Topcon News, Videos, and Information

Eric Olson - Tue February 03, 2015

Grading Firm Uses Topcon Technology to Relocate Road

A small-town airport runway needs to be extended to accommodate larger corporate jets. As a result, an existing two-lane road has to be extended around the new airstrip. That means that Sowers Construction Co Inc....

Tue September 16, 2014

Roper Laser Co. Hosts Newnan, Ga., Stop of Topcon Roadshow

A recent stop of the Topcon Roadshow was held in Newnan, Ga., at the Ritchie Bros. auction facility. The Aug. 27 and 28 event was hosted by metro Atlanta’s Topcon dealer, Roper Laser Co. Inc., which is based in Marietta, Ga....

Wed September 03, 2014

Benchmark Tool & Supply Hosts Topcon Roadshow

On Aug. 20 and 21 Benchmark Tool & Supply hosted the Topcon Technology Roadshow in Charlotte. James River Equipment partnered with Benchmark and supplied John Deere machines. Topcon is taking the show on the road with its 53-ft....

Thu August 28, 2014

Topcon Unveils New 2D, 3D Excavator Control Systems

Topcon Positioning Group added two new indicate control systems to its excavator control system lineup — the X-32 and X-33. The systems feature Topcon’s new GX-30 control box and TS-i3 sensors....

Mon August 25, 2014

Topcon Announces Versatile 3D Indicate Grade System

Topcon Positioning Group’s multi-platform 3D indicate grade system — i-33 — features GNSS technology and a graphical display designed to provide a powerful indicate system at an economical price....

Mon August 25, 2014

Topcon X-63i Excavator Indicate System Increases Productivity, Accuracy

Topcon Positioning Group has added the X-63i 3D indicate system to its machine control line of products. The new system combines Topcon’s GNSS global positioning technology and machine sensors with the heavy-duty GX-60 touchscreen color display to provide an easy-to-use system for increased excavation efficiency, according to Kris Maas, machine control product marketing manager....

Tue August 19, 2014

Topcon Announces Advances to P-32 Asphalt Paving System

Topcon Positioning Group announced advances to its P-32 asphalt paving system with new components including the ST-3 sonic tracker, anti-vibration slope sensor and a firmware update to the full-color, graphical display GC-35 control box....

Mon August 18, 2014

Compactors Gain Efficiency With Topcon System C-63

Topcon Positioning Group’s C-63 system is designed to track precise compaction with minimal equipment operation. It features Topcon GNSS technology and graphical display to provide real-time positioning and plan data, which ensures compaction is achieved in all required areas....

Fri August 01, 2014

Topcon Technology Roadshow Sets Up Shop in Ohio

The Topcon Technology Roadshow set up shop at the Ritchie Bros, permanent auction facility in South Vienna, Ohio (outside of Columbus), for a two-day event on July 9 and 10. The event was hosted by GeoShack, Topcon’s dealer for Ohio....

Jeff Winke - Thu July 31, 2014

Topcon Technology Roadshow Hits Northern Illinois

As part of a 24-stop North American tour, the Topcon Technology Roadshow visited Wilmington, Ill., located just south of Joliet — approximately 55 mi. (88.5 km) from Chicago. The two-day visit—June 25 and 26—was held on the grounds of the IUOE Local 150 Union Training Center and was hosted by Positioning Solutions Company, Carol Stream, Ill., an authorized Topcon dealer....