Accurate by design – combining UAS and scanning for 3D modelling September 22, 2014 /0 Comments/in At work! /by admin How a combination of Autodesk 3D modelling software, FARO laser scanning and the SIRIUS Pro UAV enables smarter infrastructure decisions. Most large infrastructure projects go to tender without accurate information of the existing site. Surveying as built or green acre sites is traditionally a lengthy and expensive process that takes weeks and sometimes months to […]
Winning work with machine control August 6, 2014 /0 Comments/in At work! /by admin Despite the increased demand for machine control on earthmoving plant for major projects, Daniel Buttigieg from Mulgoa Excavations in Sydney has been somewhat reluctant to invest in the technology due to the costs involved. Mulgoa Excavations’ fleet includes 18 earthmoving machines, predominantly Komatsu excavators, along with 20 road trucks and jiggers. […]
Bomag landfill compactors now machine guidance ready in Australia July 30, 2014 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin Tutt Bryant to integrate Carlson machine guidance kits with Bomag landfill compactors sold in Australia Bomag landfill compactors sold in Australia will soon be machine guidance ready, thanks to an industry first partnership between Bomag distributor Tutt Bryant and machine control specialists Position Partners. The agreement will see all Bomag landfill compactors fitted with the […]
Matt Levick appointed as DynaRoad Manager June 25, 2014 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin Position Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Levick as Business Development Manager for DynaRoad mass-haulage and scheduling software. DynaRoad is a workflow solution specifically designed for major earthworks projects. In addition to traditional project management software, it features mass-haul optimisation, advanced resource-based scheduling and site monitoring. DynaRoad can build powerful models to […]
Link to machine control productivity June 25, 2014 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin Telematics is a new buzzword in the construction industry that refers the long-distance transmission of computerised information via the internet. For the construction industry, this usually means transferring information and data files wirelessly between machines, survey rovers and the office. The technology has been around for many years and was first introduced by machine manufacturers, […]
Stringless slipform paving with millimetre precision June 25, 2014 /0 Comments/in At work! /by admin Statewide Kerbing is a Sydney-based, family owned company that specialises in slipform paving and kerbing throughout New South Wales. The company has 25 employees and operates a fleet of six slipform pavers, including four Power Curbers, one Miller M1000 and an Arrow 750XL. Brian and Warren Scattergood With more than 40 years of industry experience, […]
Sirius Pro UAV delivers RTK accuracy and eliminates ground control June 17, 2014 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin New Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drastically reduces aerial mapping project time and improves safety. MAVinci’s latest offering to the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) market, the Sirius Pro UAV, offers the same 5cm accuracy as a Sirius Classic without the need for ground control points (GCPs). Traditionally ground control points have been required for UAS modelling […]
Position Partners opens its doors in New Zealand June 11, 2014 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin Christchurch branch to offer a range of solutions for the surveying, engineering, construction and mining industries Position Partners has announced its expansion into New Zealand with a new branch in Christchurch. The Australian-owned positioning and machine control solutions company attributes the growth to increased demand for its services outside of Australia. “Since introducing new technologies […]
Position Partners teams with AUSA to offer UAS training June 3, 2014 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin Exclusive alliance delivers Remote Pilot Aircraft System (RPAS) training for customers wanting CASA Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) certification. Position Partners has formed an alliance with the Australian Unmanned Systems Academy (AUSA), the training division of the V-TOL Group, who will provide training for Position Partners’ UAS customers. To operate an UAS in Australia for commercial […]
RPAS training – know the facts May 27, 2014 /0 Comments/in Position Partners /by admin To operate an Unmanned Aerial System legally in Australia, you need a CASA Operator’s Certificate. There are an increasing number of courses now available from a host of different suppliers, so in this guide we hope to help you separate fact from fiction! Because UAV technology is new for many commercial applications such as aerial […]
