New laser scanners hit Australian shores

We are pleased to announce that we have received two Teledyne Optech Polaris units for demonstration purposes and the first orders of Z+F’s much anticipated 5016 model will begin shipping early 2018! Teledyne Optech Polaris With its long-range 1.6 kilometre capacity, high speed and durable housing, the Polaris series of terrestrial 3D laser scanners are ideally suited to external applications including mining, engineering and civil works. Teledyne Optech enjoys a reputation as a worldwide leading in the mass data capture space, producing instruments of exceptional accuracy, reliability and durability in the field. For more information and to book a demonstration with one of our laser scanning experts, call Aptella on 1300 867 266 or click here for your

Australia’s wellbeing is reliant on space infrastructure

In light of the recent announcement of an Australian Space Agency, Martin Nix and Peter Woodgate, who are both members of the space advisory group to the Government, share some insights into how space has become crucial to the country’s short- and long-term prosperity. Australia’s ongoing social, environmental and economic well-being depends on continued and cost effective access to satellite data. Position, navigation and timing data is becoming increasingly central to personal navigation and planning as individuals are now connected at all times via their smartphone. At an industry level, such data ensures the ongoing economic productivity of a growing number of sectors including transport, logistics, mining and agriculture. Earth observation data helps us to understand weather predictions,