Topcon News, Videos, and Information

Jeff Winke - Wed January 27, 2016

Small Contractor's Gamble on New Technology Pays Off

Trying something new involves risk. Risk can be scary. In a quiet, safe spot it can be easy to be brave and proclaim what an unknown source once said: “Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, professionals built the Titanic.”However, bravado needs to be tempered with reality....

GOMACO - Tue February 24, 2015

GOMACO’s GT-3600 With G+ Controller and Topcon mmGPS 3D

Contractors specializing in tight radii island paving and other parking lot challenges now have some powerful options for 3D slipforming. The GOMACO GT-3600 curb and gutter machine with 3D guidance quickly and accurately slipforms tight radii curb and gutter in parking lots....

Tue February 24, 2015

CADsoft Consulting Partners With Topcon Distributor

CADsoft Consulting Inc., a leader in the implementations of design and construction technologies for the last 24 years, has signed a joint venture with the leading positioning distributor of Topcon’s field scanners and robotic technologies, RDO Integrated Controls, a division of RDO Equipment Co....

Eric Olson - Tue February 03, 2015

Grading Firm Uses Topcon Technology to Relocate Road

A small-town airport runway needs to be extended to accommodate larger corporate jets. As a result, an existing two-lane road has to be extended around the new airstrip. That means that Sowers Construction Co Inc....

Tue September 16, 2014

Roper Laser Co. Hosts Newnan, Ga., Stop of Topcon Roadshow

A recent stop of the Topcon Roadshow was held in Newnan, Ga., at the Ritchie Bros. auction facility. The Aug. 27 and 28 event was hosted by metro Atlanta’s Topcon dealer, Roper Laser Co. Inc., which is based in Marietta, Ga....

Wed September 03, 2014

Benchmark Tool & Supply Hosts Topcon Roadshow

On Aug. 20 and 21 Benchmark Tool & Supply hosted the Topcon Technology Roadshow in Charlotte. James River Equipment partnered with Benchmark and supplied John Deere machines. Topcon is taking the show on the road with its 53-ft....

Thu August 28, 2014

Topcon Unveils New 2D, 3D Excavator Control Systems

Topcon Positioning Group added two new indicate control systems to its excavator control system lineup — the X-32 and X-33. The systems feature Topcon’s new GX-30 control box and TS-i3 sensors....

Mon August 25, 2014

Topcon Announces Versatile 3D Indicate Grade System

Topcon Positioning Group’s multi-platform 3D indicate grade system — i-33 — features GNSS technology and a graphical display designed to provide a powerful indicate system at an economical price....

Mon August 25, 2014

Topcon X-63i Excavator Indicate System Increases Productivity, Accuracy

Topcon Positioning Group has added the X-63i 3D indicate system to its machine control line of products. The new system combines Topcon’s GNSS global positioning technology and machine sensors with the heavy-duty GX-60 touchscreen color display to provide an easy-to-use system for increased excavation efficiency, according to Kris Maas, machine control product marketing manager....

Tue August 19, 2014

Topcon Announces Advances to P-32 Asphalt Paving System

Topcon Positioning Group announced advances to its P-32 asphalt paving system with new components including the ST-3 sonic tracker, anti-vibration slope sensor and a firmware update to the full-color, graphical display GC-35 control box....