Aptella has developed a custom-designed Athletics software package for fast, accurate measurements during athletics competitions. The Athletics software can be installed on any Topcon total station to provide step-by-step guides for measuring popular sports including discus, javelin, shotput and long jump. John McFadden has volunteered with NSW Little Athletics for 13 years. For the past 3-4 years he has hired a Topcon total station complete with Athletics software for the regional Little Athletics carnivals and says it has proved to be a more convenient, accurate and user-friendly option than previous methods. Prior to renting the Topcon system, Mr McFadden explained that the division would either record measurements by hand or borrow a system from NSW Little Athletics. “Taking
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Aptella announces a merger agreement between its New Zealand subsidiary company and Optical Services, the country’s exclusive Sokkia distributor. The agreement will deliver enhanced service and support for customers throughout both the North and South Islands. Optical Services employees will join the Aptella team and continue to operate from their respective Auckland and Christchurch branches. “We are thrilled to welcome the Optical Services team to Aptella,” said Martin Nix, Aptella CEO. “Optical Services has an excellent reputation in the industry and is one of the longest standing survey systems providers in the country. Combining our expertise and product portfolios across the two branches will enhance our service offering to customers nationwide.” Aptella and Optical Services have worked closely
Fulton Hogan, an international civil construction company specialising in transport, energy, mining and infrastructure projects, recently updated the firm’s project surveying methods in New Zealand by investing in a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). Fulton Hogan & HEB Alliance is a joint venture project on the Huntly Bypass, a continuation of the Waikato expressway in between Auckland and Hamilton. This $458 million dollar project is set to transform the 15.2 kilometre stretch of the Waikato Expressway between Ohinewai and Ngaruawahia, between Auckland and Hamilton. Construction began in 2015 with the expressway due to be completed by 2019-2020. Innovative Solutions With such a large scale project at hand Fulton Hogan decided to look into new efficient ways to manage
