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Drone data scanning company Skycatch announces a $25M raise

TechCrunch

Founded in 2013, the Bay Area-based company provides centimeter-accurate 3D scanning services, primarily for construction sites and mining operations. Image Credits: The company’s technology works with off-the-shelf drones, including ones manufactured by DJI. Where top VCs are investing in construction robotics.

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DIY: 5 ways disruptive component startups can win over OEMs

TechCrunch

For example, we made a small digital display device for a supermarket shelf that could be powered wirelessly. We 3D printed it and actually used some tape on the inside to keep things in place. While you’re showing off your first device, gauge people’s responses and ask for both initial impressions and constructive feedback.

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Digital Twins: Components, Use Cases, and Implementation Tips

Altexsoft

Digital twins play the same role for complex machines and processes as food tasters for monarchs or stunt doubles for movie stars. They prevent harm that otherwise could be done to precious assets. The article covers key questions about digital twins: how do they work? The twinning, however, doesn’t happen out of thin air. Hardware components.

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Startups that work on Coronavirus Projects

Apiumhub

This 3-D printing studio normally makes large life-like models of construction blueprints; now, it’s printing thousands of visors to provide NHS workers with PPE. This 3-D printing studio normally makes large life-like models of construction blueprints; now, it’s printing thousands of visors to provide NHS workers with PPE. DocClocker.

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At First Glance, a Rendering Flaw; Ultimately, a Compiler Bug

Seerene

Especially as they are often considered as working flawless and “off-the-shelf”, but things go wrong either way. One key take-away: If you want to have highest-quality software, you need expert developers that are capable of even diving into the underlying frameworks and libraries.