Introducing the New ScanStation Product Portfolio

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About meLeica 3D laser scanning consultant “Helping your business grow by ensuring your success in 3D documentation.”

• BSc. Surveying Science from Newcastle University (UK)• 20+ years in surveying industry• Worked for the competition!• 10 years as scanning specialist• Southwest representative• Positive, transparent collaboration

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Evolution of scanning – HDS timeline

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Leica offers a broad range of geospatial mapping products

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Leica builds the most accurate, reliable and rugged laser scanners in the world that deliver survey-grade accuracy even under the toughest conditions

• High-performance laser scanners

• A complete line of powerful point cloud processing software

• Proven field and office workflows

• Manufacturer provided training

• Accessories designed to expand versatility

• World-class support

• A complete solution

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The Objective of this Presentation is Education

What do I need in a laser scanner?

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Topics covered in this presentation

• The new Leica ScanStation product portfolio

• New Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) software products

• Deep dive into the new ScanStation key features and benefits

• Detailed workflows in the field and office

• The entire family of Leica TLS software products

Topics not covered in this presentation

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Leica customers are poised to experience a huge boost in:

• Performance

• Productivity

• User Confidence

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Introducing the New ScanStation PortfolioThe right Scanner for every Application

Highest versatility for all scanning applications, including long range tasks

P40

P30

P16

High performance scanner suitable for most every day tasks

Best value for money scanner for all shorter range applications

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Introducing Three New TLS Software Products

Jetstream product line New Point Cloud Technology Server

Leica CloudWorx for Navisworks New CloudWorx family member for support of Autodesk design software

TruView Global New generation TruView for scan viewing using any device & any browser

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Major Characteristics of the New ScanStations that will make a difference to your productivity

• Usable, ‘fit for purpose’ 3D data due to:

• Highly accurate vertical angle, horizontal angle, and distance measurements

• True, real-time, survey-grade tilt compensation

• Protected optics for use in the rain / dust

• Blazingly fast at 1 million points per second

• High Dynamic Range (HDR) imagery

• Ruggedness allows use under extreme conditions including extreme heat and bitter cold

P40

P16

P30

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We’ve improved our ScanStations in two key areas:

1. Scanning &

2. Digital Imaging• The results show big benefits in:

• Overall project efficiency

• Scan detail

• Confidence in the data

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The Technology Improvements in These Key Areas Translates to Fewer Setups & Greater Productivity

Built-in internal High Dynamic Range (HDR) camera in all ScanStations

Mixed Pixel Filtration

Range Measurement & Noise

Adjustable Sensitivity

Fiberlaser

Laser diode

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HDR Images from Built-in Camera

Multiple exposures are taken of the same scene

Images are then automatically combined to color the point cloud

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Indoor HDR image from internal camera

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Outdoor HDR image from internal camera

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Enhanced True Color mapping reduces office time as the user can better visualize what was scanned

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IMPORTANT ! The camera’s resolution is so high that it allows an operator to quickly identify and scan targets using the real-time video display out to a range of 75 meters (246 feet) and sometimes farther!

Real-time streaming video display

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The importance of range to targets in HDS When doing multiple scans outdoors and targets are

required (like on a roadway) the ability of a scanner to identify and efficiently capture targets at long-range has a huge impact on the cost of using a scanner

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Overhead view of three station traverse in a parking lot showing 85 meter range target acquisition

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Impact of laser beam width (a.k.a. “spot size”) on scanner’s ability to capture real scene geometry

Small beam width

Large beam width

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Example of how multiple-return range resolution may occur

Single laser beam

Inset

See inset

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Data problems that can occur due to “fat” laser beams or laser beam “ricochet”

• Extraneous, false or “ghost” points

• Scan points showing up in the wrong place

• Points spraying from a surface out into space

• Scan data may look fuzzy

• Other vendors sometimes apply “smoothing” algorithms to data so that scan points don’t necessarily reflect true surface geometry

Non-Leica scanner “Smoothing” algorithm used to hide excessive noise

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The potential for “spray” from a non-Leica scanner

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Device Constructed for testing Mixed Pixel Filter (MPF)

Without MPF

With MPF

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The Solution: Mixed Pixel Filtration (MPF)

• Upon import into Cyclone most of extraneous scan points are automatically removed

• Scan noise is now so small that slices through scans now often look like fine architectural drawings

• The benefit to you is that you save valuable time in the office on the cleaning step, meaning that the scan data is much easier to trace over. This makes it more accurate and quicker to complete the deliverable to your customer.

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The New ScanStationsImproved Data Quality

Crisper and cleaner data means a lot less office work and greater productivity

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Data collected while snowing then imported into Cyclone 9.1 …MPF removes snow (and rain) automatically

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ScanStation P40Offers Long Range Mode

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P40 Technology - How it works…Sensitivity Normal vs. Maximum

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P40 Extended Range Test

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P40 Low Sensitivity Range

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P40 High Sensitivity Range

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ScanStation P16 / P30 / P40Key features & Benefits

Feature BenefitData Quality Certainty that the 3D point cloud represents the 3D geometry of

measured objects in the best possible and most reliable way – trust that the model is an accurate representation of reality

Speed Shorter acquisition time = more stations per hour = money saved

HDR Imagery Adds valuable information to the 3D point cloud data and makes interpretation and visualisation of results more efficient

Ruggedness Allows use of Leica scanners even under extreme environmental conditions (temperature, dust) and therefore extends the scope of possible utilisation and ensures greater productivity.

P16 P30 P40

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Which ScanStation solves your problem?

P40For customers ‘who want it all’ and value maximum flexibility, dual range modes, full survey capabilities, and the cleanest data. Long-range measurement.

P30

Offers the additional benefit of flexible scanner operations with multiple workflows over P16, and for customers that value, longer range, cleanest data, and basic survey functionality. Versatility.

P16

Tailored for ease of use, single button operation, and a lower point of entry into laser scanning for customers that are not concerned with complex survey functionality and don’t have the need for longer range. Value.

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Introducing Three New TLS Software Products

Jetstream product line New Point Cloud Technology Server

Leica CloudWorx for Navisworks New CloudWorx family member for support of Autodesk design software

TruView Global New generation TruView for scan viewing using any device & any browser

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• First previewed at last year’s Hexagon Conference

• A combined project data vault and high-performance data streaming server

• Takes Cyclone data and serves it up in a high-performance format

• Targeted to users that do a fair amount of data processing where office efficiency is especially important

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Makes working with point clouds in Cloudworx products more productive in two ways

1. Eliminates the aggravating “waiting” part of working with clouds

Load and open any size scan data set virtually instantaneously

No more waiting for regeneration after panning, zooming, rotating, orbiting, and moving

On Cloudworx projects JetStream’s “no more waiting” benefit alone will reduce office time by 20-40%

Jetstream technology to be implemented in other Cyclone modules moving forward

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Makes working with point clouds in Cloudworx products more productive in two ways:

1. Jetstream dramatically improves office productivity through

• Improved scan project management

• Data files will be an order of magnitude smaller than customers are currently used to

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• View scans on any smart phone or tablet, using any internet browser

• No TruView app required for mobile devices and no plug-in needed for viewing on PC’s

• No longer are you constrained to being able to see TruViews in just Internet Explorer and only on a PC

• Greatly increases access to our ultra-user-friendly TruViews for viewing scans

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The powerful combination of…

• Fewer setups in the field

• Faster scanning

• HDR imaging

• Cleaner, crisper low noise data in the office

• A powerful suite of point cloud processing software

…translates into greater productivity and more money in your pocket.

Questions?

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