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Don’t settle for less than the best!

Topcon has set the standard for general construction lasers with its RL-H4C Series, which combine rugged hardware with advanced technology to deliver accurate, reliable positioning time after time and year after year. Ideal for a wide range of applications such as machine control work, site levelling with slope matching, concreting, foundations and general construction, Topcon’s RL-H4C […]

Let’s un-man the stereotype

Automated aerial mapping has transformed the way we survey large, inaccessible areas, yet the term ‘unmanned’ appears to reinforce outdated gender stereotypes all too common in both the aviation and geospatial industries. And as hobbyist and low quality systems with their associated safety concerns are becoming commonplace, the term falls short of an accurate description […]

Position Partners wins multiple awards at National Earthmover & Civil Contractor Awards

Position Partners team from L-R: Shane O’Brian, Michelle Hinsch, Greg Macklin, Josh Allan, David Gentle and Johnny VanBellegooy.  Position Partners 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, Position Partners took home the Product Innovation award for Topcon Millimetre […]

New DynaRoad version improves project control

Topcon Positioning Group has announced a significant update to DynaRoad mass haul management software.  DynaRoad v5.4.1 has been designed to enhance the user experience and streamline workflows through additional features for planning, scheduling and project control. In addition to an updated interface and new map views, DynaRoad now offers seamless interoperability to the MAGNET® Office […]

The Economic Benefits of Precise Positioning Systems – the Latest Industrial Revolution

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 […]

Topcon introduces new 3D Scanners

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 […]

Trinity: UAS in-flight stability like no other

Ascending Technologies pushes the boundaries of Unpiloted Aerial System (UAS) technology with the release of Trinity autopilot control. Developed as part of the E-Volo project, which saw the first piloted, automatic multicopter take to the air, Trinity was designed to deliver the safety required to put a person on-board an UAV – click here to watch […]

How Gen Y will reshape productivity for Australia

Australia’s mining industry contributes $121 billion to the country’s economy each year. Despite this huge figure, a report released in 2014 by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Mining for efficiency, listed Australia as the second least productive mining region in the world, second only to Africa. Our mining boom of recent years set the scene for volume strategies […]

Topcon Receiver Utility v3.0.1

Topcon have released version 3.0.1,  the new software has been tested for basic functionality and installed on common devices.  All installations and functions have worked as expected. New Features included in v3.0.1 New features:  Redesigned installation for both PC and mobile platforms   Enhanced online help installed with TRU software   Support for new GX-55 […]