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December Newsletter - Happy new year!

12/31/2020

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DotProductNews - December 2020

Happy New Year! Thank you all for following along with us over the course of this wild year. Read on to find out more about our new blog ranking the benefits of each 3D camera option now supported in Dot3D™, our next webinar Master Class in Dot3D™ 4.0: Handheld 3D Scanning with Intel® RealSense™, our new video on How to Build a Handheld 3D Scanner with Your Zebra Rugged Tablet, the new Dot3D™ 4.0.1 update, and more in our 2020 Year in Review.

DotProduct provides real-time, handheld 3D capture solutions, for mobile professionals. Our newsletter aims to keep you up to date on how we're upending existing 3D technology markets and creating new opportunities for our customers.

-The DotProduct Team-

Dot3D™ Rankings: Which 3D camera is best for my needs?
With so many different 3D cameras now supported in Dot3D, it has become increasingly difficult to disambiguate which options excel in which situations. In an effort to help clarify this for you, our latest blog ranks each of the top 5 options in terms of attainable accuracy, maximum range, minimum range, cleanest data, camera size, room-scale scanning capabilites, outdoor scanning ability, discrete detail capabilities, performance in varied conditions, and cost. Click here for the full blog. And remember...you are by no means limited to just one!
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Master Class in Dot3D™ 4.0: Intel® RealSense™ 3D Scanning
We invite you to join us in the new year for our latest live webinar covering our Master Class in Dot3D 4.0: Intel® RealSense™ Handheld 3D Scanning. This interactive session will review all of the new features built into the landmark release of Dot3D 4.0, including live 3D scanning with the Depth Camera D455 and LiDAR Camera L515. Please click here to pre-register for the webinar on January 27th.
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Video: How to turn your Zebra rugged tablet into a 3D scanning kit
Already own a rugged tablet/handheld for industrial use? With Dot3D and Intel RealSense, you're only a few steps away from building your own complete rugged 3D capture kit from the device you already own. Please click here for our new video covering this process, in this case with a Zebra tablet, including a full 3D scan of an entire floor of a house.
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Dot3D™ 4.0.1 Update: Now available for both Windows and Android
Dot3D 4.0.1 is now available. Improvements include translation updates, RealSense software updates, and bug fixes. Please click here to update now for all Dot3D scanning and editing platforms.
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2020 Highlights: DotProduct's Year in Review
Thank you all for following along with us on this wild ride that has been 2020. Looking back at this crazy year, we'd like to take a moment to highlight some of the major milestones we've hit as a company despite the challenges presented by this strange trip around the sun!

January: The new DPI-10 Kit adds support for the FoxFury Rugo rugged DPI Light Kit and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Android tablet.
May: Dot3D 3.3.2 adds Japanese and Italian language support, fill volume calculation, custom area calculation, and more.
June: Dot3D 4.0 beta program officially launches with first support for the new Intel® RealSense™ LiDAR Camera L515.
July: Dot3D 3.3.3 adds Spanish language support, high-res key frame export options, color leveling toggle, RealSense updates, and more.
August: Dot3D 3.3.4 implements fixes / improvements to E57 export, Autodesk ReCap import, and licensing procedures. Surface Go 2 tablet support is announced for DPI-10 and DPI-10SR.
September: Dot3D 4.0 beta program adds support for the new Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455. DP-calibrated D455 Kits become available for purchase from DotProduct and global resellers.
November: Dot3D 4.0 launches, officially adding support for the Intel® RealSense™ L515 and D455, multiple measurement, scan-time annotations, and much more.

Please stay tuned early in the new year for more of what's in store for 2021! We wish you all a very joyous holiday season. Happy New Year!
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Intel realSense vs. iOS LiDAR Vs. DPI: Which 3D camera is best for me?

12/10/2020

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THE CONTESTANTS:
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RealSense D455, RealSense D415, iOS LiDAR, DPI Kit (X or 10), DPI-SR Kit (X or 10)
Let's rank them! As the list of 3D cameras supported in Dot3D continues to grow, it's helpful to take a closer look at which options perform best in each of the following categories:

ATTAINABLE MEASUREMENT ACCURACY:
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  1. ​DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.09)
  2. DPI-10 / DPI-X Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.082)
  3. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
  4. iOS LiDAR Camera (embedded into recent Pro model iPhones & iPads)
  5. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D415 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
NOTES: The DPI and DPI-SR Kits are arguably all tied for 1st here, with 2-5 mm attainable accuracies. The Intel RealSense D455 and iOS LiDAR are also arguably tied for 2nd: While each has its own +/-, the overall accuracies are relatively comparable. With either, reference constraints are recommended for the most accurate results.

MAXIMUM RANGE:
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  1. iOS LiDAR Camera (5 m / 16.5 ft)
  2. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 (​4.2 m / 14 ft)
  3. DPI-10 / DPI-X Kit (3.7 m / 12 ft)
  4. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D415 (3.0 m / 10 ft)
  5. DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR Kit (2.0 m / 6.5 ft)
NOTES: In addition to one of the longest ranges, the Intel RealSense D455 also offers the widest field of view.

MINIMUM RANGE:
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  1. DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR Kit (0.25 m / 0.75 ft)
  2. iOS LiDAR Camera (0.33 m / 1 ft)
  3. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 (​0.33 m / 1 ft)
  4. DPI-10 / DPI-X Kit (0.5 m / 1.5 ft)
  5. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D415 (0.5 m / 2 ft)
NOTES: The DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR stands out as the best option for close range scanning.

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CLEANEST DATA (LEAST NOISE / STRAY POINTS):​
  1. DPI-10 / DPI-X Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.082)
  2. iOS LiDAR Camera (embedded into recent Pro model iPhones & iPads)
  3. DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.09)
  4. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)​
  5. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D415 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
NOTES: Not to be confused with level of detail / overall accuracy (separate categories for those).

SMALLEST / LIGHTEST:
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  1. iOS LiDAR Camera (embedded into recent Pro model iPhones & iPads)
  2. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D415 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
  3. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
  4. DPI-X / DPI-XSR Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.08/1.09)
  5. DPI-10 / DPI-10SR Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.08/1.09)
NOTES: Smaller/lighter = More practical for use with phones and/or extension poles.

INDOOR ROOM-SCALE SCANNING:
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  1. DPI-10 / DPI-X Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.082)
  2. iOS LiDAR Camera (embedded into recent Pro model iPhones & iPads)
  3. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
  4. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D415 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
  5. DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.09)
NOTES: The iOS LiDAR and RealSense D455 are relatively comparable here. While the RealSense D455 may provide more details on some areas/components, the iOS LiDAR will typically still provide even more accurate global measurements (i.e. wall to wall dimensions, etc.), especially across larger scan areas.

OUTDOOR SCANNING IN DAYLIGHT:
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  1. iOS LiDAR Camera (embedded into recent Pro model iPhones & iPads)
  2. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
  3. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D415 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
  4. DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.09)
  5. DPI-10 / DPI-X Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.082)
NOTES: The iOS LiDAR and Intel RealSense D455 perform comparably outdoors, however, the colors from from the iOS LiDAR are more reliable. In direct sunlight, D455 data will sometimes have a pink/purple tint to it. This is not the case with the D415. Options 3-5 will not work in direct sunlight at all.

DISCRETE DETAIL SCANNING (OBJECTS/EQUIPMENT):
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  1. DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.09)
  2. DPI-10 / DPI-X Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.082)
  3. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
  4. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D415 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)​
  5. iOS LiDAR Camera (embedded into recent Pro model iPhones & iPads)
NOTES: The DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR stands out as the best option for discrete detail scanning.

LARGE AREA SCANNING (INDOORS AND OUTDOORS):
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  1. iOS LiDAR Camera (embedded into recent Pro model iPhones & iPads)
  2. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
  3. DPI-10 / DPI-X Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.082)
  4. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D415 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)​
  5. DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.09)
NOTES: The iOS LiDAR is currently by far the best option here (as a result of Dot3D 5.0), but the others may catch up soon (or at least get closer) with the release of Dot3D 5.0 on Android and Window.

EASE OF TRACKING:
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  1. iOS LiDAR Camera (embedded into recent Pro model iPhones & iPads)
  2. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
  3. DPI-10 / DPI-X Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.082)
  4. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D415 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)​
  5. DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.09)
NOTES: The iOS LiDAR is assisted by the intertial sensors of the iPhone/iPad, as well as the longer range of the camera. The D455 is assisted by its wide field of view and longer range than most of the others.

VARIED/CHALLENGING SURFACES (BLACK/GRAY/SHINY/WHITE):
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  1. iOS LiDAR Camera (embedded into recent Pro model iPhones & iPads)
  2. DPI-10 / DPI-X Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.082)
  3. DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR Kit (DP-calibrated PrimeSense Carmine 1.09)
  4. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)
  5. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D415 (mountable to Windows/Android devices)​​
NOTES: The DPI-10 / DPI-X is the most versatile indoors. The iOS LiDAR is the most versatile outdoors.

PRICE:
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  1. iOS LiDAR Camera (embedded into recent Pro model iPhones & iPads)
  2. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D415: $259 (without DP-calibration/mounting kit)
  3. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455: $419 (without DP-calibration/mounting kit)
  4. Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455: $795 (with DP-calibration/mounting kit)
  5. DPI-10 / DPI-X Kit (Carmine 1.082): $2500 / $995 (with DP-calibration & case)
  6. DPI-10SR / DPI-XSR Kit (Carmine 1.09): $2500 / $995 (with DP-calibration & case)
NOTES: ​DP-calibration adds quality control and sensor-specific accuracy improvement. It is included with all DPI Kits and the Intel RealSense D455 Kit if ordered from DotProduct or a DotProduct reseller.

You may notice we do not include the RealSense D435 / D435i on any of these lists. While these cameras are supported, they are not recommended over any of the above, and would not take the top spot in any of these categories. We also fully support the RealSense LiDAR Camera L515, but do not mention it here as it has been designated End of Life by Intel. The L515 offers long range and high accuracy in fully indoor conditions without dark black or shiny surfaces. For more information on each supported camera, please click here.
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DotProductNews - November 2020

12/1/2020

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Dot3D™ 4.0 has arrived! Read on to find out more about this landmark release including Intel® RealSense™ LiDAR Camera L515 support, Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 support, savable multi-measurement capabilities, scan-time annotations, and much more.

DotProduct provides real-time, handheld 3D capture solutions, for mobile professionals. Our newsletter aims to keep you up to date on how we're upending existing 3D technology markets and creating new opportunities for our customers.

-The DotProduct Team-

Dot3D™ 4.0 now available! Upgrade for Windows & Android
Dot3D 4.0 has arrived, including full support for the new Intel® RealSense™ LiDAR Camera L515 and Depth Camera D455. Please ​click here to download now for all versions of Dot3D across all Windows and Android platforms. Please see below for more info on the release.
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New in 4.0: Intel® RealSense™ LiDAR Camera L515 support
The Intel® RealSense™ LiDAR Camera L515 is now fully supported in Dot3D 4.0. This revolutionary solid-state LiDAR depth camera offers excellent accuracy and extended range for indoor scanning applications. It is fully compatible with Windows, Android, and the DPI-10/SR, and starts at only $349! Dot3D Pro is required for use of the LiDAR Camera L515. Please click here for more information.
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New in 4.0: Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 support
The Intel® RealSense™ Depth Camera D455 is now fully supported in Dot3D 4.0. This new addition to the RealSense D400 series offers extended range and improved performance over its predecessors (D415 and D435/i), providing a capable 3D scanning solution indoors or out (even in bright sunlight!). The D455 is fully compatible with Windows, Android, and the DPI-10/SR, starting at only $239 (or $595 with DP calibration/mounting). All D400 series cameras are supported by both Dot3D Scan and Dot3D Pro. Please click here for more info.
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New in 4.0: Multiple measurements savable to DP files
With Dot3D 4.0, you can now take as many measurements as you'd like and save each one directly to the .DP file for further review and sharing. Please click here for a screenshot of this new feature.
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New in 4.0: Scan-time annotations and annotation classes
Create annotation points while scanning with the new scan-time annotation capabilities. Set up custom annotation classes/fields with the new annotation class settings. Please click here for screenshots.
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New in 4.0: All-new UI, AprilTags display, lat/long support
4.0 improvements don't stop there! Please click here for a full list of new features and improvements included in 4.0. Want to see it all live in action? Please click here to review our latest video tutorial covering the full process of accurately 3D scanning and processing a room with Dot3D 4.0 and the LiDAR Camera L515 from a Samsung phone.
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Want to learn more? Need a demonstration? Sample data set?
Contact DotProduct: +1 617-415-7222 | sales@dotproduct3d.com
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