Point Taken Podcast by Trimble

Trimble, Inc.

Trimble's culture of disruptive innovation is contagious. Find out what drives us to develop core technologies and workflows that make your work better, faster and safer. These podcasts don't just inform, they transform. And you'll come away from each one with a deeper, immersive understanding of how our solutions can help you work with greater confidence.

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  1. 4월 2일 ·  비디오

    PB&Js, advice and innovation: A rapid-fire session with Brad Keselowski

    Get to know Brad Keselowski from RFK Racing as we ask him about everything from his pre-race rituals, to racing and business advice, to which data points he's most interested in to help his team get across the finish line first.

    9분

  2. 3월 2일 ·  비디오

    High-precision GNSS: A deep dive into modern receivers

    In this episode we're joined by Eric Krantz, director of engineering for high precision GNSS at Trimble. We take a deep dive into the hardware and engineering that power modern GNSS systems. Eric talks about what goes on inside a GNSS receiver and how radio signals from space are transformed into millimeter-accurate positioning on earth. Whether you are a seasoned surveyor, a construction professional or a tech enthusiast, Eric breaks down complex RF (radio frequency) concepts into an accessible, fascinating conversation.

    33분

  3. 3월 1일 ·  비디오

    Behind the scenes: Designing Trimble's next gen data collectors

    Host Michael Dix sits down with Aimee Shirk, who manages the product team for Trimble's mobile computing devices. They dive into the engineering, design philosophy and practical applications of Trimble's rugged survey controllers.

    34분

  4. 3월 1일 ·  비디오

    The evolution of GIS data collection with Esri

    In this episode, host Michael Dix sits down with Esri's Doug Morgenthaler, product engineering lead and Jeff Shaner, product engineering director for field apps. Doug and Jeff dive into the current landscape of field data collection and share where the technology is heading next including Esri's approach to AI, and the need for both data-driven and boots-on-the-ground customer research. They also explores how Esri is moving beyond traditional data collection personas to empower a broader range of professionals—from construction inspectors to biologists and more.

    14분

  5. 3월 1일 ·  비디오

    Singapore’s blueprint for digital construction and AI

    In this episode, host Michael Dix sits down with Mr. Heng Teck Thai to explore how Singapore is pioneering the future of construction technology and digital delivery. Mr. Heng Teck Thai serves as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), bringing over 20 years of experience across the public and private sectors. His diverse career spans roles at the Singapore Economic Development Board, Boston Consulting Group, and various private equity and venture capital firms, focusing on investment deals, consulting and portfolio management. Michael and Teck Thai dive deep into BCA’s unique dual role as both a regulator and a champion for industry development. They discuss Singapore’s digital transformation journey, including a program that requires 3D BIM models for regulatory submissions. Discover how BCA is overcoming change management hurdles, integrating AI and drone technology for safer building inspections and creating a thriving ecosystem for construction tech startups. Mr. Heng Teck Thai serves as Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), bringing over 20 years of experience across the public and private sectors. His diverse career spans roles at the Singapore Economic Development Board, Boston Consulting Group, and various private equity and venture capital firms, focusing on investment deals, consulting, and portfolio management. Michael and Teck Thai dive deep into BCA’s unique dual role as both a regulator and a champion for industry development. They discuss Singapore’s digital transformation journey, including a program that requires 3D BIM models for regulatory submissions. Discover how BCA is overcoming change management hurdles, integrating AI and drone technology for safer building inspections, and creating a thriving ecosystem for construction tech startups.

    21분

  6. 2025. 12. 04. ·  비디오

    The future of AI and reality capture

    Reality capture is changing fast. Alex Okscin, reality capture product manager at Trimble, joins us again to share his take on how AI is shifting the industry from manual processing to automated insights. Alex explains how machine learning helps users train custom classes to find objects within point clouds and why historical 3D data provides value even long after a building is constructed. The conversation also covers cutting-edge visualization technologies like NeRFs and Gaussian Splats. 0:00 – Intro 1:19 – Where AI lives in the ecosystem: hardware vs. software 2:13 – Intelligent feature extraction 4:15 – The challenge of global variations in object recognition 6:31 – Making reality capture data accessible to non-experts 9:08 – Lifecycle management: from construction to building operations 11:33 – Leveraging historical scan data for repeat business 13:42 – Future technologies: NeRFs and Gaussian Splats 16:32 – The role of AR, VR, and MR in visualization 18:48 – The future possibility of talking to your data

    23분

  7. 2025. 12. 04. ·  비디오

    Beyond the point cloud: Solving customer problems with reality capture

    Join us as we dive into the world of reality capture with Alex Okscin, product manager at Trimble. Discover how this technology, which started with 3D laser scanning, now encompasses many sensors and workflows to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds. Alex explains the key technologies involved, the importance of minimizing communication errors, and the practical steps in a successful scanning process. 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Defining reality capture 2:11 - Reality capture as the new geospatial 3:38 - The goal of reality capture: faster answers through better communication 5:19 - The range of terrestrial scanning systems 6:05 - Differentiating systems by precision and application 7:40 - Understanding accuracy in the real world vs. lab specs 11:19 - Challenges and best practices for better scanning 17:12 - Scanning workflow steps 17:50 - The role of targets and control points 19:45 - Core technologies in laser scanning 20:49 - The importance of workflow over just hardware specs 25:35 - Trimble's focus: confidence and excellence for the customer

    30분

  8. 2025. 12. 04. ·  비디오

    The current state of GNSS and Trimble engineering

    Stuart Riley, vice president of GNSS technology at Trimble, discusses the rigorous testing and engineering developments at Trimble. He provides a current state overview of the GNSS industry, covering the major global and regional systems, and introduces new developments around commercial constellations. 0:00 - Intro 1:21 - The current state of GNSS constellations 2:14 - The rise of private GNSS constellations 3:26 - Comparing different satellite orbits (MEO vs. LEO) 5:39 - Trimble's transition from GPS to GNSS 7:07 - ProPoint GNSS engine 9:10 - GNSS+ integrating other sensors like IMUs 11:36 - The history of the Sunnyvale Trimble office 12:59 - Trimble's testing labs and procedures 15:32 - Vibration testing for durability and longevity 16:44 - Real-world threats: jamming and spoofing 21:24 - Trimble's defense against jamming and spoofing  27:18 - The evolution of RTK "fixed" and precision 28:58 - Trimble's deep commitment to testing and data sets 40:59 - Career paths in GNSS engineering 43:14 - The personal satisfaction of solving technical problems

    46분

  9. 2025. 12. 04. ·  비디오

    Atmospheric effects on GNSS and how Trimble fights back

    Trimble product manager Keeley Shea joins us to dive deep into the atmospheric layers and solar storms and their impact on precise positioning. We explore the 11-year solar cycle, what happens during peak activity (like solar flares and geomagnetic storms), and how these phenomena, especially ionospheric scintillation, can cause issues with GNSS performance. We also cover how Trimble technology and best practices in the field can help mitigate these effects.  0:00 - Introduction 1:32 - The five layers of Earth's atmosphere 3:00 - Troposphere and Ionosphere 5:17 - Solar flares, solar storms and geomagnetic storms 7:20 - How atmospheric layers affect GNSS signals 9:35 - Defining scintillation 15:20 - The positive side: Auroras and data collection 18:53 - Best practices and Trimble IonoGuard

    40분

  10. 2025. 11. 07. ·  비디오

    Introducing the Point Taken Podcast by Trimble

    Michael Dix from Trimble gives an introduction to the Point Taken Podcast and the range of guests and topics that will be featured.

    1분
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Trimble's culture of disruptive innovation is contagious. Find out what drives us to develop core technologies and workflows that make your work better, faster and safer. These podcasts don't just inform, they transform. And you'll come away from each one with a deeper, immersive understanding of how our solutions can help you work with greater confidence.

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    Trimble, Inc.
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    2025년 - 2026년
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