Leica’s New RTC Laser Scanners, Xpanner Raises $18M; OpenSpace exceeds 1K data centers

“We are delighted to have the continued support of KIP as we enter our next chapter,” said Ryan Park, Co-Founder and CFO of Xpanner. “This capital will accelerate our physical AI solutions to address labor shortages and workplace productivity, and accelerate the expansion of our subscription model. Our goal now is to generate recurring subscription revenue on top of a proven customer base.”

Back & Veatch is among the existing customers using XPanner’s robotics and automation platform for driving piles on solar projects.

Leica launches new RTC series scanners

On June 9, Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, launched a new series of Leica RTC terrestrial laser scanners, including the Leica RTC300, 500 and 700.

Leica said the new scanners combine the versatility of the Leica RTC360 with the precision of the ScanStation P Series. This is the first RTC series that can be linked for use in data processing workflows with Leica’s LiveLink Cloud platform. 3D data can be transferred between the field, the cloud and the office using Livelink, a new capability that allows customers to stream laser scan data to Hexagon GeoCloud as it is captured. Multiple scanners can feed into a shared project in new RTC series releases.

OpenSpace exceeds 1,000 data centers

OpenSpace, which features its reality capture and scanning platform, is a hub for visual intelligence for construction, is experiencing rapid adoption in data center constructions around the world. More than 1,000 data center projects worldwide have used OpenSpace, the company reported June 1, to capture and analyze workplace conditions, with only 500 of those mission-critical projects using OpenSpace in the past calendar year. Hyperscalers require real-time visibility into what’s actually being built at these big sites, said OpenSpace CEO Jeevan Kalanithis. Leading general contractors, including Suffolk Construction, are deploying the platform on complex data center projects that support large AI and hyperscale infrastructure builds.

Trimble launches document risk analysis platform Crunch

On June 9, Trimble launched a project-level AI risk intelligence platform through its recent acquisitionDocument Crunch. It includes agent AI layer Project Assist that, instead of visualizing risk by reviewing contracts or other single documents, scans and analyzes entire sets of documents, including contracts, specifications, addenda and others, helping to detect hidden and costly risks.

“This platform sets a new standard for risk management in an industry that needs better ways to mitigate risk,” said Josh Levy, co-founder of Document Crunch. “Risk lives between documents and multiplies exponentially as a project progresses and more people become involved. We’re solving this challenge with end-to-end risk intelligence that extends from contract documents to the field and engages the right stakeholders to make the best decisions at the best times.”