Leica Geosystems Announces Software Additions

The standalone Cyclone Importer module is part of the separately announced, enhanced Cyclone 7.0 software suite. This new open-systems module enables the direct use by Cyclone of scan data (including registration parameters) from various 3rd party scanners in native format. Direct import of native data formats avoids conversion steps to neutral formats that can be time consuming and are generally not as efficient for downstream data processing.

ForensicMap Pro builds on the strength of MicroSurvey's existing software for mapping forensic scenes and incidents and utilises Leica's point cloud engine technology. With the addition of point cloud processing capabilities in specific mapping software, forensic professionals can now take further, direct advantage of the completeness of 3D High-Definition Survey data for forensic investigations, a high growth area for laser scanning.

"Leica Geosystems' point cloud engine technology made it easy for us to add high-performance point cloud capabilities directly to our existing software for the benefit of forensic mapping professionals," states Darcy Detlor, president of MicroSurvey.

3DReshaper software, a powerful, standalone software for working efficiently with large, complex meshes and comparing them against design models, has been added to the suite of point cloud processing software directly available from Leica Geosystems. Developed by Technodigit SARL, a Hexagon company, 3DReshaper enables users of laser scan data to create smooth surface models of complex 3D geometry surfaces. This capability is especially useful for laser scanning applications involving heritage, archaeology, architecture, ship hulls and terrain mapping.

Demos of all of these new products are scheduled for the 2009 Leica Geosystems HDS Worldwide User Conference, 26-28 October 2009, in San Ramon, California. All products are immediately available. Pricing is available from authorised Leica Geosystems representatives.