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Dot3D News: Survey Control Tutorial, New DP Format in CloudCompare, New Registration Video, & More

6/1/2023

Catch up on the latest Dot3D updates in this month's newsetter. Read on to find out more about our new tutorial video on Survey Control Targeting in Dot3D 5.0+, the new DP import DLLs implemented in CloudCompare v2.13.alpha, our new video on Multi-Scan Registration via AprilTags in Dot3D 5.0+, and our presence at WREX 2023 next week via Collision Forensic Solutions.

Dot3D 5.0 Tutorial: Survey Control Targeting

It's never been easier to lock your Dot3D scans into survey control! This powerful procedure will not only geo-reference your data, but also improve accuracy within the scan (so long as you trust your control!). Learn how in this new step-by-step video on the full process in Dot3D 5.0 for iOS and Windows:

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New DP Format (v2 - even smaller, faster) Now Supported in CloudCompare version 2.13.alpha

Today we're glad to share that CloudCompare has officially become our first partner to implement the new DP import DLLs v5.0! "Compatibility mode" is no longer required when saving scans from Dot3D 5.0+ / Dot3D on iOS for import into CloudCompare version 2.13.alpha. You may now keep your scans in Dot3D 5.0's new native .DP v2 format (even smaller, faster) for direct import into CloudCompare. Please click here to download the latest alpha with this update included. Only question is...who's next!? Contact us for details.

Download CloudCompare 2.13.alpha

Dot3D 5.0 Tutorial:
Multi-Scan Registration with AprilTags

The DP to DP scan registration process is only getting easier and more accurate with Dot3D 5.0 (& up). Here's a quick new tutorial on the simple process of registering two scans via overlapping AprilTags in the new Dot3D 5.0:

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Dot3D at World Reconstruction Exposition

Find us at WREX 2023 via our partners at Collision Forensic Solutions!
Stop by the booth for live demos of the latest Dot3D for iOS & more.

Dot3D™ Tip of the Month:
Don't forget to snap HD photos while scanning! Whether you're looking to add legibility on small equipment tags, document damages, photograph evidence, or just generally add much more 2D resolution from important viewpoints, this powerful capablity has benefits in almost every application for Dot3D.

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Dot3D 5.0.11 Now Available for IOS

3/13/2023

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Our latest updates to Dot3D for iOS also launched this week with the release of Dot3D 5.0.11 on the App Store. This new release brings back parallel plane constraints, the return of green/yellow scan-time feedback as an option, new frame spacing options, various bugfixes, and major performance improvements relating to optimization, targeting, coordinate systems, memory consumption, high res photos and more. Please click here for a Dot3D update history.

Download the Latest Dot3D for iOS LiDAR

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Dot3D 5.0 Engine Now Available for Windows via New 5.0.11 Windows Beta

3/10/2023

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Dot3D 5.0.11 Windows beta NOW AVAILABLE: The time has come! Our new Dot3D 5.0 engine (that's been making waves on iOS!) is officially making the jump to Windows with today's release of Dot3D 5.0.11 beta for Windows:

Version 5.0.11 (beta)

This landmark (beta) update brings our new ultra large scene sizes, ultra fast optimization, overall accuracy improvements, all-new targeting capabilities (workflow & accuracy improvements), the DP v2 format, new scene rendering options, and much more to Windows for the first time. However, please be advised that not all features have made the jump to 5.0 quite yet. Please see the IMPORTANT BETA NOTES on the download page for more information.

Download Dot3D 5.0.11 Windows Beta

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New Dot3D Sample Data Resources

3/9/2023

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Want to see a preview of some real Dot3D scans from your industry? Compare the differences between each supported camera? Play with some real scan data inside Dot3D before activating your own subscription? Today we're glad to share that we're launching a new sample data collection to make all of the above easier than ever. Please click here to access this new dynamic collection of DP sample data, visualized on Sketchfab. With sorting based on use case, camera type, and direct comparison data, it's now very simple to access all the data you need anytime. Plus, you can now view in seconds right from your browser (with the important caveat below that all web-viewable data sets are very decimated). These collections will also be regularly updated as we (and you!) add to them.

NOTE: All samples shown on Sketchfab are HIGHLY DECIMATED (thinned out) for lightweight web viewing. To access the full density color point cloud data for each scan, please make sure to download the DP data directly from the links in the description of each scan on Sketchfab. These full density files may then be opened in Dot3D via a free trial license, and can be easily exported directly to E57, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG, LAS, LAZ, RCS, and POD from there.

Access Dot3D Sample Data

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Accurate Loop-Closure Using Dot3D for iOS: A Comparative Study

1/23/2023

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Accurate Loop-Closure Using Dot3D for iOS. A Comparative Study.

What makes Dot3D so uniquely accurate and reliable? Well, a lot. And our proprietary loop-closure capabilities are certainly a huge part of it. In today's newsletter, we're glad to share a detailed new article from our CTO and Co-Founder Rafael Spring that digs deeper into this core aspect of the technology, analyzing how and where Dot3D succeeds where others may not. And don’t forget, we do it fast and we do it locally. See below for the full article:

Click Here for the Full Article

Point Clouds, 3D Meshes & Dot3D for iOS LiDAR App Review - New video from LiDAR3D.io

As a direct follow up to the article above, it's great to see this awesome new video from LiDAR3D.io covering Dot3D first impressions, commentary, and a comparative accuracy analysis between Dot3D and a few other solutions on iOS. It's always great to see Dot3D shine. Please click below for the full video:

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Visit our virtual booth! Shipbuilding & Lifecycle Technology 4.0 - This Friday 1/27 8am-5pm GMT

Join us in the shipbuilding metaverse this Friday January 27th. Attendance is complimentary for all shipowners, operators, and shipyard employee representatives. Chat with us at the booth for discussions and demonstrations. Our booth is already open and we're available for meeting requests all week.

More Info & Registration

Dot3D™ Tip of the Month:

Looking to attain the highest levels of accuracy and confidence in your data? Consider referencing some known measurements via scale bar targeting (a.k.a. reference distances). These can be applied as added constraints before you optimize your data to guarantee the most accurate and trustworthy results.

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DotProductNews: Dot3D 5.0 Tutorial

12/31/2022

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Happy New Year! We hope you've had a great holiday season and are ready to hit the ground running in the new year. To help you get there, we're very glad to share our all-new Dot3D 5.0 / iOS LiDAR tutorial video! This full-length walkthrough covers everything from live scanning best practices to new features, appending, targeting, editing, and more, all in under 30 minutes over 20 chapters (which are conveniently linked in the description). Whether you're already scanning with 5.0 on iOS today or just starting to look into what's new, we highly recommend you set aside some time for this new video soon:

Dot3D 5.0 Tutorial Video

Accurate 3D Laser Scanning from iPhone / iPad LiDAR

Above Deck with Brian Ahern, CEO, DotProduct | WorkBoat 2022
Please click here for a new video interview with our CEO Brian Ahern live from the showroom floor at WorkBoat last month in New Orleans. Thank you to SSI and Greg Goulanian for sitting down with us and giving Brian the opportunity to share some of his unique insights into the state of the industry, DotProduct, and where we're headed!

How to Import and Mesh Dot3D Scan Data in RealityCapture
Please click here for a quick tutorial video on how to import and mesh Dot3D scans in RealityCapture. RealityCapture is photogrammetry software for creating 3D models from photographs and/or laser scans. Please stay tuned for many more workflow tutorials this new year.

Dot3D™ Tip of the Month:

Struggling to add more frames of data to a challenging area? Try using the manual frame trigger by tapping anywhere on the screen (that isn't otherwise a button) during scanning! This capability is available in Dot3D 5.0 and up.

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK!

11/21/2022

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BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS NOW AVAILABLE

Hi Guest,

Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for each of you this season and are happy to share some special Thanksgiving week pricing starting now! We invite you to take 15% OFF all Dot3D subscriptions (annual or longer) now through Cyber Monday! To access these special rates, please subscribe via the links below and input the coupon code THANKFUL during checkout:

All discounts are also available directly through your local resellers. In other Dot3D news, read on to find out more about the latest updates to Dot3D for iOS versions 5.0.5 & 5.0.6, our presence at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans next week with SSI, and our new videos highlighting workflows in Pointfuse, Revit, Twinmotion, and more.

-The DotProduct Team-

Dot3D for iOS version 5.0.6 is NOW AVAILABLE on the App Store
We're never standing still! Post-launch updates to our new iOS app are rolling out very fast right now and it's important for all of you to stay up to speed. The latest updates to 5.0.5 and now 5.0.6 bring many major improvements to the Dot3D for iOS platform, including the ability to:

1. Seamlessly add data into existing Dot3D scans with APPEND
2. Expand export compatibility with LAZ EXPORT
3. Improve HD photo capture with AUTOFOCUS
4. Improve DEPTH DENSITY in outdoor scenarios
5. Configure ARKIT image streams as an option
6. Many more behind the scenes improvements

You may always check your version from Settings > About > About Dot3D and visit Dot3D on the App Store to update as needed.

Find us at the International WorkBoat Show next week in NOLA
We're very excited to be returning to the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans next week with of our friends at SSI. Find our CEO Brian Ahern on site at the SSI booth #1543 and around the showroom floor from November 30 - December 2. Stop by for live demonstrations and discussions on how Dot3D is working with SSI to revolutionize the ways in which ships are designed, built, maintained, and serviced.

Giant Dot3D for iOS scans in Pointfuse, Revit, and Twinmotion
Please click here for an exciting new video of a massive Dot3D for iOS residential scan being meshed and modeled in Pointfuse and Revit! Next, please click here for a massive Dot3D for iOS archeological scan being rendered with interactive motion in Twinmotion via Pointfuse! We're glad to see both these new clips highlighting impressively large iPhone/iPad scans as well as impressively powerful data workflows.

FOLLOW US: Reminder to join us on all your favorite platforms
With our social media presence and engagement levels growing of late, consider this your periodic reminder to follow along on some of the many social platforms in which we participate! Please follow us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Sketchfab, Laser Scanning Forum, our Facebook User Group, and everything else!😜

Dot3D™ Tip of the Month:
Close background apps while running Dot3D. Especially if doing large scans. While this may not always be necessary, it certainly won't hurt! You never know what's going on behind the scenes

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LAST CALL! Get the new Dot3D for iOS LiDAR for $100 OFF

10/31/2022

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Last chance to save $100 on the new

REMINDER: Today is the LAST DAY to get Dot3D for iOS for only $199.99!
Happy Halloween! Act now to save $33% off your first year of Dot3D for iOS. Tomorrow the rate will increase to $299.99 / year and you're unlikely to ever see it drop this low again. To gain access to this special offer, please subscribe from within the app or via your local reseller before the end of the day today.

Please click here for more information on the release of Dot3D for iOS LiDAR.

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Dot3D 5.0 for iOS LiDAR is NOW AVAILABLE

10/19/2022

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NOW AVAILABLE

The next evolution of Dot3D has arrived on the App Store. Dot3D 5.0 for iOS is NOW AVAILABLE for all iPhones and iPads equipped with a built-in LiDAR scanner. This landmark release brings all-new levels of accuracy, scale, and speed to professional point cloud capture on our third major operating platform, iOS. Please click here to download Dot3D for iOS now and read on to find out much more all about this brand new release.

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-

DOWNLOAD: Dot3D for iOS is NOW AVAILABLE on the App Store
It's here! Today we're very glad to confirm the new release of Dot3D 5.0 is now available on an iPhone/iPad Pro near you. Please click here to download Dot3D for iOS now. A free 7-day trial is automatically available to all new users. Highlights of the new release include ultra-large scene capture, fast on-device optimization, and the most precise and reliable point cloud results attainable on the iOS platform.

SPECIAL OFFER: Act now to save $100 on your first year of Dot3D for iOS
In celebration of the big launch, we're now offering $33% off the first year of Dot3D for iOS for all new subscriptions between now and October 31st. Act now to lock in your first year at this ultra-low rate of only $199.99 for a full year. On November 1, the rate will increase to $299.99 / year. To gain access to this special offer, please subscribe from within the app or via your local reseller before November 1, 2022.

PRESS: DotProduct launches new professional iOS scanning app
Please click here to catch up on everything you need to know about the launch in our official press release. We're also glad to see coverage from LiDAR News and LiDAR Magazine! "This latest release leverages over a decade’s worth of mobile 3D scanning experience while also rebuilding the solution from the ground up to revolutionize what can be achieved from the iPhone/iPad’s embedded LiDAR."

VIDEO: See it in action in the full recording of our launch webinar!
Thank you to all who joined for our live launch webinar last month. We're glad to share the full recording for all to review, including:

Live scanning & demonstration of the full iOS app in action
Details on packaging, pricing, distribution, & launch specials
Analysis of the iOS LiDAR platform & where it fits into the mix
Overview of features for launch & roadmap of what's coming
Live discussion and Q&A session with our CTO Rafael Spring

Please click here to view the full presentation and live demonstration.

SEE IT LIVE: Find Dot3D at INTERGEO with Laserscanning Europe
Happy INTERGEO week! Our partners at Laserscanning Europe will be representing Dot3D in Stand D3.032 all week. Stop by for live demos of all the latest Dot3D technology, including the all-new Dot3D for iOS.

EXAMPLE: Over 1 billion points captured in a single Dot3D scan
Dot3D for iOS is already generating some highly impressive results, none more so than this epic single scan from Simpleworks of "Casa da Ferramenta" in Portugal, totaling over a billion points in one go! Please click here for screenshots of the data, shown in ACCA Edificius.

REQUIREMENTS: iPhone or iPad PRO required for Dot3D on iOS
Please be advised that an iPhone Pro or Pro Max (12 & up) or an iPad Pro (2020 & up) is required for use of Dot3D on iOS. On other iOS devices, Dot3D will allow viewing of DP data, but no scanning ability.

PRO PERK: Dot3D for iOS now included with all Pro subscriptions
Are you already a Dot3D Pro subscriber on Windows or Android? Do you also have access to an iPhone or iPad Pro? If so, we have some great news for you: We're now including a complimentary Dot3D for iOS license with all active Dot3D Pro subscriptions for the next year. To take advantage of this special offer, please register here.

Dot3D™ Tip of the Month:
Scanning in a dark or dimly lit area with your iPhone or iPad? Turn on your built-in flashlight! This feature is available right from the live scanning screen in Dot3D version 5.0.2 and up.

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DotProduct launches new professional point cloud scanning application for iOS LiDAR

10/14/2022

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Dot3D 5.0 is now available on the App Store for all iOS devices equipped with built-in LiDAR cameras. New capabilities include ultra-large scene capture, fast on-device optimization, and more.

NORWOOD, MA, USA, 14 October 2022 – With today’s new release of Dot3D 5.0, DotProduct LLC is officially launching the next generation of its mobile 3D scanning software onto its third major operating platform, iOS. This latest release leverages over a decade’s worth of mobile 3D scanning experience while also rebuilding the solution from the ground up to revolutionize what can be achieved from the iPhone/iPad’s embedded LiDAR.

As with past releases, Dot3D 5.0 for iOS has been designed to achieve levels of accuracy and scan quality far beyond what would otherwise be expected of the hardware alone. Equipped with only an iPhone/iPad Pro, Dot3D for iOS users can now scan entire rooms, houses, crime scenes, vehicles, marine vessels, and more, all to engineering-grade accuracies via proprietary on-board optimization algorithms, advanced inertial tracking, and ultra-precise reference distance constraints as needed.

The newly rebuilt Dot3D 5.0 core engine is drastically increasing single scene size capabilities on iOS. While past releases have incrementally upped these limits as hardware allowed, the new engine is officially wiping them away entirely. With Dot3D’s new intelligent streaming technology, users are now able to scan and optimize entire small buildings, roadways, landscapes, infrastructure, and other outdoor spaces all in one go, with virtually no limits to scan time or scale, outside of practical considerations.

This new core also includes a fully rebuilt optimization engine to complement this ambitious new scale of possibilities, now performing full global loop closure, tight alignments, surface reconstruction, and reference constraint satisfaction, all on-device in a fraction of the time required by previous versions, even for very large scenes.

As a professional solution built for secure environments and industrial deployments, data control and security has always been critical to Dot3D, and that remains the case on iOS. Outside of initial download and activation, internet connectivity is never required for use of Dot3D in the field, all data is owned by the user from start to finish, and all processing happens locally on the capture device (or optionally off-device via secure export). Cloud transfer is always available but never required.

Proportionally, Dot3D scan files are also now smaller and faster than ever with the all-new DP format v2. Third-party support for DP v2 will arrive in the coming months, with a “DP compatibility” option available in the meantime for use in the wide range of leading 3D applications already supporting DP. Industry-standard E57, LAS, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG, RCS, LAZ, and POD exports are also available for maximum compatibility (RCS and POD via Dot3D Edit on Windows).

With the launch of Dot3D 5.0 on iOS, DotProduct is unlocking a new level of practicality and scalability for iOS-based deployments, providing clean, accurate, and reliable results, particularly for larger scenes and spaces. For some Dot3D customers this will be the final step in their Dot3D journey, while for others it may be the first step. DotProduct’s DPI- and RealSense-based 3D scanning kits will continue to provide their own advantages in terms of discrete details, density, and all the benefits of Windows and Android operating platforms, with Dot3D 5.0 also expected to make its way onto each of these operating systems in the coming months. Future updates will continue to improve capabilities across all three platforms as they grow more in sync moving forward.

Dot3D 5.0 has launched on the iOS App Store and is available for download today. A free 7-day trial is available to all users, as well as an indefinite free version for testing without export. Subscriptions start at only $49/month or $299/year, with a special $199 first year intro rate currently available on all new subscriptions this month only. Please be advised that an iPhone Pro or Pro Max 12 & up or an iPad Pro 2020 & up is required for use of Dot3D on iOS. Please visit www.dotproduct3d.com/ios for more information and to download Dot3D for iOS today.

About DotProduct LLC
Founded in 2012, DotProduct develops high performance, easy-to-use solutions for capturing 3D data. Their flagship Dot3D software powers a full suite of handheld 3D capture solutions across the latest tablet, phone, and 3D sensing platforms. The technology is designed for mobile professionals who need quality spatial data, instantly. Dot3D software turns Android, Windows, and iOS phones and tablets into real-time 3D-capture and processing solutions for the job site. Applications include construction, shipbuilding, utilities, architecture, facility management, engineering, public safety, forensics, archaeology, and much more. For more information, please visit www.dotproduct3d.com.

DotProduct Blog

Dot3D News: Survey Control Tutorial, New DP Format in CloudCompare, New Registration Video, & More

Dot3D 5.0.11 Now Available for IOS

Dot3D 5.0 Engine Now Available for Windows via New 5.0.11 Windows Beta

New Dot3D Sample Data Resources

Accurate Loop-Closure Using Dot3D for iOS: A Comparative Study

DotProductNews: Dot3D 5.0 Tutorial

Dot3D 5.0 Tutorial Video

Accurate 3D Laser Scanning from iPhone / iPad LiDAR

HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK!

BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS NOW AVAILABLE

LAST CALL! Get the new Dot3D for iOS LiDAR for $100 OFF

Dot3D 5.0 for iOS LiDAR is NOW AVAILABLE

NOW AVAILABLE

DotProduct launches new professional point cloud scanning application for iOS LiDAR

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83 Morse St., #6Y
Norwood, MA 02062 USA
+1 617-415-7222
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DotProduct Blog

Dot3D 5.0 Tutorial Video

Accurate 3D Laser Scanning from iPhone / iPad LiDAR

BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS NOW AVAILABLE

NOW AVAILABLE

Authors

Archives

CategorIES

DotProduct LLC83 Morse St., #6YNorwood, MA 02062 USA+1 617-415-7222[email protected]

DotProduct LLC
83 Morse St., #6Y
Norwood, MA 02062 USA
+1 617-415-7222
[email protected]