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Smart GeoMetrics : (SGM), a division of Smart MultiMedia, Inc., recently extended its channel and laser scanning and 3D imaging capabilities by securing new partnerships with Leica Geosystems and Zebra Imaging. Smart GeoMetrics is now a Leica Geosystems Authorized Distributor, which allows the company to sell Leica scanning hardware and software. Smart Geometrics has also solidified a collaborative technology partnership with Zebra Imaging : .

High-definition laser scanning and 3D imaging is revolutionizing the way engineers, architects, historians and many other professions acquire and interface with spatial data. With close to 200 years of pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems is one of the most trusted names worldwide for the capture, analysis, and presentation of

spatial information.

“The emerging need by a broad range of clients to quickly integrate 3D LiDAR and imaging technologies into their workflow led us to pursue a Leica Geosystems distributorship,” said Richard Lasater, President of Smart GeoMetrics. “By being able to offer a complete line of HDS services such as hardware, software and training, we can help clients stay ahead of their competition and comply with new project requirements which specify use of the revolutionary technology,” added Lasater.

The business expansion includes a strategic partnership with Zebra Imaging, based in Austin, Texas. “Zebra Imaging’s advanced 3D holographic display technology bridges a large gap between highly complicated technical data and real-world, even non-technical users,” says Lasater. With the Zebra Imaging technology, Smart GeoMetrics is now able to provide a complete 3D imaging solution. Most recently, Smart Geometrics and Zebra Imaging collaborated on the digital documentation of the USS Missouri : battleship, which was part of an $18 million maintenance and preservation project.

The combined company technologies enabled a dramatic digital display of the massive ship, which physically resides in Pearl Harbor. Zebra Imaging’s holograms are auto stereoscopic, which means there are no special glasses required to view 3D displays; this sets Zebra Imaging apart from other 3D holographic technologies.

The two companies will show off some of their 3D wizardry at the upcoming AIA : Sandcastle competition in Galveston, Texas on June 5. Smart GeoMetrics is a Silver Bucket sponsor of the 24 th Annual competition.

The two companies will introduce full color 3D holograms created from laser scans of last year’s winning sandcastles. The sandcastle holograms will be featured at the Smart GeoMetrics exhibit area.

For more information on 3D imaging solutions, visit www.smartgeometrics.com : .



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