1. Introducing the New ScanStation
Product Portfolio
www.leica-geosystems.us

2. About me
Leica 3D laser scanning consultant
“Helping your business grow by ensuring your success in 3D
documentation.”
• BSc. Surveying Science from Newcastle University (UK)
• 20+ years in surveying industry
• Worked for the competition!
• 10 years as scanning specialist
• Southwest representative
• Positive, transparent collaboration

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Evolution of scanning – HDS timeline

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Leica offers a broad range of geospatial mapping products

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Leica builds the most accurate, reliable and rugged
laser scanners in the world that deliver survey-grade
accuracy even under the toughest conditions
• High-performance laser scanners
• A complete line of powerful point cloud processing software
• Proven field and office workflows
• Manufacturer provided training
• Accessories designed to expand versatility
• World-class support
• A complete solution

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The Objective of this Presentation is Education
What do I need in a
laser scanner?

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Topics covered in this presentation
• The new Leica ScanStation product portfolio
• New Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) software products
• Deep dive into the new ScanStation key features and benefits
• Detailed workflows in the field and office
• The entire family of Leica TLS software products
Topics not covered in this presentation

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Leica customers are poised to
experience a huge boost in:
• Performance
• Productivity
• User Confidence

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Introducing the New ScanStation Portfolio
The right Scanner for every Application
Highest versatility for all scanning
applications, including long range tasks
P40
P30
P16
High performance scanner suitable for most
every day tasks
Best value for money scanner for all shorter
range applications

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Introducing Three New TLS Software Products
Jetstream product line
New Point Cloud Technology Server
Leica CloudWorx for Navisworks
New CloudWorx family member for
support of Autodesk design software
TruView Global
New generation TruView for scan
viewing using any device & any browser

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Major Characteristics of the New ScanStations that
will make a difference to your productivity
• Usable, ‘fit for purpose’ 3D data due to:
• Highly accurate vertical angle, horizontal
angle, and distance measurements
• True, real-time, survey-grade tilt
compensation
• Protected optics for use in the rain / dust
• Blazingly fast at 1 million points per second
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) imagery
• Ruggedness allows use under extreme
conditions including extreme heat and bitter
cold
P40
P16
P30

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We’ve improved our ScanStations in two key areas:
1. Scanning &
2. Digital Imaging
• The results show big benefits in:
• Overall project efficiency
• Scan detail
• Confidence in the data

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The Technology Improvements in These Key Areas
Translates to Fewer Setups & Greater Productivity
 Built-in internal High Dynamic Range
(HDR) camera in all ScanStations
 Mixed Pixel Filtration
 Range Measurement & Noise
 Adjustable Sensitivity
Fiberlaser
Laser diode

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HDR Images from Built-in Camera
Multiple exposures are taken of
the same scene
Images are then
automatically combined
to color the point cloud

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Indoor HDR image from internal camera

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Outdoor HDR image from internal camera

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Enhanced True Color mapping reduces office time
as the user can better visualize what was scanned

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IMPORTANT ! The camera’s resolution is so high
that it allows an operator to quickly identify and scan
targets using the real-time video display out to a
range of 75 meters (246 feet) and sometimes farther!
Real-time streaming video display

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The importance of range to targets in HDS
 When doing multiple scans outdoors and targets are
required (like on a roadway) the ability of a scanner to
identify and efficiently capture targets at long-range
has a huge impact on the cost of using a scanner

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Overhead view of three station traverse in a parking
lot showing 85 meter range target acquisition

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Impact of laser beam width (a.k.a. “spot size”) on
scanner’s ability to capture real scene geometry
Small
beam width
Large
beam width

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Example of how multiple-return range resolution
may occur
Single laser beam
Inset
See
inset

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Data problems that can occur due to “fat” laser
beams or laser beam “ricochet”
• Extraneous, false or “ghost” points
• Scan points showing up in the wrong place
• Points spraying from a surface out into space
• Scan data may look fuzzy
• Other vendors sometimes apply “smoothing”
algorithms to data so that scan points don’t necessarily
reflect true surface geometry
Non-Leica scanner
“Smoothing” algorithm
used to hide excessive
noise

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The potential for “spray” from a non-Leica scanner

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Device Constructed for
testing Mixed Pixel Filter
(MPF)
Without MPF
With MPF

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The Solution: Mixed Pixel Filtration (MPF)
• Upon import into Cyclone most of extraneous scan points are
automatically removed
• Scan noise is now so small that slices through scans now often
look like fine architectural drawings
• The benefit to you is that you save valuable time in the office on
the cleaning step, meaning that the scan data is much easier to
trace over. This makes it more accurate and quicker to complete
the deliverable to your customer.

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The New ScanStations
Improved Data Quality
Crisper and cleaner data
means a lot less office work
and greater productivity

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Data collected while snowing then imported into Cyclone
9.1 …MPF removes snow (and rain) automatically

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ScanStation P40
Offers Long Range Mode

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P40 Technology - How it works…
Sensitivity Normal vs. Maximum

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P40 Extended Range Test

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P40 Low Sensitivity Range

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P40 High Sensitivity Range

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ScanStation P16 / P30 / P40
Key features & Benefits
Feature Benefit
Data Quality Certainty that the 3D point cloud represents the 3D geometry of
measured objects in the best possible and most reliable way – trust
that the model is an accurate representation of reality
Speed Shorter acquisition time = more stations per hour = money saved
HDR Imagery Adds valuable information to the 3D point cloud data and makes
interpretation and visualisation of results more efficient
Ruggedness Allows use of Leica scanners even under extreme environmental
conditions (temperature, dust) and therefore extends the scope of
possible utilisation and ensures greater productivity.
P16 P30 P40

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Which ScanStation solves your problem?
P40
For customers ‘who want it all’ and value maximum
flexibility, dual range modes, full survey capabilities,
and the cleanest data. Long-range measurement.
P30
Offers the additional benefit of flexible scanner
operations with multiple workflows over P16, and for
customers that value, longer range, cleanest data,
and basic survey functionality. Versatility.
P16
Tailored for ease of use, single button operation, and
a lower point of entry into laser scanning for
customers that are not concerned with complex
survey functionality and don’t have the need for
longer range. Value.

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Introducing Three New TLS Software Products
Jetstream product line
New Point Cloud Technology Server
Leica CloudWorx for Navisworks
New CloudWorx family member for
support of Autodesk design software
TruView Global
New generation TruView for scan
viewing using any device & any browser

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• First previewed at last year’s Hexagon Conference
• A combined project data vault and high-performance data
streaming server
• Takes Cyclone data and serves it up in a high-performance
format
• Targeted to users that do a fair amount of data processing
where office efficiency is especially important

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Makes working with point clouds in Cloudworx products more
productive in two ways
1. Eliminates the aggravating “waiting” part of working with clouds
 Load and open any size scan data set virtually
instantaneously
 No more waiting for regeneration after panning, zooming,
rotating, orbiting, and moving
 On Cloudworx projects JetStream’s “no more waiting” benefit
alone will reduce office time by 20-40%
 Jetstream technology to be implemented in other Cyclone
modules moving forward

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Makes working with point clouds in Cloudworx products more
productive in two ways:
1. Jetstream dramatically improves office productivity through
• Improved scan project management
• Data files will be an order of magnitude smaller than
customers are currently used to

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• View scans on any smart phone or tablet, using any internet
browser
• No TruView app required for mobile devices and no plug-in
needed for viewing on PC’s
• No longer are you constrained to being able to see TruViews in
just Internet Explorer and only on a PC
• Greatly increases access to our ultra-user-friendly TruViews for
viewing scans

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The powerful combination of…
• Fewer setups in the field
• Faster scanning
• HDR imaging
• Cleaner, crisper low noise data in the office
• A powerful suite of point cloud processing software
…translates into greater productivity and more money in your
pocket.

42. Questions?
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