1) Precise 4D mapping of the existing assets is of utmost importance for any smart city project. 2) Leica "Pegasus Stream" Mobile LiDAR & GPR System along with PPK UAVs/Drones for Smart City asset mapping projects. 3) For the remote and shadow areas not covered by Mobile LiDAR, PPK based Drones with camera and / or LiDAR sensors can be used.

Discover the benefits of the HxGN Content Program, highly accurate, geospatial datasets of the United States, Canada, and Europe.  Get cloud-access to petabytes of ortho-rectified, aerial imagery ready for use within ERDAS IMAGINE, M.App Enterprise, and other Hexagon Geospatial applications. This session will showcase practical examples on how to download, or stream HxGN Content via WMS/WMTS, for various applications, including: extracting ground control points from HxGN Content to increase the positional accuracy of less precise imagery; using HxGN aerials as base maps for feature extraction; and apply deep learning algorithms for object detection.  Get a sneak preview of robust 3D urban and country-wide datasets due to launch later this year.

Most large enterprises and government entities comprise multiple siloed systems that do not communicate with one another because their location data, schemas, and data values are not compatible. Moreover, traditional data integration methods are labor intensive, risky, and do not scale. Semantic rules can be defined using knowledge graphs to build intelligent integrated solutions for different industry verticals. These rules, when implemented in a spatial ontology, can help automate data integration at scale across disparate systems and perform human-like reasoning on spatial data beyond what traditional spatial databases support. This talk will demonstrate how a semantic spatial metamodel can be used to build knowledge graphs with open source technologies and how they can be integrated into LuciadRIA.

While every project poses unique challenges, common steps of educating the client, determining the appropriate capture methods and scoping both field work and deliverables can help to alleviate hurdles and make projects run smoothly.This presentation presents a pilot project that examines the technical and cultural challenges towards long-term recording and digital preservation of Maori taonga (treasures) and the role that mapping professionals play in bridging the gap between traditional values and the need to establish a national archive. Maori meeting houses are complex spaces replete with intricate wooden carvings and woven panels throughout. Digital recording of such structures necessitates capturing different external and internal elements at different resolutions utilising different sensors with outputs largely dependent on both client and end-user requirements. Consideration of intellectual ownership and understanding the importance, value and indigenous protocols around the use of the data is critical. We discuss the efficacy of both Leica BLK 360 and RTC 360, along with the integration of different camera sensors, cognisant of the required outputs, available survey time and cost trade-offs. It is not simply about the technical mapping of cultural features, but understanding the importance, relevance and heritage value they represent to specific groups.

Discover the field survey software that creates the most realistic 3D renderings with familiar apps and easy-to-use touch technology. Leica Captivate is a highly functional and immersive software that is further extended with custom apps. In this session, become familiar with the broad portfolio of bespoke Leica Captivate apps, and how they can benefit your field surveyors and bring you new business.

Leica's AX20 UAS in conjunction with Leica Infinity and its Imaging module provide a seamless end to end solution for collecting and processing aerial imagery for a variety of mapping, visualization, and inspection tasks. Leica Infinity's Imaging module is a great tool for orienting and generating downstream products such as point clouds, surfaces models, and orthomosiac images.

Using the right technology is key to keeping a surveying firm productive and profitable. Innovations developed over the last several years have brought exciting new capabilities to the surveyor's toolbox, including the ability to capture high-resolution scans with a fast, precise total station, and the ability to save time while achieving accurate GNSS positioning in virtually any environment with a tilt rover. But no matter how good the technology is, you'll only reap a fraction of the rewards if you don't know how to apply it correctly. I'll walk you through the steps we take in acquiring a new solution, from evaluating the potential and planning out our projects, to taking it out on the first job and then pushing its limits in the field and office. You'll see why aggressive technology investments pay dividends for our small firm, and how these investments enable us to provide our clients with a fast turnaround on high-quality deliverables.Learning Objectives: - Understand how to effectively integrate new technology into an existing workflow - Explore shortcuts and strategies for hitting the ground running and ramping up confidence with new hardware and software - Discover how to maximize your technology ROI

Few mines epitomize the profound advantages of smart change quite like Fresnillo. The world's leading silver producer and Mexico's largest gold producer, Fresnillo was looking to maximize the potential of its operations while maintaining its position as a leading low-cost supplier. It turned to Hexagon, targeting an integrated technology portfolio to address its planning, operations, enterprise and survey and monitoring needs. This presentation will discuss the benefits of engaging one solutions provider to help develop high-potential projects into low-cost, world-class mines.

What You Need to Know to Prepare for the 2022 National Spatial Reference System (NSRS) Modernization In 2022, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) will launch a number of improvements to the National Spatial Reference System. Among these will be the replacement of the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) and the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) with a new geometric reference frame and geopotential datum. The new reference frames will rely primarily on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), as well as on a gravimetric geoid model resulting from the NGS Gravity for the Redefinition of the American Vertical Datum (GRAV-D) Project. These new reference frames will be easier to access and maintain than NAD 83 and NAVD 88, which rely on physical survey marks that deteriorate over time. However, these changes mean your coordinates will also change. This presentation will outline the steps you need to take now to be prepared for the datum transformations and help you understand how to effectively work within the new paradigm of time-dependent geodetic control.

One year after the announcement of the Leica BLK3D Imager it is time to have a closer look at the whole BLK3D solution and at the various applications where it proven to effectively improve workflows.

This session will provide a quick glimpse into how "Reality Capture Technology" significantly increased the revenues of a small land surveying and engineering firm based in St. Louis. TWM's land survey department (now Geospatial Group) transformed itself from being a support service for the engineering disciplines to a self-sufficient leader in billings, profit and technology for the company. Find out how the Geospatial Group successfully leveraged Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) to significantly increase revenue and reinvest that revenue to purchase the latest surveying technological advances while addressing the issues of limited capacity...

Leica Geosystems and Hexagon PPM offer a myriad of solutions designed to streamline the use of reality capture point cloud data in facilities design, operation, and management solutions. This session will focus on three key integrated Hexagon solutions: SDX and TruView SMART Build and TruView and CloudWorx for BricsCAD. Join executives and product managers from Leica Geosystems and Hexagon PPM to learn more about how they are working together to improve the facilities design and management experience.

Leica iCON software is the standard in heavy construction for its ability to provide seamless connectivity between the office, machine and field for high productivity. Recent advances give you even more capabilities, all through the same easy-to-learn and easy-to-use interface. Attend this session to learn how to streamline your stakeout with the advanced stakeout options in the latest version of iCON. 

Opportunities continue to be in motion for digitising the world around us and connecting businesses to create valuable ecosystems. Discover how new possibilities in industries never accessible before are opening up with reality capture technology.

In his keynote address, Hexagon’s Geosystems division CTO Burkhard Boeckem will showcase what it means to embrace reality and how the popular BLK product line is accelerating business opportunities. Join him as he explores innovations that are democratising industries and breaking down barriers.

The Leica Cyclone Suite is the market leading point cloud processing software. This family of software modules including Cyclone, Cyclone REGISTER 360 and its downstream companion products, provides the widest set of work process options for 3D laser scanning projects in engineering, surveying, construction and related applications. In this innovative session, Leica Geosystems Laser Scanning Software Product Management will walk you through the creation of valuable deliverables needed to increase the profitability of your business. From the start to finish for any point cloud project, learn how laser scanning field data can be optimised for the greatest benefit.

For years the measurement techniques used to monitor a barge during loading have not changed. Today's demands on efficiency require a modern take on this measurement, to maximize the amount of material loaded whilst ensuring the vessel stays safe and level. Leica Geosystems' unique vessel loading solution not only aids barge loading but could be applied to the loading of virtually any vessel.

Business Challenge: how to add ASTM and AASHTO-compliant pavement inspection capabilities to your Leica Platform? Solution: Through the addition of Pavemetrics LCMS sensors and algorithms to your existing Leica platform you can report pavement IRI, cracking, rutting, texture, crossfall, curvature and more. Result: Fully automated ASTM and AASHTO-compliant reporting for IRI, cracking, rutting, texture and more.

Slope failure and movement has always posed one of the biggest risks in mining; making slope monitoring an integral part of safety in mines. As a unique integrated software platform, the HxGN GeoMonitoring Hub, is able to combine, analyze, visualize and cross-check all measurement results delivered by automated monitoring systems, such as Total Stations, GNSS, radar systems, geotechnical and environment sensors, InSAR, as well as manual readings in one geographic environment. Radar technology and traditional prism monitoring, although highly complementary, are brought together by HxGN GeoMonitoring Hub in a single platform.

By integrating data from two existing platform, IDS GeoRadar Guardian and the Leica GeoMoS Monitoring System, the HxGN GeoMonitoring Hub now brings the best of both worlds together in one simple to use software that provides users with a holistic understanding of open-pit mine slope stability, giving them actionable information with which they can make safer and more efficient decisions. Its intuitive and customizable interface, where charts and graphics can be created by simply dragging and dropping the required elements in a dynamic and flexible way, provides the best suited information for every project. This presentation will give insight to the HxGN GeoMonitoring Hub and how integrating two complementary technologies from IDS GeoRadar and Leica Geosystems will change the future of monitoring slope stability in mining.

Digital levels, total stations and GNSS receivers-these are the standard tools of a surveyor. But so, too, are 3D laser scanners, UAVs, mobile mapping systems, and a host of powerful software that translates real-world as-built data into intelligent high-value deliverables. The last decade has seen unimaginable advances in technology, from touch technology software and scanning total stations to tilt rovers, backpack mapping systems and high-speed scanning solutions. Field surveyors are increasingly expected to be able to use all of these solutions and also bring the data back into the office and handle the processing and drafting. But young surveyors also want to be able to work with these solutions, and the firms that provide the best opportunities with technology will be the ones able to secure the best talent-and the best clients. What will it take to position yourself for success in this new paradigm? This interactive talk will explore the future of surveying, from how to evaluate and invest in the right technology, to how to train your crews to optimize results, to what skill sets will be needed to enable your firm to thrive.

BDM (https://bdm.nl/) is a multi-disciplinary Reality Capture Specialist based in Bolsward in the Netherlands.
In this presentation you will learn all about projects how BDM have combined a variety of Leica Geosystems technologies and sensors such a TPS, GNSS, UAV and laser scanning data to deliver complex projects across a variety of applications and segments and deploy Leica Geosystems and Hexagon software and deliverables to keep their team and customers full informed at all stages of a project.
Some examples are
·   The use of the innovative Leica GS18 T GNSS sensor to survey manholes in wastewater networks, where the tilt sensor is a huge timesaver.
·   The use of the versatile TS60 Total Station on mapping projects, but as well on very precise as-built measurements in pre-fabrication of bridge structures.
·   The deployment of various sensors in different stages of construction projects, for example surveying the as-built situation before design and staking out IFC models with Captivate and iCON before construction.
·   The use of surveyed data to prepare
·   Surveying the Dutch big scale map (BGT) faster with the GS18 T GNSS-Rover

Leica Zeno solutions are used for collecting assets in various segments and help found a base for making more reliable business decisions. Due to heterogeneous customer groups, work-and dataflows, flexibility is key. That's why we offer both - an entire asset collection solution from field to office on one hand, but also the option to add centimeter GNSS accuracy into segment-specific software from our partners. This session showcases how industrial and agriculture equipment manufacturer Vermeer adds value to their utility mapping software by utilizing the Leica Geosystems GG04 plus Smart Antenna. As well this concept of "Bring-your-own-software", Zeno Mobile data collection software covers the full spectrum of asset collection workflows. Experience how coordinates are post-processed directly on the field device through a new cloud service, and how data captured in the field is synchronized with the office over-the-air. Key learnings/ objectives - Experience how Zeno solutions enrich data collection workflows for segment specific applications using the example of industrial and agriculture equipment manufacturer Vermeer - Get an insight into future Zeno Mobile functionality to enable ultimate simplicity in field

Planning and execution determine outcome. Team size, experience, access to tools, and the pursuit of excellence are largely comparable from one mega-project to the next. They are typically well-staffed, well-funded endeavors whose clients are well recognized, household names. And yet the quality of outcome from one project to another can vary greatly. Having enough people with the right backgrounds, the right resources, and the desire to succeed are not always enough. This presentation outlines project-tested strategies that leverage available technology throughout the entire lifecycle of a construction project--from design through closeout. It will discuss DPR’s innovation, implementation, and lessons-learned in this context. Attendees will gain a higher-level view of DPR’s integration workflows involving AutoCAD, REVIT, Navisworks, Recap, BIMTrack, Skycatch, and Leica survey and reality capture systems--the tools DPR uses daily to push work, track progress, and validate the accuracy of installations. This presentation is not so much about innovative technologies as it is about exhausting the latent potential in said technologies in proven, efficient, and profitable ways..

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Merced 2020 is a public-private partnership development spanning 170 acres on the UC Merced campus in San Joaquin Valley. This expansion consists of fifteen structures, including a massive competition pool, chemical laboratories, dining areas, a server farm, and 3,500 parking spaces. With twelve architecture and engineering firms involved and up to 700 workers on site on any given day, there are a lot of moving pieces for the awarded commercial construction contractor, Webcor, to track. Keeping tabs on all the work is especially important because of the project’s required 30-year warranty. Webcor’s Sr. Site Superintendent, “Lucky” Luchsinger, had his work cut out for him and turned to UAVs to bring top-down visibility into this $1.4b project. In this presentation, Lucky Luchsinger and the UAV team at Multivista will discuss the ways Webcor is utilizing drone-captured data on Merced 2020 – and critical lessons learned along the way

Double Homicide Shooting - 3D Scan to Plan Diagram in Map360, Including Trajectory Analysis: In June 2015 York Regional Police began an investigation into a Double Homicide at a small Café , just north of Toronto Ontario.  A suspect wearing a balaclava entered the Café and shot 4 people, two of whom were pronounced deceased at the scene and two sustained life-threatening injuries but recovered. 

As part of the forensic investigation, the scene was scanned using a Leica P20 Scanner.  A number of scans were completed, including scans for the purpose of Trajectory Analysis / Shooting Reconstruction.  A portion of the premise was measured with a Leica Disto as it was not practical or necessary to use the 3D Scanner. 

The Point Cloud Data and the Disto/Evidence Recorder Data were imported into Map360 and 2D Plan Diagrams were completed.  Other features of Map360 were utilized including Bullet Path Reconstruction and the Evidence Report.

This case will be discussed in detail including how the 3D Point Cloud Data was invaluable to disprove a Defense argument that the wrong person was charged.  The Defense had used video surveillance to determine the height of the suspect, which according to their analysis was significantly shorter than the accused.                                                                                                                        Integrating 3D Laster Scanning into Shooting Incident Reconstruction: Officer-Involved shooting incidents are complex investigations, requiring the cooperation of investigators across multiple agencies.  The investigations require acute attention to details, objectivity, specialized tools, and training.  Traditional documentation techniques use reflective strings and lasers, and require a great deal of time spent on-scene.  The resulting exhibits are dated and rudimentary.  Documentation with a 3D scanner significantly reduces the time spent on scene, and turns out a much more versatile and visually appealing exhibit.

Project Koelnmesse 3.0
Realization of large-scale projects with more than 11500 scanner standpoints (scanning and modeling of the entire exhibition center incl. 3D model of 6 exhibition halls over a total of 19 levels) with Scanstation P40 / P30

Todays Construction's business challenge related to 3 following topics: On Time, On Budget & On Specification with limited recourses and investments. With more and more daily available as-built & productivity information, the foundation is there to improve the construction process, the cost control and the quality of the performance. The usage of these digital data has now to be specified and analyzed. The result will be a well-defined and customer proven solution/interface via the Leica ConX Productivity Toll and the Construction Project Management SW; starting with Machine Control Solutions collecting all the information automatically.

Geotechnicians are frequently faced with decisions based upon a variety of data from different types of sensors. These decisions must be made in a very short period of time and must correlate the different data, from weather, to underground to surface sensors. The interpretation of these parameters may take time that is valuable to prevent major damages to machinery and injuries or fatalities to people. QSI for almost 20 years has learned and developed an integrated platform that helps professionals to make decisions in no time. These platforms take advantage of Hexagon's technology, such as TPS, Laser Scanner, GNSS, GeoMoS Software, IDS radars and other auxiliary technology. All these sensors, plus InSAR data and geotechnical sensors, generate massive amounts of data, that most of the time are not processed in real time, therefore integration and real-time processing is a must for on-time decisions. With this experience, QSI has implemented the Total Monitoring concept in several open pit mines in Peru.

Central Station is Sydney's busiest rail station with 250,000 passengers passing through each day. The new Central Walk project involves removal of platforms, station box excavation construction of a walkway beneath existing tracks. Land Surveys will install a network of 26 TM50 Automated Total Stations (ATS) across 12 platforms, combined with a suite of geotechnical sensors (tilt, vibration, inclinometer, strain) to monitor above and below ground structures, in near real time, during construction. One of the biggest challenges will be the ability to monitor the tracks whilst undermining takes place directly below, all whilst normal movement of trains and passengers continues without interruption. Alerts, alarms and data transfer are processed with Leica Geomos and transmitted via ComGate 10 to our central monitoring database, ensuring visibility of potential movement as well as the safety the site team, and commuter passengers.

A look at working with the RTC360 and some of our workflows both field and office. Hopefully also include some hints and tips. - Field acquisition - including mixing TS/GNSS and other scanner data; using targes; how much control is enough; - Our strategies for raw scan backup and ingest; - Our registration workflows - what works for us and what we learnt the hard way; - How we do data export, conversion and publishing - A look to the future and our wishlist.

Leica Geosystems, industry leader in measurement technology, began a partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation last year to capture, document, and deliver immersive 3D experiences featuring the iconic architect's properties. Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and studio, is the first property that will be made available through an immersive online experience led by Leica Geosystems. The Arizona property attracts more than 110,000 tourists each year. Now, the world can explore it through an accurate and detailed 3D models of the physical site that will allow viewers to virtually experience it as if they were there. The technology that was used to capture Taliesin West includes the Leica BLK360, Multivista construction documentation services, and Matterport 3D Showcase. The BLK360 is the world's smallest, fastest and most simple to use 3D imaging laser scanner. It provides the Foundation with data in two ways. The first is the 360º spherical imagery that feeds the visual immersive experience. The second comes in the form of a point cloud, a dimensionally accurate laser reproduction of the property that can be used for the Foundation's preservation efforts. The point cloud can even be loaded in popular CAD and BIM software for highly accurate renovations and careful design changes should the need arise. This data provided desperately needed documentation for the National Historic Landmark. The partnership with Leica, Multivista, and the Foundation continues with plans to test and showcase new technologies at Wright designs, with the great architect's Wisconsin home, Taliesin, coming this summer.

Crime scenes by their nature are tragic. Few, however, are more tragic than the scene of a school shooting. Thorough documentation of the scene is a vital element in any crime scene investigation. Aside from photographs, the crime scene diagram is one of the most essential means to view and understand what happened. On December 7, 2017 an adult male armed with a 9mm handgun entered Aztec High School in New Mexico, killed two students and forever altered the lives of the survivors before taking his own life. Critical to the investigation was the accurate documentation of the scene and the ability to analyze a range of factors pertaining to the incident including what may have contributed to the shooting and what might be done to prevent or mitigate future tragedies. Three Leica ScanStation C10's and a P30 were used to document the scene, and Leica Map360 was utilized to distill the massive amount of scan data to much more manageable portions. This presentation will walk the attendee through the challenges and lessons learned during the data capture and registration phases. We will also explore some features of Map360 which made the complex task of reducing that data to a series of diagrams as straightforward as possible.

Could speak about starting a new construction company in a sizable and developed market. The use of technology and embracing of Leica Machine Control, Leica survey, software and drones help to grow and monitor business. Technology is part of the business plan and implementing it from the top down leads to success in winning bids, completing projects with minimal mistakes and managing cost throughout the process. How W. Gardner became the fastest growing and one of the most well respected companies in the region, in a short amount of time - and how technology played a role.

It's time to cash in on the reality capture revolution! Use it to transform public safety in your area -- from crime scenes to street protests. Hexagon's Geosystems division is driving the universal accessibility of automated 3D data capture technology, with a mission to make it more affordable, productive, and usable by all. Join this session and explore the many public safety uses of advanced reality capture technology unimaginable only a few years ago. From laser scanners quickly capturing detailed crime scene data to unlock new insights and analyses to the rapid capture of high-def 3D models of entire city blocks to aid major event management -- you're guaranteed to leave this session inspired and informed.

Jacobs were engaged by their client to complete a survey of part of their infrastructure, the purpose of this survey was to facilitate the design of new overhead power lines and structures with in the proposed areas. The client specifically requested us to scan their area of interest as they see the value in capturing point cloud information for ongoing use in the planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance programs. The client stressed the importance of capturing images and a coloured point cloud as previous point cloud data sets had limited use without the applied colours. Jacobs Surveyors utilised the Leica P40 and the Leica RTC 360 scan stations to complete scanning works onsite. A Leica TS16 total station was used to coordinate scan targets throughout the fieldworks. A GS18T GNSS system was used to confirm local survey control coordinates. Over 5 Days of field works over 500 scans were captured over a 2.5km section of rail corridor and sidings. Scan data was post processed using Leica Cyclone and TPS control data was processed and reduce in Leica Infinity. Almost 1.5 Terabytes of raw data was captured for the project. Although we have extensive cyclone registration experience; importing, combining, registering and exporting P40 and RTC360 datasets throughout the process we were met with numerous challenges; including data storage, software bugs and hardware limitations. Valuable lessons were learnt for future projects.

Building dictamination of great help for the construction industry.

An innovative radar system that locates, tracks and alerts on rockfall events in real time providing 24/7 monitoring. Small, yet powerful, this new solutions detects the smallest movements at the longest distance to provide the earliest alert. A solution which bridges the gap between early warning systems that monitor slopes before the event and volumetric instruments that can analyze the post-event state of the slope. Optimise your operations by recording and georeferencing all rockfalls, this innovative radar allows analysis to create accurate risk assessments and zone maps.

New technologies enable users to combine various data easier, quicker and to provide the big picture to their work. Imagery is an integrated part of the measurement professional's daily business, and by growing functionality in Infinity customers can trust they are more efficient and better informed for all their project work and better able to provide higher quality data deliverable's. UAV Imagery is easily combined with data collected from the GS18T the worlds fastest GNSS RTK rover. Add the MS60 the worlds fastest self learning multi station for point clouds and precise measured points and digital levels to derive precise height measurements, Infinity is bringing all the data together and ensuring reliable and accurate results. Using Infinity surveyors and measurement professionals can easily fulfill their workflows using different measuring technologies to produce the data deliverable's they require, including 3D point clouds, georeferenced orthophotos and digital surface models and trust the results.

Discover the field survey software that creates the most realistic 3D renderings with familiar apps and easy-to-use touch technology. Leica Captivate is a highly functional and immersive software that is further extended with custom apps. In this session, become familiar with the broad portfolio of bespoke Leica Captivate apps, and how they can benefit your field surveyors and bring you new business.

Within 2 years Element6 has grown from the ground up into a well-respected engineering firm in Eastern Canada servicing dozens of major plant and processing companies. From day one, we took a native digital approach to grow our business and have seen major returns in efficiency and customer relationships. This presentation will focus on three key case studies to demonstrate the value of investing in a native digital business and ways to leverage Leica Geosystems technology to build strong relationships with clients.

With the increased adoption of Digitalization and BIM workflows within Building Construction, Leica iCON has been continually developed to maximise uptime and increase productivity for Leica iCON users globally. With the release of version 5 of the firmware there are a range of new tools and options that benefit the general workflow of all Leica iCON customers. This presentation will cover some of the key features of the new firmware.

Use of 3D Scan Data to Reconstruct a Multi-Vehicle Fiery Crash: Multi vehicle collision on a major highway with one of the vehicles landing on the railroad tracks below and another vehicle catching fire. Used scan data to reconstruct and preserve the scene and evidence for future litigation.

The HDS Product Input Session is one of the most popular at the annual user conference. Here, users of Leica laser scanners and point cloud software provide their product and service "wish lists" directly to Leica Geosystems product management and engineering staff. Attendees are first asked to quickly fill out a simple form with their product requests. Once all forms are collected, attendees actively voice their product recommendations in an actively moderated open forum format. Each voiced request is documented in a spreadsheet and projected for all attendees to see. Emphasis in this session is on making sure that each product or service request is accurately understood and documented. Information collected in this session serves as key input for future HDS product and service planning. Many of these session requests are incorporated into future products. The session is closed door - only HDS customers and Leica staff are permitted to attend it and no recording devices are allowed. Broad, active participation is a trademark of this well-attended, highly-valued session.

As Multivista works to digitize construction projects, the adoption and incorporation of the new Leica BLK3D was a no-brainer. Multivista has adopted the Leica BLK3D as one of its premier capture devices however this would not have been possible without the close collaboration with its sister company, Leica. Why and how did the two companies join forces? Did this team approach lead to better solutions on both sides? What are the end results of their coordinated efforts? In this session, we will discuss the integration of the companies, and the impact BLK3D will have on the future of construction.

Suntrax is a DOT project 1Bil USD - High profile, highly scrutinized project on a tight timeline. Direct involvement from FL State Governor. Machine control has helped to guarantee success, overcome obstacles and meet tight deadlines and high demands.

The autonomous kayak is equipped with a side scan sonar and ADCP (acoustic doppler current profiler) along with a Leica GS18T to complete the mapping of the seabed. The challenge of mapping in tidal areas is the ever-changing depth of water over time, the rapid movement of water, and the constant motion of the kayak, often in localised varying water conditions. These conditions all resulting in uncertainty of the data gathered. By use of the GS18T antenna confidence in data captured could be greatly improved This presentation examines the workflow and QA process of taking large scale datasets with many thousands of points logged and determining what data is useful and what is not. The process involves the use of the Leica GS18T, Leica CS20 controller, Leica simulators and Leica Infinity using the WMTS feature

Concerning how to implement and execute a major RailRoad extraction project. In 2016, Inspectation gained the contract for extracting the passing profile for the whole rail track in The Netherlands. Goal was to investigate if problems would occur when special transport had to pass the track and were possible vegetation would the standard train profile To realize this goal, Inspectation had to undertake an enormous measuring operation to scan all the Dutch track, with a close monitoring client who asked for proven data quality, but also set up an inhouse extraction operation using a special modified version of Leica's Si-Rail software. This abstract will discuss how the project developed from a management as well as an operational perspective. We will show the general project set up and then step deeper into every aspect to provide practical tools and lessons learned for future extraction projects.

As the Building Construction Industry continues to adopt digitalization and BIM workflows there is a need for a reliable and continued connection between the design and field. The Leica iCON field software now supports enhanced connectivity between the office and site, allowing the easy flow of construction data, to stay up to date with design information and report on construction progress. This presentation will cover the options for connectivity and the various supported file formats to maximise efficiency to help complete projects on time and under budget.

Leica Geosystems has developed an online learning platform for a wide range of products. These products have many excellent features which all contribute to increasing efficiency on site. The online learning courses are designed to further educate users on the functionality of their products, helping them to maximize productivity and ensure they get the most value out of their investment. Discover how Leica Geosystems delivers efficient and effective online learning, what courses are available and how to get access to them. See how you can monitor and manage course participation and progress of your employees, helping build consistent product knowledge throughout your team.

Having heard a lot about the ROI in using Reality Capture technology, Robotic Total Stations, VDC or BIM, I am never satisfied with the matrix used to calculate actual ROI. This case study regarding the $12M Pantages Theater for Tacoma Arts Live renovation presents a workflow which utilized the Leica iCon50, BLK and P40 Point Cloud Scanner. The project is the full interior renovation of historic Pantages Theatre, originally built in 1918. All surface plaster work was restored and re-painted. All seating and sub framing removed and replaced. Original stain glass skylight seismic upgrades. Main Challenges: 1) Seismic upgrades to a very tight attic space with unknown structural as-builts. 2) Fast schedule requiring floor framing while most space is occupied by scaffolding. Main Solutions: 1) Attic Workflow: Using the Leica BLK 360, scan existing conditions and use the data to create an LOD 350-400 of temporary catwalk system along seismic cage in context with the point cloud data. Installation time was cut in half, and ROI data presented includes original estimates, carpenter man-hour projections and all VDC department cost hours/scanning fees/equipment rentals. 2) Floor Framing Work Flow: To accomplish layout with scaffolding for plaster restoration in place, main auditorium was scanned using the Leica P40, and within this context the Leica iCON 60 robotic total station was used to lay out floor framing, which was brought to 80% completion with scaffolding in place. ROI data includes original estimates, carpenter man-hour projections and all VDC department cost including hours/scanning fees/equipment rentals.

Leveraging IFC models for construction layout and verification provides many benefits to both Contractors and Designers. However, design authoring software, export limitations and many other factors impede our ability to efficiently leverage these models in the field. This session will review what options and workflows are available to transport IFC models to the Leica iCON build platform for use on the Leica iCON iCR80 construction total station. The two focus areas will be exporting construction ready IFC models from both Autodesk Revit and Navisworks platforms. Each software has specific set up techniques and workflows for optimum efficiency.

When using Autodesk Revit, we will review the importance of using shared coordinates, setting up predefined views using visibility and graphic overrides, and modifying the IFC export settings to produce small, manageable IFC models for use in iCON Build.

When using Autodesk Navisworks Manage, we will review setting up Search/Selection sets, Appearance Profiles and exporting IFC files using a 3rd party plugin. One of the major benefits to this process is being able to export layout ready files from your coordinated construction model.

As with most technology, there is more than one way to perform almost any task. These two workflows provide any builder the ability to convert both design and construction models for use in the iCON Build for either construction layout or quality control/assurance.

The Leica Cyclone Suite is the market leading point cloud processing software. This family of software modules including Cyclone, Cyclone REGISTER 360 and its downstream companion products, provides the widest set of work process options for 3D laser scanning projects in engineering, surveying, construction and related applications. In this innovative session, Leica Geosystems Laser Scanning Software Product Management will walk you through the creation of valuable deliverables needed to increase the profitability of your business. From the start to finish for any point cloud project, learn how laser scanning field data can be optimised for the greatest benefit.

Mulitivista MDS is accessible for an unlimited number of users, bringing about the integration of hardware, software and services, such as the Leica BLK3D with 3D imaging services, Leica TruView with laser scanning services, UAVs with mapping and flight services, and 360-photographs with progress services. MDS enables construction software integrations, like Procore, Aconex, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Autodesk and more. In this insightful sessions, Multivista developers will demonstrate the multiple and various capabilities of the MDS software, from traditional 2D photography services to webcam monitoring and video hosting for training. Attendees will also learn about mobile applications for uploading user photos. Don’t miss how the versatility of MDS can support your business to develop multiple streams of revenue.

Leica terrestrial scanners are an optimum solution for crime scene workflows. Walking through a single scene, this session will demonstrate a variety of deliverables from point cloud data and what can be produced most rapidly. Some of the tools highlighted will include Cyclone FIELD 360 attribute capture and email from the scene while scanning, Cyclone REGISTER 360 reporting with scene and CS images annotated to it, TruSpace measurements prior to registration, single scene .jpg images sent to the detective team, TruView Cloud, .jsv and .lgs distribution, .lgs to Map360 and Evidence Report.

Training ground penetrating radar technicians has always been a time consuming and costly challenge. Decifer is a GPR simulation software tool that allows prospective technicians to learn and practice their skills in a computer environment resulting in improved training quality and reduction of time to competency of up to 75%. The presentation shows the value of using Decifer and it's specific user interface designed for the IDS Georadar C-Thrue for technical training as well as on line sales demonstrations.