UltraMap 3D evolved: Local reprocessing, Cesium export & more
12 June 2025
With the latest UltraMap 3D production update, we’ve introduced a powerful combination of quality, speed, and flexibility improvements – designed to help you get more from your UltraCam data.
Let’s dive into how this release enhances every stage of the 3D workflow, from smoother mesh generation and significantly reduced processing times to expanded export options like Cesium 3D Tiles.
The updated UltraMap 3D module builds on the established strengths of the UltraMap workflow – automation, traceability, reliability, and user control. With its familiar interface within UltraMap Studio, the improved UI not only simplifies navigation but also offers direct visual access to intermediate 3D products, allowing users to inspect results before final processing. This visual clarity supports a seamless workflow that mirrors the generation of DSMs and orthophotos within UltraMap, significantly reducing the learning curve. Enhanced local reprocessing options, the ability to edit and reimport meshes from external 3D software, and extended export capabilities – including Cesium 3D Tiles, LAS RGBI, and LAS CIR formats – further support a flexible and production-ready environment.
Explore the enhanced workflow and learn how to create a textured 3D TIN using the latest tools in our updated guide: UltraMap Studio Part #8: 3D Production
Explore the 3D textured TIN of Graz, Austria, in our Cesium web viewer below:
Improved mesh and texture quality
The textured 3D meshes are now more homogeneous and visually consistent, thanks to seamless transitions at tile borders. The 3D pyramid generation process has been completely overhauled, enhancing both geometric precision and texture alignment. As a result, surfaces appear flatter, textures are crisper, and overall visualization is smoother. One of the most impactful changes is the reduction in mesh complexity: significantly fewer triangles are required to achieve the same level of detail, depending on the complexity of the scene.
Wireframe representation of mesh
Textured mesh
The quality of geometry and texture is kept in line with the level if pyramids are exported.
These improvements not only help preserve visual quality but also boost performance throughout the texturing and rendering stages.
Major performance boost
The latest release brings a notable performance upgrade to 3D mesh processing. Enhanced algorithms and optimized resource handling result in faster runtimes, more efficient use of hardware, and significantly reduced storage requirements. These improvements accelerate production, improve responsiveness, and make it easier to handle large or complex projects without compromising quality.
Optimized 3D mesh pipeline: speed, efficiency, and scalability.
Built on the same reliable foundation as the rest of the UltraMap suite, the enhanced 3D production workflow empowers you to produce high-quality meshes – faster, smarter, and with greater control.
Upgrade to the latest version of UltraMap and boost the efficiency and quality of your data production.
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