Thu September 21, 2017
John Deere Adds Power-Angle-Tilt Blade to 950K Crawler Dozer, Making it Largest PAT Machine in North America
After a successful showing at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017, the John Deere 950K PAT Crawler Dozer is now officially available at dealers across North America. This production-class crawler dozer is designed and manufactured by John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa, and is built specifically for customers looking for a machine that will excel in applications from mass excavation to fine grading....
Wed September 13, 2017
Topcon Announces Addition to Topcon Solutions Store Network
Topcon Positioning Group announced a new addition to the Topcon Solutions Store distribution network Sept. 13. PPI Group, now known as PPI Group, a Topcon Solutions Store, is the latest positioning distributor to join the network with two locations in Portland, Ore....
Wed August 09, 2017
Ohio Contractor Reconstructs Cuyahoga County Airport
When Burton Scot Contractors, headquartered in Newbury, Ohio, was awarded the contract for the Cuyahoga County Airport runway rehabilitation and improvement project, Scot Paulitsch, company president, knew the job would require a combination of careful planning, the right equipment and a well-trained and dedicated crew....
Wed July 26, 2017
Topcon Introduces 3D-MCMAX Dozer System
Automated grade control using GNSS signals has transformed how earthmoving contractors get work done. Through the engineering efforts of its innovators and developers, machine control technology has been improved and refined over the years....
Mon June 19, 2017
Topcon Announces Concrete Paving 'Roadshow' in Montana
Topcon Positioning Systems announced a “Roadshow” focused on stringless concrete paving is being held from June 22 to 23 in Belgrade, Mont. The sessions are designed to provide demonstrations of Millimeter GPS systems on GOMACO slipform pavers in a hands-on environment....
Topcon - Thu April 20, 2017
Topcon Introduces New GNSS Receiver Boards with Expanded Constellation Tracking
Topcon Positioning Group announces two new full constellation GNSS receivers for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) market. The new B111 and B125 boards are designed for use with a broad range of positioning applications....
Jeff Winke - Mon April 03, 2017
Topcon's Technology Improves Alaskan Firm's Productivity
Palmer, Alaska, has just under 6,000 residents, but as a commercial and cultural center for the region it draws visitors from well beyond its city boundaries. Come the end of summer, the annual week-and-a-half long Alaska State Fair, located in Palmer, can draw more than 300,000 visitors....
Topcon - Wed March 22, 2017
Topcon Announces Next Generation Concrete Paving System
Topcon Positioning Group announces the next generation of automated concrete paving — the ZPS system — with the new Z-Robot and Z-Stack sensor. Using enhanced Topcon Millimeter GPS technology, the ZPS system is designed to bring increased accuracy to concrete paving with a fraction of the hardware required for traditional LPS (local positioning system)....
Topcon - Wed March 22, 2017
Topcon Announces Update to 2D Indicate System for Excavation
Topcon Positioning Group announced an update to its entry-level machine control system for excavation — the X-52. The 2D system is designed to offer cost-effective indicate grade control. “The X-52 system features the all-new MC-X1 controller, which offers compatibility with all brands and models of excavators,” said Kris Maas, director of construction product management....
Topcon - Wed March 22, 2017
Topcon GNSS Modular Receiver Integrates With a Wide-Range of Applications
Topcon Positioning Group announced a new modular GNSS receiver system — the MR-2. The system combines all current and planned constellation tracking with a comprehensive set of communication interfaces to service any precision application requiring high performance RTK (real-time kinematic) positioning and heading determination....
