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Topcon releases a suite of new survey solutions

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has announced the release of an integrated suite of advanced survey products that combine the latest precision technology with robust, easy to operate hardware. The new Topcon survey suite covers the following products:•    Topcon’s PS robotic total station series•    HiPer SR RTK receiver•    Tesla handheld controller•    Magnet Field software. According to […]

NSW Council pushes the envelope with Topcon machine control

Forbes Shire Council, in the central west of NSW, has been a pioneer among local government in the state in its use of GPS-based surveying and machine control systems – a move it has found has paid off in terms of efficiency and speed of works. Based around the town of Forbes, located about 400 […]

Machine Control benefits all machines, big and small

While there has been plenty of attention in recent years on the productivity and performance advantages of the latest precision machine control technology in “high-end” construction projects and on large machinery, there are also huge benefits for smaller machines such as tractors and skidsteers. These cover applications as diverse as house pads, general earthworks, sports […]

Using CORS Networks in Mining

As both geographical coverage and popularity of continuously operating reference station (CORS) networks grow across the survey and GIS industries, so too does it offer unique benefits for Australian mining. In this article, Gavin Docherty, Position Partners GNSS Infrastructure Product Manager, considers the unique benefits and challenges of using CORS networks in mining. CLICK HERE […]

Position Partners announces reseller distribution channel for construction products

Jason Barrett, Wholesale Territory Manager QLD with Mike Ramsay from C & L Tool Centre, Hendra Position Partners has announced that its construction product porfolio will now be distributed via a network of approved resellers – including general hardware stores throughout Australia – to improve accessibility for customers.  The company offers a range of Topcon […]

O’Connor promoted to senior managing executive officer of Topcon Corporation

LIVERMORE, Calif. – June 27, 2012 – Only two years after Topcon Corporation announced the promotion of Ray O’Connor to managing executive officer, the president and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS), has been promoted to company senior managing executive officer.  He has also been named president of the newly formed Positioning Company division of Topcon Corporation. In […]

Topcon Voice of the Customer Survey

Topcon has announced its 2012 Voice of the Customer Survey will be live until June 30th 2012. Now is your chance to express your opinions regarding Topcon’s products and services. By working together, by sharing information, and by soliciting and listening to the concerns and opinions of people who use Topcon products, the company can […]

Machine Control spreads its wings

Traditionally 3D machine control systems have been used on a relatively narrow band of equipment types: graders, dozers and excavators (if “tradition” can be applied to a technology that’s only been around less than two decades). But in the past few years, we’ve seen an accelerating trend to putting these systems on a wider range […]

JK Williams first adopter of Topcon 3D paver machine control

NSW civil contractor JK Williams has recently purchased a new GOMACO Commander III slipform paver fitted with Topcon’s MillimeterGPS™ precision machine control system. The US-built GOMACO Commander III can lay pavement up to 8 m wide, as well as carry out a wide range of kerb and gutter work, including Jersey kerbs, barriers and barrier […]

Free 30-day trial on new AllDayRTK CORS network

Position Partners has launched AllDayRTK, a national network RTK solution across Australia providing flexible, subscription-based services for the surveying, GIS, civil construction, mining and precision farming industries. AllDayRTK is a Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) network. “CORS networks offer a number of advantages over traditional base station operation, including reduced setup time, consistent accuracy regardless […]