Ask a civil contractor running mixed machine control what actually slows a job down and the answer is rarely the technology itself. It is the fact that no two machines in the yard speak the same language. One dozer runs one brand’s display, the scraper next to it runs another, and every time an operator swaps machines they are relearning a system instead of doing the job. Machine control stopped being the hard sell a while ago. Almost every business on a job that benefits from it is already running some version of it. The harder question now is whether that fleet is running one system or five, and what all that fragmentation is quietly costing. Topcon’s answer,
NavVisCLX & VLX 4 Launch Roadshow October – November 2026 Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta Catering provided Every Site. Every Day. Captured. First Look: Get an insider’s view of the NavVis CLX handheld scanner and the VLX 4 Expert Insights: Hear from NavVis’ Channel Manager and NavVis’ Customer Success Manager about the vision and technology behind the CLX Interactive Demos: Engage with our product hands-on and discover how it offers an unrivalled combination of agility, ergonomics and accuracy Seize this opportunity to see how this game-changing innovation can revolutionise your business. Space is limited, so secure your place today! Reserve Your Spot Perth, 20 October 2026, 8:30 am – 11:30 am: Duxton Hotel Perth
Today, that legacy of precision is being extended by a new generation of technology, with the firm now running a NavVis reality capture fleet supplied through Aptella, comprising two NavVis VLX 2 units and two NavVis MLX units, to compress weeks of fieldwork into hours and give clients a level of site transparency that traditional scanning could never offer. From terrestrial scanning to SLAM The firm was an early adopter of terrestrial laser scanning, bringing that technology into its measured building survey workflow well ahead of many local peers, but it came with a familiar frustration: a great deal of information gathered in the field never made it back to the office in a usable form, since the
Leading automation and positioning specialist, Aptella, is collaborating with XGRIDS to bring the Lixel K1 and Lixel L2 Pro series of handheld laser scanners to customers across Australia, Southeast Asia, and New Zealand. The Lixel K1 and L2 series are designed for convenience and ease of use, enabling quick deployment across a wide range of applications. These compact, handheld devices integrate panoramic cameras and LiDAR technology to generate real-time, true-colour 3D models. The user-friendly design makes them suitable for professionals and 3D enthusiasts alike, providing an accessible solution for efficient and accurate data capture in industries such as construction, surveying, and facility management. “Our partnership with XGRIDS allows us to offer practical and efficient laser scanning solutions that
The Lixel Kity K1 is a handheld 3D scanning device designed to simplify the creation of digital models. With advanced 3D Gaussian Splatting technology, the Kity K1 offers high accuracy down to the centimeter level and real-time direct scanning, making it extremely useful across various industries. After scanning, the device uses Lixel Studio and Lixel Cyber Color (LCC) to refine and perfect 3D models, resulting in highly realistic and detailed visuals. Let’s explore how the Lixel Kity K1 works and how this device is transforming the way we scan 3D objects. What is the Lixel Kity K1 and What Can It Do? Real-Time 3D Scanning & Modeling The Lixel Kity K1 allows users to instantly scan and generate
Aptella’s board of directors has appointed Greg Macklin as the company’s incoming CEO, effective 1st April 2025. Greg will take over from Martin Nix, who has successfully led the company for 15 years and will be transitioning to a non-executive director position on the board. Aptella provides leading automation and positioning technology to customers in the civil construction, mining, building, and geospatial sectors. The company employs more than 400 people throughout Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and is majority owned by international trading organisation, Mitsui & Co. Greg’s appointment follows a rigorous recruitment process that attracted high calibre candidates from around the world. “We were fortunate to have a choice of very talented and experienced people show interest
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In the mining industry, accurate mapping is crucial for enhancing productivity and workplace safety. At the recent Mining Indonesia Exhibition, Aptella Indonesia introduced the advanced NavVis technology, which is set to revolutionize how we understand indoor work environments. NavVis technology employs a mobile 3D scanner that combines 3D laser scanning and cameras to gather physical data of objects indoors. The result is an incredibly detailed and accurate 3D model of the area. This enables companies in the mining sector to map their indoor environments with an unprecedented level of precision. The primary advantage of NavVis technology lies in its ability to provide real-time mapping. The data collected can be immediately utilized for planning, monitoring, and faster decision-making. This
