iDig is a simple 2D excavator system that gives the operator a live position of the bucket to guide them to grade quickly and accurately. It works with all makes, models and sizes of machine from little one tonne diggers up to mine excavators. Wayne Nicholson, owner and operator of Combined Excavations, explains they have the iDig system fitted to their two 1.5 tonne and 13-tonne excavators. “We utilise the 2D system to save us time on the ground as well as labour costs,” Mr Nicholson said. iDig helps operators get to grade in a range of applications, including slopes and levels, whilst providing real time information on the position of the cutting edge. It removes the need
Aptella is now moving ground in the Phillipines with the first Topcon 3D machine control systems installed on Prime Metro BMD Corporation’s (PrimeBMD) fleet of excavators, graders and dozers. PrimeBMD specialises in the construction of major transport and urban development infrastructure for projects in both the private and government sectors in the Philippines. PrimeBMD’s expertise includes the construction of roads and bridges, marine infrastructure and dredging services, airport infrastructure, building works, water and wastewater infrastructure, rail infrastructure, and commercial/residential land subdivision projects. “With 3D machine control solutions, the equipment operators can easily visualise their work area and follow the indicators to achieve the project design,” said Mae Hernandez, Business Development and Marketing Officer, Aptella South East Asia. “We
