What’s New – Summer 2024
We have some PhotoModeler news that may be of interest, July 2024: Software Update What’s New for Fabricators and Marine Decking What’s New for Forensic Investigators Software Update PhotoModeler 2024.2 was released June 20, 2024, with several improvements. Some significant improvements are: New Best Fit Plane tools for adding and removing points from a best-fit […]
Introducing PhotoModeler’s New Letter Sheet Target System
Do you fabricate a product that requires accurate and complex measurements on site?For example:Boat decks and covers2D templates and patternsKitchen and bath countertopsPool covers and decksKitchen and bath countertopsFlooring, patios, stairs, paversGlazing or surface measurement Letter Sheet Target System Introduction Video Click here to view a larger version with captions. Unless the shapes are […]
PhotoModeler’s Coded Target Presets
This blog post is about a specific topic of interest to those using Coded Targets especially in the fabrication industries like boat decks, stair cases, kitchens, etc. We have a few more posts coming up on Coded Target capabilities. See a video on the topic below, or click here to view the video with captions. PhotoModeler […]
Innovative Ways Professionals Measure Your Home for Renovations
Home renovations of any size can be stressful to take on. When it’s time for you to renovate your home, you have a long list of tasks that need to be taken care of. One important part of a renovation that many people don’t think of is having different elements in their home measured. Although […]
How to Measure Boat Canvas, Decks, Sails, and Hulls with a Camera
Did you know that you can use a camera to measure a boat for replacement canvas, decks, or sails? Or measure hull or sail shape with a camera? This is possible with the technology called photogrammetry. The PhotoModeler software is the premier software for carrying out photogrammetry with your boat project. [ links updated April 2021 […]
Easier Measurement for Retrofit Manufacturing
Retrofits and remodeling often require measurements and drawings of a remote location or client site so that a part can be manufactured to fit. Photogrammetry creates measurements and diagrams using a normal camera. Instead of having a complex and expensive device to do field measurements for your retrofit or remodeling business, you only need a […]
The Other Photogrammetry Automation – Coded Targets
What are Coded Targets? Automation History Why Use Coded Targets? Coded Targets vs Smart Points Coded Target Examples and Applications What are Coded Targets? I am sure you’ve seen a bar code on product packaging. Bar codes are scanned by a laser that reads the pattern of white and black bars, and converts that into […]
How to Digitize Templates and Patterns With a Camera
In a number of industries, measurements are made of objects and equipment in the field, and then materials are manufactured to fit those existing objects. Some common industries like this are kitchen counter tops, boat covers, enclosures, or flooring, wall cladding, and stairway coverings or lifts. A common approach within these industries is to create […]
With a Camera Perform Non-Contact Industrial Measurement
Today’s industries demand accurate and reliable measurements. Sometimes it can be expensive, time consuming or difficult to achieve the required precision using traditional measurement methods. For most design and fabrication processes, the margin of error is small, and inaccurate measurements can result in losses. Photogrammetry enables industries to obtain accurate and reliable measurements from images […]
Capturing Motion with Photogrammetry and PhotoModeler
In this post I highlight the practical uses of PhotoModeler Motion (PMM), and feature two example projects. PhotoModeler Motion / PMM is the top of the PhotoModeler product line. It brings the time dimension into your measurement and modeling projects. PMM includes all features of PhotoModeler and PhotoModeler Scanner, and adds modeling of a dynamic […]