Leica Geosystems acquires Scasa to expand reality capture software portfolio
L eica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced the acquisition of Scasa, the software company behind the specialised 3D software PinPoint. This acquisition expands Leica Geosystems’ reality capture portfolio, giving customers more choice in how they model the built environment.
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PinPoint desktop software enables rapid registration, meshing and modelling of point clouds for users getting started with reality capture. It excels in creating floorplans and orthoimages, and works seamlessly with numerous Leica Geosystems scanners. Its intuitive interface, combined with easy measurement tools and efficient 3D modelling workflows, streamlines the creation of deliverables. The software is compatible with popular 2D and 3D CAD and BIM applications, allowing users to seamlessly integrate scan data into their workflows. Deliverables such as orthophotos, floorplans, meshes, and 3D models are produced with ease, providing professionals the precision and versatility essential for successful project execution. By acquiring PinPoint, Leica Geosystems’ expands its software portfolio that enhance customers’ productivity and project outcomes.
“ With PinPoint now included in the Leica BLK360 SE Essentials solution, we are simplifying reality capture by integrating hardware
and software into one package,” said Simon Mark, Vice President Strategic Innovation at Leica Geosystems.“ This way, users can scan, process, and model point clouds with ease and efficiency. Additionally, PinPoint will be available to purchase as a standalone solution, giving users more flexibility to choose what software works best for their projects.”
New Leica Pegasus TRK300 opens up advanced mobile mapping to wider range of users
is increasingly vital: enabling the rapid and accurate collection of geospatial data, it supports smart city initiatives, enhances infrastructure development and facilitates digital twin creation for improved urban planning and operational efficiency across various sectors.
With this new system, users with varying levels of experience can efficiently capture high-quality point cloud data.
L eica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has introduced the Leica Pegasus TRK300, an adaptable system for various mobile mapping applications. Mobile mapping
“ The Pegasus TRK300 opens exciting opportunities for any business looking to enhance and grow their mapping capabilities, from identifying potholes to optimising city centre traffic flows,” said Christian Schäfer, Business Director Mobile Mapping at Leica Geosystems.“ Because it is lightweight and designed with the user in mind, a single person can easily transport it and mount it to a vehicle – delivering results with minimal effort.”
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