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FEATURED ARTICLE

What is lidar? How does it work?

Laser Scanning

5 May 2022

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3 min read

Lidar has become a mainstream term - but what exactly does it mean and how does it work? Sean Higgins breaks it down in this post.
What’s a virtual demo? Why should you care?
What’s a virtual demo? Why should you care?
Laser Scanning

4 min read

A virtual demo isn't a webinar, but also isn't the same as an in-person demo. So what is it? Sean Higgins interviews Noah Eckhous from NavVis to find out.
Are mobile mapping and commercial real estate a perfect match?
Are mobile mapping and commercial real estate a perfect match?
Laser Scanning

4 min read

Mobile mapping is an ideal choice for industries that rely on building documentation. But how does it fit in with commercial real estate? Find out here.
You might not need a big project to buy a mobile mapping device
You might not need a big project to buy a mobile mapping device
Laser Scanning

4 min read

Think you need to wait for a case-study-worthy, big and impressive project to make the most of a mobile mapping system? Three laser scanning professionals...
How to work more efficiently with large point cloud datasets
How to work more efficiently with large point cloud datasets
Point Clouds

3 min read

For specialists working with large point cloud datasets, NavVis IVION is a powerful tool for streaming, sharing, and working with point clouds online.

What is mobile mapping actually worth to your construction clients?
What is mobile mapping actually worth to your construction clients?
Laser Scanning

4 min read

Mobile mapping services are worth more to your construction clients than you think. Independent writer Sean Higgins examines this topic in greater detail.
Cloud storage can increase the security of your point clouds—if you ch...
Cloud storage can increase the security of your point clouds—if you ch...
Point Clouds

4 min read

Independent writer, Sean Higgins, examines how you can increase the security of your point clouds with cloud storage.
Industry standards for mobile mappers are only one piece of the puzzle
Industry standards for mobile mappers are only one piece of the puzzle
Laser Scanning

3 min read

A call for more thorough testing of mobile mapping systems.
As-designed, as-built, as-constructed, as-is - what's the difference?
As-designed, as-built, as-constructed, as-is - what's the difference?
BIM

3 min read

In the surveying and laser scanning industries, there are many words that begin with 'as.' Independent writer Sean Higgins examines these terms and more.
Two industry leaders weigh in on how mobile mapping changes the game
Two industry leaders weigh in on how mobile mapping changes the game
Laser Scanning

3 min read

Matthew Craig and John Russo on the state of mobile mapping in 2022.
Why point cloud quality might be even more important than accuracy
Why point cloud quality might be even more important than accuracy
Point Clouds

3 min read

According to the State of Mobile Mapping Report, point cloud quality is one of the most important attributes of a mobile scanner. But why?
Everything you need to know about as-built documentation
Everything you need to know about as-built documentation
BIM

3 min read

What is as-built documentation? How is it used? Why should you care? Writing for NavVis, independent technology writer Sean Higgins dives into the details.
How as-built capture by AEC firm pb2 is powered by NavVis technology
How as-built capture by AEC firm pb2 is powered by NavVis technology
Laser Scanning

3 min read

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

Scan-to-BIM basics: Best practices for modeling
Scan-to-BIM basics: Best practices for modeling
BIM

3 min read

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

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

3 min read

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

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

3 min read

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

How fast can you possibly scan with NavVis VLX?
How fast can you possibly scan with NavVis VLX?
Point Clouds

3 min read

It's a question we’re asked all the time. How fast can you possibly scan with NavVis VLX? Here's the answer: 600 square meters in 6 minutes within 6 mm...

Why robots are a big step towards autonomous reality capture
Why robots are a big step towards autonomous reality capture
Digital Factory

3 min read

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

Using NavVis VLX on a construction site for as-built documentation
Using NavVis VLX on a construction site for as-built documentation
BIM

3 min read

Deploying NavVis VLX at a construction site in Stuttgart, Germany, every AEC pro on the project is delighted by its versatility, robustness and accuracy.

Reality capture use case: Design and construction verification
Reality capture use case: Design and construction verification
BIM

2 min read

The NavVis Reality Capture Solution enables AEC pros to compare point clouds and BIM models in third-party software for design & construction verification.

Useful tips on project planning for scan-to-BIM
Useful tips on project planning for scan-to-BIM
BIM

2 min read

A new series exploring all stages of a scan-to-BIM workflow, starting with useful tips for project planning and defining the scope of work with your...

BIM through the building lifecycle
BIM through the building lifecycle
BIM

5 min read

How powerful is building information modeling? Let's explore a number of high-value applications for BIM, from design all the way through to demolition.

Get it done with NavVis VLX 2nd generation mobile mapping system
Get it done with NavVis VLX 2nd generation mobile mapping system
Laser Scanning

3 min read

With NavVis VLX 2nd generation, reality capture professionals have a mobile mapping system optimized for outdoor and indoor sites to tackle demanding...

The NavVis Reseller Network launches in Europe
The NavVis Reseller Network launches in Europe
Laser Scanning

2 min read

Launching at BIMWorld Paris, NavVis is pleased to welcome Positics and Geomesure to the NavVis Reseller Network in Europe.

How NavVis and AWS are making information security a top priority
How NavVis and AWS are making information security a top priority
Laser Scanning

3 min read

Built on top of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing infrastructure, the Cloud Processing Add-on for NavVis IVION keeps your data safe and secure.

How 7 service providers use hybrid workflows for reality capture
How 7 service providers use hybrid workflows for reality capture
Laser Scanning

5 min read

Many reality capture pros now use hybrid workflows with mobile mapping devices, terrestrial laser scanners or drones, combining the strengths of each.

9 scan-to-BIM terms you need to know
9 scan-to-BIM terms you need to know
BIM

4 min read

A mini glossary of basic scan-to-BIM terms, essential BIM terminology, and the difference between BIM and other concepts like VDC and digital twins.

Announcing NavVis IVION Core: Add more value to buildings and assets
Announcing NavVis IVION Core: Add more value to buildings and assets
Laser Scanning

3 min read

Say hello to NavVis IVION Core, a reality capture platform for laser scanning and AEC professionals, making 3D scan management more effective than ever.

Introducing NavVis IVION, the most powerful platform for spatial data
Introducing NavVis IVION, the most powerful platform for spatial data
Digital Factory

3 min read

NavVis IVION, formerly known as NavVis IndoorViewer, is a supercharged new platform for owners, operators and contractors to transform all buildings and...

How dynamic object removal helps you capture active sites with ease
How dynamic object removal helps you capture active sites with ease
Laser Scanning

3 min read

Dynamic object removal is a simple idea that can have major impact for your mobile mapping business. Here's a few ways it can provide a competitive edge.

How NavVis disrupts the traditional 3D data capture work process
How NavVis disrupts the traditional 3D data capture work process
Point Clouds

4 min read

In a guest post, laser scanning professional Matthew Craig explains how NavVis tech is a positive change to traditional work processes in 3D data capture.

Hemminger Engineering and the future of work with Fraunhofer Institute
Hemminger Engineering and the future of work with Fraunhofer Institute
Laser Scanning

3 min read

The FutureWork360 project, which Hemminger Engineering undertook for the Fraunhofer Institute as part of the “Germany - Land of Ideas” initiative, is...

Everything you need to know about point clouds | NavVis
Everything you need to know about point clouds | NavVis
Point Clouds

4 min read

What's a point cloud? How do you capture them? And what do you do with them? Writing for NavVis, independent technology writer Sean Higgins explains it...

How to achieve an entire day of scanning in just 30 minutes
How to achieve an entire day of scanning in just 30 minutes
Laser Scanning

3 min read

We explain how the NavVis VLX wearable mapping system can significantly speed up your workflow – without sacrificing the accuracy your business relies on.

7 terms you need to know before investing in a Mobile Mapping System
7 terms you need to know before investing in a Mobile Mapping System
Laser Scanning

4 min read

We explain some basic technical terms that companies use in articles and spec sheets to describe the performance of their mobile mapping systems.

How to get 6mm accuracy (or better) with a mobile scanner
How to get 6mm accuracy (or better) with a mobile scanner
Laser Scanning

3 min read

Today’s mobile scanning systems are fast, scalable, and capable of high quality point clouds accurate enough for the most demanding projects.

NavVis joins the Qualcomm Smart City Accelerator Program
NavVis joins the Qualcomm Smart City Accelerator Program
Digital Factory

1 min read

Bringing next-generation mobile mapping technology for the built environment to the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program.

Testing NavVis VLX side-by-side with a terrestrial laser scanner
Testing NavVis VLX side-by-side with a terrestrial laser scanner
Point Clouds

3 min read

Never standing still, the NavVis team measured the accuracy and speed of NavVis VLX against a terrestrial laser scanner at the Munich HQ.

Introducing the Cloud Processing Add-on for NavVis IndoorViewer
Introducing the Cloud Processing Add-on for NavVis IndoorViewer
Laser Scanning

4 min read

The new Cloud Processing Add-on for NavVis IndoorViewer makes fast work of post-processing your NavVis point cloud data. Learn all about the key features...

How software can future-proof your mobile mapping device
How software can future-proof your mobile mapping device
Laser Scanning

4 min read

The software in mobile mapping systems offer one very important benefit; owners can expect their tools to continue evolving long after the initial...

Skanska maps St. Nicholas Church in New York City with NavVis VLX
Skanska maps St. Nicholas Church in New York City with NavVis VLX
Point Clouds

2 min read

See how multinational construction company Skanska used NavVis VLX to capture the site of the St. Nicholas Church and Shrine in less than 60 minutes.

NavVis VLX is the first wearable mapper with data good enough for surv...
NavVis VLX is the first wearable mapper with data good enough for surv...
Laser Scanning

5 min read

What makes NavVis VLX different from competing solutions? We caught up with Stefan Romberg, Head of Perception and Mapping at NavVis, to learn more.

Scanning 44,000 sq. ft. of the Perfecto Garcia Cigar Factory in Florid...
Scanning 44,000 sq. ft. of the Perfecto Garcia Cigar Factory in Florid...
Point Clouds

3 min read

How SurvTech Solutions rolled out the NavVis M6 Indoor Mobile Mapping System to capture 44,000 square feet of the Perfecto Garcia Cigar Factory in Florida.

Unboxing NavVis VLX: Rapp Group hails the future of laser scanning
Unboxing NavVis VLX: Rapp Group hails the future of laser scanning
Laser Scanning

2 min read

Swiss engineering & planning firm Rapp Group take receipt of their new NavVis VLX, impressed by potential for fast, accurate and versatile mobile mapping.

Designing NavVis VLX: wearable mobile mapping for day-to-day surveying
Designing NavVis VLX: wearable mobile mapping for day-to-day surveying
Laser Scanning

4 min read

Members of the NavVis D&E team talk about the design of NavVis VLX, and how it was precisely engineered to perform better in everyday surveying tasks.

5 reasons why it’s time to invest in mobile mapping
5 reasons why it’s time to invest in mobile mapping
Laser Scanning

3 min read

Whether your firm offers laser scanning services or you have an in-house scanning role for a larger company, mobile mapping will transform your business.

7 reasons why mobile mappers are ideal for as-built documentation
7 reasons why mobile mappers are ideal for as-built documentation
Laser Scanning

4 min read

Let's explore the unique benefits of mobile mapping devices for as-built documentation, together with some hard numbers on how they can help your projects.

Explaining the tools and technology behind mobile mapping devices
Explaining the tools and technology behind mobile mapping devices
Laser Scanning

3 min read

The first in of a series of articles about mobile mapping for experienced laser scanning professionals looking to make the jump to this new technology.

Testing NavVis VLX in the world's biggest science & technology museum
Testing NavVis VLX in the world's biggest science & technology museum
Point Clouds

3 min read

NavVis went behind the scenes at the Deutsches Museum to field-test the new NavVis VLX, our revolutionary wearable mobile mapping system. Read the inside...

Enhance occupational safety with a digital building powered by NavVis
Enhance occupational safety with a digital building powered by NavVis
Point Clouds

3 min read

A practical use for digital buildings at the Jade University of Applied Sciences in Oldenburg demonstrates their power and their potential for safety...

How SLAM affects the accuracy of your scan (and how to improve it)
How SLAM affects the accuracy of your scan (and how to improve it)
Laser Scanning

5 min read

Let's explore SLAM technology, including the basics of what it does and how it works, plus real-world tips for ensuring top-quality mobile mapping results.

How NavVis VLX can complement NavVis M6 in laser scanning projects
How NavVis VLX can complement NavVis M6 in laser scanning projects
Point Clouds

3 min read

NavVis Mapping Partner Cognica share with us their thoughts on NavVis VLX and how it could complement NavVis M6 in tackling their slate of projects.

Scanning a high-rise building in Berlin with NavVis VLX
Scanning a high-rise building in Berlin with NavVis VLX
Laser Scanning

3 min read

See how German chartered engineers Rek & Wieck used NavVis VLX, our new wearable mobile mapping system, to scan a high-rise building project in Berlin.

Scan-to-BIM Basics: 12 steps to bring an existing building into BIM
Scan-to-BIM Basics: 12 steps to bring an existing building into BIM
BIM

4 min read

Let's explore the end-to-end process of a standard scan-to-BIM project, and learn the best practices for bringing existing buildings and structures into a...

Audi factory now capable of remote production planning, powered by Nav...
Audi factory now capable of remote production planning, powered by Nav...
Digital Factory

1 min read

A project team at Audi AG collaborates with NavVis to digitally capture an automotive factory site in Neckarsulm, Germany for remote production planning.

With NavVis VLX, surveyors embrace a pioneering spirit of digitization
With NavVis VLX, surveyors embrace a pioneering spirit of digitization
Point Clouds

2 min read

Before the NavVis VLX launched, Austrian surveying firm Vermessung Schubert tested a prototype of the new wearable mobile mapping device in a live project.

Everything you need to know about scan-to-BIM | NavVis
Everything you need to know about scan-to-BIM | NavVis
BIM

5 min read

Learn how scan-to-BIM uses 3D laser scanning to digitally capture an existing building as a point cloud in order to create or update a BIM model.
Virtually navigate a plastic recycling plant with a gamepad | NavVis
Virtually navigate a plastic recycling plant with a gamepad | NavVis
Laser Scanning

2 min read

Visitors to a Düsseldorf trade fair could explore a complete digital twin of a plastic recycling plant using a gamepad, in a project developed by NavVis...

Best practices for mapping with multiple mobile scanners | NavVis
Best practices for mapping with multiple mobile scanners | NavVis
Laser Scanning

3 min read

Using multiple mobile scanning devices for big commercial and industrial mapping projects offers significant benefits.

Scanning a construction project at one of Europe’s busiest airports
Scanning a construction project at one of Europe’s busiest airports
BIM

2 min read

NavVis Mapping Partner 4INDOOR scanned 55,000 sqm of the new pier at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in only three days using the NavVis M6.

The world's first Digital Twin of a polar research ship, powered by Na...
The world's first Digital Twin of a polar research ship, powered by Na...
Point Clouds

3 min read

Reality capture specialists DiConneX have created a fully interactive digital twin of an icon of German polar research, powered by NavVis technology.

PrecisionPoint scanned 150,000 square feet of office space in one day
PrecisionPoint scanned 150,000 square feet of office space in one day
Point Clouds

3 min read

Global design firm Unispace made huge savings from 3D reality capture scanning solutions provided by PrecisionPoint, a certified NavVis Mapping Partner.

How My Digital Buildings optimized space in a helicopter hangar
How My Digital Buildings optimized space in a helicopter hangar
Point Clouds

4 min read

Meeting a need for space optimization in a busy helicopter hangar, My Digital Buildings used a NavVis M6 to map an area 500m2 in only 15 minutes.

5 reasons to meet the NavVis team at INTERGEO 2019
5 reasons to meet the NavVis team at INTERGEO 2019
BIM

3 min read

INTERGEO is the world's largest annual event for the geospatial industry. The team at NavVis will be in attendance again this year; here are five...

Sweden's largest digital indoor model created by Zynka BIM
Sweden's largest digital indoor model created by Zynka BIM
Point Clouds

2 min read

Scanning 180,000 square meters of a university campus in three weeks, NavVis partners Zynka BIM and EXACT have together created the largest fully digital...

Towards a digital twin for RheinEnergie, powered by NavVis
Towards a digital twin for RheinEnergie, powered by NavVis
Point Clouds

2 min read

Cologne-based energy supplier RheinEnergie improves plant maintenance through an ambitious 3D visualization project carried out by IDS and powered by...

How LevelS3D mapped the République Métro in Paris, powered by NavVis
How LevelS3D mapped the République Métro in Paris, powered by NavVis
Point Clouds

3 min read

How LevelS3D mapped the République Métro in Paris, one of the largest subway stations in the city, in two days using the NavVis M6 and NavVis IndoorViewer.

How to use NavVis IndoorViewer with static laser scanners
How to use NavVis IndoorViewer with static laser scanners
Laser Scanning

2 min read

3D laser scanning captures a lot of valuable real-world data, and that data has incredible potential to take not just objects but entire environments...

2018 - What a year it's been!
2018 - What a year it's been!
Laser Scanning

1 min read

2018 is coming to a close - and it was a big year here at NavVis! We’d like to take this opportunity to share some of the highlights with you.

How 3D scanning drives innovation in facility and asset management
How 3D scanning drives innovation in facility and asset management
Laser Scanning

2 min read

Italy’s market leader for facility and asset management solutions, Geomap, is taking advantage of NavVis’ advanced indoor spatial intelligence technology...

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