To mark our introduction into the Malaysian construction industry, Aptella ran a competition in Malaysia with the opportunity to win two great 2D excavator grade control packages! Thank you to everyone who entered, it was difficult to choose just two winners. 1st prize – iDig 2D grade control package worth RM 50,000. Cost = free! Congratulations to Kimlun sdn bdg (pictured above) for winning our first prize worth RM 50,000 In answering the question of why they should win, they responded: “An opportunity to reach latest modern technology” The prize includes: iDig XD610 2D excavator grade control system aLine AL-HVR rotating construction laser level Aluminium heavy duty tripod 5 metre, 5 section E-facing staff 2nd prize – iDig 2D
If you’ve worked on a construction site with base stations in the past 20 years there’s a solid chance you’ve worked with UHF radios as well. UHF radios have been a staple for site communications and GNSS corrections across Australia for years, but that hasn’t made them immune to issues. Whether it’s dropouts, configurations or radio interference, UHF radios have a history of being difficult to set up, difficult to operate and difficult to keep running for long periods of time. Yet despite all the issues that plague UHF radios they’re consistently found on construction projects from Sydney to Port Augusta. The main reason why? Nothing was invented to replace them. Everyone in the industry simply accepted that
Contractors must deploy 3D grade control systems for excavators and soil compactors according to specifications from the Singapore Land and Transport Authority (LTA). The specifications call for systems that can be controlled by GPS or total stations for accurate site levelling. Topcon 3D grade control for earthworks Topcon machine control solutions deliver precise 3D positioning and automatically guide the operator to grade. Using a combination of sensors fitted to the machine, GPS or total station technology and a real-time display monitor in the cabin, the technology gives operators live height, depth and slope information relative to the 3D design of the project. Topcon grade control systems are available in Asia in countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and
Experienced Malaysia team to offer Topcon grade control with local sales, training and support to contractors and engineers, backed by the wider Aptella group. Topcon GPS grade control construction technology available in Malaysia Intelligent positioning solutions provider Aptella announces the expansion of its South East Asia operations, with the addition of local expertise in Malaysia. The company will offer Topcon machine control, GPS and total station solutions for civil infrastructure and building projects, with a range of complimentary systems from other leading suppliers. “Our Malaysia team has extensive experience with Topcon grade control and 3D GPS positioning technology, with the ability to support sitewide solutions for the construction industry,” said Martin Nix, Aptella CEO. “With additional support via
Contractors dig to height with iDig 2D excavator grade control Two New Zealand contractors share their experience with the latest iDig 2D excavator grade control technology. Ireland Earthmovers, based in Matamata in New Zealand’s North Island, specialises in a wide range of earthmoving work including small civil jobs, site clearance, building, drainage and agricultural projects. Owners Ricky and Jenn Ireland (pictured above) have one 6.5-tonne and two 13-tonne Hitachi excavators and the company recently invested in an iDig 2D excavator grade control system that they saw recommended online. Between a laser and a full-scale 3D grade control system “I was interested in a cost-effective machine guidance option that was more advanced than a laser receiver on the dipper,
Customer service and support are critical considerations when it comes to purchasing or hiring land survey equipment. When you’re out in the field, you need a dedicated support team behind you that understands the industry and resolves issues instantly. At Aptella, we go the extra mile to ensure you’re getting the best all-round dedicated support, giving you the fastest return on your investment. With our award-winning services, support and training across our extensive range of surveying equipment and software, we have your back wherever you are, leaving you to get the results you need, when you need them. With an industry-leading support and service team behind you, you can enjoy far greater business performance and productivity. A wide
The Fundamental Differences of 2D and 3D Excavator Machine Control Systems When looking to invest in the best excavator control systems, there are fundamental differences between 2D and 3D machine guidance systems which, when optimised, can facilitate greater job productivity, accuracy, and efficiency. Each excavator control system will aim to fulfil the same essential function – tool positioning, however, both methodologies do not yield equal results. The primary point of difference is broken down to how both 2D and 3D variants utilise different technology to provide positioning assistance and guidance solutions. 2D Control Systems commonly take advantage of both physical landmarks and laser technology to reference benchmarks throughout the excavation process while 3D Control Systems have the advantage
The Aptella Geospatial team attended this year’s InterGEO Conference, held in September in Stuttgart, Germany. The conference ran over four days and provided attendees with the opportunity to view the latest Geospatial technology in the market. Many of the products available from Aptella were on show, including products from Topcon, Sokkia, Tiny Mobile Robots, Z+F, Quantum, Teledyne Optech and Senceive. The Tiny Surveyor, one of the first robotic instruments brought into the survey industry, was on show demonstrating how it can provide massive gains in line marking. On the Topcon stand, attendees also had the opportunity to see the Topcon LN-150 next gen site layout tool which is being released early next year. This site layout tool features
