Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
RapidEye, a leader in wide-area repetitive coverage of Earth through its constellation of satellites announced today that it has filed for insolvency under German insolvency laws, the equivalent of Chapter 11 protection. Wolfgang Biedermann, the CEO of RapidEye commented that this move was necessitated by recent actions of the financing banks. The intention of the banking consortium is to allow the
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
MecSoft Europe, distributor for CAD/CAM Technologies in Europe, announced today the release of VisualXPORT for Autodesk Inventor 2012 software. VisualXPORT for Inventor is a direct, in-window plug-in for Autodesk Inventor 3D mechanical design software, allowing users to transfer Inventor geometry directly to VisualMILL without having to go through a neutral format such as STEP or
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Siemens has formed a joint venture in Russia with its Russian partner Sinara Group to deliver regional trains. The new company Train Technologies has entered into an agreement on main terms for delivery of Desiro RUS electric trains with Russian Railways (RZD). The preliminary contract covers 240 trainsets comprising 1,200 railcars, with a total value
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
IDTechEx technology analyst Harry Zervos recently interviewed Dr Markys Cain, from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the UK. The NPL is involved in the European Metrology Research Program (EMRP), supported by funds from the E.U. framework 7 programme and from EURAMET (European Association of National Metrology Institutes). The EMRP will ensure collaboration between National
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
The new research facility which provides a modern research environment for up to 60 Graduate Doctoral students, as well as providing facilities for visiting scientists, was officially opened in May by Ordnance Survey’s Director General and Chief Executive Dr Vanessa Lawrence CB. Vanessa, who is a member of the University’s council and a Visiting Professor at the University,
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Objectives include new sensing technologies for non-invasive characterization of the soil geophysical properties with a high spatial resolution. To identify and improve geophysical sensors as proposed in the Digisoil’s strategy. To specify their technical characteristics and optimal settings, considering theoretical aspects and practical constraints (e.g., mobility). To develop and optimize signal processing algorithms for the different sensors in
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Many Legally Mandated Organisations (LMOs) and other data suppliers who are providing data within the INSPIRE themes will retain their own schemas for the data that they collect, manage and publish. For INSPIRE compliance however, they must also ensure that there is a Transformation Service available to transform the data to the appropriate INSPIRE schema.
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, is going to showcase SuperPad 3, its full-function mobile GIS software, during Computex Taipei. Computex Taipei is the largest computer exhibition in Asia. Mio Technology, one of the chief providers in the mobile GPS industry in Taiwan, as well as Magellan, a leading
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Los Angeles County is giving its citizens the opportunity to propose new district boundaries through a comprehensive online redistricting application built on Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology. Through June 2, the public may submit redistricting scenarios for consideration by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ Boundary Review Committee, which will recommend a plan to
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Optech Incorporated, the leading manufacturer of advanced lidar, aerial digital camera and survey instruments, is pleased to announce the release of the world’s first compact shallow-water mapping solution for its innovative line of ALTM Airborne Laser Terrain Mappers. The new ALTM Aquarius provides simultaneous terrestrial and water depth measurement capability, enabling the collection of data sets
