Cameron Waters, Business Manager – Geospatial Systems, Aptella The construction industry has the lowest productivity and the most amount of rework. So, while the manufacturing, mining and farming industries are all increasing productivity, the construction industry is doing the opposite. So, let’s talk solutions Technology and automation are no longer the future of infrastructure: they are the present. It’s not often that a solution comes along that can improve a workflow so dramatically that it improves all critical performance factors: safety, productivity and quality, not by 5-10% but by 500-1,000%. During the construction of a road there are several line marking tasks that are traditionally done by a surveyor. With the change to a digital construction model the
Proximity detection systems can increase safety on site by alerting machine operators, drivers of light vehicles and individuals on foot to their proximity to other workers on site via small devices fitted to the machine or worn on clothing. Collision awareness technology alerts operators to collisions, either with other machines or assets such as coal valves, stacker and reclaimers on stockpiles when they enter an avoidance zone. Since the technology’s inception, proximity detection and collision awareness solutions have become both more sophisticated and easier to use. Historically some systems have been known to ‘over alarm’ or be very complex to install and manage, becoming a hinderance to productivity. This ‘boy who cried wolf’ situation can lead to more
Aptella has released MAGNET 5, the latest edition to its suite of software solutions. MAGNET 5 is packed with new features and includes upgrades to the MAGNET Field, Office and Enterprise applications designed for advanced performance, third-party integration, and construction planning and oversight capability. “With MAGNET 5 we have focused on key improvements that put positioning professionals and contractors in more control of the work that they perform,” said David Ahl, director of software product management. “MAGNET Field operators can now avoid losing time switching between screens thanks to new flexible display options. Users can simply select and stake surfaces, and drive survey sessions directly from the map. The screen also includes a configurable favourites toolbar, and additional
Aptella is proud to present the MAGNET Conference on the 17th of August 2018 at the Heritage Ballroom, The Westin Hotel, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, Australia. This conference will provide attendees with a full breakdown and demonstration of the latest updates to the MAGNET software. Attendees will also get the opportunity to learn how they can use MAGNET Office to improve efficiency and productivity. Members of the Topcon MAGNET research and development team will be on site to discuss and present upcoming developments and address any challenges end-users may be experiencing, to help with achieving the overall outcomes of improving efficiency within the software. Throughout the conference, Aptella national MAGNET support team will give MAGNET software users the opportunity
The Roading Company, specialist roading and civil construction company, was looking for an alternate machine scale for use at its new PowerScreen crushing plant. The PowerScreen crushing plant is currently contract crushing in Queenstown, Central Otago. Nathan White, Crushing Manager (B Grade Quarry Manager certified) got in contact with Aptella to discuss machine scales and The Roading Company’s requirements. White was interested in working with machine scale providers that would offer premium service and support. “Our Mobile Crushing Plant Operation complements our road construction operation, enabling the production and supply of various roading, drainage aggregate and sealing chip for our business and to the local market. We provide a range of high quality materials at competitive rates,” said
As the Australian and New Zealand distributor for iDig, Aptella is helping contractors maximise their profits, by optimising the use of machines and increasing excavator productivity. iDig 2D machine control systems are simple but technically advanced tools designed specifically for excavators, to provide real-time (with no delay) indication of depth, distance and slope. Real-time depth indication: Enter your desired depth and iDig will guide you there. Real-time slope indication: Enter your, positive or negative slope and percentage on x:y, and iDig will guide you there – it can even calculate relative slope if required. Real-time distance indication: Place the bucket teeth on the starting point, enter your desired digging distance, and iDig’s horizontal LEDS will guide you there.
This new Robotic line tool has been designed to save time for surveyors to manually set out road lines on foot whilst improving safety and often removing the need for traffic control on live roads altogether. The Tiny Surveyor is a compact robotic cart that is designed to automatically mark out roads, sports fields, car parks and other line marked surfaces using a pre-programmed design. Now distributed in New Zealand, Australia and South East Asia by Aptella, it brings a unique piece of equipment which promises to greatly save time for surveyors in the construction industry. Garry MacPhail, who manages the the Geospatial divsion of Aptella mentioned, “Automation is developing apace across all industries with the aim of
Mr Hetet brings more than 22 years of experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) survey software to the role, which will see him oversee support activities for MAGNET Field and Office software across New Zealand and Australia. Aptella announces the appointment of Graeme Hetet to the role of Software Support Manager. Mr Hetet will lead the support teams across New Zealand and Australia in delivering technical assistance to customers for MAGNET Field and Office survey software platforms. Mr Hetet brings more than 22 years’ experience with CAD survey software to his new position, having worked for many years supporting New Zealand surveyors with Civilcad software and more recently MAGNET Office. Based in Tauranga in New Zealand’s Bay of
