Every week, we highlight stories from friends around the internet that put a spotlight on the latest in the 3D technology industry. These stories can take many different forms, whether they be about a new innovation or workflow, an interesting and/or unique use case for 3D technology, or a higher level look at the state of the sector. Today, we look at a new tool for 3D building modeling, how digital twins were used on a major project, and laser scanning’s usage for heritage preservation.
Find links to the full articles below.
3DBAG: automatically generated 3D models of 10 million buildings
Lynn Radford | GIM International
This article highlights a new “open and freely accessible data ecosystem” known as 3DBAG, or Detailed 3D Building models Automatically Generated for very large areas, which was created by a research group at TU Delft. This is a model specific to the Netherlands, but it exemplifies how other researchers could create similar ecosystems for their local areas. The article highlights why this was a big need, some of the challenges in putting this together, and how it is and can be used.
AI digital twin successfully trialled with HS1 and Network Rail High Speed
Tom Pashby | New Civil Engineer
We talk a lot in this space about the value of digital twins, which can provide that utility for all kinds of projects and assets across a variety of sectors and scopes. Transportation is one sector that has been a relatively early adopter in this technology, particularly with rail as demand for rail systems grows amid cries for more sustainable transportation options. This article looks at how HS1 and Network Rail High Speed in the United Kingdom are utilizing digital twins for their asset, and the success they’re seeing with this adoptions.
'Bringing history to life' through 3D laser scanning
Daisy Stephens | BBC
One of the most common types of stories we cover in this article every week is how 3D scanning is being used to improve and maintain our understanding of the past, and this week is no exception. This time around, we stay in the United Kingdom looking at how 3D scanning is being used to help bring medieval history to residents in a much more interactive way. The article highlights how this technology is scanning important buildings from that time period in Southampton, allowing visitors to virtually explore these historically significant structures.
