In 2010, The Arctic Institute of North America and colleagues took upon the task of scanning Fort Conger for the purpose of restoration and documentation.  Fort Conger is located in the arctic region of Canada, and was established in 1881 as an Arctic exploration camp.  Due to the extreme environmental conditions, Fort Conger has a dark, yet scientifically significant past.   The Lady Franklin Bay Expedition of the First International Polar Year scientific initiative was led by First Lieutenant Adolphus Greely and 25 members.  The group was transporting a building to the site, provisions, and scientific equipment meant to last for two years of research. Unfortunately only 6 survived the retreat.  Also, Robert Peary’s attempt to claim the North Pole had utilized the Fort.

The project utilized the Z+F Imager 5006i, phase-based laser scanner.  The Imager 5006i was used to scan terrain and large cultural features such as the Peary huts.  Also, Z+F LaserControl was utilized for registration of the point clouds.  Due to the extreme polar conditions, it was a difficult project, but utilizing 3D laser scanning made the process quick and accurate.  A total area of 34,500 m2 was recorded from 43 different scanner locations.  Scans revealed great details such as staining caused by nails on wallboards in the Perry huts.

Fort Conger is currently at risk due to climate change, weather, wildlife and human activity.  The point clouds will be used to support on-site conservation efforts and will also supplement earlier traditional documentation methods.

The entire published article can be viewed here:  Preservation of Fort Conger

Credit: Peter C. Dawson, University of Calgary

Margaret M. Bertulli, Parks Canada

Richard Levy, University of Calgary

Chris Tucker, SarPoint Group

Lyle Dick, Lyle Dick History and Heritage

Panik Lynn Cousins, Parks Canada

May 2013

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  General Motors & the 5010C

The brand new 5010Cs are finally starting to roll out into the United States, and General Motor is one of the first companies to receive this amazing new product.  John Brown, Lead Scanning and 3D Modeling Engineer at General Motors only had great things to say about it!

“In all honesty, I have to say that the 5010c is the best scanner I’ve ever used.  The versatility, speed, data quality, weight, storage…..everything, is just fantastic.”

“My plan moving forward is to replace each of the “other” instruments we have with additional 5010′s.”

John Brown, Lead Scanning and 3D Modeling Engineer, General Motors

April 2013

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H & K Engineering & the 5006EX, Z+F LaserControl

This month we will be shinning the light on H & K Engineering.  H & K Engineering is an engineering company that specializes in various services such as: Technology Enablers, Detailed Engineering Services, Full Service EPCm Capabilites, and of course, Laser Scanning and Model Integration.  H & K Engineering is located in Baton Rouge, LA. For more information and service inquiries check out their website www.hkengr.net .

” Z+F makes the best scanners in world and I have tried all others. They are also the only manufacturer that makes an explosion proof scanner.  The scanner operates and function just as ours. When we have to scan in the types of areas with strict classifications, we need to consider these factors in our estimate. The scanner comes with 3 batteries and a charger that will charge 2 at a time. It takes 3 hours to fully charge a battery. Our next challenge is registration with minimal survey.  Z+F has new registration features in LaserControl (scantra plane to plane registration) that we will be learning and using for post processing. From the demonstrations that I have seen of the software, this should be a new way of doing work for us. ” Dale Wilkins, H & K Engineering

The safe way to scan! 

Certified for Explosive Environments, Robust, reliable: the Z+F IMAGER 5006EX

“Z+F makes the best scanners in the world and I have tried all others. They are also the only manufacturer that makes an explosion proof scanner.” – Dale Wilkins H & K Engineering

Based on the high quality Z+F IMAGER® 5006i, Zoller+Fröhlich GmbH and DMT GmbH &Co. KG have developed the world’s first ATEX approved 3D laser scanner.  The scanner can be used in hazardous environments such as mining and industrial applications where intrinsic safety is of the highest priority. 

The IMAGER 5006EX is now available in the U.S. for immediate rental.  For more information please contact info@zf-usa.com.