Topcon offers “best of both worlds” for final trim

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has released a significant upgrade to its 3D local positioning system (LPS), which combines a robotic total station with precision machine control to provide the world’s most advanced, high-accuracy local positioning 3D control system – and an alternative solution to Topcon’s GNSS-based precision Millimetre GPSTM system. Topcon’s new LPS-900 features its exclusive X-TRAC® tracking technology and integrated radio communication for higher-speed operation under all conditions. The LPS-900 is designed for contractors requiring millimetre-accurate final trim capability in smaller projects, as well as in built-up work areas or tree-covered worksites, where the capabilities of Topcon’s Millimetre GPS are not required or where satellite reception may be limited. In addition, many common elements between the LPS-900