PenBay Selects Trimble's Indoor Mobile Mapping to Expand Services

March 5, 2010

PenBay Solutions LLC has selected the Trimble Indoor Mobile Mapping Solution (TIMMS) for indoor mapping service. PenBay, which specializes in bringing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology inside buildings, will use TIMMS to expand PenBay’s current solutions for real property and public safety applications, helping facility managers, space planners and emergency response agencies understand the critical infrastructure of buildings.

The goal of PenBay’s expanded service is to offer an advanced GIS solution to clients interested in mapping the as-built interior environment. The collective capabilities that the companies bring to this market result in rapid, accurate data collection and visualization solutions using an innovative indoor 3D LiDAR platform from Trimble.

“Trimble has taken a very innovative approach to adapting their technology depth in spatial measurement and positioning to provide an innovative mapping solution for building interiors,” said Stu Rich, PenBay’s Chief Technology Officer. “By combining Trimble technology with PenBay’s expertise in indoor GIS data solutions, we have put together a package that is exciting to us and our clients.”

PenBay selected TIMMS after collaborating with Trimble to provide the city of Philadelphia with accurate data and a 3D view of the city’s busiest underground areas. The city has been working with the data to address facility management, public safety, and real property challenges.

TIMMS is an indoor mobile mapping solution for facilities management. Using innovative technologies, the solution can produce fast and accurate maps, allowing users to translate their environments directly into 2D and 3D models of structured interiors.The solution enables building owners, facilities managers, engineers and construction professionals to more efficiently plan and manage building assets and properties.