4DiXplorer AG (www.4dixplorer.com) has started as a spin-off company of ETH Zurich in 2009, and now is an independent SME located in Zurich.
4DiXplorer offers advanced software and customized solutions for geospatial data acquisition and processing.
The main areas of expertise are 3D high accurate processing of satellite, aerial, UAV and terrestrial images, reality-based virtual modelling of objects and environments based on image and laser scanning data.
4DiXplorer is a research & development (R&D) company and offers:
- sale of advanced software and customized solutions in the geo-spatial and other markets
- geo-spatial data processing (spaceborne, airborne and terrestrial digital imagery, laser scanning pointclouds, and other kind of data) and value added 3D product generation
- consulting services
- knowledge and technology transfer by conducting highly specialized courses, seminars and tutorials.
The motivation of 4DiXplorer is to convert the scientific knowledge and experiences gained through many years at the Chair of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing of ETH Zurich into a commercial market value.
The business domain is the geo-spatial market, with applications in urban and landscape planning, mapping, forestry and agriculture, Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), Cultural and Natural Heritage, archaeology, robotics, medicine, movie and computer games, animation, industrial monitoring and quality control.
4DiXplorer works in the international market, mainly focusing on the European, Asian and North American markets.