Visualisation

V-Ray 7 to get support for gaussian splats

Posted by Greg Corke - October 9, 2024

Integration will enable PLY files to be rendered alongside standard CG content

Reality modelling

Metaroom adds 2D plans to iPhone scanning tool

Posted by AEC Magazine - September 12, 2024

Users can scan an indoor space in 'minutes' and convert it into a 2D floor…

Reality modelling

Trimble Reality Capture platform service launches

Posted by AEC Magazine - September 10, 2024

Cloud platform designed to streamline data management, visualisation and collaboration.

Reality modelling

NavVis MLX handheld laser scanner launches

Posted by Greg Corke - September 10, 2024

Device said to be suitable for users of all skill levels and ideal for confined…

Reality modelling

Varjo Teleport unveiled for reality reconstruction

Posted by Greg Corke - July 24, 2024

XR specialist using 3D gaussian splatting and machine learning to capture reality

Visualisation

Nvidia Omniverse spreads its wings

Posted by Greg Corke - May 15, 2024

Collaboration / visualisation platform is expanding beyond the core demographic of designers and artists

Reality modelling

PIX4Dcatch scanning app embraces AR

Posted by AEC Magazine - April 30, 2024

Models can be overlaid on-site and visualised for approval during design and construction

Reality modelling

Autodesk acquires PointFuse’s core IP and technology

Posted by AEC Magazine - April 19, 2024

Point cloud to mesh software will be used to ‘drive forward’ Autodesk’s future scan-to-BIM workflow

Concept Design

SketchUp for iPad embraces reality capture

Posted by Greg Corke - April 13, 2024

New Scan-to-Design feature uses iPad Pro’s LiDAR scanner to capture as-builts

Technology

AEC Magazine March / April 2024 Edition

Posted by AEC Magazine - April 8, 2024

Autonomous drawings and the race to eliminate one of the AEC sector’s biggest bottlenecks