Jeff Winke - Mon April 03, 2017
Topcon's Technology Improves Alaskan Firm's Productivity
Palmer, Alaska, has just under 6,000 residents, but as a commercial and cultural center for the region it draws visitors from well beyond its city boundaries. Come the end of summer, the annual week-and-a-half long Alaska State Fair, located in Palmer, can draw more than 300,000 visitors....
Topcon - Wed March 22, 2017
Topcon Announces Next Generation Concrete Paving System
Topcon Positioning Group announces the next generation of automated concrete paving — the ZPS system — with the new Z-Robot and Z-Stack sensor. Using enhanced Topcon Millimeter GPS technology, the ZPS system is designed to bring increased accuracy to concrete paving with a fraction of the hardware required for traditional LPS (local positioning system)....
Topcon - Wed March 22, 2017
Topcon Announces Update to 2D Indicate System for Excavation
Topcon Positioning Group announced an update to its entry-level machine control system for excavation — the X-52. The 2D system is designed to offer cost-effective indicate grade control. “The X-52 system features the all-new MC-X1 controller, which offers compatibility with all brands and models of excavators,” said Kris Maas, director of construction product management....
Topcon - Wed March 22, 2017
Topcon GNSS Modular Receiver Integrates With a Wide-Range of Applications
Topcon Positioning Group announced a new modular GNSS receiver system — the MR-2. The system combines all current and planned constellation tracking with a comprehensive set of communication interfaces to service any precision application requiring high performance RTK (real-time kinematic) positioning and heading determination....
Wed March 22, 2017
Topcon Announces Integrated Mass Data Processing Software
Topcon Positioning Group announces its MAGNET system of software solutions has expanded to offer a package designed to consolidate and facilitate the working environment for point cloud data processing and visualization — MAGNET Collage....
Wed March 22, 2017
Topcon Announces New Wi-Fi Capability for Imaging Station
Topcon Positioning Group announces the addition of advanced connectivity options to its DS-200i direct aiming imaging station. The DS-200i, now with Wi-Fi access, provides real-time, touchscreen video and photo imaging to capture measured positions....
Topcon - Mon March 20, 2017
Topcon Announces New ES Series Total Station With Advanced Data Transfer Functionality
Topcon Positioning Group announces the release of the latest addition to its ES total station series in the Americas, the ES-60. Featuring advanced reflectorless capabilities and an upgraded data transfer functionality — the new ES-60 is designed to provide an entry-level total station option with a fast and powerful EDM....
Topcon - Mon March 20, 2017
Topcon Announces Agreement to Bundle Bentley Reality Modeling Software With UAS Software Solutions
Topcon Positioning Group introduces Topcon ContextCapture, powered by Bentley Systems, a reality modeling software solution that will be offered with Topcon UAS (unmanned aerial systems). The system is designed for mapping, construction and surveying professionals to quickly turn simple photographs and/or point cloud data into true-to-life, highly detailed 3D models for use throughout a project lifecycle....
Topcon - Thu March 09, 2017
Topcon Announces Enhanced Integration of GT Series Total Stations With Autodesk
Topcon Positioning Group announces a new integration that extends its compatibility with Autodesk solutions. The Topcon GT series of robotic total stations is now available for use with Autodesk BIM 360 Layout software....
Fri January 20, 2017
Contractor Revamps Construction Layout With New Solution
One of the keys to the success of any equipment dealership is insight into its customers' needs. To illustrate: Western New York's Admar Supply Company, because of a long relationship with local firm Catenary Construction, knew they were beginning to question their traditional methods for handling construction layout....
