Tech Insider: Why Laser Scanning Is a Must for Construction Trades Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2026-09-20 | Tech Insider: Why Laser Scanning Is a Must for Construction Trades
How to Check Cut and Fill With Your Truck and Send Reports Back to the Office Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2023-08-17 | For more information on Leica Geosystems solutions visit: intelligent-construction.comGrade checking can be time-consuming, but key to keeping you project on track and your iron moving. Typically you would have someone go around the site spot checking. With this new method you can do it yourself by riding your truck around the site, getting all measurements instead of just a few, ensuring the site is to spec. We will show you how you can setup your truck to do just that in a few simple steps with Leica Geosystems' rover solution.
How to Collect Points for a Concrete Slab Topo as Fast as You Can Walk Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2023-08-04 | Learn more about the AP20 AutoPole at bimlearningcenter.com/ap20A topographical survey on a freshly poured concrete slab is an important step to catch any issues early. But having to stop and level your rod and manually enter any height adjustments makes the process tedious and slow.With a Leica robotic total station and the AP20 AutoPole, you can collect points for slab topos as fast as you can walk. “It’s like having a walking stick while you walk across the slab,” says Nate Bush, a former line and grade manager. “Plus, you don’t have to worry about recording adjustments in the rod height; the AP20 takes care of that for you. This helps eliminate any elevation errors due to entering wrong pole height.” Watch as Nate demonstrates the significant time savings.
How to Kick Your Robotic Total Station Workflow Into the Overdrive Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2023-08-04 | Learn more about the AP20 AutoPole at bimlearningcenter.com/ap20When you work in concrete construction, MEP, or another building construction trade, every day is a race against time. You have a lot of points and lines to lay out with a lot of people waiting on you. Sometimes your fastest work just isn’t fast enough.That’s where technology can help. With a Leica robotic total station and the AP20 AutoPole, you don’t have to stop to level your rod. This means you can lay out points and lines almost as fast as you can walk. Options such as automatic point selection streamline your workflow even more. Watch as Nate Bush demonstrates how you can cut your layout time by 50% or more with the AP20 AutoPole..
Baker Concrete Construction Reviews the Leica AP20 AutoPole Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2023-08-04 | Learn more about the AP20 AutoPole at bimlearningcenter.com/ap20Learn more about Baker Concrete Construction at bakerconcrete.comWhen you want to stay ahead of schedule on your concrete layout and you already use robotic total stations, what can you do to work even faster? Baker Concrete Construction, which is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes, tested the Leica AP20 AutoPole to see if it could help them accelerate productivity. Watch the video to hear their review of the smart prism pole system for Leica robotic total stations.
The Secret to Creating ‘Bulletproof’ 3D Forensic Visualizations and Animations Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2023-07-31 | To explore a challenging case that demonstrates the significance of 3D laser scanning in forensic scene visualization, visit https://hxgn.biz/VisualLawCaseOver more than 30 years of working in geospatial forensic recreations, Mark Johnson has used everything from hand measurements and total stations to photogrammetry and point clouds captured with 3D laser scanning. As a former trial lawyer who is now CEO of the 3D forensic visualization and animation firm Visual Law (visuallaw.com), Johnson knows the value of data quality. Frustrated by his previous laser scanner’s slow scanning speeds and frequent data gaps, Johnson began using the Leica RTC360. The difference, he says, is astounding.Watch the video to see why Mark Johnson and his team at Visual Law now rely on the RTC360 to create immersive, interactive 3D experiences that are transforming litigation.
Tech Insider: What Concrete Line & Grade Managers Need to Rock Productivity Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2023-07-19 | Learn more at https://hxgn.biz/ConcreteProductivityConcrete line and grade managers have a tough job. They’re solving problems on the fly, answering questions, coordinating with the BIM department and trades, and trying to keep layout and topo work on track. Nate Bush has 27 years of experience in concrete construction, including working as a line and grade manager. In this Tech Insider interview, he gives us a peek behind the curtain of what the job is really like—and an easy way concrete construction professionals can take their productivity to the next level.
Tech Insider: The Lightest and Most Affordable TRK Mobile Mapping Solution to Date Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2023-05-05 | For more information:pure-surveying.com/contactMeet the newest family member to the groundbreaking TRK mobile mapping line up, the TRK 100. It's smaller more lightweight, dual-scanners, panoramic camera, and lots of other features built-in like SmartFusion or its groundbreaking artificially intelligent technology called MatchPoint, which enhances and optimizes the clarity of points with improved accuracy. In addition, it delivers all this with a battery that lasts all day in any weather condition with its IP67 rating.
High-Speed Laser Scanning Provides Impressive Data for Collision Reconstruction Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2023-04-25 | Learn more at: psg.leica-geosystems.us collisionfs.com visuallaw.comIn this webinar excerpt, Will Henningsen of Collision & Crime Forensic Solutions shows how a rapid scan of a crash scene with a Leica RTC360 laser scanner provides valuable data for an accurate and compelling collision reconstruction.
Can You Fix Your Building Construction Layout? LIVE Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2023-03-24 | See a line and grade manager's review of the technology:https://hxgn.biz/ap20concretereviewDownload the white paper to learn how the AP20 works:https://hxgn.biz/ap20wpbcGo behind the scenes with Michael James to discover how the automatic pole height, tilt, and target recognition capabilities of the AP20 AutoPole are changing how contractors approach layout in building construction.The Leica AP20 AutoPole is far more than just a prism pole. Through advanced inertial measurement unit (IMU) technology and the latest automation, the AP20 has tilt compensation that eliminates the time-consuming step of stopping to level the pole. You can even flip the prism pole upside down if needed. The system automatically captures and records all measurement details in the iCON field software as you move.
Forensic Crime Scene: How is Next-Gen Laser Scanning Technology Changing Investigations? Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2023-03-16 | For more Information Visit:psg.leica-geosystems.us/leveraging-the-power-of-data-in-forensicsTechnology is drastically changing the way investigators and criminalists collect evidence from crime scenes. 3D laser scanning, once considered a luxury, is now an essential tool for every department because of its ability to capture a single source of truth that removes cognitive bias. Ken Jones, a retired criminalist for the Portland Police Bureau with over 26 years of experience, walks through the value of laser scanned point cloud scene data and what to look for in the technology to ensure compelling, scientifically accurate results that visually convey the truth in the courtroom.Laser scanning has revolutionized crime scene investigation by providing forensic scientists with valuable information about the scene. By understanding the layout of the scene, forensic scientists can identify and reconstruct the scene in great detail. If you're interested in learning more about laser scanning and its importance in crime scene investigation, be sure to watch this video!public safety, police investigation, forensic science, forensics the real csi, 3D laser scanning, technology, cognitive bias, criminalists, courtroom, collect evidence, true crime,forensic investigators, lidar scanner, lidar technology, lidar data, leica geosystems, rtc360, blk360 g2,blk2go, community public safety
Need an Aerial Software Solution? Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2023-01-06 | Learn Morepsg.leica-geosystems.us/map360/sketchMany agencies are now capturing outdoor scenes with drones. Map360 Sketch can easily work with geo.tifs created in Pix4D Mapper or Lecia Infinity.It’s as simple as adding an attachment to an email, accept we are attaching the image and the corresponding world file to its own layer in Map360. This allows you to bring in images with the correct scale and orientation. You can say goodbye to human error when scaling images manually. Also, If you use GPS data while collecting your points, it will be accurately positioned on top of the image.
Leica Map360 2022.2 - Bullet Path Reconstruction Report Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-12-20 | Learn Morepsg.leica-geosystems.us/map360Computes the horizontal (azimuth) and vertical (elevation) angles of the trajectory cones from a reference in the scene and labels each cone with dynamic labels.
Leica Map360 2022.2 - Bullet Path Reconstruction Analysis Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-12-20 | Learn Morepsg.leica-geosystems.us/map360Computes the horizontal (azimuth) and vertical (elevation) angles of the trajectory cones from a reference in the scene and labels each cone with dynamic labels.
Leica Map360 2022.2 - Bullet Path Reconstruction Improvements Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-12-20 | Learn Morepsg.leica-geosystems.us/map360The routine has been simplified into one dialog for defining a trajectory from point cloud data or a line.
Leica Map360 2022.2 - Overview Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-12-20 | Learn Morepsg.leica-geosystems.us/map360Map360 2022.2 is a service pack release with improvements to the bullet path reconstruction feature with a dedicated ribbon that walks the user through the workflow. Once the trajectory cones are defined, the horizontal and vertical angles can be determined and displayed with the new analysis feature, and a bullet path reconstruction report can be generated for the trajectories in the scene.
Serving a Warrant, Executing a Search or Doing Surveillance Work? Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-12-07 | Map360 Pro can turn your 3D point Clouds into actionable diagrams to support your mission. Use your Point Cloud data to create a 2D Map or 3D Diagram to see all the possible entrances, exits, label and highlight possible escape routes or use to position your team effectively. We can also combine your aerial images from the Drone Unit as well so you have a good reference images of the target in addition to the Point Could model.
Locate the Source With Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-12-07 | Learn Morepsg.leica-geosystems.us/map360Map360 Pro includes a Bloodstain Pattern Analysis feature that allows users to analyze impact patterns, define the area of origin, and produce a 2D or 3D visualization of the crime scene. This directional analysis of bloodstain patterns provides critical information to assist analysts in locating the source of the blood at a crime scene. The intuitive BPA Ribbon walks you through each step in the workflow.
Reconstruct Bullet Path Trajectory From a Scanned Scene Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-12-07 | Learn Morepsg.leica-geosystems.us/map360Reconstruct bullet path trajectory from scanned trajectory rods in the scene. Determine the horizontal and vertical angles, and extend the error cone while maintaining the set tolerance. The trajectory cones provide a 3D representation derived from the evidence at the scene. Export the trajectory cones as COE to be viewable in TruView, providing an interactive 3D deliverable.
Examine Witness Views and Gain Perspective in a Point Cloud Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-12-07 | Learn Morepsg.leica-geosystems.us/map360Map360 Pro provides the same drawing and analysis capabilities as the Map360 Standard edition but also includes a robust point cloud engine with enhanced analysis workflows that utilize the point cloud data. Navigate fluidly through the Digital Twin to view the scene from any angle and create various witness or perspective views. Prepare accurate and reliable diagrams and reports, complete with Geotags and analysis results.
Visualize the Scene from Various Perspectives Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-11-10 | Navigate through a 3D scene with intuitive controls, and visualize the scene from various perspectives. Cameras provide specific views of the scene that a user can return to, including a Witness view. Corroborate or disprove witness statements about what they could or could not see during an incident. The scene can be rendered to provide a realistic view utilizing the measured scene data.
Visually Communicate Objects at the Scene with Realistic 3D Models Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-11-10 | Map360 includes a large collection of 2D and 3D models in the symbol librarian. Visually communicate the measured objects at the scene with realistic 3D models of vehicles, furniture, weapons, and much more. Easily adjust the orientation and position of various objects in the drawing with interactive controls. The library continues to grow and include highly detailed 3D models, but custom models or additional models from external sources can also be imported and used within Map360.
Quickly and Accurately Capture Scene Data and View the Measurements at the Scene Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-11-10 | Evidence Recorder is a data collection software to quickly and accurately capture scene data and view the measurements at the scene. Maximize efficiency with the AutoMap file, using commonly used descriptions to connect measured points with linework. A symbol linked to a description will automatically insert at the correct location in the drawing. Create accurate and compelling diagrams in minutes by importing the scene measurements and line work into Map360 including your photos, written and audio notes.
Turn a 2D Sketch Into an Array of 3D Deliverables Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-11-10 | Leica Map360 Standard builds on the Sketch edition, turning the 2D sketch into an array of 3D deliverables. Compatibility between editions allows seamless transition between 2D and 3D environments. Standard supports Total station data, GNSS data, and projects directly from EVR and Leica Captivate. The full 3D capabilities and all analysis tools are included to produce a range of deliverables for basic to complex scenes.
How technology advances digital transformation in the fuel and petrochemical industries Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-10-04 | Joey Lafranca of Leica Geosystems Industrial Plant Solutions provides insights on the role of autonomous 3D reality capture in advancing digital transformation in fuel and petrochemical processing. Explore the potential for yourself on Oct. 18 at the AFPM Summit 2022 in San Antonio.Learn more about autonomous 3D reality capture at https://hxgn.biz/autonomous3Dplantscan
On-Site Safety Best Practices - Real-Time Alerts and Tracking for Your Construction Site Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-09-19 | Leica Geosystems offers a Modular Safety Awareness Solution to increase worker safety awareness and visibility between workers and machine operators to prevent machine-to-people, machine-to-machine, and machine-to-objects collisions. The possibility of integrating personal alert solution and collision avoidance technology with Leica Geosystems Machine Control solution offers a unique solution that can raise worker awareness and help prevent accidents on site.
Mobile mapping with the Leica Pegasus TRK - including a live Q&A with Jason Ellis Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-09-17 | Contact us at:pure-surveying.com/contactLeica PegasusTRK:pure-surveying.com/ride-along-with-the-leica-pegasus-trk-mobile-mapping-systemGo behind the scenes on an evaluation of the new Leica Pegasus TRK mobile mapping system. You'll see how fast and easy it is to set up a project, collect and process the data, and deliver high-quality results. Mobile mapping consultant Jason Ellis will answer your questions and challenge your assumptions about this method of reality capture.
Introducing The New Pegasus TRK Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-08-30 | Learn more here: pure-surveying.com/ride-along-with-the-leica-pegasus-trk-mobile-mapping-systemDiscover the autonomy, intelligence and simplicity of the next generation mobile mapping system. Ride along as we challenge the Pegasus TRK in three real-world applications in a live stream event on Sept. 16.
Building Construction Pro-Tips: Easily Sketch Paper Plans Directly Into Your Tablet Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-08-05 | See how sketching from paper plans is a lot like connecting the dots. Whether you're in the field or in the office, sketching has never been this easy.
Building Construction Pro-Tips: Squaring Aluminum Forms With A Total Station Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-08-05 | Want little to no call backs on quality on your foundation forms? Watch how Walrite achieves this with aluminum forms and a total station.
Building Construction Pro-Tips: How To Layout A Footing By Yourself Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-08-05 | With this total station workflow, you're able to get the maximum output of your crew to do more with less. For any questions contact us at bimlearningcenter.com/contact-us and reference this video.
Building Construction Pro-Tips: Importing DWG Files Made Simple Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-08-05 | Watch how simple it is to import a DWG file from your engineer and make simple changes to be field-ready.
Leica Map360 2022.1 - COE Support Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-07-19 | Learn Morepsg.leica-geosystems.us/map360COE units default to the drawing units during an import or export.
Leica Map360 2022.1 - Overview Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-07-19 | Learn Morepsg.leica-geosystems.us/map360Map360 2022.1.2.3012 is a service pack release with added support for COE compatibility. This allows entities in your diagram, such as the BodyPoser3D, trajectory rods, or the Bloodstain Pattern analysis entities to be viewable in Leica TruView. The entities are imported at the correct scale and location.
Captivate Quick Stake: Quickly Stake an Existing Line Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-07-01 | Learn more and download a 40-day fully functional demo at https://hxgn.biz/quickstakeSee how quickly you can stake an existing line in the Quick Stake app.
The Most Efficient Way to Do a Total Station Survey Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-06-01 | Watch the full webinar here: pure-surveying.com/2022/03/09/tips-tricks-tech-for-high-efficiency-surveying-a-live-qa-with-the-experts Learn more about the AP20 AutoPole here: pure-surveying.com/total-stations/ap20How much faster could you survey if you didn’t have to stop to level up your prism pole? With the tilt compensation functionality of the new Leica AP20 AutoPole, you can just keep moving and take measurements along the way. Simply walk up to a point and put the tip on it; you don't have to worry about leveling up and verifying. A quick glance at your field software provides real-time information on the current pole tip accuracy. You can also flip the pole upside down to take inverted measurements. As Leica Geosystems’ Burke Asay explains in this excerpt from a recent webinar, tilt compensation is one capability of the AP20 that can help you maximize the efficiency of your total station surveys.
The Fastest Way to Calculate and Verify Your Prism Pole Height Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-05-12 | Watch the full webinar here: pure-surveying.com/2022/03/09/tips-tricks-tech-for-high-efficiency-surveying-a-live-qa-with-the-expertsLearn more about the AP20 AutoPole here: pure-surveying.com/total-stations/ap20When was the last time you were out on a survey and forgot to enter a change in your prism pole height in your field software? It happens to everyone. With the PoleHeight functionality of the new Leica AP20 AutoPole, every change to your prism pole height is automatically measured and applied to your survey data. As a result, you can complete your work faster and minimize the risk of error. As Leica Geosystems’ Burke Asay explains in this excerpt from a recent webinar, PoleHeight is one capability of the AP20 that can help you maximize the efficiency of your total station surveys.
Interview with Jason Ellis on the New Leica Pegasus TRK Mobile Mapping System Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-05-10 | Learn more: pure-surveying.com/2022/05/09/new-mobile-mapping-technology-transforms-project-efficiencyWith artificial intelligence, autonomous workflows and an intuitive interface, the Leica Pegasus TRK is a complete reimagining of what mobile mapping can be. Jason Ellis, mobile mapping consultant for Leica Geosystems US East, shares what excites him about the new technology and how it will impact surveying and engineering projects.
The Easiest Way to Make Sure Your Total Station Locks onto the Correct Prism Every Time Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-04-29 | Watch the full webinar here: pure-surveying.com/2022/03/09/tips-tricks-tech-for-high-efficiency-surveying-a-live-qa-with-the-expertsLearn more about the AP20 AutoPole here: pure-surveying.com/total-stations/ap20If you’ve ever used a total station in a busy construction environment, you’re well aware of the challenges of trying to make sure your total station locks onto the right prism. With the TargetID functionality in the new Leica AP20 AutoPole, you don’t have to give that prism a second thought. The AP20 provides an automatic target search and identification on the fly that prevents your total station from locking onto the wrong prism and keeps it locked on the right one. As Leica Geosystems’ Burke Asay explains in this excerpt from a recent webinar, TargetID is one capability of the AP20 that can help you maximize the efficiency of your total station surveys.
Fast, Effective Scene Diagramming with Map360 2022 Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-03-15 | The newest release of Map360 software makes it even easier to digitize, analyze and present scene evidence in scientifically accurate and visually compelling diagrams and maps. Built on the latest version of IntelliCAD, Map360 2022 provides enhanced speed and performance when creating 2D and 3D diagrams and reconstructions.Download the Map360 2022 release notes here: psg.leica-geosystems.us/2022/03/15/scene-reconstruction-gets-speed-and-performance-boost-with-map360-2022Learn more and download a fully functional 30-day demo of Map360 here: psg.leica-geosystems.us/map360
A Simple Mapping Method for Forensic Analysis and Pre-Incident Planning Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-02-16 | Download the sample PDF here: psg.leica-geosystems.us/2022/02/16/video-a-simple-mapping-method-for-forensic-analysis-and-pre-incident-planningLearn more about Map360 here: https://hxgn.biz/Map360SketchLeica Geosystems’ Glen Davidson wasn’t able to attend the 2022 IAFSM Conference mass casualty exercise, but he did create a complete sketch of the facility from more than 1,000 miles away. In this video, Glen shows how to use readily available images from Google Maps and Bing Maps inside Map360 Sketch to create an informative scale drawing with dimensions, clearly labeled entrances and exits, and layers showing different views—all in less than 10 minutes. He also shows how to easily publish the drawing as a PDF with full layer support to share with your team.
A Fast and Easy Drone Mapping Approach for Public Safety Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-02-11 | To test the drone mapping capabilities of the software for yourself, download a fully functional 30-day demo version of Map360 here: psg.leica-geosystems.us/test-drive-the-new-map360Leica Geosystems’ Glen Davidson demonstrates how to easily import a drone image and create a map using Map360 scene diagramming and accident reconstruction software. The resulting evidence report includes all the images and video embedded, making it easy to share the evidence with others on your team as well as with prosecutors. Learn more and download a sample evidence report here: psg.leica-geosystems.us
Impressive Digital Scene Diagram Using Just a Notepad, Tape Measure and Smartphone Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2022-02-09 | Learn more here: https://hxgn.biz/Map360SketchIn law enforcement, you often need to document critical incidents quickly and accurately in less-than-ideal circumstances. Maybe you don’t have the right equipment, or your equipment doesn’t work. Or maybe the personnel who were trained to use the equipment were promoted out of the department. Fortunately, you can quickly create an accurate, impressive digital scene diagram using basic tools if you have the right software. In this video, Leica Geosystems’ Glen Davidson walks through a mock crash scenario to show you how to create a digital scene diagram in just 10 minutes using Map360 Sketch, a notepad, tape measure and smartphone.
Captivate Quick Stake: Accelerate Arc Calculation Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2021-12-21 | Learn more and download a 40-day fully functional demo at https://hxgn.biz/quickstakeNeed a productivity boost? See how quickly you can calculate arcs in multiple ways directly within the Quick Stake app.
Captivate Quick Stake: Expedite Creating and Staking Lines Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2021-12-01 | Learn more and download a 40-day fully functional demo at https://hxgn.biz/quickstakeSee how quickly you can create a line to stake it using Captivate Quick Stake. You don’t have to build a line and then stake to it; just enter the line command in Quick Stake and start staking.
Captivate Quick Stake: Simplify COGO with Smart Fields Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2021-12-01 | See what else you can do and download a 40-day fully functional demo at https://hxgn.biz/quickstakeLooking for an easy way to boost field productivity on your surveys? With the new Captivate Quick Stake app, you can use smart fields to complete coordinate geometry (COGO) calculations on the fly.
Heavy Construction Pro-Tips: Learn how you can easily stake out utilities yourself Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2021-07-30 | For more information on Leica Geosystems solutions visit: intelligent-construction.comUtility staking can be a costly and time-consuming task, however, with the right tools, it can easily be tackled. Typically this task is subcontracted, but in this video, we will show you how to perform this yourself in a few simple steps using the new iCON Site GPS rover solution.
Heavy Construction Pro-Tips: See how you can easily get the volume of a stockpile Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2021-07-30 | For more information on Leica Geosystems solutions visit: intelligent-construction.comIn the dirt moving business knowing your volumes can mean the difference between success and too much overhead. Typically you would trust in others or guess at what was delivered or is available. But why take that risk when you can easily perform this yourself in a few easy steps and know exactly what a stockpile is worth.
Heavy Construction Pro-Tips: See how you can easily get the invert of a pipe yourself Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2021-07-30 | For more information on Leica Geosystems solutions visit: intelligent-construction.comTypically you would call in someone to perform this task for you, but with the Leica Geosystems rover solution we will show you how you can easily perform this yourself in a few easy steps.
Heavy Construction Pro-Tips: How you can easily as-built a retention pond yourself Leica Geosystems US & Canada 2021-07-30 | For more information on Leica Geosystems solutions visit: intelligent-construction.comCreating an as-built can definitely be a time-consuming task you typically would contract out, but with the Leica Geosystems rover solution this task becomes not only a very quick affair but also one you can easily perform this yourself with these few easy steps.
