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CHCNAV APACHE 3 PRO - NEW FLEET HIRE PRODUCT
CHCNAV APACHE 3 PRO - NEW FLEET HIRE PRODUCT
A Powerful New Addition to Our Survey Fleet Hire The Apache 3 Pro has officially joined our hire fleet, and it is already proving to be a major asset for... Read more...
LiDAR Scanning with the CHCNAV ViLi i100: A Comprehensive Dataset with Minimal Risk
LiDAR Scanning with the CHCNAV ViLi i100: A Comprehensive Dataset with Minimal Risk
The CHCNAV ViLi i100 is a hybrid visual-LiDAR-GNSS receiver capable of combining traditional GNSS workflows with high-density LiDAR scanning. This makes it especially suitable for stockpile surveys. According to CHCNAV’s... Read more...
Capturing Accurate Pipework & Utility As-Builts with the CHC Nav Vili i100
Capturing Accurate Pipework & Utility As-Builts with the CHC Nav Vili i100
Utility as-builts can be some of the trickiest surveys to get right. Pipe runs, valves, brackets, offsets, crossovers it doesn’t take much for a drawing to end up looking like... Read more...
Why the Smartest Surveyors Don’t Just Collect Data - They Capture Context
Why the Smartest Surveyors Don’t Just Collect Data - They Capture Context
In surveying, accuracy will always matter — but context is what makes data useful. It's the difference between a spreadsheet full of points and a 3D environment that tells the full... Read more...
Why Sub mm 3D Scanning Is a Game Changer and How the Artec Leo Delivers It
Why Sub mm 3D Scanning Is a Game Changer and How the Artec Leo Delivers It
In the world of surveying and 3D data capture, accuracy isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s everything.When you’re scanning complex surfaces, small components, or intricate structures, millimetres matter. That’s where sub... Read more...
Breaking Down the Myths of Laser Scanning: What We Learned at Our Latest Demo Day
Breaking Down the Myths of Laser Scanning: What We Learned at Our Latest Demo Day
If there’s one question we hear on almost every demo day, it’s this:“Do I need a powerful computer to process all that laser scan data?” It’s a fair question and... Read more...
CHCNAV ViLi i100 UN-BOXING
CHCNAV ViLi i100 UN-BOXING
This week, Andy took a first look at the brand-new CHCNAV Vili I100, and it’s safe to say it’s a game changer for surveyors. The Vili I100 doesn’t just push... Read more...
Case Study: Galliford Try Becomes the First in the UK to Deploy the CHCNAV ViLi i100
Case Study: Galliford Try Becomes the First in the UK to Deploy the CHCNAV ViLi i100
When a new piece of technology promises to change the way surveyors work, the real proof comes from seeing it in action on-site. That’s exactly what happened when Galliford Try became... Read more...
One Device, Every Workflow: Introducing the CHCNAV ViLi i100
One Device, Every Workflow: Introducing the CHCNAV ViLi i100
The demands on today’s surveyors are greater than ever. Projects range from cadastral mapping in dense urban environments to complex earthwork calculations on active construction sites. Traditionally, meeting these diverse... Read more...
Mapping the Future: How Reality Capture is Transforming Infrastructure Projects
Mapping the Future: How Reality Capture is Transforming Infrastructure Projects
In the fast-evolving world of construction and infrastructure, accuracy and safety are non-negotiable. That’s where reality capture technology is stepping in as a game-changer. We recently sat down with Andy, a seasoned... Read more...
CoProcess 2025: Revolutionising Point Cloud Vectorization for Survey Professionals
CoProcess 2025: Revolutionising Point Cloud Vectorization for Survey Professionals
The surveying and mapping industry has witnessed remarkable growth in handheld SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) technology, with over 1 million users worldwide. However, a critical gap has emerged between... Read more...
Case Study: As-Built Laser Scan for New Road & Bridge Construction
Case Study: As-Built Laser Scan for New Road & Bridge Construction
Using the RS30 for fast, detailed data capture under challenging conditions Client Brief We were recently brought in on a road and bridge construction project nearing completion. The client requested a... Read more...