The Fundamental Differences of 2D and 3D Excavator Machine Control Systems When looking to invest in the best excavator control systems, there are fundamental differences between 2D and 3D machine guidance systems which, when optimised, can facilitate greater job productivity, accuracy, and efficiency. Each excavator control system will aim to fulfil the same essential function – tool positioning, however, both methodologies do not yield equal results. The primary point of difference is broken down to how both 2D and 3D variants utilise different technology to provide positioning assistance and guidance solutions. 2D Control Systems commonly take advantage of both physical landmarks and laser technology to reference benchmarks throughout the excavation process while 3D Control Systems have the advantage
The Aptella Geospatial team attended this year’s InterGEO Conference, held in September in Stuttgart, Germany. The conference ran over four days and provided attendees with the opportunity to view the latest Geospatial technology in the market. Many of the products available from Aptella were on show, including products from Topcon, Sokkia, Tiny Mobile Robots, Z+F, Quantum, Teledyne Optech and Senceive. The Tiny Surveyor, one of the first robotic instruments brought into the survey industry, was on show demonstrating how it can provide massive gains in line marking. On the Topcon stand, attendees also had the opportunity to see the Topcon LN-150 next gen site layout tool which is being released early next year. This site layout tool features
Utilising a full range of design, mapping, variable milling, survey and paving machine control technology to transform city streets into a Formula 1 race track. For the second year running, Singapore contractor United E&P is tasked with preparing the racetrack for the country’s upcoming Formula 1 race in September. Unlike many cities that utilise existing race circuits, Singapore transforms some of the city streets into race car-worthy surfaces in a matter of days, shutting down roads for the shortest periods possible to minimise impact to residents, visitors and traffic. To meet the tight deadlines and deliver a track that will pass muster with the racing car elite, United E&P has partnered with Topcon Positioning Systems’ largest distributor in
