Panasonic launches $12.6K lidar scanner, Dewalt drilling robot cuts data center build times

Snapshot

Panasonic launches $12.6K lidar scanner, Dewalt drilling robot cuts data center build times, EquipmentShare debuts at $7.2B valuation.

New Innovations and Partnerships

Panasonic launches $12.6K portable lidar scanner for indoor mapping: Panasonic's $12.6K @mapper generates 3D interior models via walkthrough Lidar scanning, targeting facilities documentation at roughly one-fifth the cost of traditional equipment. (aecmag.com)

Dewalt drilling robot cuts data center build times by 80 weeks: Dewalt and August Robotics launched a fleet-capable concrete drilling robot achieving 99.97% accuracy and 10x faster speeds across hyperscale data center projects. (constructiondigital.com)

Hexagon unifies Voyansi, LocLab, and Avvir under Multivista AECO brand: Hexagon consolidated its Voyansi, LocLab, Construction Analysis, and Multivista offerings into a single AECO brand, unifying reality capture, BIM, digital twin, and documentation tools under one platform. (aecmag.com)

Funding Rounds and M&A Activity

EquipmentShare: EquipmentShare raised $747 million and debuted at a $7.2 billion valuation, with investors betting on its T3 platform and asset-light OWN rental model. (reuters.com)

Jetson: Jetson secured $50 million in Series A funding to expand its low-cost heat pump installations across the U.S. and Canada. (canarymedia.com)

Lorazzo: Lorazzo has raised Rs 5 crore in a seed funding round led by Sprout Venture Partners and First Cheque, with plans to enhance product innovation and expand its omnichannel presence in India's home improvement market. (indianretailer.com)

Opinions

Jensen Huang highlights six-figure job potential in construction: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang states that the AI infrastructure boom will open six-figure jobs for electricians and construction workers. (fortune.com)

Five countries demonstrate 3D-printed homes in under a week: Countries leverage 3D printing to build homes quickly, enhancing housing accessibility and efficiency. (yankodesign.com)