Hexagon revolutionizes reality capture with its next-generation laser scanner, the ultra-fast Leica BLK360

Building on the success of the Leica BLK series, rewarded for its innovative features, Hexagon offers the BLK360, which makes it possible to create a photorealistic and ultra-precise digital twin, for very high definition rendering in just 20 seconds. Like its predecessor, the BLK360 is a strong case for introducing reality capture to new industries and markets, bringing its speed, portability and ease of use to users. .

Today's projects demand fast, accurate and immediate data collection. Whatever the scope, the new BLK360 is the ideal sensor when it comes to providing up-to-date scanning with speed and accuracy, especially for digital construction and building lifecycle monitoring. It allows users to quickly and seamlessly navigate an environment, review and share data during the capture process, and access up-to-date digital twins in real time.

“We continue to bring speed and agility to reality capture to accelerate the sustainable transformation of the world with our Smart Digital Realities strategy, which unlocks the full potential of these sectors. Creating a perfect digital twin, updated and powered in real time by endless data from the physical and digital worlds, gives you full access to valuable analytics. In addition to saving time, you also eliminate human error to improve safety and reduce waste”, says Ola Rollén, CEO of Hexagon.

“If reality capture can meet or even exceed the needs of modern industry while improving sustainability, then everyone wins,” continues M. Rollén. "The new BLK360 is an indispensable tool to democratize reality capture in different fields, such as urban planning, architecture, construction and environment, but also media and entertainment through the creation of effects stunning visuals. The possibilities are limitless. »

The BLK360 expands Hexagon's range of sensor and software systems, which forms the basis of its Smart Digital Realities strategy thanks to the real-time meeting of the physical and digital worlds. The combination of scanning and imaging technologies built into the BLK360 promises extremely fast and accurate reality capture, for accelerated workflows at every step. Depending on the scope and scale of the project, the BLK360 can give users days or even weeks of head start. Valuable time savings made possible by fast scanning, pre-assembled data and high-speed transfer to preferred software streams. Additionally, BLK360 data can be automatically imported into HxDR, Hexagon's cloud-based platform, where users can build their own Smart Digital Realities strategy.

The new BLK360 was unveiled yesterday at the HxGN Live Global 2022 hybrid event, held in Las Vegas, USA, with a keynote speech by Thomas Harring, President of the Geosystems Division of 'Hexagon. Starting today, the BLK360 model is available for demo and purchase at BLK360.com.