Feature Articles
Rethinking service in the surveying industry
Looking for a recipe for business success in surveying? Don't underestimate the importance of innovative surveying services, says Moritz Lauwiner. The latest measurement sensors and software, decades ...
The era of smart manufacturing: why you need a good data strategy
As we enter the era of smart manufacturing, the reliability of data is growing in significance and data standardization is becoming increasingly important. According to JP Kelly, associate director an...
The importance of geodetic reference frames
Global reference systems such as the International Terrestrial Reference Frame provide the foundation for determining positions on Earth and in space, as well as for reliably quantifying our planet’...
Review of the EAASI Partners Summit 2023: navigating the future of aerial surveying
The EAASI Summit 2023 in Lisbon in November was a resounding success. While the aerial surveying association’s fifth annual gathering highlighted the growing unity within the industry, there was als...
Is it possible to create a cadastral map of Europe?
Reflecting the importance of cadastral data for land management and spatial development, various initiatives have been launched over the past 20 years. But how have these initiatives enhanced the poss...
Transforming cadastral surveying for Ghana’s future
Incorporating smart methodologies in cadastral surveying is improving the land acquisition system in Ghana. Traditional cadastral surveying is time-consuming and, if not planned out well, could cost a...
Transformative trends in laser scanning
In this Q&A, we asked Trimble’s Jeff Turgeon to share his insights into the current state of the sector and his expectations for the future. Looking at terrestrial laser scanners, what do you consid...
AI-generated 3D digital surface models from digital orthophotos
Innovative methodologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) are lowering the barriers and democratizing the use of 3D digital twins in the geospatial industry. Digital twins are revolutionizing the...
Case Studies
How mapping experts built the biggest 3D dataset of Alcatraz Island
The rugged 22.5-acre site of the notorious US island prison Alcatraz has been digitally captured in a world-leading project involving multiple mapping technologies. With the team camped in the jail�...
Imaging solutions combined with AI and 5G hold promise for forest health and wildfires
The number of wildfires has increased dramatically in recent years due to diminishing forest health caused by the drastically changing climate across the world. Longer dry-weather periods and pressure...
Cartomorphosis: an evolution that starts with cadastre
Over the past 15 years, geospatial information has enabled the transformation of towns, cities and a whole state in Mexico. The customer and data provider teamed up to create up-to-date datasets to en...
What’s new in Global Mapper Pro v25?
Blue Marble Geographic’s flagship software, Global Mapper Pro, is an all-in-one GIS package for analysing and processing vector, terrain, image and point cloud data. Compatible with over 380 differe...
Giving back heritage through digital twins
Rapid advancements and improvements in technology have made a huge difference to surveying techniques and solutions. Such a densely populated market of devices can feel overwhelming, leaving buyers ba...
Latest news in surveying and mapping
Woolpert acquires Murphy Geospatial
Woolpert has acquired Murphy Geospatial, a multidisciplinary geospatial solutions company that is headquartered in Kilcullen, Ireland. Murphy Geospatial is a private, family-owned geospatial solutions...
Nemetschek Group and Hexagon announce strategic collaboration
The Nemetschek Group, a leading software provider for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations industries, and Hexagon’s Geosystems division, the global leader in digital reality ...
X1 Pro GNSS receiver enhances surveying precision
SingularXYZ has presented its latest innovation for geospatial professionals: the X1 Pro GNSS receiver. This new device aims to refine precision in surveying technology with a range of features tailor...
Geo Connect Asia 2024 confirms must-attend status
The fourth edition of Geo Connect Asia (GCA), celebrated as the region's premier trade event and conference for the geospatial, positioning and remote sensing industries, truly delivered during its tw...