Eos Systems Announces PhotoModeler 2010

By DE Editors

Eos Systems has announced the release of PhotoModeler 2010 and PhotoModeler Scanner 2010.

PhotoModeler, a Windows application, is used to create 3D models and measurements from photographs using ordinary digital cameras. PhotoModeler Scanner software adds the capability of creating dense point clouds like a laser or 3D scanner.  

A new feature in PhotoModeler Scanner 2010 called SmartMatch detects and matches natural features in images "giving automated project setup and 3D data without the use of targets.  In addition, all of the software's core algorithms have been rewritten for higher performance, and many of the algorithms are now threaded to take advantage of modern multi-core CPUs. Comparing the previous version PhotoModeler 6 to the new PhotoModeler 2010 on a four core computer, a user may experience speed improvements of up to 4x in project processing, 16x with automatic target marking, and 32x during Dense Surface Model creation, says the company.

In addition to the speed improvements and SmartMatch, other new features include support for geographic coordinates (geoids, map-systems, conversions);  on-photo dimensions;   an automated in-background project review; and a new External Geometry Explorer that consolidates control points, scale, rotation, external CAD file import and adds check distances, and multi-point affine.

PhotoModeler 2010 includes the Coded Target module, which was an extra-cost option previously. PhotoModeler 2010 is priced at $1,145. To upgrade from any previous PhotoModeler version is $445.

PhotoModeler Scanner 2010 is price reduced to $2,595, and the cost to upgrade from the previous version is $795.  PhotoModeler customers can also trade up to PhotoModeler Scanner 2010 for $1,595.

For more information, visit Eos Systems.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.