Topcon - Thu March 10, 2022
Topcon Software Update Introduces Trials Plot Planting, Multiple Implement Control
Topcon Agriculture has released an update to its Horizon precision farming and crop production software which, as well as a new feature which enables automatic section and variable rate control on multiple implements simultaneously, also makes it quick and simple to lay out and drill trials plotsIn addition to various enhancements to the Topcon user interface, such as improved implement diagnostics, video screen capture and a plug-and-play upgrade which enables Topcon's X-series of consoles to communicate seamlessly with Claas's OEM yield monitoring system (thereby eliminating the need for an external yield monitoring ECU), the software update — to Horizon version 5.02 — also introduces two brand new features: "multiple implement support" and "plot planter"....
Topcon - Mon February 07, 2022
Topcon, James Roe Announce Multi-Year Extension
Topcon Positioning Group has announced a multi-year extension of its partnership with professional racing car driver James Roe. Beginning in 2019, the partnership has seen the continued success of the young racer as he advances to Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires in 2022 — the highest step on the Road to Indy....
Topcon - Fri January 28, 2022
Topcon Announces GTL-1200 Scanning Robotic Total Station
Topcon Positioning Group has announced its latest scanning robotic total station — the GTL-1200. The GTL-1200 solution combines the power of a robotic total station with a laser scanner, enabling users to perform digital layout and capture high-resolution 3D scans, all with a single setup....
Topcon - Thu January 27, 2022
Topcon Unveils MC-Mobile Portable Machine Control Solutions for Compact Equipment
Topcon Positioning Group has announced its all-new MC-Mobile portable machine control solution for compact equipment. Based on the Topcon MC-X machine control platform, MC-Mobile offers the user experience and competitive performance benefits of full-size machine control guidance solutions for compact excavators, skid steers and compact track loaders (CTL)....
Scott Schumacher - Tue January 11, 2022
Basics of Excavator Automation Technology
A growing area of opportunity for many companies lies in an exciting form of technology: excavator automation. One of the reasons excavator automation is becoming more popular is because excavators themselves continue to grow in popularity....
Topcon - Mon December 20, 2021
Topcon Positioning Group Expands Global Headquarters
Topcon Positioning Group announced the opening of the new John D. Dice Training Center at its global headquarters in Livermore, Calif. Seated on nearly 6 acres, this newly constructed facility marks the latest addition to a growing network of Topcon Training Centers around the world....
Topcon - Thu November 11, 2021
Topcon Announces MC-X Platform, MC-Max Machine Control Solution
Topcon Positioning Group has announced its MC-Max machine control solution. Based on its MC-X machine control platform, and backed by Sitelink3D — the company's real-time, cloud-based data management ecosystem — MC-Max is a scalable solution for mixed-fleet heavy equipment environments....
Kubota - Tue November 02, 2021
Kubota, Topcon Sign Collaborative Research Agreement for Smart Agriculture
Kubota Corporation, Topcon Corporation and Topcon Positioning Systems Inc. , have entered into a collaborative research agreement in the field of smart agriculture. These companies will work together to innovate for future commercialization through mutual research in the field of smart agriculture, bringing together the technologies and know-how developed by each company....
Volvo Construction Equipment - Mon October 18, 2021
Integration of Topcon 3D-MC With Volvo Active Control Raises Bar in Excavation Precision
The semi-autonomous digging functionality offered by Volvo Active Control on the Dig Assist suite of tools from Volvo CE can now be used with Topcon 3D-MC software on applicable models. Delivering excavation accuracy in a fraction of the normal time and automating the digging process, Topcon and Volvo have raised the bar in excavation works, according to the manufacturers....
Topcon - Thu August 12, 2021
Topnet Live GNSS Network Expands to Meet Increased Digitalization Demands
Topcon Positioning Group announced an expansion of the Topnet Live Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) network of correction solutions to support today's work environments. The newly expanded global network now has more types of correction services and subscription options....
