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 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....
JCB - Thu March 16, 2017
Dual Tech Transmission For Industrial Loadalls
JCB has developed the world's first dual technology transmission designed specifically for its Loadall telescopic handlers, combining the best characteristics of powershift and hydrostatic drives. The Industrial DualTech VT variable transmission has been developed by JCB's own engineering team and is at the heart of two premium-specification, high-performance Industrial DualTech VT telescopic handlers....
Lauren Lloyd - ArchPaper.com - Fri March 17, 2017
St. Patrick's Cathedral Installs Geothermal System
With the luck of the Irish, St. Patrick's Cathedral has activated their new geothermal plant just in time for St. Patrick's Day. The state-of-the-art system will use thermal energy harvested from underground wells to regulate the temperature of the Cathedral and its neighboring buildings....
James Conca - Forbes.com - Thu March 16, 2017
Energy Northwest Builds Modular Nuclear Reactor in U.S.
NuScale Power is a company with a mission – to build the first small modular nuclear reactor in America. As of now, they are certainly on track. In January, NuScale submitted the first design certification application for any SMR in the United States to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission....
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas - Wed March 15, 2017
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Adds Mobile App for Hi-Mate Remote Management System
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. , announced a mobile application of its exclusive Hi-Mate remote management system that uses GPS technology to track Hyundai construction machines at any time and in any location....
