Fri August 12, 2011
Korpershoek to Lead Topcon’s Global Marketing Efforts
Effective immediately, Ewout Korpershoek, formerly managing director of Topcon Europe Positioning (TEP), will join the Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) senior executive team as chief marketing officer responsible for all marketing and product management functions at TPS and TEP....
Fri July 22, 2011
Topcon’s SiteLINK 3D Connects Range of Grade Control Products
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has introduced SiteLINK 3D, a real-time, advanced communications management system for the 3D-MC grade control range of products. Tony Vanneman, TPS construction product marketing manager, said, “The goal is to provide information from the machines to and from a central office or job trailer or to other machines....
Fri July 22, 2011
Topcon Announces 3D-MC2 System for Motorgraders
Technological advances from Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) changed the reality at what speeds dozers could operate, effectively and efficiently, with its introduction of 3D-MC2 technology in 2008. Now, 3D-MC2 technology is available for motorgraders....
Mon June 13, 2011
Topcon Makes Initial Purchase of Finnish Software Company
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has purchased a significant ownership interest in DynaRoad Oy, a software company located in Helsinki, Finland. DynaRoad develops project management software for civil engineering and infrastructure construction....
Wed March 23, 2011
Topcon Group Companies Respond to Japan Disaster
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) is working closely with Topcon Corporation in Tokyo and supporting efforts of all Topcon subsidiaries in response to the major earthquake and ensuing tsunami that hit Japan on March 11....
Tue January 25, 2011
Topcon Announces RTP-300 for High-Speed Surface Profiling
Topcon Positioning Systems’s (TPS) new RTP-300 real time profiler collects surface data at speeds up to 65 mph (105 kmh) and creates an exact model of the existing surface. The RTP-300’s data collection system includes a Topcon GNSS dual-constellation satellite receiver system, three laser profilers, wheel encoder technology and a comprehensive computer data collection system....
Tue January 25, 2011
Topcon’s RC-4 Remote System Integrates Advanced Technologies
Topcon Positioning System’s (TPS) RC-4 is a new, compact QuickLock remote system that integrates an array of advanced technologies that “dramatically increases productivity on all survey projects.”Denny Welch, senior vice president of the Topcon Survey Business Unit, said, “The RC-4 uses dual lasers, a built-in spread spectrum radio and Topcon’s QuickLock technology to create on-the-job efficiencies from stakeout to topo and from construction layout to as-built surveys.”Designed for use with the new Topcon QS (Quick Station) robotic total station, Topcon IS (Imaging Station), and the Topcon 9-Series robotic total stations, the remote RC-4 “commands the robotic total station to start searching via optical signals carried by laser beams,” Welch said....
Tue January 25, 2011
Topcon GTS-240NW Total Station Series Designed for ’Unmatched Functionality’
Topcon Positioning System’s (TPS) new GTS-240NW series of total stations are designed to provide “unmatched functionality and dependability in its class, backed by Topcon’s industry-leading technologies,” according to Denny Welch, senior vice president of the TPS survey business unit....
Tue January 25, 2011
Topcon Introduces 3D GPS Systems for Wheel Loaders
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has added a machine control package for wheel loaders to its 3D machine control line up. Tony Vanneman, TPS construction product marketing manager, said, “This new 3D-MC product combines Topcon’s dual mast GPS system with three TS-1 tilt sensors, the rugged, easy to use GX-60 control box, MC-R3 receiver, plus two MC-G3 GPS antennas.”In addition, he said, optional light bars for enhanced elevation and steering control are available as options....
Wed December 08, 2010
Foor Joins Topcon as Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Ander Foor of Chicago was recently named Midwest regional sales manager — construction of Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS). In his position, Foor is responsible for working with Topcon dealers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Maryland and Michigan, and parts of Missouri and KentuckyBrian Juroff, TPS national sales manager, said, “Ander worked directly for an excellent dealer in the TPS network and brings a wealth of field experience to his position....
