CHC Navigation has unveiled the next generation of its CoProcess software, introducing a significantly upgraded platform designed to help surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals turn massive LiDAR datasets into project ready deliverables faster and with less manual work.
The release reflects a growing industry trend where software has become just as important as hardware. Modern LiDAR sensors can collect billions of points in a matter of hours, but converting that information into maps, CAD drawings, terrain models, and engineering products often remains one of the most time consuming stages of a project. CHCNAV believes its latest software update can help close that gap.
Processes Datasets Over 300 GB
One of the headline capabilities of the new CoProcess platform is support for point cloud datasets exceeding 300 GB within a single workflow.
According to CHCNAV, the software can render and process billions of points while maintaining full data resolution, allowing users to work with complete datasets without splitting projects into smaller segments. This is particularly important for large infrastructure projects, corridor mapping, mining operations, and aerial LiDAR surveys where data volumes continue to grow every year.
The company also reports that terrain classification for a 100 GB dataset can be completed in approximately two hours using optimized processing algorithms, potentially reducing delivery times for large projects.
AI Classification and CAD Production
The new release combines multiple processing stages into one software environment.
Users can perform AI powered point cloud classification, terrain extraction, scan to CAD drafting, volume calculations, and deliverable generation without moving data between several different software packages.
The platform supports the creation of:
- 2D CAD drawings.
- 3D CAD models.
- Digital Elevation Models (DEM).
- Digital Surface Models (DSM).
- Contour maps.
- Earthwork calculations.
- Stockpile volume reports.
- Multi temporal change analysis.
By consolidating these workflows, CHCNAV aims to reduce repetitive manual operations and improve overall project consistency.
Streamlined Survey Workflows
Another major focus of the update is workflow automation.
The software introduces standardized templates, automated processing routines, and intelligent tools designed to guide projects from raw data import through final deliverables. Features such as real time slicing and a DWG native environment are intended to improve productivity for professionals working on surveying, construction, engineering, and mapping projects.
Rather than spending time managing multiple software packages and file conversions, users can remain within a single processing environment throughout the project lifecycle.
Why This Launch Matters
The most interesting aspect of this announcement is not necessarily the size of the datasets CoProcess can handle. It is the direction the software market is taking.
For years, geospatial technology companies competed primarily on hardware specifications. Better scanners, faster sensors, and denser point clouds drove innovation. Today, many surveying firms already collect more data than they can efficiently process. The real challenge has become extracting usable information quickly and profitably.
CHCNAV appears to be positioning CoProcess around this reality. By focusing on automation, AI classification, and integrated deliverable generation, the company is targeting one of the industry’s biggest pain points: the growing gap between data collection speed and data processing capacity.
As labor shortages continue to affect surveying and engineering firms worldwide, software that can automate routine processing tasks may become just as valuable as the next generation of LiDAR hardware itself.
About CHC Navigation
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Shanghai, CHC Navigation has grown into one of the world’s largest geospatial technology providers. The company develops GNSS receivers, surveying instruments, LiDAR systems, mobile mapping solutions, hydrographic equipment, machine control technologies, and geospatial software. CHCNAV products are used in more than 140 countries across surveying, construction, agriculture, mining, marine, and public safety sectors. The company is publicly traded on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under the ticker 300627.SZ.
