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HYPACK 2015 Training Event: San Antonio, TX – SAVE THE DATES!

Didn’t think HYPACK could get any better? THINK AGAIN! HYPACK 2015 Training Event will be held from January 5th-8th, 2015.   New features include: – New Anchor Handling Routine – New 3D Real Time Point Cloud – New Water Column Integration   Visit http://www.hypack.com/hypack/2015/ for more information!

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Introducing Trimble Business Center Version 3.22 with integrated Bentley Workflows

Introducing Trimble Business Center Version 3.22 with integrated Bentley  Workflows Trimble announced a new version of the Trimble Business Center software v3.22.  This new version offers direct access to Bentley’s ProjectWise collaboration servers and services providing integrated workflow for roads and civil infrastructure projects. Trimble Business Center v3.22 also supports the new i-model technology for the

Trimble xFill

TRIMBLE R10 – TRIMBLE XFILL FACT SHEET One of the most important features of the R10 is the xFill, in this article we will discuss how xFill works. With Firm Ware 4.80 and newer, xFill needs a “Warm up” period prior to use. Also make sure to check the view of the sky in the Sky

Trimble Launches Quarterly Geospatial Software Newsletter

Trimble announced plans on Wednesday to roll out their first quarterly Geospatial software newsletter. Issue 1 of Trimble Geospatial Software News is scheduled to hit inboxes by Friday, September 5th, and will contain software solutions, tips & tricks, software-related events, customer stories and much more. Issue 2 is slated to arrive in October, and will

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An Alternative way to Differentially Correct your GNSS Data in Mississippi using Trimble’s Pathfinder Office Software

Have you have been collecting GNSS data in Mississippi only to find out that several base stations in the Trimble Pathfinder Office Differential Correction (DC) wizard don’t seem to work properly when you try to post process your data? Does this message look familiar?    …“Unable to extract base data from….” There are several issues that can cause

What’s New in Trimble InSphere?

Data Marketplace The new InSphere Data Marketplace allows geospatial professionals to quickly search and obtain map data on demand.  Data Marketplace is a one-stop shop for your mapping and spatial data needs. Just a click away, you can now discover and access hundreds of premium and freely available spatial data sets, such as DigitalGlobe, Intermap,

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2014 LSU C4G Height Modernization Workshop Now Available Online

Did You Miss The Louisiana 2014 Height Modernization Workshop? The entire event, held on July 29th, 2014 at the Cook Hotel & Conference Center in Baton Rouge is now available on demand on the C4G YouTube Channel.   Featuring talks from several experts in the field of height modernization, including the following: Introductions – 12:35

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News from HYPACK!

Letter from HYPACK® President Pat Sanders: My thanks to everybody who participated in our recent HYPACK® User Survey. It gave us a good opportunity to get feedback from you on what you like and don’t like about the software, along with some good ideas on the future direction of the package. Some of the more interesting

NEI Launches Technical Services for Rentals

August 1st, 2014   We are very excited to announce our roll-out of NEI Technical Services for Rentals! Starting today, you can get a quote from Rentals Manager Freddie Chautin tailored exactly to the particular needs of your organization. For just $150 per hour (minimum of one hour service), we can handle pretty much everything

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Coming Soon from Trimble Software: Trimble Access Power Line

7.30.2014 Trimble recently announced that it will launch a new spinoff of it’s popular Trimble Access Software Suite, Trimble Access Power Line 1.0. This application can be used simultaneously with other applications. Conduct Power Line Surveys in 5 Easy Steps: – Measure Topo – Measure Structure – Measure Power Line – Measure Backsights – Locate

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Carlson Survey 2015 is HERE!

The 2015 Carlson Survey Software roll-out includes the following improvements: New command for communicating with Carlson SurvCE data collection in the Carlson Cloud for sending messages, data files, and crew locations; New command to create offset points along an alignment such as for curb stakeout; Ability to save status of toolbars and allow migrating toolbar

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FDOT Florida Permanent Reference Network (FPRN) Adjustment August, 2, 2014

FPRN News July 23, 2014 Network Adjustment The Florida Permanent Reference Network (FPRN) will undergo a Network Adjustment on August 2, 2014. The new adjustment will bring the FPRN into harmony with the National Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) Network. The broadcast coordinates will change from NAD83 (CORS96) – Epoch 2002.0000 to the current realization

Trimble Trade In Days Extended until October 3rd, 2014!

Trimble accounced Wednesday that they will extend their trade in promotion on Leica Total Stations until October 3rd, 2014. This trade-in program can be used toward the purchase of new Trimble VISION instruments. Your company can get up to $7000 trade value towards a new Trimble VISION bundle or $5000 trade value towards a standalone

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Trimble V10 Tech Tips part 2/2

Trimble V10 Tech Tips part 2/2 Trimble V10 Imaging Rover: Optimum Angle Intersection Areas Products Trimble® V10 Imaging Rover Question How should I configure my Photo Stations with the Trimble V10 Imaging Rover to obtain optimum intersection areas? Answer Within the green area, you can achieve suitable intersection angles for two photo stations. Outside this

New Trimble Survey GNSS Firmware Version 4.90 Update

New Trimble Survey GNSS Firmware Version 4.90 Update This firmware version includes improvements to the survey receiver firmware. For best results users should upgrade to Trimble Access version 2014.12 or later. Supported GNSS receivers: if you have any Trimble R10, R10 LT, R8 models 4 & 3, R6 models 4 & 3, R4 models 3

FREE Webinar – Linear Structure Workflows: Corridors and Cross-Sections

Free Webinar – Linear Structure Workflows: Corridors and Cross Sections Thursday, July 10th – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM A “Corridor” is a 3D model of a linear structure, such as a road, waterway, railroad or a pipeline. The corridor is based on horizontal and (optionally) vertical alignment and includes templates that define cross-sections throughout

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Exporting TerraSync Field Data (SSF) straight out of the Trimble GNSS Device

Exporting TerraSync Data Files to an Esri Shapefile directly from a Trimble GNSS Device There may be times when you have to export your TerraSync field data (SSF file) right from the data collector and the process is pretty straight forward.  Keep in mind that if you did not receive real-time corrections during your field

Trimble Demonstrates Two New Concept Applications for Google’s Project Tango Program

  If you haven’t heard about Google’s Project Tango Program yet, then I recommend you watch their video  to learn more about how they are working”…to give mobile devices a human-scale understanding of space and motion.(google.com)”   You can think of Project Tango as a mobile scanner using 3D motion and depth sensing coupled with precise positioning built right into

Trimble V10 Tech Tips part 1/2

Trimble V10 Tech Tips Part 1/2 Trimble V10 Imaging Rover: Shock-Absorbing Tip Products Trimble® V10 Imaging Rover Question In what way is the tip of the Trimble V10 Imaging Rover different to normal rods? Answer The Trimble V10 Imaging Rover has a shock-absorbing tip. Large and abrupt accelerations are introduced into the rover when the

Trimble Geo7X Important OS Updates and Rangefinder Application Enhancements

  Trimble MGIS has just released an important Operating System (OS) update and an enhanced Rangefinder application for the Geo7X.  We recommend that all users upgrade to this operating system version and Rangefinder App.  Please read over the release notes and user guides linked below because there are a ton of new valuable enhancements and

Trimble Business Center Version 3.21 released

Trimble Adds Automated Mapping and Plotting Functionality to its Office Software Suite for Surveyors and Geospatial Professionals Advanced Drafting Module Streamlines the Production of Mapping Deliverables and Enhances Project Communication SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 12, 2014—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today a new version of its powerful office software suite used by surveyors and geospatial professionals for processing

One Woman’s Journey to Save Slave Houses

    NEI customer Jobie Hill, a Preservation Architect with an alphabet soup of professional credentials after her name, recently sat down with me to discuss her magnum opus; a culturally vital project with an almost ridiculously difficult scope, simply called  “Saving Slave Houses.”  As a marketing person, I am often often tasked with making words

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New GPS satellite launched into space from Cape Canaveral

New GPS satellite launched into space from Cape Canaveral CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  A Delta 4 rocket has lifted off from Cape Canaveral carrying a GPS satellite. The United Launch Alliance rocket that soared into space Friday will place a navigation satellite into the Global Positioning System constellation for the Air Force. This is the

Introduction to ArcGIS Training: Daphne, Alabama – 7/17/2014 & 7/18/2014

  Instructor: Tripp Corbin Course Overview: This two day course provides the foundation for understanding GIS, what it can do, and how others are using it. Students learn the basic functions of a GIS, GIS Terminology, and why GIS is powerful tool for data analysis, retrieval and visualization using Esri’s ArcGIS for Desktop software. In

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HYPACK 2014 Training with Christian Shaw to be hosted by NEI

One June 10th, 2014, NEI will be hosting the HYPACK 2014 Training Event with Instructor Christian Shaw at our Lafayette Corporate Headquarters. For more information about this class, or to register, visit : https://neigps.com/product/training-61014-3-day-hypack-training-class-lafayette-la/    

Trimble CDMA Connectivity Options Now Available on GNSS Survey Systems

New Trimble CDMA Connectivity Options Available on GNSS Survey Systems – 5/6/2014 Connectivity is a crucial part of survey data collection and Trimble GNSS survey systems now offer more options for those using connectivity data plans. In response to requests from Trimble’s North American customers wanting to use a Verizon data plan, they are now

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Trimble Dimensions 2014 – Save the date!

Trimble has released the dates for the 2014 Trimble Dimensions Conference, which will be held Novelber 3-5th, 2014, at the Mirage Hotels and Events Center in Las Vegas, NV. Trimble Dimensions is an educational and networking opportunity for professionals wishing to stay ahead of the curve on all different kinds of technologies and products under

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Trimble Geo 7X Webinar

Introducing the Trimble Geo 7X Date: May 15th, 2014 | Start: 2:00 PM | End: 3:00 PM | CST Trimble Certified Instructor: Eric Bock This one-hour webinar will cover hardware and feature overviews, power and resets, calibrations, customizing the operating system, connecting to mobile device center, rangefinder, camera, loading software, resources and installation codes for the brand new Trimble Geo7X.   This

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PDH/GISP-Eligible Geospatial Training Workshops – Norcross, GA

  Nei is excited to offer 4 new Advanced Geospatial Training Workshops in our Norcross, GA office that will be instructed by our award winning Trimble Certified Trainer.   Come join us for these specialized technical workshops focusing on Trimble’s TerraSync and GPS Pathfinder Office software, and you will leave being more productive using streamlined workflows

NEI Well Represented at Dale Carnegie Course in Lafayette, LA

Congratulations to the Spring 2014 Lafayette,LA Chapter Dale Carnegie Graduates! NEI was well represented by Lane Leblanc, Kevin Cormier, and especially MGIS Trimble-Certified Repair Technician Kris Comeaux, who also took home the Highest Achievement award! Congratulations to all of you! Job well done!  

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Free One Week Survey or Mapping Rental with NEI

At NEI, we are committed to getting your survey, MGIS, construction, public safety, and utility location rental business. We are willing to prove this by price matching any competing offer, offering free weekends, free technical support, and as always, 50% off of all replacement rentals while your gear is being repaired or serviced with us. Additionally,

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FAA Authorizes First Test Flights at North Dakota UAV Test Range

As reported by AIN Online Monday, The North Dakota Department of Commerce recently received a COA (Certificate of Airworthiness) to fly the Draganflyer X4-ES UAV at the Northern Plains UAS test range, officially making it the first of six test sites to begin official research testing operations. This 2-year COA will be used to demonstrate the

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Trimble April New Releases

Trimble Business Center Software Version 3.20  Trimble® Business Center software, version 3.20, includes over 40 new enhancements that increase customer efficiency and streamline workflows.Geospatial professionals now have access to an improved processing and analysis experience. With an integrated and powerful new point cloud engine, users can visualize and edit large point clouds while simultaneously working

Trimble Delivers 3D Scanning Extension for SketchUp

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 14, 2013—Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today the release of Trimble® Scan Explorer Extension for Trimble SketchUp Pro; a powerful, easy-to-use tool enabling architects, engineers and geospatial professionals to create models from 3D scanning data. The new solution connects the high-resolution field data from Trimble scanners with intuitive and powerful professional modeling software;

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Pelican Cases Partners with AT&T

Pelican Products, Inc. Introduces New Lineup of Rugged Phone Cases   TORRANCE, CA — April 18, 2014 – Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, today announced the launch of a new line of rugged phone cases for both the Apple iPhone® 5/5s and Samsung Galaxy S®5 smart phones.

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Important Information About Pathfinder Office Post-Processing Problems

From NEI Training and Technical Support Manager Eric Bock: Earlier today we became aware of a problem downloading CORS base station data from the NGS/NOAA servers through Trimble Positions Desktop add-in.  At the beginning of post processing, you will see error messages for the failed downloads.  We are currently investigating the issue but it appears

Free Webinar: Tips & Tricks in your Survey and Geospatial Office Workflow

Tips & Tricks in your Survey and Geospatial office workflow: Utilizing Feature code library and Back ground images Would you like to add proficiency to your TBC Skills? would you like to be more efficient and hone your TBC skills? Please join NEI in our monthly webinar. Register for a session now by clicking the

Mapping Buried Fiber Cable in Columbia County, GA

Congratulations to NEI Georgia Mapping/GIS Sales Representative Jeannine Hightower for her work with Columbia County on this project! Article reprinted from Point of Beginning’s website. For the full article, click here: http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97302-mapping-buried-fiber-cable-in-columbia-county-georgia   Mapping Buried Fiber Cable in Columbia County, GA – Kevin Corbley – April 5th, 2014 The GIS Department in Columbia County, Ga., is

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Apparent Market Confidence for Offshore Energy Production

A total of 50 companies submitted a 350 bids for a combined $850 million for 1.7 million acres off the coast of Louisiana at the federal government’s Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale, held March 19th in New Orleans.This is great news for investors and employers in the energy sector, as it heralds another year

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AUV Used to Search for Missing Malaysian Airliner

Reposted from www.hydro-international.com: March 28th, 2014 – AUV Used to Search for Missing Malaysian Airliner The U.S. Navy has sent a Bluefin-21 AUV as part of its search efforts for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 according to USNI News. The sonar and cameras onboard are designed to create a highly detailed picture of the ocean

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Spectra Precision Pipe Laser Trade-In Program Extended

Receive discounts as much as 22% and up to $1100 trade credit towards a new Spectra Precision DG711 or DG511 Pipe Laser when you trade in your older generation model. In an effort to support customers who have older pipe lasers for which repair and service are no longer available, Spectra Precision has extended their

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Introducing Trimble InSphere: Upcoming Webinars

Trimble recently introduced Trimble® InSphere™, a new software platform for geospatial information management. Join us to find out more how Trimble InSphere improves workflow, maximizes efficiency and transforms the way geospatial professionals work and access critical operational information. On a single, simple, and easy-to-use web platform, InSphere provides access to multiple applications. Attend one of

NEI Donates Trimble UX5 Unmanned Aerial System to Nicholls State University

Yesterday morning, Nicholls State University made history by officially becoming Louisiana’s first owner of a Trimble UX5 Unmanned Aerial System. With Nicholls’ new President, Dr. Bruce Murphy, and Dr. Balaji Ramachandran, Associate Professor of Geomatics standing by, NEI President Barbara Poche’ signed the paperwork, effectively transferring ownership of the $70,000 equipment package to the university.

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Spectra Precision’s Latest Survey Receiver Uses Six GNSS Systems

Spectra Precision introduced today its next-generation Spectra Precision SP80 GNSS receiver. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the survey market, the new SP80 combines GNSS technology and a combination of communication capabilities with an ergonomic design, the company said. The SP80 is specifically designed for mainstream surveying and construction applications such as cadastral, topographic, control,

14 Reasons to Save $1200 – Switch from TBC Standard to TBC Complete for $500

Use the Trimble RTX Post-Processing (RTX-PP) web service to compute the absolute position of points contained in static occupation data files. Process baselines for multiple-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS data. Perform loop closure on multiple-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS data. Adjust a network for multiple-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS

THE EVER MOVING DATUM, EVER CHANGING EARTH CONUNDRUM

Being “star” based, one of the many things GPS has reinforced is the fact that the physical Earth is a dynamic structure, continually changing shape and dimension over time.  This means of course that any given measurements of the Earth must be considered not in three dimensions (XYZ) but in four (XYZ and Time).  Since

March 16th-22nd, 2014 is National Surveyor’s Week!

This year National Surveyors Week will be celebrated from the 16th to the 22nd of March. Events are being planned by the National Society of Professional Surveyors as well as by state societies, local surveying chapters and individual surveyors. Some of the celebrations under discussion include publicity events, educational events and support of the National

Now Selling Pelican Elite 7-Day Coolers Online

This morning, as you may have noticed, we added several Pelican Elite coolers to our website. If you are considering a Pelican or a Yeti cooler for your long term cold storage needs, we have prepared a list of comparisons below to help make this decision a little easier for you. As you can see,

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Press Release: New Version of HYPACK Now Available

After months of development and testing, HYPACK® 2014 is now officially released. We are very excited about this new version. This release demonstrates both our commitment to be a leader in the hydrographic and dredging industry and our continuing efforts to provide our customers with the best features and tools that gives them an ongoing

Busting Myths About the FAA and Unmanned Aircraft

  February 26–There are a lot of misconceptions and misinformation about unmanned aircraft system (UAS) regulations. Here are some common myths and the corresponding facts.   Myth #1: The FAA doesn’t control airspace below 400 feet   Fact—The FAA is responsible for the safety of U.S. airspace from the ground up. This misperception may originate

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FREE Webinar Trimble V10: Advanced Imaging Solution!

  Join nei in learning about Trimble’s latest geospatial technology.  The Trimble V10 Imaging Rover with Trimble VISION™ technology is an integrated camera system that precisely captures 360-degree digital panoramas for efficient visual documentation and measurement of the surrounding environment. As a complete system solution, the Trimble V10 enables you to capture more critical information that

The Next Disruptor: Changing the Business Landscape with Imaging Rovers

  Visualization and measurement are key components of geospatial data. Imaging rovers reduce the cost of data acquisition while providing more information than ever before.   The year 2013 witnessed the emergence of several important new technologies. Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and new solutions for field imaging dominated industry headlines—and rightfully so. They represent the next

Best Practices for Real Time GNSS Network Administration Webinar

Thursday, March 20, 2014 1:00 – 4:00 pm ET Click here to view the agenda. This webinar will cover the following topics: Recap of July 31, 2013, NGS-hosted RTN webinar highlights including select Q&A. Use of GPS supplemental radio signals in Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services Special Committee-104 format (RTCM), including discussion of degradation due

Height Modernization Eastern States Regional Webinar

Height Modernization Eastern States Regional Webinar Tuesday, March 4, 2014 1:00 – 5:00 pm ET Click here to view the agenda. This webinar will cover the following topics: Basic information about the National Geodetic Survey’s National Height Modernization Program, and supporting services such as the Online Positioning User Service (OPUS), and future plans for a new

Looking for a career with nei? Survey Sales Representative – Florida Panhandle

  NEI, a Leading Distributor of Trimble GPS and Robotic Surveying & Construction Equipment seeks a sales representative in our Florida Panhandle Territory. Must have survey experience, sales experience, and experience working from home. Must be a self starter, independent and willing to travel. Experience with construction and Spectra Precision a plus. Salary based on experience,

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Welcome Aboard, Alaa Shams!

We are excited to introduce the newest member of the Navigation Electronics, Inc. team, Alaa Shams! Alaa received a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1998 from Damascus University – Syria, a Master’s degree in Computer Science in 2004 from Southern University – Baton Rouge, LA; currently pursuing another masters in Civil Engineering at Louisiana

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Trimble RealWorks – TRW 8.0.3 – What’s New?

Improved Support for Trimble TX8 Extended Range Scans –   Extended Range mode information has been added to the TZF Scan properties Improved Plane Based Registration Performance –  Improved support of Extended Range data in plane based registration – Faster algorithm performance for both standard and Extended Range when performing a plane based target-less registration.

Spectra Precision® LL100N – A New, Updated Version of the LL100

Consumers reached out to Spectra, and Spectra listened. The new LL100N has many improvements over its predecessor, the popular Spectra LL100. The fully automatic, self-leveling Spectra Precision® Laser sets a new standard in rugged reliability, handling a wide variety of general construction applications. General Overview of Improvements:  • Better Hardware. Replaced plastic threaded tripod insert

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Cyber Monday Free Shipping Special!

NEI Cyber Monday special promotion  — between now and 12/6/2013, use Coupon Code FREESHIPPING to receive free ground shipping on all domestic orders. To apply free ground shipping to your purchase, enter the coupon code in your shopping cart after selecting your products and be sure and select “Free Ground Shipping” from the shipping drop down menu.

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The New Trimble Geo 7 Series With Trimble Flightwave Technology

THE NEW TRIMBLE GEO 7 SERIES With Trimble Flightwave technology     With the Trimble® Geo 7 series  eliminate physical barriers  to field success.  Be it obstructed satellites or inaccessible locations,  geospatial professionals have what they need to succeed no matter what. Geo 7X handhelds offer two powerful technology innovations  so you stay productive when the

NEI Featured in The American Surveyor

As the digital age carries us forward, methods of surveying are constantly changing. Because of this, it can be especially challenging for schools to keep their students at the forefront of the profession. Colleges and universities that offer geomatics and surveying programs are faced with the task of balancing classic theories with new technologies. But

Trimble Announces NEW Products at INTERGEO 2013

Trimble announced new solutions and products during INTERGEO 2013! Trimble V10 Imaging Rover: An integrated camera system that precisely captures 360 degree digital panoramic images for visual documentation and measurement. The Trimble V10 Imaging Rover enables professionals in a broad range of industries—including survey, GIS, engineering, and oil & gas—to quickly capture rich, complete data of

Trimble V10 Imaging Rover

                Trimble V10 Imaging Rover                  GNSS-Surveying-Systems Click to Zoom                                                                 Survey Survey Solutions Products Products 3D Laser Scanning Trimble VX Trimble CX Trimble TX5 Trimble FX Controllers Trimble CU Controller Trimble Tablet Rugged PC Trimble TSC3 Trimble Slate Controller Data Radios Trimble TDL 450 Series Digital Levels Trimble DiNi Digital Level

LiDAR News Today: Innovation in 3D, Facial Scanning & More

Welcome. The latest edition of LiDAR Magazine is now available! Thanks to your support, we have expanded to 80+ pages. The range of articles this month is impressive—from our visit to Riegl LMS in Austria to documenting the Costa Concordia; from face scanning to 3D printing and a whole lot more. The print magazine is

SPARView

Hello SPARView readers! Augmented reality (AR) applications have really popped up across the business landscape in recent months. From Audi’s AR car manual to Ikea’s product catalog, the use of AR to boost a user’s experience is largely based in advertising but it makes you wonder what other applications are ripe for the technology. How

SPARView

Hello SPARView readers! So, there’s a new patent just approved for an aerial imaging technology that enables real-time sensor fusion. The invention is a new design for remote sensor arrays, and it appears set to usher in a new generation of mobile, miniaturized, multi-purpose 3D geoimaging sensor applications for oil & gas, mapping, and healthcare,

SPARView Newsletter

Hello   SPARView readers! Just a few   hours ago, Autodesk debuted Project Memento, a new software that creates   hi-res, watertight meshes with massive datasets for 3D printing and other   applications for the AEC market’s building information modeling (BIM) sector. Need more proof of Autodesk’s plans for 3D printing? Check this out: the

FREE Webinar: Trimble’s NEW Work Management Solution

  Join Trimble for a first look at the new Work Management solution: Trimble Work Management Sneak Preview  Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 1 pm EDT Join us for a sneak preview of Trimble’s new enhanced Work Management solution which complements your current Fleet Management solution and allows you to: Measure, manage, monitor and improve all

NEI To Exhibit at ESRI UC!

NEI’s Mapping and GIS staff will be exhibiting at the 2013 ESRI User Conference in San Diego, CA the week of July 8th.  Come find us at booth #510 and meet our knowledgeable staff.  We will also host a Q&A session to answer your product and technical questions on Wednesday July 10th @ 9:15am.

WEBINAR: Smartphones as Field Devices – Trimble’s New Terraflex Software

Whether you’re collecting information on public assets, performing environmental inspections, maintaining infrastructure, or engaging in other field data collection activities, Trimble has news you need to hear. This webinar describes how to support a mixed-fleet of field devices like Trimble Junos, as well as iPhones and Androids, to act as data collection devices. Just the Facts

Realize a New Standard for Surveying & Mapping – Live Webcast!

Don’t just visualize a new future for surveying and mapping. Realize it.                                                                                                                                                                                       Join Trimble online on Wednesday, June 19th for an announcement on the new standard we are setting                          for the surveying and mapping market that will go above and beyond the rest. Visualize…Robust. Intuitive. Safe                                                                                                                                          Can’t wait until June 19th?  Watch the videos for

Introduction to ModelBuilder Course

Introduction to ModelBuilder (July 11-12 and August 12 & 13), Norcross, GA   NEI is excited to offer this Introduction to ModelBuilder course. Geoprocessing is an essential aspect of GIS that provides the ability to analyze and process geographic data. Geoprocessing tools can be accessed in ArcGIS via ArcToolbox, ModelBuilder, or Python scripts. ArcGIS ModelBuilder

Carlson News

SurvCE 3.0 now available featuring hundreds of new features and improvements in addition to retaining its main and universal advantages, which include a simple interface, quick learning curve, and now even stronger graphics,   Carlson SurvCE 3.0 has been recently released.While SurvCE customers are encouraged to upgrade through their local dealers, Carlson has also put access to

Yuma 2 Windows 7 Professional Operating System Update

Trimble has announced a new recommended Microsoft® Windows 7 Professional Operating System update for the Yuma 2 rugged tablet computer.  Here is information to access the free update files and detailed instructions from Trimble’s Yuma 2 online Support pages: http://www.trimble.com/Outdoor-Rugged-Computers/yuma2.aspx?dtID=support. This OS update will improve the management of Windows 7 and updates several drivers. However,

“All Things GPS” Seminar – Norcross, GA

Join NEI as we discuss exciting new products, including the Trimble Positions Software Suite release and how it affects ArcGIS 10.1 users currently using Arcpad/GPScorrect/GPS Analyst.  We will be hosting a Geocache (scavenger hunt) followed by lunch provided by NEI. Our special guests will be Conrad Sinclair of Trimble Environmental Solutions Group, and Gretchen Hartley

Carlson Software Data Flow Seminar

Join NEI and Carlson Software for a seminar near you! From the field to the office, to design,  and back to the field.  This seminar is for you!  NEI   and Carlson Sofware has joined forces to offer this Data Flow seminar to you.  Suvey equipment and data collection, office survey (getting data in from the field),

Critical Information Regarding Microsoft Update and ArcGIS

      Critical Information   Regarding Microsoft Update and ArcGIS A recent Microsoft update (deployed as KB 2732673, KB 2775511, or KB 2824408) may   result in data corruption when using ArcGIS on a Windows 7 system and writing   data to remote data storage on a Windows Vista, 7, 2008/2008 R2, or 2012

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Arkansas Mapping/GIS FREE Seminar

Navigation Electronics, Inc. “Your Complete Solutions Provider” would like to invite you to a free seminar to be held at Embassy Suites Hotel Little Rock 11301 Financial Center Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211-3735 501-312-9000 May 15th, 2013 Transform the way your World Works Navigation Electronics, Inc. and Trimble Navigation introduce the latest in mobile software development; Trimble

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RD 8000 Pipe and Cable Locator: Now Available to Rent

The multifunctional RD8000 is Radiodetection’s most advanced pipe and cable locator, offering a wide choice of locate functions and advanced connectivity options. RD8000 delivers a highly controllable and reliable locate solution to service any industry, anywhere in the world.   NEI Rental Rates $900 MONTHLY $300 WEEKLY $75 DAILY

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Trimble’s NEW Yuma 2 Rugged Tablet: Free Informative Webinar

  Join us for a Webinar on April 18 It’s arrived! The original rugged tablet computer has been completely refreshed and redisigned with cutting edge functionality at an outstanding price.  Announcing the new Yuma 2 tablet computer, the tablet designed for today’s enterprise field workers. Join us as NEI and Trimble host a free informative

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Georgia GPS/GIS Team Trivia Night

Just how smart are you? Get your team together and come join our 1st NEI GPS/GIS Trivia night.  Fun starts at 6:30 on April 24th! Date: April 24, 2013; Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Place: NEI Office 4275 Shackleford Rd., Suite 175 Norcross, GA 30093; (please park in back and enter at lower level)  

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Trimble MGIS April Newsletter

       In This Issue Trimble GPS Pathfinder ProXRT Receiver Back in Stock Updated Trimble Positions Software Suite What is Trimble Doing for Local Government? Geospatial Solutions in Action Trimble in the News: Signed Up For Success Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office Software: Exporting File Geodatabases for Esri ArcGIS version 10.1 Conferences & Exhibitions Contact

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NEI April Roundtable Event: FREE Lunch & Learn

LiDAR: Applications for Forested Environments   Please join the staff of NEI for our April roundtable event featuring LIDAR:Applications for Forested Environments. These roundtable sessions will be held every third Tuesday of each month in which we will open our doors for you to join us in discussion on topics of interest to you.  A different topic will be discussed

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Schonstedt’s Trade-in Program

This program makes it possible for anyone who’s “tried the rest” to “own the best.” These magnetic locators have been time-tested around the world. And now you can trade in ANY magnetic locator (a Schonstedt or a competitor’s) and pocket significant savings while upgrading to the best pin finder on the planet. Contact NEI for

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Trimble Positions for ArcGIS Mobile and ArcPad 10 Webinar

Join us for a Webinar on April 3   NEI Presents: Trimble Positions for ArcGIS Mobile and ArcPad 10 Webinar will be hosted by Eric Bock with NEI and Dan Colbert with Trimble, and will cover: -Hardware and Software Compatability -Conversion/Update Options -Trimble Positions for ArcPad Demo -Trimble Positions for ArcGIS Mobile Demo   Title:

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NEI at US HYDRO in New Orleans

Join NEI in Booth #49 at US Hydro in New Orleans and see the latest solutions available from NEI!  William Poche and Brett Deshotels will be in attendance.  Stop by and see the best products in the industry from NEI, a Louisiana Company.  NEI Hydro2013 NOLA

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NEI March Roundtable Event

Navigation Electronics, Inc. “Your Complete Positioning Solution Provider” presents: Our March Roundtable Event on Locating, Mapping, & Surveying Underground Utilities Event to be held at our office: Navigation Electronics, Inc. 200 Toldeo Drive Lafayette, LA 70506 337-237-1413 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Refreshments Served Please join the staff of NEI for our March roundtable

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Chitimacha Louisiana Open

NEI is a proud sponsor of the LOUISIANA Chitimacha Open, Sponsoring Hole #1 of this exciting event with the new NEI logo! http://www.laopen.com/sponsors.html  

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Software Update: Trimble Access 2013.00

  Trimble Access 2013.00 Key Features Trimble Slate support Support for the new models of GNSS receiver; R8-4, R6-4, R4-3 Improved ‘finger friendly’ menu system – including shortening of some menu names Settings such as last used options and methods and prism configurations are now retained after an upgrade from version 2012.20 Surface area and

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Trimble Introduces WaterWell Monitoring Solution for Complete and Accurate Water Level Data

Trimble introduces its WaterWell Monitor solution for the collection of groundwater level data to support environmental managers and consultants, landfill owners/operators and site operators. The solution provides increased efficiency in data collection and management for monitoring water wells at landfills and remediation sites. Fast data entry, onsite verification and GPS navigation streamline the monitoring process

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NEI Rebranded

It has been almost 30 years since Charlie Poche started at NEI in 1984, and in that time we have dedicated ourselves to provide only the best products & solutions and unparalleled customer service. It is the core of our business and always will be. Now, as dependable as our ’84 Crown Victoria has been

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NEI Open House!

Navigation Electronics, Inc. Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CDT) Lafayette, LA

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Trimble R7 GNSS

Trimble V4.70 WINFLASH/Firmware and release notes are now available for Trimble R10, Trimble R7 and Trimble R5 Receivers. View Link Here.  

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