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        Laser scanner to develop 3D digital twins



            orldsView recently launched Topcon’s leading 3D
        WGLS-2200 laser scanner, a flexible, survey-style solution
        with user-friendly processing software that reduces lengthy
        surveying processes into fast workflows. An upgrade from its
        GLS-2000 predecessor, it has integrated HDR image capture
        technology that delivers high-quality, colourised 3D point cloud
        data with reduced noise, across a wide range of applications.
           The GLS-2200 is the ideal solution to develop accurate,
        3D ‘digital twins’ or detailed digital models of an environment.
        This means it can be used for both simplified scanning and
        extensive workflow processes.

        Improved image quality
        The scanner offers better image quality to capture real-world
        scenes with varying light ranges and high contrast. It can also
        produce a sharper and more vivid colour 3D model rendering   verification solution, delivering a seamless transition into ClearEdge3D EdgeWise, Verity
        when using software like Bentley’s Context Capture.   and Rithm applications. Owing to this, post-processing time is vastly reduced as raw data
                                                      is quickly and accurately converted into more intuitive and actionable data.
        Extensive application abilities
        The scanner is flexible, versatile and ideal for construction and   For more information email Kim.pillay@worldsview.com
        infrastructure inspection, road/slope surface measurement,   Poweran 1-4 Page Ad.pdf   1   2021/07/15   09:37
        tunnel cross-sections, facilities and maintenance assessment
        and Building Information Modelling (BIM) applications. It
        features eight measuring modes that enable it to overcome
        various site applications and conditions, one of which allows
        users to successfully capture dense wet concrete data;
        another overcomes the industry challenge of accurately
        scanning black and shiny surfaces (such as coal mines).
        Operators can even scan tunnels/mines for 3D modelling and   New
        transfer that data from a safe, remote location, using third-
        party mobile software control.
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        Prism scans in three minutes with improved accuracy
        A full 360° scan can be completed in under three minutes. The
        scanner incorporates either prism or circular prism compliant            User friendly touch screen
        functionality. The prism measurement range during the surveyor-  C       with full diagnostics.
        style setup has been doubled to 200 m, which increases the   M
        scanner setup area by up to four times. This greatly reduces the   Y     The UPS cabinet is designed to hold
        need to change target positions, even on larger sites.   CM              up to three 20KVA power modules for
                                                                                 a total capacity of 60KVA. The unit will
        Built-in MAGNET Collage software         MY                              automatically share the load between
        Using the all-in-one mass data post-processing software,   CY            modules. Modules can be replaced
                                                                                 individually without resetting the UPS.
        MAGNET Collage, raw data is converted into a unified point   CMY
        cloud model. The user-friendly software can generate   K
        triangulated irregular network (TIN) surfaces, digital elevation
        models (DEM), volumes, contours and orthophotos. The
        software has increased Plane Fit accuracy from 2 mm to 1   Intelligent protection technology allows for up to four banks of
        mm and enables contractors/surveyors to process data from   hot swappable batteries. While the battery management system
        Topcon reality capture sensors and connect to downstream   ensures maximum life run time and life of the batteries.
        software like ClearEdge3D Verity.

        Tackling scanning & workflow processes
        The surveyor-style setup synchronises the scanner with the   Address:   67 Vlootboot St, Laser Park,
        same co-ordinate system as the design file, and software   Tel No:    (+27) 11 794 3886
        recognises the field workflow to automatically merge   Email:     sales@powerman.co.za
        individual scans. With a focus on workflows, the GLS-2200   Web:    www.powerman.co.za
        scanner forms a key part of the scan-to-BIM and construction



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