axpand ng - New Generation Generalization

axpand ng is truly a new generation. Model and cartographic generalization have long been considered one of the most time-consuming tasks included in the map-making process. Cartographers have traditionally spent at least several months on this part of the process alone. Axes Systems has worked closely with universities and other research groups to find a pragmatic way to solve this problem.

When we launched axpand ng we launched a breakthrough. axpand ng is based on modern workflow technology and has recently shown to produce automatic generalization results that are over 85% correct according to cartographer's requirements. axpand ng is an add-on to the modules in an existing axpand installation. Axes Systems provides services for setting up generalization workflows as well as generalization web services.

When it comes to automation, no one comes closer to 100%.

These examples show several steps in the generalization process. These include building generalization, simplification, aggregation and displacment, among others. After cartographic generalization is completed, text is automatically placed. (Source: Geoinformation Sachsen-Anhalt (LVermGeo) )