Topcon News, Videos, and Information

Wed April 08, 2009

Topcon Unveils GRS-1 Hand-Held GNSS System

Topcon Positioning System’s (TPS) new GRS-1 is a fully integrated dual-constellation, network-enabled RTK rover system. It is an all-in-one handheld GNSS receiver and field controller with high-speed processor, increased memory, built-in camera, compass and bar code reading function....

Fri March 27, 2009

Topcon Announces GRS-1 Hand-Held GNSS Integrated Rover System

Topcon Positioning System’s (TPS) new GRS-1 is a fully integrated dual-constellation, network-enabled RTK rover system. It is an all-in-one handheld GNSS receiver and field controller with high-speed processor, increased memory, built-in camera, compass and bar code reading function....

Tue January 20, 2009

Topcon RL-VH4 Builder Lasers Offers GreenBeam Visibility

Topcon Positioning Systems’ (TPS) RL-VH4 Builder Laser Series for use in interior and general construction incorporates GreenBeam technology that was introduced by Topcon in 1997. The series also comes with a red beam option....

Wed February 18, 2009

Topcon Positioning Systems, AeroTech Sales Sign OEM Agreement in California

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has signed an agreement with AeroTech Sales LLC., of Fountain Valley, Calif., to represent the OEM market for TPS’s mobile control products. AeroTech has extensive experience in servicing large defense, transportation, space and related industries throughout Southern California....

CEG - Fri October 24, 2008

Davis Grading Turns to Topcon GPS for Competitive Edge

Davis Grading needed an edge. Feeling the burden of a tanking economy that all but halted residential construction — even in Charlotte, N.C., which seemed to be dodging the national downturn — the grading contractor started to bid on more and more public contracts....

Sat September 15, 2007

Topcon’s TopField Software Sets Up Quickly, Handles Multiple Job Files

Topcon’s TopField software for the CTS-3000 and GTS-100N series total stations is designed to meet the basic needs of a contractor or topo/stake-out surveyor while offering more than a basic onboard system....

Tue April 24, 2007

Topcon to Debut 3-D Local Positioning System By Summer

The Topcon Positioning Systems’ 3D-LPS is being upgraded. The new LPS-900 system features Topcon’s X-TRAC tracking technology and integrated radio communication for higher speed operation under all conditions....

Wed July 26, 2006

Topcon GPT8203M Total Station Offers Automated Stakeout

The GPT-8203M is a new addition to Topcon’s 8200 Series of long-range reflectorless total stations. This precision instrument is specially designed to expedite layout of formwork, structural components, anchor bolts, as well as all other construction elements that require accurate positioning....

Wed June 08, 2005

Topcon Roadshow Visits Komatsu Training Center in GA

The Topcon Roadshow landed at the Komatsu Training Center in Cartersville, GA, for a demonstration of Topcon products and services for the staff and customers of Tractor & Equipment Company (TEC), the Komatsu dealer for Georgia, Alabama and northwest Florida....

Cathy Bell - Sat July 29, 2000

Topcon Control Systems Help Curb Costs on Jobs Both Big and Small

Automatic grade and slope control systems are catching on because of the rising cost of construction, said Rick Dolan, machine control and laser specialist, Surveyors Instrument Company in Houston, TX.....