Internet of Things provider and geospatial positioning company to share their respective Sigfox and AllDayRTK network infrastructure and enable low cost IoT development for councils, agriculture, health and industries. Making everyday objects smart, or the Internet of Things (IoT), is set to benefit all manner of industries and expedite the development of Australia’s smart cities. For councils, IoT deployment will reduce pollution through smart parking and bin collection, whilst lowering the country’s carbon footprint with smart energy consumption. In agriculture, IoT can assist to reduce fertiliser use with better crop and water management, as well as monitor livestock accurately and efficiently. Asset tracking, smart monitoring and predictive maintenance will keep Australia’s industry competitive and productive. In healthcare, wearable
The leading wireless monitoring platform explicitly designed for rail, infrastructure and mining applications now sold and supported by Aptella. With a reputation for delivering highly accurate and industrially resilient solutions in some of the UK’s most challenging construction and engineering projects, Senceive’s wireless and mains power free monitoring systems are now available in Oceania from Aptella. “No matter how large or complex the job, Senceive’s FlatMesh technology can be tailored to create a highly reliable and cost effective solution,” said Heath Low, Aptella Business Development Manager for monitoring applications. “Having successfully installed Senceive on a number of projects in Australia, we are confident this technology is ideally suited to our local markets and that we have the skills
Topcon’s latest evolution of the widely popular 3D-MC2 machine control solution offers even greater speed and accuracy for your dozer. By removing the GPS antennas and mast from the machine blade, 3D-MCMAX not only improves visibility for the operator but also eliminates the need to setup and maintain the blade mast. Featuring not one but two of Topcon’s unique Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), 3D-MCMAX is even more responsive, allowing you to make tighter turns, cut smoother grades and master any slope with ease. With Topcon’s new compact, user friendly GX-55 control box, operators can clearly see their position and distance to grade with a bright, full colour screen, integrated LED lightbars and a touchscreen/button combination that is tried
Aptella announces distribution agreement with Zoller + Fröhlich (Z+F) to deliver advanced 3D laser scanning solutions throughout Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea (PNG). Geospatial and positioning company Aptella is pleased to announce a distribution agreement with Z+F, a well-respected electrical engineering firm based in Germany. Under the agreement, Aptella will offer sales, training and technical support for a range of Z+F laser scanners to customers throughout Australia, New Zealand and PNG. “Z+F has a reputation for delivering industry-leading solutions that are innovative, reliable and highly accurate,” said Martin Nix, Aptella CEO. “We are delighted to partner with a company that shares our passion for pioneering a better way and we look forward to offering customers the
Coastwide Civil installs Australia’s first dynamically controlled positioning system for a sea crane for accurate material placement of break-walls. Building Shell Cove marina on the NSW south coast involves multiple complex designs and testing the limits of machinery and positioning technology to deliver the project accurately and on schedule. Coastwide Civil is the main contractor for the job and has invested in a Liebherr LR1280 sea crane to construct the break-walls for a 300-berth marina and in-shore boat harbour. As the design includes multiple shelves, levels and troughs, along with a variety of different materials, knowing that the correct material has been placed in the right location is paramount to the job’s success. To ensure accurate material placement,
Oh we do love our acronyms in surveying, don’t we?! Scroll to the end for a useful glossary we put together to help out. So, you want to be down with the kids and get into RPAS aerial mapping. Your young surveyors recognise the importance of embracing new technology, but you also need to be reassured that these things can actually deliver the goods and not just give your field parties an excuse to fly toy planes all day at work. You need survey-grade results, which means you rule out the plethora of hobbyist drones that are out there and that your kids probably have on their Christmas lists. There are a few different ways to get there,
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has introduced new licensing requirements for Differential GPS (DGPS) users as a result of changes to the 400 MHz band. The operation of all DGPS equipment must be covered by a relevant radiocommunications licence. These licences outline: The permitted operating frequency Bandwidth Allowable transmitting power Location Antenna details The operator can hold the licence themselves or have written permission from a current licensee under a third-party agreement. The licence issued will allow DGPS operation at one fixed site (site-specific operation) or within a larger geographic area (area-wide operation). For more information about the changes, visit the DGPS compliance page on the ACMA website, go to the compliance hub for comprehensive information about
Students from Chisholm TAFE in South East Melbourne recently completed an interactive shop for children at Insight Education Centre, a specialist primary school for the blind and vision impaired. The cubby house shop is designed for all children at the school, from prep through to grade 6. Ian Malcolm, one of Chisholm’s Construction and Building Teachers, said the project involved support from a wide range of businesses and people donating their time and skills. “This project benefitted the students on either side, with the primary school kids gaining a tactile learning experience and the TAFE students learning invaluable teamwork and trade skills,” The TAFE was able to deliver the project free of charge, thanks to generous donations from
