Topcon Positioning Group has released the LZ-T5 next generation laser transmitter for use with its Millimetre GPS precision positioning system, delivering enhanced performance and increased ease of use. Distributed exclusively in Australia through Topcon distributor Aptella, Millimetre GPS is an exclusive Topcon technology that allows traditional GPS measurement and machine control systems to improve its vertical accuracy by up to 400%. According to Murray Lodge, Topcon Positioning Group’s senior vice president and general manager of its Construction Business Unit, the new LZ-T5 uses patented zone-beam laser technology to continuously provide high accuracy elevation information to improve GNSS positioning “When Topcon introduced Millimetre GPS technology a decade ago, we expanded the advantages of GPS technology into high-precision applications and
Aptella has announced two BIM (building information modelling) hardware and software solutions that offer ease of use, along with full integration between them. They are Topcon Positioning Group’s LN-100 3D positioning system, a combined robotic total station and self-levelling laser designed specifically for construction layout, and Autodesk’s BIM 360™ construction management software. Topcon LN-100 3D positioning system Topcon’s new LN-100 is said to be the world’s first 3D positioning system designed specifically for construction layout. According to Eduardo Falcon, Topcon Positioning Group Executive Vice President and General Manager for its GeoPositioning Solutions Group, the LN-100 introduces seamless integration and flow of project data from the design to the field. “This unit provides straightforward operation, removing the intimidation factor
Pioneering the use of Topcon millimetre GPS technology on a slipform kerbing machine has really paid off for Sydney-based Statewide Kerbing in terms of significantly increased productivity, improved site safety, labour savings and accuracy to within 2-3 mm. Statewide Kerbing specialises in offering slipform paving and kerbing services throughout NSW. The company has 25 employees and operates a fleet of six slipform pavers, including four Power Curbers, one Miller M1000 and an Arrow 750XL. With more than 40 years of industry experience, company co-owner Brian Scattergood has seen dramatic changes in the use of technology in recent years. And he attributes the company’s adoption of new technology to his son and business partner, Warren. “I am more traditional
Australia’s largest-yet application of the latest site management telematics systems, combined with Topcon GPS-based precision machine guidance, has been setting new safety and productivity standards in a major upgrade to a key water supply reservoir for Melbourne’s western and northwestern suburbs. Thiess is carrying out an upgrade of the dam wall for Melbourne Water’s Greenvale Reservoir to ensure a secure water supply for the city’s western suburbs. It is using a fleet of earthmoving equipment – including around 15 excavators fitted with Topcon’s X63 indicate system – supplied by national plant hirer, EA Hire Equipment, and all integrated with Topcon’s SiteLink 3D system and Aptella’ Tokara Service system. The Greenvale Reservoir, with a storage capacity of 27,500 million
First company in Australia to provide specialist commercial asset solutions using the Ascending Technologies Falcon 8 Omniscan, a newly established asset inspection, analysis and reporting company, has chosen the Ascending Technologies Falcon 8 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) from Aptella to provide drone specialist services in Australia. The innovative company, based in Brighton, Victoria, offers a variety of services using drone technology including structural analysis, thermal imaging, multispectral imaging, 3D modelling and surveying with the analysis carried out by qualified engineers. “We provide a one-stop shop for customers who require survey work; providing not only the survey flight operated by CASA certified pilots, but also accurate analysis and timely reporting by our team of qualified engineers. ” said Gabriel
Joel Seddon, Aptella’ National Product Manager – Machine Control, looks at where machine control for the civil construction sector is going over the next five years. OEM integration Since 2012, there has been a steady increase in the number of machines in which machine control comes as standard. It is now possible to purchase a dozer with a GNSS (3D system) directly from the dealer, ready to work. In this regard, Komatsu is emerging as industry leaders with the introduction of its IMC dozer range; which has garnered impressive sales volumes in both Europe and the US – and has just been released in Australia. This marks a major development in machine control/OEM integration. Previously, systems would be
