HDS Blog http://hdsblog.co.uk High Definition Laser Surveying from Leica Geosystems Tue, 15 May 2012 09:49:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Hexagon 2012 Think Forward 4th – 7th June Las Vegas Register before 21st May and save $300! http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/05/hexagon-2012-4th-7th-june-las-vegas-register-21st-save-300/ http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/05/hexagon-2012-4th-7th-june-las-vegas-register-21st-save-300/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 09:49:27 +0000 Rekha http://hdsblog.co.uk/?p=1101

]]> http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/05/hexagon-2012-4th-7th-june-las-vegas-register-21st-save-300/feed/ 0 Launching “@round the world with Leica Geosystems” Competition http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/05/launching-round-world-leica-geosystems-competition/ http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/05/launching-round-world-leica-geosystems-competition/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 12:13:37 +0000 Rekha http://hdsblog.co.uk/?p=1089 After the huge success of the “heroes@work” competition last year we are launching a new “@round the world with Leica Geosystems” photo contest.

We are looking for inspiring pictures of/with our customers and their Leica Geosystems products in unique environments and special projects around the globe.

The competition will be categorised by continent and open to a public vote on our Facebook page. The winning pictures will be used in the prestigious and world famous Leica Geosystems Calendar.

For further information on how to enter check out our Facebook page.

The closing date for entries is 30th May so get snapping!

Good luck

]]> http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/05/launching-round-world-leica-geosystems-competition/feed/ 0 Leica Geosystems and AutoDesk Webinar ‘BIM’ the World http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/leica-geosystems-autodesk-webinar-bim-world/ http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/leica-geosystems-autodesk-webinar-bim-world/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:55:30 +0000 Tim Badley http://hdsblog.co.uk/?p=1060 Interested professionals from 32 countries ‘tuned’ into the first joint Leica Geosystems and Autodesk webinar on the 5th April 2012 making this, one of three between Autodesk and Survey manufacturers, the most successful to date. Live demonstrations of Autodesk Civil3D and Revit, Leica’s new plug-in Cloudworx for Revit and an explanation of how Leica Geosystems instrumentation and software can facilitate the BIM process can be seen again by clicking on this link:

Video of Webinar -  Leica Geosystems/AutoDesk Webinar  – Survey and Point CloudTechnology for BIM 5th April 2012

Enjoy !!

]]> http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/leica-geosystems-autodesk-webinar-bim-world/feed/ 0 HDS Innovation Award 2012 Call for Entries http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/hds-innovation-award-2012-call-entries/ http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/hds-innovation-award-2012-call-entries/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:05:20 +0000 Rekha http://hdsblog.co.uk/?p=1078 The UK and Ireland is truly leading the field in the application of High Definition SurveyingTM (HDS). With a growing market need and highly talented user community, the industry has seen some innovative and creative approaches to 3D laser scanning over the past 12 months.  To celebrate Innovation in HDS we are looking for entries to the prestigious HDS Innovation Award 2012 UK and Ireland.

For your chance to win this coveted award, simply email a brief description of your application story in no more than 200 words along with any accompanying pictures/movies to Rekha Voralia in our marketing department: rekha.voralia@leica-geosystems.com

The finalists and winners will be judged live by the HDS user community and announced in at the HDS User Symposium gala lunch on Wednesday 11th July at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. The winner will take home the Innovation Award and will benefit from extended publicity, including editorial in Reporter, our worldwide customer magazine and promotion at our forthcoming roadshows.

Award categories:

The HDS Innovation Awards will be open to all fields of application including; surveying, engineering, heritage, archaeology, film, police, forensics, education, processing plant, architecture, monitoring, mapping, rail and tunnelling, ship building and many more.

Deadline for entries: 

22nd June 2012

Eligibility:

The awards are open to all users of Leica Geosystems 3D laser scanners and software based in the UK and Ireland, who are able to demonstrate their innovative use of 3D laser scanning.

All information given must be true, accurate and a fair reflection of the facts. Entry material maybe used in PR and promotional activity.

Good luck!

 

]]> http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/hds-innovation-award-2012-call-entries/feed/ 0 Announcing the Leica Geosystems UK & Ireland HDS User Symposium 2012 http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/announcing-leica-geosystems-hds-user-symposium-2012/ http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/announcing-leica-geosystems-hds-user-symposium-2012/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:05:22 +0000 Rekha http://hdsblog.co.uk/?p=1063 We are pleased to invite all our HDS Scanner Users in the UK and Ireland to the Annual Leica Geosystems HDS User Symposium to be held on Wednesday 11th July at the prestigious Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. Home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and is a World Heritage Site.  

The 2012 Symposium will allow users to share application stories, network with peers and provide us with valuable feedback on the future development of HDS technology. We will also be hosting a gala lunch with an awards ceremony, to reward the most innovative users in the field of 3D laser scanning in the UK and Ireland.

Award categories: The HDS Innovation Awards will be open to all fields of application.

Deadline for entries: 22nd June 2012

Eligibility: The awards are open to all users of Leica Geosystems 3D laser scanners and software based in the UK and Ireland, who are able to demonstrate their innovative use of 3D laser scanning. All information given must be true, accurate and a fair reflection of the facts. Entry material maybe used in PR and promotional activity.

How to submit for an award:  For a chance to win, simply email a brief description of your application story in no more than 200 words along with any accompanying pictures/movies to: rekha.voralia@leica-geosystems.com

Notification of winners: The finalists and winners will be announced at the Symposium gala lunch. The winners will take home a coveted award, prize and will benefit from extended publicity, including editorial in Reporter, our worldwide customer magazine and promotion at our forthcoming roadshows.

Who should attend:  All users of Leica Geosystems HDS Scanners  

Why attend:

  • Hear about the latest applications & innovations in the field of HDS from our special guest speakers
  • Uncover new & profitable markets for you & your organisation
  • Network with your peers & industry experts
  • Enter the prestigious HDS awards & be in with a chance of winning a coveted award  
  • Shape the future of HDS technology in our live feedback session
  • Enjoy a gala lunch
  • Be part of the largest 3D laser scanning user community in the world

How to register: Registration is free and includes conference entry, gala lunch and refreshments throughout the day. To register simply:

We look forward to seeing you there!

]]> http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/announcing-leica-geosystems-hds-user-symposium-2012/feed/ 0 Only 2 hours to go !!! Autodesk/Leica Geosystems BIM Webinar http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/2-hours-autodeskleica-geosystems-bim-webinar/ http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/2-hours-autodeskleica-geosystems-bim-webinar/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:07:00 +0000 Tim Badley http://hdsblog.co.uk/?p=1055 Register now…….  

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/726264106?dm_t=0,0,0,0,0 
]]> http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/2-hours-autodeskleica-geosystems-bim-webinar/feed/ 0 Leica Geosystems and Autodesk BIM webinar – Today http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/leica-geosystems-autodesk-bim-webinar-today/ http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/leica-geosystems-autodesk-bim-webinar-today/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:38:38 +0000 Lisa Day http://hdsblog.co.uk/?p=1048 Today is the Leica Geosystems and Autodesk Building Information Modelling webinar. There is still time to sign up for this free webinar, where we will be covering the BIM process, using demos and real life data. We will also share best practice in taking surveyed and point cloud data into design applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit in combination with Leica CloudWorx. This session will be live at 12pm, sign up now. https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/726264106?dm_t=0,0,0,0,0

]]> http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/04/leica-geosystems-autodesk-bim-webinar-today/feed/ 0 Laser Scanning for Forensic Investigation on the BBC http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/02/laser-scanning-forensic-investigation-bbc-2/ http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/02/laser-scanning-forensic-investigation-bbc-2/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:51:03 +0000 Lisa Day http://hdsblog.co.uk/?p=1034 Last night on the One Show (BBC 1, 7pm), Alex Otto, Demonstrator in Forensic Science from Bournemouth University was discussing the recent developments and struggles within Forensic Investigation. They used a ScanStation C10 to scan a crime scene set up in the studio to illustrate to the audience how this technology is being used to solve crimes today.

Take a look at the discussion here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/i/b01cj4dw/?t=17m10s

]]> http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/02/laser-scanning-forensic-investigation-bbc-2/feed/ 0 Leica Geosystems Sponsors the RCAHMW ‘Digital Past’ Conference 2012 http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/02/digitalpasts/ http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/02/digitalpasts/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:58:06 +0000 Paul Burrows http://hdsblog.co.uk/?p=1021 Leica Geosystems is one of the main sponsors of Digital Past conference 2012 which is being held in  Llandrindod Wells next week.

http://www.rcahmw.gov.uk/media/244.pdf

Digital Past is a two day conference which showcases innovative digital technologies for data capture, interpretation and dissemination of heritage sites and
artefacts. Running for the fourth year, Digital Past 2012 will be set in the historic mid-Wales town of Llandrindod Wells, and offers a combination of papers, seminars and handson workshops and demonstrations to investigate the latest technical survey and interpretation techniques and their practical application in heritage interpretation, education and conservation.

The conference will be of value to anyone working in or studying the archaeological, heritage, education and museums sector, and is designed to allow informal networking and exchange of ideas within a friendly and diverse audience made up of individuals from commercial, public and third sector organisations. Open House sessions will also give the opportunity for display and demonstration of projects or products, and the chance to talk to heritage organisations, product developers and retailers.

DigitalPast

 

]]> http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/02/digitalpasts/feed/ 0 Leica Geosystems and Autodesk – Survey and 3D Laser Scanning Point Cloud Technology Webinar http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/02/leica-geosystems-autodesk-survey-3d-laser-scanning-point-cloud-technology-webinar/ http://hdsblog.co.uk/2012/02/leica-geosystems-autodesk-survey-3d-laser-scanning-point-cloud-technology-webinar/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:55:35 +0000 Tim Badley http://hdsblog.co.uk/?p=1015 A joint presentation with Autodesk and Leica Geosystems , sharing best practice in taking surveyed and 3D laser scanning point cloud data into design applications such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit in combination with Leica Cloudworx

Join us for a Webinar on 5th April 2012

FREE REGISTRATION using this link

Title: Leica and Autodesk – Survey and Point Cloud Technology
Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM BST

 

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

 

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
 
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer
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