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SiteScape: LiDAR scanning on the iPhone / iPad - AEC Magazine
Sep 15, 2021 · Sitescape is described as a digital spray can. You simply point the iPad or iPhone Pro to scan a space. The software can capture thousands to tens of thousands of points per second. There is currently a limit of around 12 million points per scan, which can capture over 2,000 square feet, but the team is working on taking that up to around 20 ...
Intel Core vs AMD Ryzen for CAD, BIM & beyond - AEC Magazine
Jul 23, 2021 · One of the questions we get asked most often at AEC Magazine is ‘which processor is best for CAD or BIM?’ Normally, we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Intel Core or low core count Intel Xeon processors (after all, Intel has demonstrated a clear lead in single threaded performance for the last fifteen years) but with AMD’s recent resurgence in the CPU market, things are no longer so ...
Review: Nvidia RTX A2000 (12 GB) workstation GPU
Feb 1, 2023 · The Nvidia RTX A2000 opens up possibilities for entry-level design viz in small workstations using applications like KeyShot (image courtesy of Jet Cooper) Both the 6 GB and 12 GB models look identical with four Mini DisplayPort outputs and a minimal matt black enclosure. With a max board power of 70W the GPU is designed to operate with PCIe ...
Bentley Systems: the promise of data freedom - AEC Magazine
Oct 14, 2024 · Digital twin of London’s skyline created by combining Bentley’s iTwin and Cesium’s 3D geospatial technology iTwin now allows users easy access to photorealistic Google 3D tiles, based on Cesium technology (Credit: Bentley Systems). Cesium’s 3D Tile technology makes light work of huge geospatial datasets by streaming only what the user needs for any given view.
Review: Nvidia RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation - AEC Magazine
Jul 20, 2023 · The new contender. The Nvidia RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation (20 GB) is only the second workstation GPU to be based on Nvidia’s Ada Lovelace architecture. It follows the phenomenally powerful, but phenomenally expensive (£6,750 + VAT), Nvidia RTX 6000 Ada Generation (48 GB), which we reviewed in our recent summer 2023 Workstation Special Report.
Workstations for point cloud processing (Leica Cyclone)
Jun 8, 2020 · Armed with a bucketful of CPUs, GPUs, memory and storage, Greg Corke goes in search of the ultimate workstation for registering / importing point clouds into Leica Cyclone Register 360. As far as AEC workflows go, point cloud processing is one of the most computationally intensive out there. Registration — the process of taking individual ...
Virtual Reality for architecture: a beginner’s guide
Jul 11, 2016 · Virtual Reality for architecture: a beginner’s guide. Posted on July 11, 2016 by Greg Corke. 0. With the availability of affordable headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, VR is now within reach of AEC firms of all sizes. Greg Corke explores this brave new virtual world. Architectural VR experience created by TruVision using Unreal Engine.
Review: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series - AEC Magazine
Feb 1, 2024 · The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 Series processors, based on AMD’s ‘Zen 4’ architecture, launched in October 2023 with specifications that were nothing short of breath-taking. The combination of high core counts (up to 96), high clock speeds (up to 5.3 GHz), support for multiple GPUs and lots of high-bandwidth memory, makes them extremely ...
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