About Us
Who We Are
ClearEdge3D, a Topcon company, stands at the forefront of AEC technology, empowering over 1,000 industry-leading firms worldwide. We transform scan-to-BIM and construction verification workflows, harnessing automated feature extraction and other advanced computer vision technologies to deliver unparalleled accuracy, efficiency, and project success.
Leadership
The ClearEdge3D management team has more than fifty-five years’ experience creating software that solves problems for customers. We are a values-driven organization committed to over-delivering for our customers.
Christopher Scotton
President & CEO
Tim Lowery
CRO
John Sloan
Chief Research Fellow
Kelly Cone
Chief Strategy Officer
Michael Burenkov
CTO
Why Our Customers Love Us
Maximizing Your Reality Capture Data’s Impact
Our solutions amplify the impact of your point cloud data, bridging the digital-physical gap with unparalleled
speed and accuracy. We’re here to turn your laser scans into real-world results.
Efficiency-Driven Automation
Time and budget matter. Our automated solutions streamline your workflows, letting you achieve more while focusing on what’s most important to your projects.
Flexibility with Hardware Agnosticism
We believe in choice, not constraints. Our hardware-agnostic tools work with a wide variety of mobile and terrestrial scanners, so that you can capture reality on your terms—no vendor lock-in.
Augmentative Solutions, Not Disruptive Overhauls
Our solutions enhance, not overhaul, your workflows. By seamlessly integrating with your existing tools, we enhance your capabilities without the hassle of starting from scratch.
Unmatched Support from Trusted Advisors
Our helpful team is here to support you every step of the way, providing best-in-class support, personalized guidance, and sustained dedication to your success.
The Story So Far
2006 – Founded
ClearEdge3D was established by experts in computer vision and LIDAR data, aiming to transform 3D modeling in AEC workflows.
2009 – Launch of EdgeWise
Released our flagship product, EdgeWise, automating the extraction of geometry from laser scans.
2016 – Verity Debuts
We launched our construction QA/QC software, Verity, to help general contractors and their subs reduce construction errors and cut risk from projects large and small.
2018 – Acquisition by Topcon
Joined Topcon Positioning Group, combining advanced software with Topcon’s global hardware reach.
2024 – AVEVA Ecosystem Partnership
Joined AVEVA’s partner ecosystem, deepening integration with AVEVA E3D Design and EdgeWise Plant for industrial plant modeling.
Today, ClearEdge3D customers are among the largest engineering, industrial and construction firms worldwide. Companies like Saudi Aramco, AECOM, Skanska, Whiting Turner, Bechtel and thousands more rely on EdgeWise and Verity to optimize their construction workflows.