Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced the acquisition of Scasa, the software company behind the specialised 3D software PinPoint. This acquisition expands Leica Geosystems’ reality capture portfolio, giving customers more choice in how they model the built environment.
PinPoint desktop software enables rapid registration, meshing and modelling of point clouds for users getting started with reality capture. It excels in creating floorplans and orthoimages, and works seamlessly with numerous Leica Geosystems scanners. Its intuitive interface, combined with easy measurement tools and efficient 3D modelling workflows, streamlines the creation of deliverables. The software is compatible with popular 2D and 3D CAD and BIM applications, allowing users to seamlessly integrate scan data into their workflows. Deliverables such as orthophotos, floorplans, meshes, and 3D models are produced with ease, providing professionals the precision and versatility essential for successful project execution. By acquiring PinPoint, Leica Geosystems’ expands its software portfolio that enhance customers’ productivity and project outcomes.
“With PinPoint now included in the Leica BLK360 SE Essentials solution, we are simplifying reality capture by integrating hardware and software into one package,” said Simon Mark, Vice President Strategic Innovation at Leica Geosystems. “This way, users can scan, process, and model point clouds with ease and efficiency. Additionally, PinPoint will be available to purchase as a stand-alone solution, giving users more flexibility to choose what software works best for their projects.”
