Topcon Positioning Group and Bentley Systems announce a new level of direct communication between Bentley’s design applications and Topcon mobile work force products with the upcoming MAGNET® 4.0 release. With the direct communication from MAGNET Enterprise to Bentley’s ProjectWise, users of Topcon’s industry-leading family of MAGNET and 3D-MC software solutions can now, while working in the field, access or receive i-models created by Bentley’s OpenRoads design modelling technology. Furthermore, the survey data and as-built conditions captured by Topcon’s field devices can be brought back into Bentley’s design applications using the same MAGNET to ProjectWise direct connection. “The direct connection to Bentley’s ProjectWise in MAGNET Enterprise allows project managers to distribute i-models directly to their Topcon field devices,” said
Aptella has developed a custom-designed Athletics software package for fast, accurate measurements during athletics competitions. The Athletics software can be installed on any Topcon total station to provide step-by-step guides for measuring popular sports including discus, javelin, shotput and long jump. John McFadden has volunteered with NSW Little Athletics for 13 years. For the past 3-4 years he has hired a Topcon total station complete with Athletics software for the regional Little Athletics carnivals and says it has proved to be a more convenient, accurate and user-friendly option than previous methods. Prior to renting the Topcon system, Mr McFadden explained that the division would either record measurements by hand or borrow a system from NSW Little Athletics. “Taking
Good looking, tough as nails, efficient and hard working. Topcon’s FC-5000 is a versatile and powerful field computer that is built to withstand the toughest environments. With a processing speed that you would expect in an office, the FC-5000 lets you stay connected and productive at your project site, its a must-have for your team. Ultimate flexibility, powered by Windows10 User friendly with a large, sunlight-readable display Built to last with industry leading durability rating Goes the distance with a massive 15-hour battery life Has all the extras to make work easy, including 4G, GNSS, LongLink Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 2 cameras and 64GB of storage as standard. FC-5000 is perfect for: Land Surveying Civil Engineering & Design Construction Survey/Layout
Aptella announces a merger agreement between its New Zealand subsidiary company and Optical Services, the country’s exclusive Sokkia distributor. The agreement will deliver enhanced service and support for customers throughout both the North and South Islands. Optical Services employees will join the Aptella team and continue to operate from their respective Auckland and Christchurch branches. “We are thrilled to welcome the Optical Services team to Aptella,” said Martin Nix, Aptella CEO. “Optical Services has an excellent reputation in the industry and is one of the longest standing survey systems providers in the country. Combining our expertise and product portfolios across the two branches will enhance our service offering to customers nationwide.” Aptella and Optical Services have worked closely
Fulton Hogan, an international civil construction company specialising in transport, energy, mining and infrastructure projects, recently updated the firm’s project surveying methods in New Zealand by investing in a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). Fulton Hogan & HEB Alliance is a joint venture project on the Huntly Bypass, a continuation of the Waikato expressway in between Auckland and Hamilton. This $458 million dollar project is set to transform the 15.2 kilometre stretch of the Waikato Expressway between Ohinewai and Ngaruawahia, between Auckland and Hamilton. Construction began in 2015 with the expressway due to be completed by 2019-2020. Innovative Solutions With such a large scale project at hand Fulton Hogan decided to look into new efficient ways to manage
Topcon Positioning Group has been busy in recent months, releasing a host of new solutions for a wide range of machine types and applications. As with all Topcon systems, every product is compatible with all makes and models of machines to offer users maximum flexibility when choosing either an aftermarket, retrofit option or a change to a factory-fitted solution. New for many Topcon 3D machine control solutions is an updated control box, the Topcon GX-55, along with a faster, more responsive GNSS receiver, the MC-i4. “Contractors have always loved Topcon’s easy-to-read, intuitive control box and the new GX-55 is even better with three bright LED light bars that give a quick, visual grade reference,” said Joel Seddon, Machine
Coastwide Civil, based in Albion Park, south of Wollongong, New South Wales, is the primary contractor on a complex harbour excavation project at Shellharbour, on the NSW south coast. The new boat harbour forms part of the Shell Cove development project and, upon completion, will include 300 wet berths and a platform for associated harbour-side development and facilities on the 20-hectare site. In addition to the new marina, Coastwide Civil is also contracted for remodelling and plant relocation as part of the Bass Point Quarry expansion project, located just to the south of the Shell Cove site. The company is also running two subdivision projects adjacent to the new marina development, along with a major road upgrade that
Topcon Positioning Group announces the release of the latest addition to its line of compact digital laser sensors — the LS-100D. The sensor digitally displays the offset value to on-grade, which is designed to help make elevation and vertical alignment control easier and faster for any application. With on-grade resolution between 0.5 millimetres and 10 millimetres, plus a 90 millimetre reception height, the LS-100D is a high precision sensor that will meet the demands of even the toughest jobs. “The LS-100D features an extra-wide beam capture sensor that also rejects annoying interference from strobe light exposures,” said Kris Maas, director of construction product management. “The large and bright LCD displays (front and back) feature 9-channels of grade information
