Aptella team from L-R: Shane O’Brian, Michelle Hinsch, Greg Macklin, Josh Allan, David Gentle and Johnny VanBellegooy. Aptella wins National Product Innovation and External Training Program of the Year awards At this year’s National Earthmover and Civil Contractor and Civil Train awards, Aptella took home the Product Innovation award for Topcon Millimetre GPS (mmGPS) machine control as well as the External Training Program of the Year for Campus machine control courses. Topcon mmGPS machine control is unique in the civil construction industry and it delivers unparalleled accuracy for fine grading applications through to kerbing and slipform paving. Unlike other solutions that can require multiple total stations to achieve the tight tolerances required for these applications, Topcon’s solution is
Introduction “The only thing that is constant is change” Heraclitus of Ephesus c. 535 BC-475BC As with recent advances in the fields of biotechnology, materials sciences and computing, the advent of new technologies in the field of geospatial engineering have the ability to radically reshape nearly every facet of human endeavour, creating opportunities for new jobs, new industries and new economies. The ability to integrate satellite and land based navigation positioning systems with three (3) dimensional computer models, real time communication networks and laser and inertial guidance technologies has underpinned a paradigm shift across multiple industries that has been described as the biggest change since the Industrial Revolution. (Caterpillar, 2006) Since its initial development for strictly military purposes,
Topcon Positioning Group announces the release of three new models to the GLS-2000 Series of 3D laser scanners — the GLS-2000S, GLS-2000M and the GLS-2000L. The scanners are designed to capture data based on the measurement range needs of specific applications. “These new GLS-2000 scanners offer purposeful solutions and versatility that comes from the multiple measurement modes with each model,” said Charles Rihner, vice president for the Topcon GeoPositioning Solutions Group. “The S model is optimized for short-range applications, while the M and L models are perfect for medium and long-range measurement fields, respectively.” Using Topcon Precise Scan Technology II, the GLS-2000 models are designed to emit pulse signals three times faster than earlier GLS systems. “Using faster pulse
