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ShapeQuest will be a sponsor for the 3rd International Workshop 3D Arch 2011

Trento, Italy 2-5 March, 2011

http://www.3d-arch.org/

The process of creating virtual environments from multiple data sources

Topics include, but not limited to:

ShapeQuest will offer a workshop special for participants, participants will be eligible to receive the ShapeScan_SM suite for 35% OFF THE LIST PRICE.

This offer does no include discount pricing for the point cloud software Modeler.

ShapeQuest Inc. announces the release of ShapeScan_SM V4.1 32 and 64 bit software updates.

The 64 bit version offers the capability of handling larger image areas and to take full advantage of today's higher resolution cameras, and faster run times.

ShapeScan_SM offers the ability to create semi automatic regions of interest based on distance and color. More powerful editing tools, and enhanced stereo matching.

New! ShapeGauge: ShapeCapture Suite is now bundled with the new ShapeGauge module This module is used for calibration camera registration, 3d measurement, Automatic Target Extraction and Stereo Matching and Coordinate Transformation between scanning systems.

ShapeQuest Inc. announces the release of ShapeCapture Suite V3.0 and ShapeTexture V3.5

The ShapeCapture Suite™ supports all 3D scanners and photogrammetric survey data sets. The suite is the main control package for the ShapeQuest Software and hardware product line, ShapeCapture, ShapeScan, ShapeTexture, ShapePattern and Innovmetric Polyworks /Modeler point cloud and reverse engineering software.

New! ShapeCapture Suite is fully integrated with PolyWorks it can run as a standalone or from within PolyWorks.

ShapeCapture suite has been expanded to utilize the New Survey module for PolyWorks and can utilize the powerful survey tool set.

The user can create and change the user interface including themes. The suite controls the software as modules and all modules can be opened and can interrelate with each other.

From color scanning, dense stereo matching, creating, merging and editing polygon mesh data and creation of high resolution texture maps on scanned meshed data from any source.

New: Training movie tutorials over 3 hours on all aspects of the ShapeCapture Suite.

ShapeTexture V3.5 has its memory model expanded to allow for larger data sets, and for expanded use of single images, expanded integration to the updated ShapeCapture Suite and PolyWorks Survey module.

SPECIAL UPGRADE PRICING:

For existing ShapeCapture v6.0 users you can now upgrade to the ShapeScan_SM or ShapeTexture software for a limited time of up to 35% OFF THE LIST PRICE.

This offer is also available for ShapeTexture V1.5 users that want to upgrade to the ShapeTexture_A package.

Please contact us for further information regarding special competitive upgrade pricing, online demos, or special pricing on program rentals.

ShapeQuest is pleased to announce 3 new resellers for the ShapeCapture Suite, ShapeScan and ShapeTexture software products.

New Resellers:

Australia/New Zealand:

Hi-Tech Metrology is Australia’s leading specialist metrology company and supplies and supports a full range of some of the world’s leading metrology products from key principals such as Hexagon Metrology, FARO, Micro Vu, InnovMetric and Z Corp.

For more information please visit www.hitechmetrology.com.au or send an email to David Eldridge at deldridge@hitechmetrology.com.au

Korea:

TaeSan Solutions Ltd.

Du-yeong, Yoon
Sales Manager
TaeSan Solutions Ltd.
Suite 909, TeheranOfficetel
707-38, YurkSam Dong, KangNam Ku, Seoul, Korea.
Tel +82-2-567-9780 Fax : +82-2-567-9781
e-mail : tomyyoon@hanmail.net

United States:

3D Infotech, Inc. is a software solutions company that sells and supports PolyWorks in the Western United States.  We offer consulting which can help implement and automate 3D scanning technologies efficiently into organizations, with strong experience in rapid product development and quality control in all discrete manufacturing industries. 

   For more information please visit www.3dinfotech.com or send an email to Rohit Khanna at rkhanna@3dinfotech.com

For further information: Reseller

ShapeQuest will be a sponsor for the 3rd International Workshop 3D Arch 2009

Trento, Italy 25-28 February, 2009

http://www.3d-arch.org/

Topics include, but not limited to:

• Image- and Range-based 3D modeling of complex sites and architectures
• Data registration and integration
• Automated modeling techniques
• Procedural methods for architectural modeling
• Accuracy requirement and assessment for 3D reconstruction
• Visualization issues for large and complex sites
• Applications in cultural heritage

ShapeQuest will offer a workshop special for participants, participants will be eligible to receive the ShapeScan_SM suite for 35% OFF THE LIST PRICE.

This offer does no include discount pricing for the point cloud software Modeler.

PolyWorks V11 West Coast User Meeting January 28-30, 2009

Embassy Suites (LAX South)

1440 E. Imperial Ave.

El Segundo, CA

Register now:

All ShapeScan_SM users will be updated to the new v11 release: For further information regarding the new V11:

SPECIAL UPGRADE PRICING:

For existing ShapeCapture v6.0 users you can now upgrade to the ShapeScan_SM software for a limited time of up to 40% OFF THE LIST PRICE.

This offer is also available for ShapeTexture users that want to upgrade to the ShapeTexture_A package.

ShapeQuest releases major software updates: The new releases expands ShapeQuest capabilities for its flexible approach to 3D scanning and modeling. Some times it is best to scan an object, other times to image an object or sometimes you are required to do both. The NEW ShapeScan_SM does both and does it automatically by determining the data source and selecting the correct mode. This is an intelligent software package and our next generation of dense stereo matching and scanning. It directly interfaces to the worlds leading point cloud software suite for editing and mesh creation.

Also released is our NEW version of the ShapeTexture program it applies textures to polygon mesh files automatically. Polygon groups are created automatically with seam blending, the system allows for use of large image sets. It uses a photogrammetric bundle solution for registration data or you can use IMU information. It will work with any type of scanner including all Lidar systems and can be used with air, ground or marine lidar applications.

In addition The NEW ShapeCapture Suite has also been released and it operates as a gateway for all ShapeQuest software, such as the ShapeCapture, ShapeScan, ShapeTexture, ShapePattern, ShapeQuest Organizer, and Polyworks Modeler/Inspector. The user can configure menus, and select themes and has better flow for our PolyWorks interface.

For project examples please go to our Product Example Galleries: ShapeScan Examples

New ShapeScan_SM™   ShapeScan SM™ The Intelligent Software to Create 3D Models and Generate Accurate Point Cloud Data from Digital Images or Structured white Light Scanning. It offers the best of all worlds, Scan it, Image it, or Do Both. The hybrid dense pixel stereo matching capabilities can produce large point cloud sets with higher accuracy than laser scanning at mid distances. Imagine this type of capability using a hand held digital camera, images are capture in an instant vs. scanning time. You can also use use the ShapeScan camera mounting hardware for DSM dense stereo matching in fact you can cycle scan methods during the scan process. Since the cameras are registered, you can scan objects in DSM in less than a second. ShapeScan suite allows for the use of a target template for automatically registering the images, and calibration, there is no need for placing targets around any object and registering the images in this mode. The suite is bundled with PolyWorks modeler. The ShapeScan_SM Suite is the only system available that will work with multiple scanning solutions including, Image based, Structured white Light and Laser scanning.

New ShapeTexture_A ShapeTexture™: The New ShapeTexture_A program applies textures to polygon mesh files automatically. Polygon groups are created automatically with seam blending, the system allows for use of large image sets. It uses a photogrammetric bundle solution for registration data or IMU information. It will work with any type of scanner including all Lidar systems.

NEW ShapeCapture Suite™ ShapeScan SM™ The Intelligent Software to Create 3D Models and Generate Accurate Point Cloud Data from Digital Images or Structured white Light Scanning. It offers the best of all worlds, Scan it, Image it, or Do Both. The hybrid dense pixel stereo matching capabilities can produce large point cloud sets with higher accuracy than laser scanning at mid distances. Imagine this type of capability using a hand held digital camera, images are capture in an instant vs. scanning time. You can also use use the ShapeScan camera mounting hardware for DSM dense stereo matching in fact you can cycle scan methods during the scan process. Since the cameras are registered, you can scan objects in DSM in less than a second. ShapeScan suite allows for the use of a target template for automatically registering the images, and calibration, there is no need for placing targets around any object and registering the images in this mode. The suite is bundled with PolyWorks modeler. The ShapeScan_SM Suite is the only system available that will work with multiple scanning solutions including, Image based, Structured white Light and Laser scanning.

ShapeScan_SM Scanner ™ ShapeScan_SM_Scanner is our new generation scanner. It replaces the StarCam scanner and incorporates the modular features of the ShapeMoniitor system, high resolution image sensors, pixel locking, and speed. The sealed and hardened enclosure system designed for access to the vision hardware and add-in options that extend its application horizons. The ShapeScan_SM™ scanner offers up to 5 to 11 times the point resolution of the previous StarCam system, higher accuracy and near real time rates. The ShapeScan_SM  provides rapid capture and processing of 3D digital images, supports color imaging in studio or field environments, and has a multi-camera configuration for full 360° imaging, including full body scans. The camera mounts are fully adjustable for various base lengths for scanning from .5 meters to 7 meters. So large objects can be scanned or full body scans with a one basic system. The system allows for multi scan solutions for stationary objects and for moving objects. It will capture full data sets at .033 and .016 seconds. Although as shown the cameras are mounted in the hardened enclosures, but you can also remove and mount the camera or any type of video rate camera to the mounting hardware in fact you can mound both the DLSR and the video rate cameras depending on you application. The system hardware can be ordered with ShapeScan_SM_Scanner since the ShapeScan software supports all scan modes including high speed scanning. For a total solution, ShapeQuest Inc. provides full system integration, with installation, and training for ShapeCapture, ShapeTexture, ShapeScan and PolyWorks.

ShapeScan DSLRScanner ™ The ShapeScan DSLR is one of our new generation scanners. The ShapeScan_SM DSLR Scanner achieves high resolution scanning with a Structured white light scanning source. It can be configured with most DSLR cameras and point resolution up to 18 million points. The system is configured automatically within the ShapeScan_SM module where you have the option to image or scan the object. Scan time ranges from .03 sec to 2 seconds to acquire millions of points. With accuracy of .025 to .100 mm Since the scanning ability is built into the base ShapeScan_SM system you have an option of ordering a turn key system, tripod, cameras, housing, and projector for a total solution. ShapeQuest Inc. provides full system integration, with installation, and training for ShapeCapture, ShapeTexture, ShapeScan and PolyWorks. The mounting hardware system can also be ordered separately without cameras or projector when you place an order for the ShapeScan_SM software. The camera mounts are fully adjustable for various base lengths for scanning from .5 meters to 7 meters. The DSLR scanner can be used for stationary objects, for human faces or full body scans but should not be used for moving objects. For this you will require changing out the DSLR cameras for our locked higher frame rate camera link cameras. The ShapeScan automatically senses this and will run the data. The mounting hardware can also be used for DSM dense stereo matching in fact you can cycle scan methods during the scan process. Since the cameras are registered, you can scan objects in less than a second. The ShapeScan suite allows for the use of a target template for automatically registering the images and auto camera calibration, there is no need for placing targets around any object and registering the images. The ShapeScan_SM is accessible to virtually any user. Even at a lower price point, it is able to capture large amounts of data at more rapid pace and with greater ease than most competing systems. Although you can use any type of camera, we recommend you not use small format point and shoot cameras, we recommend using DSLR cameras from Nikon or Canon or other brands that you will allow for computer control. If you are looking at using lower end cameras you might consider using a lower price, less accurate scanning software package rather than using the ShapeScan_SM suite.

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