"3D Laser Scanning for the Boatbuilding Industry" Topic of Free May 29 WorkBoat.com Webinar, Sponsored by SPAR Point Group

    NEW ORLEANS, LA, May 16, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- How is 3D laser scanning being applied today to revolutionize vessel construction, repair and maintenance, and operations? How is the industry taking advantage of the technology to build more efficiently and reduce waste and rework?

To address these topics, WorkBoat.com has scheduled a free webinar on May 29, "3D Laser Scanning for the Boatbuilding Industry." The webinar is set for 1 p.m. (ET). To register, visit www.WorkBoat.com.

During the webinar, experts in the field will show how 3D laser scanning technology is ushering in a new era of engineering and design. The speakers will explore the technology of 3D data capture and attendees will learn about point clouds, 3D modeling, visualization and other subjects.

Sam Billingsley, Vice President, SmartGeometrics, and Daryl Johnson, Engineering Manager, Summit Engineering and Design will be the featured presenters during the webinar, which is sponsored by SPAR Point Group.

Sam Billingsley is a Professional Land Surveyor and laser scanning expert, who is located in the company's Franklin, Tennessee (Nashville) office. SmartGeoMetrics, a division of SmartMultiMedia, Inc., is a Leica Geosystems Authorized Distributor offering 3D laser scanning equipment rental, hardware and software sales, training and experienced market-focused support services on an international level. For further information, visit www.smartgeometrics.com.

Daryl Johnson, established Summit 1998, and has more than 20 years of management, engineering and design experience in the refining industry and six years in the integrated chip industry. Summit Engineering and Design, LLC offers multi-discipline engineering and design services to the marine, refinery, power, and process industries as well as software development to enhance the use of 3D laser scanning in the CAD environment. For further information, visit www.SEAD.com.

SPAR Point Group organizes conferences and provides news and information for professionals involved in 3D imaging technologies. SPAR products include the online news and information site SPARPointGroup.com, SPARView weekly newsletter, webinars, reports, and conferences in the United States, Europe and Japan. Founded in 2003, SPAR Point Group was purchased by Diversified Business Communications in late 2009. For further information, visit www.sparpointgroup.com.

The popular WorkBoat.com webinar series allows the marine industry to stay on top of what's going on in the industry and what's in store for the future -- from business management to marine industry specific topics.

Individuals can purchase the WorkBoat Professional Series Online Pass for $159 and receive 12 months of webinars for one low price, as well as access to every webinar that has been offered on WorkBoat as an on-demand webinar.

The ProPass can be used for individuals as well as groups (webinar participation must be from one location). This allows a company to educate an entire team.

WorkBoat.com is the largest commercial marine member-supported website, with over 30,000 members. Each registrant for the webinar receives a free membership in WorkBoat.com.

For more information visit www.WorkBoat.com.

For more information:
Lisa Keller
Diversified Business Communications
[email protected]
Phone: (207) 842-5624

About the WorkBoat Professional Series
The webinar is presented as a part of the WorkBoat Professional Series and is designed to keep the commercial marine business community informed and on top of what's going on in the industry today and what's in store for the future.

WorkBoat.com is the largest commercial marine member-supported website, with over 30,000 members. Each registrant for the webinar receives a free membership in WorkBoat.com.

For more information visit www.WorkBoat.com.

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