Mapping and geomapping giant Esri acquired nFrames, a photogrammetry software company based in Stuttgart, Germany, that automates the process of creating 3D maps from photos and LiDAR data. Terms of the deal, which occurred on Sept. 9, were not disclosed.
nFrame’s primary software, SURE, has an engine that creates accurate, real-world recreations in 3D from large-scale photogrammetry and LiDAR datasets. This information can then be leveraged for cities, towns and construction sites by creating meshes and overlays. SURE can also process high volumes of images.