When Jack Taylor calls on customers, he has already walked many miles in their shoes. The CSDS Forensics Consultant is a 17-year Modesto law enforcement veteran. Most of his career was spent working in the traffic unit before an injury forced his early retirement. Jack has first-hand experience with accident investigation and reconstruction. Since joining … Read More »
The QML800 QuickMark Layout System is a new way to lay out interior points, using two laser beams that literally mark a visible “X” on the point. The lasers are controlled wirelessly using an Android tablet with standard gestures and controls. Just select the desired point within your digital plan set and the lasers will … Read More »
The Zeb Revo RT is a rapid, handheld 3D scanner that captures data as you walk. With a Wi-Fi connection to your smartphone or tablet, it registers your data in real-time as you scan, eliminating the need for post-processing. This can cut your project times in half and allow you to scan and process three-story … Read More »
Why Consider Professional-Grade GPS Receivers? With increasing pressure to accomplish more work for less money, GPS field data collection systems based around inexpensive recreational-grade equipment may initially seem tempting. These products provide features that, at first glance, seem sufficient to do the job with price tags far below professional-grade GPS receivers. Given the large selection … Read More »
Once upon a time, professional-grade mapping solutions were too expensive for people who weren’t heavily invested in GNSS. Thanks to Trimble Catalyst, infrequent users can now access high-precision mapping solutions at prices that are truly affordable for everybody with on-demand subscription plans. Trimble Catalyst makes it as easy as 1-2-3 to get centimeter-level … Read More »
If HP PageWide Inkjet technology sounds “new” to you, just know that it’s actually been used to print over 100 billion pages and counting. Here’s why it’s become so popular over the years compared to competing technologies like Color LED (Laser): Its color printing speeds are 47% faster than Color LED (up to 30 D/min vs. … Read More »
Ayse Sercan is an architect at Safer DIY Spaces, a small Oakland-based non-profit with an enormous mission: providing shelter to those who wouldn’t normally have it. Knowing how ridiculously expensive Bay Area housing can be, this is a huge deal for the community – it’s literally keeping people from living on the streets. Before 3D … Read More »
If you’re an AEC professional, then a large format scanner addresses a few special concerns that others outside of the industry may have never thought of: Efficiency: Get rid of clutter and free up office space. Security: Store your information digitally, as part of a disaster preparedness plan. Flexibility: Share information with anyone, anytime and … Read More »
This is part 3 of a 3-part blog. Managing California’s largest commercial GPS network is a huge challenge – now and for the future. In this third and final blog conversation, CSDS President Tom Cardenas and Systems Administrator Ed Morrison talk about the challenges of a network that covers 93,000 square miles in a geography … Read More »
At the stroke of 10 A.M. Terrell Carlton begins his surveyor training session. “Welcome to the Trimble Field to Finish webinar,” he says as he sits alone in the CSDS training center walking a half-dozen surveyors through a live demo of Trimble Business Center and Trimble Access. His trainees are all listening – and watching … Read More »
