SDX ecosystem overview
SDX is an end-to-end surveying and site monitoring solution. It combines: field hardware, field software, and a cloud platform (SDX-Cloud).
This article explains what each part does and how they work together in a typical workflow.
Capture data on site (hardware + field software), then review and share results in SDX-Cloud.
SDX-Cloud: Your online hub for site data
SDX-Cloud is the web platform where your project data is stored, processed, and reviewed. It is used to manage projects, view and analyze 3D scans, and share results with others through a browser.
Use SDX-Cloud when you want to organize work, analyze scans, compare results over time, and collaborate from anywhere.
SDX Systems: Devices for data collection
SDX Systems capture the physical site in 3D using integrated sensors. Examples include SDX-PocketScan and SDX-Compact.
- SDX-PocketScan (handheld): compact and portable, ideal for quick scans or tight spaces.
- SDX-Compact (machine-mounted): turns heavy machinery (e.g., excavators, loaders) into automated survey tools that scan during normal operations.
SDX Systems are designed for construction and mining environments and focus on simple operation in the field.
SDX field software: Apps for on-site capture
SDX field software connects you to SDX hardware on site and supports data capture. Depending on your device and workflow, you may use one of the following:
- SDX-Mate: typically used on a tablet to control on-site SDX systems and monitor scan progress.
- Sodex Mobile: iOS app used with iPhone Pro models with LiDAR and supported workflows (with SDX-PocketScan), to capture scans and upload them to SDX-Cloud.
Your field software depends on the device you are using. The goal is the same: capture data in the field and send it to SDX-Cloud.
How it all works together
A typical SDX workflow looks like this:
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Capture data with SDX hardware
Scan the site using an SDX device (e.g., PocketScan handheld workflows or Compact on a machine). -
Use field software to control and monitor capture
Use SDX-Mate or Sodex Mobile (depending on your setup) to start/stop capture, monitor progress, and confirm coverage on site. -
Upload data to SDX-Cloud
Upload the collected data to SDX-Cloud so it can be processed and added to your project. -
Review and share in SDX-Cloud
View results in a browser, measure and compare data, generate outputs, and share access with others.
SDX hardware captures the data, field software supports on-site capture, and SDX-Cloud is where you manage, analyze, and share results.
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