Garry MacPhail, Business Manager – Geospatial, Aptella discusses the evolution of technology and its benefits for the surveying profession. After completing surveying college, Garry MacPhail, Business Manager – Geospatial, Aptella, discovered that his true passion was technology and how it could assist the surveying profession in automating a task or improving workflows. This passion led him into a career selling innovative equipment into the marketplace. “My biggest passion is automating a task and making a difference to the surveyor’s workflow. This has been the most important thing for me throughout my career,” said Mr MacPhail. “It’s that continuous improvement and refining Aptella’ products to give better productivity and help surveyors do their tasks better.” Evolution of technology Over
Ideal for a wide range of applications including infrastructure, mining and even forensic survey tasks, Topcon’s GTL-1000 combines the advantages of a one-person robotic total station with a terrestrial 3D laser scanner. “There are many types of survey jobs where a combination of both technologies would be an advantage,” said Paul Malatzky, Scanning Market Development Manager for Aptella. Ideal applications for this technology are widespread, including but not limited to: Building Information Modelling (BIM); feature and detail capture on roads, intersections, roundabouts, and linear infrastructure; as well as tunnelling and forensic work. “With this innovative system, users can quickly take a 3D scan of the environment to enhance the data collected with traditional optical surveys,” he added. “Road
TP-L6 series now available in red or green beam, with enhanced features including shorter length to accommodate tight pits. Topcon Positioning Systems has released a new and improved pipe laser range, designed for plumbing, drainage, and utility applications. The TP-L6 pipe laser has a more compact design than earlier models, giving contractors greater flexibility when working in tight pits. Available in red or green beam and backed by a 5-year warranty, the new model offers enhanced battery performance, working for up to 60 hours off a single charge. Android smartphone users can also control and view grade information using Topcon’s new Laser Manager app. Alternatively, the RC-500 remote control can be used to adjust settings on the laser.
RMA Civil implemented Blue Electronics Bluetooth Close Proximity Detection and Collision Awareness Technology from Aptella to increase safety on site for the drainage team that work in close proximity with machines. Now having used the technology, the team wouldn’t be without it. Matt Ayres, Manager/Director, RMA Civil was introduced to the Blue Electronics Bluetooth Close Proximity Detection and Collision Awareness Technology at a Dig Day where the technology was installed and being demonstrated on the Komatsu PC240LC-11 excavator. “It sort of pricked in my mind that it would work well with our drainage crew that work in close proximity to the machine,” said Mr Ayres. “So that was just a no brainer for us – yeah the boys
