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This section provides an overview for point cloud processing software as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 43 point cloud processing software manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked point cloud processing software companies as of December, 2024: 1.FJDYNAMICS PTE.LTD., 2.NVIDIA Corporation, 3.3D Systems.
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Point cloud processing software is software that analyzes and models point cloud data acquired by a 3D laser scanner, etc., and converts it into data that can be used in architectural CAD (computer aided design).
Point cloud data acquired by a 3D laser scanner or other means is data that combines the XYZ coordinates of points arranged in a grid of equally spaced points in 3D space with color information and other data. Since point cloud data is only "point" information, it must be converted into "surface" or "three-dimensional" information that can be handled by architectural CAD software. Point cloud processing software is used to perform this conversion.
The main fields of application for point cloud processing software are civil engineering and construction, and factory and building construction. Point cloud data is acquired by 3D laser scanners and drones.
Civil engineering and construction applications include soil volume calculations using the mesh method and triangulation (a set of triangulated survey data), cross-sectional mapping at arbitrary locations, and contour line creation. The factory/building field includes modeling of piping, planes, steel, equipment measurements, and simulation of loading and unloading.
Point cloud processing software can also be used for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications.
Point cloud data is a combination of 3D points acquired by a 3D laser scanner, etc. and color information.
A 3D laser scanner irradiates a laser beam onto an object and acquires information by detecting the reflected laser beam. The acquired information is a grid of points (XYZ coordinates at equal intervals) in 3D space (Cartesian coordinates), with corresponding color information (RGB values), etc. Currently, instead of a 3D laser scanner, a 3D laser scanner is used to acquire point cloud data.
Nowadays, point cloud data is increasingly being acquired by drones instead of 3D laser scanners. Since this point cloud data is only "point" information, it cannot be handled by software such as architectural CAD as it is.
Point cloud processing software is used to convert this "point" information into "surface" or "three-dimensional" information.
The flow of data processing in point cloud processing software is as follows:
The output file is then loaded into CAD software or other software for use.
Most existing point cloud processing software uses an algorithm called ICP (iterative closest point) to calculate the alignment between different point cloud data by fitting.
It iteratively computes the correspondence between points and updates their relative position and orientation to shorten the sum of the distances between the corresponding points. In standard ICP, the process alternates between mapping using nearest neighbor points and geometric transformation.
Depending on the initial state of the positions and postures between the point clouds, the calculation results may be difficult to obtain accurate results.
For positioning between scanned point clouds, there are methods that use planar information of road surfaces and buildings and methods that use color information. Methods that use this information in combination to perform stepwise alignment and are not affected by initial conditions or missing data have been proposed in recent years.
Scan data integration methods that use information obtained from SfM are also effective. For areas where there is little overlap between scan data, multiple photographs are taken and the 3D information is supplemented by SfM. This method improves the accuracy of scan data merging.
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3D Systems is an American manufacturer specializing in 3D printing solutions founded in 1986 and headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The company's product inventory includes 3D printing systems with various customization options, printing materials such as metals, ceramics, and composites, and software for creating printing workflows or applications. They also offer niche services to customers in the healthcare industry, such as bioprinting, surgical planning, and anatomical modeling. 3D Systems facilities can also accommodate on-demand prototype manufacturing for customers in other client industries, which include the aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors.
Quickbase, established in 1999 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a software manufacturer and supplier. The company specializes in providing a low-code application development platform, enabling users to create applications without the need for extensive coding expertise. Its platform offers a range of powerful features, including drag-and-drop functionality, customizable templates, and pre-built components. These tools empower users to tackle complex projects, streamline critical business processes, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and effectively manage and allocate resources.
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., established in 1994 in Livermore, California, USA, is a manufacturer of positioning systems. The company specializes in manufacturing precision positioning equipment, offering several products such as GPS receivers, robotic total stations, laser scanners, and mobile mapping solutions. It holds ISO 9001 certification for optimal accuracy and stability, and the benefits of the products include increased productivity, reduced downtime, and improved accuracy, making them essential tools for the construction, surveying, agriculture, and geospatial industries. Its advanced solutions help in more efficient and accurate field operations, allowing customers to complete the projects with precision and confidence.
NVIDIA Corporation, established in 1993 and based in Santa Clara, CA, USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of GPU-accelerated computing products. The company's product range includes artificial intelligence, deep learning, virtual reality, gaming, and GPU-accelerated computing. These technologies are applied in AI and Data Science, Data Center and Cloud Computing, Design and Simulation, and Robotics and Edge Computing. The company serves the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and operations, Automotive, and Consumer Internet sectors. The company offers services related to cloud computing, networking, virtualization, and AI workflows.
ArcGIS, established in 1969 in Redlands, California, is a manufacturer of GIS software that businesses, national government agencies, local governments, and nonprofits use to build a sustainable world. The company's capabilities include 3D GIS, indoor GIS, data management, field operations, and developing APIs. It also offers a mapping tool that clients use to visualize data when doing analysis. Its special programs include ArcGIS for personal and student use, disaster response, environmental conservation, and racial equity.
Lidar Solutions, founded in 1962 and based in Oakleigh South, Australia, is a manufacturer and supplier of LIDAR Scanner equipment for surveying and wind monitoring laser scanning technology. The products produced by the company include automated forklift controllers, automated walkie stackers, automated pallet movers, automated counterbalance forklifts, and AMR latent jacking handling robots. The products produced by the company are used in construction, inland transport road surveys, forestry, powerline inspection, and mining industries. The company provides 3D Laser Scanning and lidar surveys within Australia and New Zealand.
Leica Geosystems AG (formerly known as Wild Heerbrugg), founded in 1921 and now a subsidiary of Hexagon AB, is a manufacturer and supplier based in Heerbrugg, Canton St. Gallen, Switzerland, providing geographical measurement solutions. The company’s product lineup includes laser measurement tools, reality capture tools, utility and subsurface detection tools, as well as complementary accessories and software. The company also offers various survey gears and compact rovers. Since 2008, the company has been a strategic member of the Open Geospatial Consortium, an international standards organization for geographic information system data processing and sharing, as well as geospatial content and location-based services.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FJDYNAMICS PTE.LTD. |
10.5%
|
| 2 | NVIDIA Corporation |
9.4%
|
| 3 | 3D Systems |
8.3%
|
| 4 | Quickbase |
6.6%
|
| 5 | H2H Geoscience Engineering, PLLC. |
5.0%
|
| 6 | GeoCue |
4.4%
|
| 7 | ATIS.cloud |
3.9%
|
| 8 | Terrasolid Ltd. |
3.9%
|
| 9 | Leica Geosystems AG |
3.3%
|
| 10 | PointCab GmbH |
2.8%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the point cloud processing software page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
7 | 24.1% |
Germany
|
3 | 10.3% |
Canada
|
3 | 10.3% |
|
Japan
|
2 | 6.9% |
China
|
2 | 6.9% |
United Kingdom
|
2 | 6.9% |
France
|
2 | 6.9% |
|
Australia
|
1 | 3.4% |
|
Switzerland
|
1 | 3.4% |
Netherlands
|
1 | 3.4% |
Poland
|
1 | 3.4% |
Denmark
|
1 | 3.4% |
Finland
|
1 | 3.4% |
Singapore
|
1 | 3.4% |
Czech Republic
|
1 | 3.4% |
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