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In mine surveying, relying solely on raw 3D point cloud data without a Mesh makes it impossible to perform high-precision volume calculations, generate contours, automatically detect crest and toe lines, or conduct slope safety thermal analysis. Therefore, converting 3D point cloud data into a 3D Mesh (3D Triangular Mesh / Terrain Model) is a core step in mining mapping and engineering analysis. This functionality serves the following 6 critical practical uses: 1. Generatin

In real-world data collection (such as laser scanning or drone photogrammetry), raw point clouds are unstructured, lack topological relationships, and contain numerous discrete noise points (referred to as "unstructured point clouds"). Drafting directly while navigating through a massive cloud of points is like searching for wall corners in a fog. Introducing a "reference horizontal plane" for slicing and extraction offers exceptional practical value for surveying and mapping

Simply put, a Point Cloud consists of "unconnected data points," while a 3D Mesh is a "continuous surface created by connecting points into faces." 1. Three Core Differences Between the Formats 3D Point Cloud Elements: Composed of massive 3D coordinate points $(x, y, z)$, where each point may also carry color (RGB) or laser reflection intensity data. Core Characteristics: Discrete with no topological structure. Points share no line or face connections between them, rendering

Last week, we successfully held a workshop of 3D Machine Guidance System for our Latin American partners. The on-site training course includes 4 part: GNSS Positioning Fundamentals: Learn how satellite signals, base stations, and rovers establish real-time site coordinates. System Setup and Calibration: Master machine dimensions, sensor alignment, and daily calibrations for buckets or blades. Digital Models and Workflows: Practice loading 3D surface models, reading cut/fill i

In surveying and CAD drafting workflows utilizing laser scanners, engineers often overlay X-ray Orthophotos as geometric snapping basemaps (to draft wall lines) alongside standard Orthophotos (to reference materials and colors). This combination maximizes both efficiency and accuracy. While Orthophotos and X-ray Orthophotos share the exact same source data, their underlying algorithms, point cloud projection rules, and rendering logics differ significantly. In short: point-cl

A Point Cloud Profile / Section refers to using an imaginary plane (or curved surface) to slice a specific section through a 3D point cloud, extracting the point or line data within that sections thickness. A profile can be a longitudinal elevation profile extending along a road or tunnel centerline, a stepped polyline section along any axis of a building, or a continuous terrain profile mapped to ground elevations. Extracting profiles individually or in batch from point clou

In traditional engineering, quality control and deformation monitoring rely on total stations, optical levels, or benchmarks—measuring only a limited number of isolated points, which easily overlooks localized hazards. By utilizing laser scanners for measurement, followed by surface and flatness inspections using point clouds and 3D models, we can achieve: Full-Coverage Inspection: Transitioning from point-based sampling to 100% full-surface spatial comparison. Intuitive Visu

Executive Summary Faced with highly unstable geological conditions and imminent ecological risks, a century-old salt mine in Eastern Europe is in urgent need of a high-precision and reliable monitoring system. Recently, our team of monitoring engineers traveled to the site and, together with the local distributor, carried out the installation and commissioning of an automated monitoring system centered on robotic total stations for the customer. The entire system is now offic

Discover how SANDING ME Plus Mixed Solution makes your work lighter and smarter. Struggling with GNSS in obstructed areas?Signals weak, workflow interrupted, accuracy not as expected? With SANDING SLAM RTK ME Plus' Mixed Sulution, it's just a few clicks away to keep measuring smoothly ---even inside buildings or under heavy obstructions. LiDAR IMU ensure continuous positioning at 2 cm accuracy, without the hassle of total stations or measuring tapes. Measurement and stake-o

We're thrilled to unveil our AI-Powered surveying solutions at Europe's leading geospatial event. Discover the future of precision,...

From Aug. 11-13, SANDING LATAM Partner Summit was successfully held in Costa Rica. With the theme “Connecting, Inspiring, Winning...

TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE SHALL WORK TOGETHER!!! That's a silent heart sound in most of enterprise and universities. And they get a mutual...

It is time to GoSLAM! GoSLAM mobile measurement system adopts SLAM technology (Simultaneous localization and Mapping), that is, real-time positioning and mapping technology does not depend on GNSS positioning such as GPS. In the movement of unknown environment such as indoor and outdoor space, self-positioning and incremental 3D mapping are carried out. It is committed to providing customers with solutions for mobile 3D laser measurement systems with a better user experienc

SU30 Unmanned Surface Vehicle is a new generation of SANDING water professional intelligent measurement equipment. It mainly used in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and other river basins. Achieves a variety of modes of measurement operations. The section measurement navigation is accurate, with the starting point hovering function and accurate measurement data, it can maximize the avoidance of personnel safety hazards and improve work efficiency. Hysurvey software is specially des

The new SIRGAS Symposium is held in the city of Santiago de Chile during 7-9th November 2022. Thanks to the invitation, SANDING partner in Chile KOLLNER LABRANA & CIA. LTDA is exhibiting in this event. It’s great honor that SANDING can attend in this even. Meanwhile, this event is also in celebration of 100 anniversary of IGM de Chile. As we know, SIRGAS is a well-known organization in Latam countries, offering Geodetic Reference System for the Americas since 1993, foun

New UI will be updated on our GNSS Data Processing Software. A series of new functions will come true too. For details, you can consult...

This week we continue to test our latest product T14 GNSS, make it be prepared to be introduced to global users. We use T14 to collect...