The laser scanning and monitoring companies 3D Laser Mapping and GeoSLAM have merged to explore global opportunities in mobile mapping and monitoring technology. The companies will trade as GeoSLAM, leveraging its global brand that has been developed over the past years. 3D Laser Mapping is an international geospatial technology supplier and innovator. Its clients include mining companies, governments, universities, blue-chip firms and operators of highways, power lines and railways. Its new partner, GeoSLAM, is a global market leader in 3D hand-held mobile mapping technology solutions, which offer accurate 3D mobile mapping without the need for GPS. Graham Hunter, founder of 3D Laser Mapping, said: "This merger will combine the best of the two organisations with strong global coverage. They both have very different skill sets with GeoSLAM specialising in global sales, marketing and distribution, whilst 3D Laser Mapping brings advanced R&D capabilities.