The world of underground infrastructure mapping has taken a significant leap forward with the announcement of a strategic partnership between Pix4D, a global leader in photogrammetry and 3D mapping technology, and ProStar Holdings Inc., a leading provider of Precision Mapping Solutions. This collaboration combines Pix4D’s advanced 3D modeling capabilities with ProStar’s PointMan platform to create a powerful, user-friendly mobile solution for construction, engineering, and utility professionals.
Unlocking the Power of 3D Mapping
Pix4D and PointMan represent a groundbreaking advancement in the digital transformation of underground infrastructure mapping. This partnership delivers a cutting-edge solution that enables users to visualize and manage buried infrastructure with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency.
- Real-time 3D mapping
- Precise subsurface asset capture
- Enhanced safety and risk reduction
- Increased operational efficiency
- Scalable and accessible solution
By combining Pix4D’s advanced 3D modeling capabilities with ProStar’s PointMan platform, users can now view a representation of what lies beneath the Earth’s surface in 3D from a smartphone. This revolutionary technology has the potential to transform the way buried infrastructure is recorded, visualized, and managed.
A Game-Changing Partnership
The practical implications of this combined technology are profound. According to Andrey Kleymenov, CEO at Pix4D, “The practical implications of our combined technologies are profound. With PointMan and Pix4D, organizations of any size, anywhere in the world, can now reduce risk, enhance safety, and increase operational efficiency by making more informed decisions with a solution that is easily scalable and accessible.”
Page Tucker, Founder and CEO of ProStar, added, “This collaboration highlights our mission to establish PointMan as the global standard in precision mapping through partnerships with best-in-class technologies.” This partnership is more than a product integration—it is a milestone in the evolution of infrastructure management, offering a next-generation solution that redefines how buried assets are recorded, visualized, and managed.
About the Companies
Pix4D
Pix4D products are developed in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pix4D has five additional offices in the USA, Germany, Spain, Romania, and Japan. The company develops end-to-end mapping solutions that convert images into survey-grade georeferenced maps, models, and other business-critical insights using advanced algorithms based on computer vision, photogrammetry, and machine learning.
ProStar
ProStar is a leading software company specializing in patented cloud and mobile mapping solutions for the critical infrastructure industry. Its flagship product, PointMan, streamlines the management of above- and below-ground assets like utilities and pipelines, improving workflows across their lifecycle. Offered as a SaaS platform, PointMan integrates with top geospatial tech providers and equipment manufacturers. ProStar holds 16 issued patents in the U.S. and Canada, supporting its strong IP portfolio.
Conclusion
The strategic partnership between Pix4D and ProStar marks a significant milestone in the evolution of underground infrastructure mapping. This collaboration has the potential to revolutionize the way buried infrastructure is recorded, visualized, and managed, offering a next-generation solution that redefines the industry. With its advanced 3D modeling capabilities and precision mapping solutions, this partnership is poised to transform the critical infrastructure industry, making it more efficient, safer, and more accessible.
