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Join us in this insightful episode as Tim Hogan, the new VP of Ops Tech, VDC, and Sustainability at HITT Contracting Inc., shares his perspectives on his new role and the innovative technologies shaping the future of operations. In this episode, we cover: Tim's New Role: How the 35-year-old high performer is steering Operations Technology, VDC, and Sustainability at HITT. Operations Technology, VDC, and Sustainability: How these elements are integrated into HITT's strategy. Innovations in Ops Tech: Latest advancements, including Laser Scanning and Reality Capture. Career Path Insights: Tim's transition from Operations to Preconstruction and back. Future of Collaboration and Delivery: How new collaboration methods are changing project delivery in the industry. Links: Last Podcast Episode with Tim Hogan Tim Hogan's LinkedIn Profile Remember to tune in and subscribe for more updates from industry leaders!
In this episode, Seth interviews Leo Zhang, a virtual construction manager and chair of ACI 117 subcommittee 117 L, who discusses using laser scanning in concrete construction. He explains that laser scanning is a form of reality capture that uses an optical instrument to collect dimensional information and create a 3D point cloud model. Laser scanning is used in various stages of construction, including pre-construction planning, quality assurance, and as-built documentation. While laser scanning has many benefits, such as detecting clashes and ensuring accuracy, there are still limitations and challenges to overcome. Overall, laser scanning is a valuable tool that complements other surveying methods in the construction industry. Takeaways Laser scanning is a form of reality capture that uses an optical instrument to collect dimensional information and create a 3D point cloud model. Laser scanning is used in various stages of construction, including pre-construction planning, quality assurance, and as-built documentation. Laser scanning can help detect clashes, ensure accuracy, and improve efficiency in construction projects. While laser scanning has many benefits, there are still limitations and challenges to overcome, such as accuracy and standardization. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Support 03:37 Overview of BIM and Laser Scanning 08:08 Challenges in Detailing Models for Concrete Structures 09:37 Application of Laser Scanning in Construction 15:54 Pre-Pour Quality Assurance with Laser Scanning 22:22 Favorite Use of Laser Scanning on a Job 25:09 Limitations and Certification of Laser Scanning 28:21 Setting Standards and Certification for Laser Scanning 31:07 Conclusion and Contact Information *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/ *** Episode References Guest: Leo Zhang | The Conco Companies | lzhang@conconow.com Guest Website: https://www.conconow.com/ Producers: Jodi Tandett Donate & Become a Producer: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/ Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com | Instagram @Mike_Dunton Host: Seth Tandett, seth@concretelogicpodcast.com Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/ Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast
German companies such as Bosch, ZF and Continental have suspended the development of lidar technology for the time being. But the technology, which uses a laser to scan the environment, will be needed for autonomous driving in the future as a supplement to cameras and radar.
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Steven Jameson is currently the Superfisory Visual Information Specialist for the Operational Project Unit, FBI, Quantico Laboratory. His duties include documenting crime scenes and preparing visual deliverables that aid in the investigations and at trial. Steve has a long career with the U.S. Navy and has had a range of duties including underwater demolition, "hard hat" diver. He also worked with the CIA, Directorate of Operations and he is presently serving as a Chieft Warrant Officer with the U.S. Navy Reserves where he is assigned to SEAL Team EIGHTEEN. Join us as we discuss some of the different technologies and challenges to documenting large scale crime scenes and how these are turned into visual graphics and virtual models for use at trial.Originally aired on : Sep 21, 2023
Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Kevin Hansen (VP of Preconstruction) and Amr Rafaat (Chief Innovation Officer) at Windover Construction out of Boston. This episode was recorded at Advancing Preconstruction Summit in Phoenix Arizona at the end of May. Windover, Kevin and Amr have received multiple Innovation awards since 2019, Amr is a regular guest speaker on Innovation within construction. Discussed during this episode is: - Amr's recent trip to Australia and the construction innovation happening in Asia Pacific region - Transforming Modular and Prefabrication Construction Planning - Combining Drone Mapping, Laser Scanning and BIM Coordination - How Windovers Innovation has contributed to mitigating risk and increased client satisfaction during Preconstruction - We discuss the affordable housing project that helped land the Autodesk 2022 Innovation Award. - The Innovative culture at Windover and how it's the corner stone of the company. - And much much more As always Kevin and Amr are always looking to collaborate, if you have any questions or are interested in connecting please contact them on LinkedIn via the links below: Kevin Hansen : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hansen-2a51774 Amr Rafaat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amr-raafat-b27255a4 Enjoy this episode and please share this with your peers, colleagues and friends.
A conversation with Philipp Amon, Business Division Manager UAV-based Laser Scanning, RIEGL, and Dan Hubert, VP of Marketing, Phoenix Lidar Systems In March 2023, Commercial UAV News hosted the webinar “Choosing the Right Sensor for Your Drone.” During that event, industry leaders reviewed some of the most powerful sensors for drone-based applications, such as inspections and surveying, and they explored ways of matching available technology to specific operations. In this special edition of our podcast, Philipp Amon from RIEGL and Dan Hubert from Phoenix Lidar Systems discuss the ways they work with operators and organizations to select the right sensor for their work.
Alexander DeBruijn began as a forensic photographer at the regional police Ijsselland in 2000 . In 2005, he joined a multi-police agency project group to investigate the adoption of Lidar and panoramic image scanners within The Netherlands police departments. in 2015 he joined the visualisation and reconstruction expert team which specializes in bringing laser scanners, handheld scanners, surveying equipment, panoramic cameras and other technologies to assist in investigations and to bring presentations to court. His current focus is XR visualization possibilities for use in the criminal investigation process and he is part of the "PDVision3D" development team, a Unity based general 3d and multiuser xr data viewer developed by the ETVR wich has been used in several court cases.Originally aired on: March 23, 2023
Technology is at the forefront. How do you keep up in the construction industry? In the world of construction, technology is changing the game. From 3D laser scanning to drones and photogrammetry, the industry has seen a massive improvement in project management, cost savings, and time management. In this episode of Profit Tool Belt, licensed land surveyor and construction technology expert who founded Nexus 3D Consulting & Reality Capture NetworkMatthew Byrd shares his insights on how these technologies are being used in construction and the benefits they offer. Byrd discusses the different applications of 3D laser scanning, how drones can capture high-resolution images and videos, and virtual reality in creating immersive environments for clients. He also emphasizes the need for more skilled personnel in the field and how 3D scanning can be used to train the next generation of workers. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the construction industry looking to stay ahead of the curve and learn more about the latest technological advancements in the field. Tune in now to hear from one of the top experts in construction technology!
The following Robotic Imaging blog post by Robotic Imaging Chief Marketing Officer Natalie Perri is reprinted with the permission of Robotic Imaging. www.RoboticImaging.com How Can 3D Laser Scanning Help You? Looking to save time, energy, and money? Here's the ultimate scanning guide of everything you need to know about 3D laser scanning in construction. Every Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) professional would significantly benefit from 3D laser scanning services. The use of laser scanning has slowly taken over the AEC industry. With the integration of BIM software and 3D scanning services, it seems like the perfect solution for many problems encountered in the profession. As every AEC professional knows, accurate as-built building information is critical to any project's success. This information extracted from a 3D laser scanning service helps all parties involved significantly expedite the design processes, as it uses highly accurate, baseline information. It's even able to reduce rework/change orders, as it's able to detect clashes. It keeps projects on schedule and saves significant time and money. 3D Scanning in Construction Real estate 3D scanning services capture a three-dimensional image of an object in the form of a point cloud. Shape components are recorded, as millions of digital points are virtually plotted, generating a point cloud. After the scan on site is complete, the point cloud data extracted is translated into a 2D or 3D format, depending on the clients' needs. BIM, an acronym for Building Information Modeling, is a modern approach to architectural design where a 3D model facilitates the construction process for design efficiency. Architectural BIM Modeling makes it possible to visualize a building and foresee its appearance before the construction, thus, allowing for improved decision-making on the project. Majority of firms in the AEC industry opt to use BIM programs, like AutoDesk Revit, for their projects. After the site is scanned, the data is registered and then detailed. The point cloud generated serves as an underlay for an as-built BIM. The latest advancement in 3D scanning technology is becoming more accessible everywhere. They're already becoming critical tools for construction companies. Integrating a scan-to-BIM service provider, like Robotic Imaging, guarantees more efficiency and faster decision making. AEC professionals are better equipped to handle whatever conflict arises in these projects. --- Continues in the We Get Around Network Forum (www.WGANForum.com).
Eugene Liscio is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, Canada and is the owner of ai2-3D, a consulting company that specializes in 3D forensic documentation, analysis and visualizations. Eugene has testified in court in both the US and Canada utilizing 3D technologies such as photogrammetry and laser scanning, utilizing interactive 3D crime scenes to aid judges and juries. Eugene is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto, where he teaches a 3D Forensic Reconstruction and Mapping course as part of the Forensic Sciences Program. Join in the discussion on how 3D Technologies are impacting forensic investigations!Originally aired on Dec. 2, 2021
Throughout the year, in between our main dig episodes, we'll be dropping in on a range of other interesting archaeological projects that feature Time Team's friends and family. In this episode, Dani Wootton pays a visit to Dartmoor National Park, Devon, in South West England, where a team from the University of Plymouth are digitally scanning an historic farmhouse to create a 3D game environment. Higher Uppacott is a Grade I listed, thatched Medieval longhouse, with origins dating back to the mid-14th century. It's history meets high-tech, and as Dani highlights, there are many parallels between game design and virtual reality, and the modern techniques now used by today's archaeologists. Over the coming weeks, we'll be following the story of Higher Uppacott, including progress on the 3D modelling exercise, and a tour of the longhouse with Time Team's historic buildings expert, Dr Richard Parker. Very special thanks to Matt Clark (Shadow Tor Studios), the staff and students of the University of Plymouth, Dartmoor National Park Authority and Gareth Allen of South View Media Ltd. Watch the original video on our YouTube channel here.
The Digital Transition Podcast powered by NBS. In this episode, I talk to Kelly Cone about laser scanning. We discuss what laser scanning is, finding the right technology for different use cases, and how technology on the latest smartphones can be useful for some use cases. We also discuss how technology and software products can assist … Continue reading EPISODE 36: Automating the laser scanning process with Kelly Cone →
In this episode, we talk with Mark Dietrick, Director of Services at Case Technologies, about a cool project he worked on in Brownsville, PA. We learn about reality computing, using it along with VR and AR as part of historical preservation, Kennywood, why there are so many Union Stations, and lots more! Show Notes Episode … Read More →
We went did some field testing with the Trimble X7 Laser Scanner. Do you think we mastered it or did we need extra training on day 2? Get the behind the scenes of our latest YouTube video and first test experience with awesome equipment. We have been posted more on YouTube about our field experience with the Trimble X7 scanner. Make sure you go check it out and subscribe to that channel if you want to see some more content like that in the future! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OcpEn4q1_4yWXIY9Zuyiw Thanks for joining us this week! Make sure you check out our sponsor Trimble ProjectSight! -https://projectsight.trimble.com/ Please consider subscribing! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Like us on LinkedIn! Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Instagram! Eddie's LinkedIn Tyler's LinkedIn (Our day job)
Questa è la registrazione di una chat vocale nel Canale Telegram di 3DMetrica. E mi piacerebbe farlo diventare il mio nuovo modo di portare avanti il progetto del Podcast. Qui parlo di laser scanning e dell'esperienza (poca) che ho avuto da quando sono entrato nel mondo della misura attiva. Tempo di volo e Differenza di fase; Precisione; Velocità; Portata; Dimensioni. Software e Hardware. Sono tutti fattori da tenere in considerazione quando si valuta un eventuale acquisto. Vado un po' a braccio ed un po' ad inciampo per via del nuovo formato, ma ci sono anche un paio di contributi esterni (ed è proprio lo scopo di una chat vocale). Se vuoi seguire le prossime chat vocali lo puoi fare sul canale Telegram di 3DMetrica: https://t.me/tredimetrica Puoi intervenire con il tuo contributo o la tua esperienza relativa all'argomento della chat creando insieme qualcosa di dinamico. Niente video, solo voce. La chat è registrata e poi la pubblico, per tutti, nel podcast di 3DMetrica.
In this episode of Everyday Business Solutions and our December mini-season we've been talking to TruePoint about 3D laser scanning and after such an in-depth look we're wrapping up the year with a look at 2020 through this Toledo-based business. TruePoint Laser Scanning utilizes the latest technology to collect a full set of data in order to ensure they create any type of deliverables that a client may need now or in the future. Data collection involves contact-less, COVID-19-restriction-friendly methods, and are very-non invasive to day-to-day operations. As we wrap up our first mini-season and get ready to launch into season 2 for 2021, don't forget to subscribe on our website, follow us on your favorite listening platform, and leave us a review with what you want to hear about next! Website: https://www.doubleasolutions.net/everyday-business-solutions-podcast/ You can email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net if you have any questions at all and we will see you next year! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everyday-business/message
In this episode of Everyday Business Solutions and our December mini-season we're going to be talking about who benefits the most from 3D laser scanning and when to bring it into your project. Ryan Hacker is the President of TruePoint Laser Scanning, a 3D laser scanning company based out of Toledo, Ohio who works to bring accurate measurements and data for buildings, sites, plants, machinery, and industrial space straight to those who need it. They service clients in many industries across the United States. Learn more about the podcast and this episode here: https://www.doubleasolutions.net/everyday-business-solutions-podcast/ Don't forget to follow and leave a review! Have questions? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everyday-business/message
Last episode of Everyday Business Solutions, we dove further into who TruePoint Laser Scanning is, but in this episode, we're taking an even deeper look at what data is being collected and discussing the enigma that is the Point Cloud. Ryan Hacker is the President of TruePoint Laser Scanning, a 3D laser scanning company based out of Toledo, Ohio who works to bring accurate measurements and data for buildings, sites, plants, machinery, and industrial space straight to those who need it. They service clients in many industries across the United States. TruePoint Laser Scanning utilizes the latest technology to collect a full set of data in order to ensure they create any type of deliverables that a client may need now or in the future. Data collection involves contact-less, COVID-19-restriction-friendly methods, and are very-non invasive to day-to-day operations. Learn more about the podcast here: https://www.doubleasolutions.net/everyday-business-solutions-podcast/ Don't forget to follow us and leave a review! Want to reach out? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everyday-business/message
Last episode of Everyday Business Solutions, we dove into who TruePoint Laser Scanning, but what exactly is 3D laser scanning and why is it so relevant to anybody working out of some kind of brick and mortar office space? Ryan Hacker is the President of TruePoint Laser Scanning, a 3D laser scanning company based out of Toledo, Ohio who works to bring accurate measurements and data for buildings, sites, plants, machinery, and industrial space straight to those who need it. They service clients in many industries across the United States. Learn more about this episode and our podcast here: https://www.doubleasolutions.net/everyday-business-solutions-podcast/ Don't forget to follow and leave us a review! You can also share your questions and ideas with us at Marketing@doubleasolutions.net. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everyday-business/message
The December mini-season will be a break in the usual podcasting content to discuss a Toledo-based company that we find fascinating! We'll be back to the usual content and episode lengths in January for Season 2, which will be built around improving interpersonal connections inside and outside the business. Ryan Hacker is the President of TruePoint Laser Scanning, a 3D laser scanning company based out of Toledo, Ohio who works to bring accurate measurements and data regarding buildings and campuses straight to those who need it. They service customers across many industries across the entire United States. TruePoint Laser Scanning is 19 years old and utilizes the latest technology to collect a full set of data in order to ensure they create any type of deliverables that a client may need now or in the future. Data collection involves contact-less, COVID-19-restriction-friendly methods, and are very-non invasive to day-to-day operations. Learn more about this episode and our podcast here: https://www.doubleasolutions.net/everyday-business-solutions-podcast/ Don't forget to follow us and leave a review! Have any questions? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everyday-business/message
Emanuele Ferrari è Ingegnere Ambientale piemontese. È progettista e topografo. Si fa i rilievi degli ambiti in cui dovrà studiare i fenomeni e progettare gli interventi. E fa anche i rilievi per altri progettisti. Oltre agli strumenti classici della topografia, GNSS e Stazione Totale, usa sa parecchio il laser scanner ed in questa chiacchierata parliamo di una sua esperienza recente legata agli eventi aluvionali dell'ottobre 2020, in Provincia di Torino, del suo approccio alla misura ed anche un po' di musica, suonata! :) Questo è il suo riferimento online: http://www.ferstudio.it/ Qui puoi vedere il video della chiacchierata: https://youtu.be/5a6CMmLOVPU Se ti va di raccontare la tua esperienza nel mondo del rilievo, della misura, dei droni, dei dati 3D, o se ti va di segnalarmi qualcuno di interessante da contattare puoi scrivermi nei commenti qui sotto. Se vuoi sostenermi, puoi farlo scegliendo di diventare finanziatore e produttore di 3DMetrica. Puoi scoprire come fare qui: https://3dmetrica.it/supporta/ Se vuoi seguire gli aggiornamenti quotidiani puoi iscriverti al Canale Telegram di 3DMetrica: https://telegram.me/tredimetrica
An Australian archaeologist who specialises in rock art recording and enhancement using new media technologies like drones and laser scanning, says these tools can help make it cheaper to identify sites of historical significance in the Pacific.
Podcast episode 33, 29th October 2020 - SUT CEO Steve Hall interview Chris Gilson, General Manager of Canada's 2G Robotics (now part of the Sonardyne Group) about the company's role in bringing dynamic laser scanning to the subsea sector, which has enabled users to visualise underwater structures in great detail, and can even be used effectively for mine field scanning. The talk includes details of 2G Robotics development of technologies that enable ROVs and AUVs to capture high resolution images, to enable enhanced levels of autonomy and also touches on the challenges of dealing with the enormous file sizes of the data sets that are generated with these techniques. Find out more about 2G Robotics at https://www.2grobotics.com/Find out more about SUT at https://www.sut.org and contact Steve Hall at Steve.hall@sut.org Please note that we have a Questions and Answers Christmas Special coming up so contact us if you have anything to ask any of our podcast guests. Thanks to Emily Boddy for podcast artwork and for composing and performing the podcast theme music. Support the show (https://www.justgiving.com/soc-underwatertech)
Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.08.25.266387v1?rss=1 Authors: Thiele, J. C., Helmerich, D., Oleksiievets, N., Tsukanov, R., Butkevich, E., Sauer, M., Nevskyi, O., Enderlein, J. Abstract: Fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) is an important technique that adds another dimension to the intensity and colour information of conventional microscopy. In particular, it allows for multiplexing fluorescent labels that have otherwise similar spectral properties. Currently, the only super-resolution technique that is capable of recording super-resolved images with lifetime information is STimulated Emission Depletion (STED) microscopy. In contrast, all Single-Molecule Localisation Microscopy (SMLM) techniques that employ wide-field cameras completely lack the lifetime dimension. Here, we combine Fluorescence-Lifetime Confocal Laser-Scanning Microscopy (FL-CLSM) with SMLM for realising single-molecule localisation-based fluorescence-lifetime super-resolution imaging (FL-SMLM). Besides yielding images with a spatial resolution much beyond the diffraction limit, it determines the fluorescence lifetime of all localised molecules. We validate our technique by applying it to direct STochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy (dSTORM) and Points Accumulation for Imaging in Nanoscale Topography (PAINT) im-aging of fixed cells, and we demonstrate its multiplexing capability on samples with two different labels that differ only by fluorescence lifetime but not by their spectral properties Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info
In this our “2020” episode we talk about vision, well computer vision with ClearEdge3D VP of Industry Strategy Kelly Cone. We also talk about virtual conferences vs. in-person conferences, why DBEI should host a “BILT Cruise” and then we really get our geek on about laser scanning, and even sensor fusion! Show Notes Episode Hashtag: … Read More →
Stefan Alexander is the VP of Advanced R&D at North, a company taking a human-centric approach to creating AR smartglass hardware and experiences that are both useful and respectful.After earning a Masters of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stefan spent more than a decade working with OLED display technology at IGNIS Innovation.From there he joined North to build and lead the team that developed the technology behind Focals 1.0 and the forthcoming 2.0 hardware.My conversation with Stefan goes deep into the technology, the mindset, and the lessons learned at North, and I’ve split it into two parts.In the second part of our conversation, Stefan explores the key takeaways from the launch and use of the Focals 1.0 glasses.Stefan shares his perspective on how making smartglasses is about tradeoffs, and goes on to tease some of the key advancements they’re making for version 2, which is expected later this year in 2020.He also shares his take on Laser Beam Scanning versus MicroLED displays for smartglasses, his thoughts about Nreal and the Nreal Light, and key challenges around privacy and consent when everybody is wearing cameras and microphones.You can find all of the show notes at thearshow.com.
In questa puntata Gabrio Rossi ci guida in un approfondimento sul mondo del laser scanning.Gabrio è architetto e CEO di Intellegere s.r.l. - società di ingegneria di Bergamo.Affronta il rilievo per le proprie necessità di progettista.E di rilievo 3D, o meglio, "Reality Capture", se ne occupa da parecchio tempo.Gabrio condivide quello che ha imparato sul mondo del laser scanner:- tecnologia e principi;- tempo di volo e differenza di fase;- modi di uso e differenze tra macchine;- approccio al dato da ricostruire e forma mentis del tecnico del rilievo.E poi ci racconta come da poco è iniziata la sua avventura, e quella del team di Intellegere, come rivenditori italiani degli strumenti Z+F.Passione e curiosità prima di tutto ma con il vantaggio di poter offrire un supporto concreto da parte di chi fa effettivamente il rilievo di campo e si confronta con i problemi reali che si incontrano in campo.Il riferimento online di Intellegere s.r.l. è: http://intellegere.net/index.htmlIl contatto LinkedIN di Gabrio Rossi é: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrio-rossi/Se hai una storia o un'esperienza da raccontare puoi scrivermi su Telegram: t.me/paolocorradeghiniSe ti va, puoi iscriverti al canale Telegram di 3DMetrica: t.me/tredimetricaE se pensi che quello che condivido ha un valore per puoi scegliere di supportarmi e diventare un finanziatore di 3DMetrica: www.3dmetrica.it/supportaIn questa puntata ho inserito queste musiche:"V" by Weary Eyes from Fugue;"Once the clouds lift" by Weary Eyes from Fugue;"Your battles are over" by Weary Eyes from Fugue.
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Hugh Facey OBE is Chairman of Gripple and of the Glide group. In 2014 Management Today ran an article on him entitled “Is Hugh Facey Britain's best boss?” and he has appeared on BBC's The One Show. His career started at Tinsley Wire. He set out on his own with Estate Wire in 1984 and then sold it five years later to fund Gripple, the wire connector that he invented. 30 years on, the Glide group that he chairs is now some 1,000 strong and Gripple is known throughout the UK manufacturing sector as a pacesetter. Gripple is a hugely successful exporter with offices in 14 countries. His first and foremost business principle is that you should treat everyone as you would like to be treated. Other principles include that culture should be a priority, everyone should have the opportunity to grow and develop and all staff should share in the profits of the business. Hugh first started sharing the profits of the business with his workforce when he gave the Estate Wire team 10% of the sale proceeds when the business was sold (to fund the development of the Gripple wire connector). The rest of Gripple's principles were developed bottom up – “from our staff saying this is what we believe in.” Humour is a big part of the business: “If you don't have humour, business can be very, very dry.” Gripple is an innovator. It has a target that 25% of sales should arise from products not available 5 years ago. It has invested heavily in its development engineering team, but the sales team, continually seeking to identify customer problems that the business can address, is the leading edge of its innovation effort. Since 2004 it has been mandatory for new employees to buy shares in Gripple. In 2011 Hugh set up a company limited by guarantee Glide (Growth Led Innovation Driven Employee) and he and his vice chairman are in the process of gifting their personal shares to Glide (50%) and to a charitable foundation (50%) so that by 2021 the group will be owned entirely by future generations of employees. The gifting is crucial, because it avoids burdening the business with debt, which is the consequence of many trust type employee ownership structures. Glide also provides an effective vehicle whereby senior management can be challenged by staff on the running of the business. The value of shares bought by an employee in 1994 has since increased by a factor of 200. Gripple's challenge to business orthodoxy doesn't stop with employee ownership; it famously has no buying department, no HR department (people and culture instead), no job descriptions, no R&D department (ideas and innovation instead) and Glide is structured so that it can never be run by an accountant. Hugh maintains that there is no need for a buying department when you trust your people. Equally, recruitment decisions should be made by the manager for whom the recruit is going to work. “Job descriptions … stop people doing things.” The first thing Hugh did when he founded the business was to surround himself with highly capable people. The original board comprised of Roger Hall (now vice chairman), John McGee (formerly MD of Presto Tools), and John Heselgrave, an expert in recruitment and training. Along the way, other businesses have joined Glide and have benefited from Hugh's investment approach: PMS Diecasting, supplier of the housings for the Gripple Connector, GoTools, and Laser Scanning. “So many businesses look at the bottom line, and not the top line and the investment.” Hugh doesn't talk about any achievements of the business as his personally, but believes the greatest collective achievement of Gripple is the Gripple spirit; the willingness of people to work together, to support each other and also their charitable efforts. After “making a bog of” his O and A level results, Hugh went to Sheffield Technical College, where he sat an Institute of Marketing course, and took a job at Tinsley Wire
Iain Woodhouse is a man on a mission and aims to eradicate deforestation entirely by 2030! This is his personal wish anyway! He is a Professor of Applied Earth Observation at The University of Edinburgh and also the CEO and founder of Carbomap. In this interview he talks about how Carbomap is using high-end laser scanning technology and drones to map forests to better understand the effects of climate change and deforestation. He shares his advice on how to collaborations and partnerships to help you grow your business and also incorporate high-end technology into your start-up business. He shares lots of insights and lessons learned as well as sharing some great information about how laser scanning technology is being used in this way.
Laser scanning and other new technologies have hit the construction industry in a big way over the last few years, and promise to deliver cost savings and greater efficiency on the jobsite. But what are these technologies really capable of delivering, and how can they be implemented? Brent Slawnikowski, Senior Account Manager at FARO Technologies, sits down with Skender’s Construction Technologist Ben Stocker to take a closer look at laser technologies. The two will delve into:What laser technology is and how it’s usedThe history of laser technology and in which other industries it’s utilizedThe benefits to using laser technology on a construction projectHow to start using laser technologyWhere laser technology will be used in the future About Brent SlawnikowskiBrent Slawnikowski currently works as a Senior Account Manager for FARO Technologies providing 3D laser scanning solutions for the construction industry. Brent brings over a decade of surveying, laser scanning and civil engineering practice to the industry. Brent graduated from Purdue University Calumet in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. During his four year tenure at Purdue Calumet, he worked as an intern for Great Lakes Engineering and two years later took the role of Project Engineer at FALK PLI Engineering & Surveying. Expanding his reach a little further, Brent relocated to Florida in 2014 where he spent a year with CAPTEC Engineering as a Project Engineer. After his one year tenure in Florida, he relocated back to Northwest Indiana, where he picked up where he left off at FALK PLI Engineering & Surveying. Seeing an opportunity to offer his knowledge and experience to the AEC market, he joined FARO in June 2016.
ESR is laser scanning crime scenes, and the kakapo breeding has been busy on Anchor Island.
ESR is using a laser to scan crime scenes, allowing police and juries to 'fly through' the scene long after the event.
ESR is using a laser to scan crime scenes, allowing police and juries to 'fly through' the scene long after the event.
ESR is laser scanning crime scenes, and the kakapo breeding has been busy on Anchor Island.
In our first official Points & Pixels podcast, Bill Emison interviews Ben Shinabery, PLS, who is the Survey Manager at Qk4, an engineering firm based in Louisville, Kentucky. Ben provides the listeners with insights into his survey background, and how he convinced Qk4 to adopt terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) in support of transportation engineering projects with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Ben will also provide perspective into his firm's plans to extend their 3D capture services with handheld and mobile scanning systems. In addition, he'll discuss how laser scanning has positively affected his firm's approach to 3D capture, while also describing how this survey service offering has helped his client utilize and leverage LiDAR technology in their daily operations.
Podcast 9 - Peripheral devices Join the Noob and gues.... well just the noob this go round as he tries to host the show by his self and talk about news gossip and peripheral devices. He also loves talking about his track ball and the SpaceMouse Wireless Kit. Its all about peripherals! Alcoholic beverage of the show: (the shameful) Four loko Oldschool AutoCAD demo: Welcome to the Danger Zone The value of Laser Scanning: Laser Scanning Block Chain use case: Use Case Contechcrew show 133: Bassem Hamdy Plant 3D on Holodeck: Video AutoCAD 2019 Fabric: Article Heidi Hewett: At Bricsys Bricsys: Shape Hexagon bought: Autonomous Solid Works World 2018 (SWW): Sweet intro Lynn Allen: At SWW 2018 Midwest University: AU's cousin Solid Smack: Measure of a man and woman Peripherals 3Dconnexion: Space Mouse Wireless Kit cool mice: RAZER Additional links http://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-mouse-myths-busted/ http://bimouse.com/ http://www.tech-faq.com/how-a-wireless-mouse-works.html https://lifehacker.com/5865351/how-to-choose-the-perfect-mouse-and-keyboard https://www.howtogeek.com/182702/mouse-dpi-and-polling-rates-explained-do-they-matter-for-gaming/ Safety http://office-ergo.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/ErgoAdvocate_KeyBoard_Shortcuts-v3.pdf http://office-ergo.com/hand-wrist-arm-pain/ Mice https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/optical-vs-laser-mouse-explanation/ Keyboard sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHKngZTqAqo
3D printing is taking up more of the average manufacturing industry space, organizations around the world are trying to find ways to generate expertise. This scramble for education does not just include universities or companies, but also international governmental associations. Among the government associations, BRICS has recently held their second 3D Printing & Intelligent Manufacturing competition in South Africa. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/support
3D printing is taking up more of the average manufacturing industry space, organizations around the world are trying to find ways to generate expertise. This scramble for education does not just include universities or companies, but also international governmental associations. Among the government associations, BRICS has recently held their second 3D Printing & Intelligent Manufacturing competition in South Africa.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africabusinessnews/support
3D printing is taking up more of the average manufacturing industry space, organizations around the world are trying to find ways to generate expertise. This scramble for education does not just include universities or companies, but also international governmental associations. Among the government associations, BRICS has recently held their second 3D Printing & Intelligent Manufacturing competition in South Africa. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support
Preserving crime and accident scenes, documenting and providing court-ready evidence, and ensuring every detail is captured, technology has changed how police, firefighters and other public safety professionals work. As the technology continues to advance, so does its use in this sector.
Technology is advancing at unprecedented rates. 3D laser scanning is no acceptation. In this episode we interview Shannon Trammell of Riegl USA to talk about their new product and what effect it is having on traffic and secondary accidents.
All the lasers! Underwater!
Marcus Reedy, vice president of surveying and geomatics at David Evans and Associates, explains how laser scanning has changed the surveying landscape for surveyors and clients.
Christine Grahl at Leica Geosystems and forensic scientist Michael Haag discuss the use of 3D laser scanning in reconstructing shooting incidents, as well as behind-the-scenes details of a recent reconstruction of the JFK assassination.
Speaker: Dr. J. Wenus Abstract: Microscopy of living cells is heavily employed in biomedicine to understand the mechanisms of disease progression and to develop novel pharmaceuticals. In particular, confocal microscopy which relies on laser-based excitation of fluorescent cellular biomarkers is frequently used for understanding molecular actions of therapeutic drugs to abnormal cells. However, prolonged exposure to highly energetic laser radiation often leads to light induced cell death before any spontaneous effects can occur --- an effect known as 'photo-toxicity'. To address this problem we have developed an automated live-cell imaging system 'ALISSA' which employs online image processing and analysis to automatically detect biological events and then trigger appropriate changes in the image acquisition settings. This way we minimize the photo-toxicity, obtain higher quality of the imaging data and minimize direct user involvement by introducing more automation to the whole experimental process. So far, ALISSA has been used in studies on cancer cells and neurons at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and it is currently under development aimed towards applications in commercial high content screening systems. This is a joint work between the RCSI, Dublin (H. Huber, H. Duessmann, J. Prehn) and the Hamilton Institute, NUI Maynooth (J. Wenus, P. Paul, D. Kalamatianos, P. Wellstead) with involvement from Siemens and Carl Zeiss MicroImaging. We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the National Biophotonics and Imaging Platform Ireland (HEA PRTLI Cycle 4).
Speaker: Dr. J. Wenus Abstract: Microscopy of living cells is heavily employed in biomedicine to understand the mechanisms of disease progression and to develop novel pharmaceuticals. In particular, confocal microscopy which relies on laser-based excitation of fluorescent cellular biomarkers is frequently used for understanding molecular actions of therapeutic drugs to abnormal cells. However, prolonged exposure to highly energetic laser radiation often leads to light induced cell death before any spontaneous effects can occur --- an effect known as 'photo-toxicity'. To address this problem we have developed an automated live-cell imaging system 'ALISSA' which employs online image processing and analysis to automatically detect biological events and then trigger appropriate changes in the image acquisition settings. This way we minimize the photo-toxicity, obtain higher quality of the imaging data and minimize direct user involvement by introducing more automation to the whole experimental process. So far, ALISSA has been used in studies on cancer cells and neurons at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and it is currently under development aimed towards applications in commercial high content screening systems. This is a joint work between the RCSI, Dublin (H. Huber, H. Duessmann, J. Prehn) and the Hamilton Institute, NUI Maynooth (J. Wenus, P. Paul, D. Kalamatianos, P. Wellstead) with involvement from Siemens and Carl Zeiss MicroImaging. We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the National Biophotonics and Imaging Platform Ireland (HEA PRTLI Cycle 4).
1. Adult rats and rats with a postnatal age of 3-29 days (PN 3-29) were used for the preparation of in vitro slices of the frontal neocortex. Epileptiform activity was induced by bath application of the gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABAA) receptor antagonists bicuculline or picrotoxin. 2. The voltage-sensitive dye RH 414 and a laser scanning microscope were used for multiple-site optical recordings of membrane potential changes associated with epileptiform activity. Optical signals were compared with simultaneously measured extra-cellular field potentials. 3. Optical signals could be reliably recorded for the duration of the experiments (2-4 h). Extracellular recordings of convulsant-induced paroxysmal depolarizing shifts (PDSs) in slices stained with RH 414 were comparable with those obtained in unstained slices. Changes in dye signals in response to reductions in extracellular calcium, addition of tetrodotoxin (TTX), or application of excitatory amino acid receptor antagonists indicate that the fluorescence changes correlate well with established electrophysiological measures of epileptiform activity. 4. In slices from adult animals, dye signals were observed at all recording sites. The response with the shortest latency occurred invariably at the site of stimulation, and activity spread rapidly in both vertical and horizontal directions. Spread was significantly faster in the vertical than in the horizontal direction. 5. Epileptiform activity was absent or only weakly expressed in slices from PN 3-9 animals. Activity was detectable predominantly in upper cortical layers. 6. Dye signals were observed at all measurement points in slices from PN 10-19 animals. In this age group, peak amplitude increased with spread of activity from lower to upper cortical layers. There was no significant difference between the speed of propagation in the vertical and in the horizontal directions. Spontaneous epileptiform activity occurred at a high rate in the PN 10-19 age group, and signals associated with spontaneous epileptiform events were largest in upper layers. 7. In the PN 10-19 age group, optical signals were characterized by the repetitive occurrence of PDS discharges superimposed on a sustained response. The amplitude of the sustained response decreased with increasing distance from the site of stimulation. Analysis of the latencies revealed that the superimposed PDS-like events were generated at multiple sites within the scanning area. Amplitude and rate of rise were largest in slices from PN 10-19 animals. These values declined with ongoing development.
Tue, 1 Jan 1974 12:00:00 +0100 https://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/7553/1/7553.pdf Cremer, Thomas; Cremer, Christoph