February 6, 2018 — Teledyne Optech’s Titan sensor was used by the University of Houston’s National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping (NCALM) to reveal extensive Mayan ruins in Guatemala. Lidar technology was able to identify hundreds of previously unknown structures, including raised highways, and complex irrigation and terracing systems. After the collapse of the Mayan civilization, their cities… Read More
February 5, 2018 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce the latest addition to its innovative line of airborne laser terrain mappers, the ALTM™ Galaxy PRIME. The new Galaxy PRIME builds on the advanced and unique PulseTRAK™ and SwathTRAK™ productivity features of the current Galaxy T1000 sensor platform by adding extended range performance for even greater collection efficiency, improved vegetat… Read More
January 31, 2018 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce that Mr. Michael Perdue is joining the company as Director of Customer Service starting February 1. Mr. Perdue’s arrival is part of Teledyne Optech’s drive to provide top-notch service to our clients and demonstrate our commitment to their success. Mr. Perdue brings immeasurable real-world experience to this position as a geomatics professi… Read More
January 24, 2018 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce that it will make presentations on new applications of lidar technology at the 2018 International Lidar Mapping Forum (ILMF) on February 5-7 in Denver, CO. Optech will also exhibit its latest survey systems at booth 201, including the Optech Galaxy, Eclipse, Polaris and Maverick laser scanners. Visitors to booth 201 can discover the advance… Read More
October 19, 2017 — Teledyne Optech and Teledyne DALSA are pleased to announce that they will showcase their latest imaging solutions for intelligent transportation systems in live demonstrations at the ITS World Congress in Montréal, Canada in booth 514. The summit takes place from October 29 to November 2, at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal, in Montréal, Canada. Teledyne offers unmatched capab… Read More
September 25, 2017 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce a new cooperative agreement with IGI - Integrated Geospatial Innovations, Germany, a long-time industry leader in the development, sale, deployment and service of advanced remote sensing technologies within Europe and abroad. The partnership of Teledyne Optech and IGI serves to benefit both parties significantly. By jointly leveraging the… Read More
September 20, 2017 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce that it will be at INTERGEO 2017 in Berlin, Germany on September 26-28 in Stand C2.040, Hall 2.1, to exhibit the latest lidar surveying products and show how they let operators collect higher-quality 3D data and imagery faster than ever before. The highly automated interface, powerful surveying features, and competitive price point of the… Read More
Teledyne Optech presenting CZMIL’s work for The Ocean Cleanup September 12, 2017 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce that Chief Scientist Dr. Viktor Feygels will attend the Oceans 17 MTS/IEEE in Anchorage, Alaska on September 18-21 to present results from Optech CZMIL Coastal Zone Mapping and Imaging Lidar’s survey of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a large concentration of plastic debris co… Read More
June 28, 2017— Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce that it will present the latest lidar and imaging solutions for acquiring accurate geospatial data at the Esri 2017 User Conference in San Diego, CA. GIS professionals from around the world are invited to see the full spectrum of remote sensing technologies on July 10-14 at booth 2220. For airborne applications, visitors can learn about our awa… Read More
June 14, 2017 —Teledyne Optech’s Coastal Zone Mapping and Imaging Lidar (CZMIL) system is a critical rapid environmental assessment tool for monitoring natural and man-made disasters. From detecting sewage pipe leaks, mapping oil slicks, and measuring coastline changes after hurricanes, to counting underwater debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, CZMIL excels at identifying and monitoring oce… Read More
July 11, 2017 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce that Huron Geomatics Inc. (HGI) has acquired an Optech Maverick mobile mapping system that will greatly support the expansion of the company’s operations. HGI provides breakthrough DSM/DTM modelling, mapping, and asset inventory collection services in southern Ontario. The Maverick sets a high bar for size, portability and versatility in mobi… Read More
May 24, 2017 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation’s GEOINT symposium in San Antonio, Texas on June 4-7. Visitors can discover the advanced capabilities of the award-winning ALTM Galaxy T1000, now featuring a 1-MHz laser PRF, PulseTRAK and SwathTRAK technologies for a truly universal sensor that surpasses larger… Read More
May 9, 2017 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce that it is displaying its latest airborne and terrestrial lidar solutions for acquiring accurate geospatial data at GEO Business 2017 in London on 23-24 May 2017, and is holding a workshop on survey efficiency with the Optech Galaxy. Optech will be at booth L28 to explain the features of the Optech Galaxy high-performance lidar sensor, and how i… Read More
March 22, 2017 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce the release of its Polaris Terrestrial Laser Scanner at the SPAR 3D Conference and Expo, April 3-5, in Houston, Texas. This versatile, productive and user-friendly scanner will be on display in booth #400 along with the Optech Maverick, Eclipse, and award-winning Galaxy. Bridging the gap between indoor and outdoor scanners, the Polaris can su… Read More
February 9, 2017 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce the latest addition to its innovative line of airborne laser terrain mappers, the ALTM™ Galaxy T1000. This new system combines a 1000-kHz effective ground measurement rate with Optech’s award-winning SwathTRAK™ technology to create the most compact, most efficient, and most versatile lidar sensor available today. “Cost reduction is the key… Read More
February 6, 2017 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce that it will attend the 2017 International Lidar Mapping Forum (ILMF) on Feb 13-15 in Denver, CO. Our latest survey systems will be on display at booth 79, including the Optech Polaris, Maverick, Eclipse, and award-winning Galaxy, while our staff will discuss the state of mobile mapping at an ASPRS Hot Topics session. The Galaxy airborne li… Read More
January 30, 2017 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce that the Optech Galaxy airborne lidar system has won the 2016 MAPPS Grand Award for Technology. With its unique SwathTRAK™ technology, the Galaxy vastly increases operational efficiency and data consistency in low- to high-relief terrain. Traditional lidar scanners utilize a fixed field of view (FOV), which presents unique challenges in va… Read More
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