Leica Geosystems Expands Reality Capture Portfolio with Acquisition of PinPoint 3D Modelling Software

Leica Geosystems Expands Reality Capture Portfolio with Acquisition of PinPoint 3D Modelling Software

(IN BRIEF) Leica Geosystems has acquired Scasa, the company behind the PinPoint 3D modelling software, expanding its reality capture portfolio. PinPoint offers users intuitive tools for point cloud registration, meshing, and modelling, making it easier to create floorplans, orthoimages, and 3D models. Integrated into the Leica BLK360 SE Essentials solution, it streamlines reality capture workflows, and will also be available as a stand-alone solution. This acquisition strengthens Leica Geosystems’ commitment to advancing technology and enhancing customer productivity.

(PRESS RELEASE) Heerbrugg, 22-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Leica Geosystems, a part of Hexagon, has expanded its reality capture portfolio with the acquisition of Scasa, the software company behind the advanced 3D modelling software, PinPoint. This acquisition enhances Leica Geosystems’ offering, providing customers with greater flexibility and choice in how they model the built environment.

PinPoint is a powerful desktop software that simplifies the process of point cloud registration, meshing, and modelling. Designed for users who are new to reality capture, it excels in creating detailed floorplans, orthoimages, and meshes with ease. The software seamlessly integrates with Leica Geosystems’ scanners and is compatible with leading 2D and 3D CAD and BIM applications, ensuring smooth workflows for users. By enabling efficient 3D modelling workflows and providing precise deliverables such as orthophotos, floorplans, meshes, and 3D models, PinPoint empowers professionals to execute projects with greater precision and efficiency.

“With the integration of PinPoint into the Leica BLK360 SE Essentials solution, we are simplifying reality capture by combining hardware and software into a seamless package,” said Simon Mark, Vice President of Strategic Innovation at Leica Geosystems. “This integration allows users to scan, process, and model point clouds quickly and accurately. Furthermore, PinPoint will also be available for purchase as a stand-alone solution, offering users more flexibility in choosing the software that best suits their project needs.”

Leica Geosystems plans to continuously enhance PinPoint’s capabilities, integrating it further with its range of reality capture products and ensuring it remains at the forefront of 3D modelling and reality capture technologies. This acquisition underscores Leica Geosystems’ ongoing commitment to advancing technology and providing customers with the tools needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

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SOURCE: Hexagon