Trimble and Komatsu Collaborate to Integrate 3D Construction Software

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Trimble and Komatsu are collaborating to improve their customers' ability to exchange 3D construction site data between Komatsu and Trimble construction software. The object is to make managing mixed-brand earthmover fleets easier and simplify gaining a more holistic view of site operations.

Part of the collaboration includes Trimble and Komatsu working together to develop an application program interface (API) to enable compatibility between the two companies’ software platforms. Trimble Connect software, a cloud-based collaboration ecosystem that allows customers to combine and share data from multiple sources, will support Komatsu's KomConnect platform for sharing digital construction data.

The collaboration is in response to customer demand for mixed-fleet interoperability as well as support for Japan's i-Construction initiative, a plan to drive innovation and revolutionize productivity on construction sites through the use of information and communications technology (ICT), promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Trimble Connected Site solutions provide contractors a complete view of site productivity including materials quantity and movement, volume and compaction data, and fleet and asset management information, regardless of machine make or model.

Komatsu introduced SMARTCONSTRUCTION, an Internet of Things solution for construction site operations, in Japan in 2015. The solution enables customers to visualize site operations using ICT about workers, machines and surfaces on the KomConnect cloud-based platform to create a safer and more productive site.

"Through SMARTCONSTRUCTION, Komatsu will continue its efforts to create safe and high-productivity jobsites," said Chikashi Shike, executive officer and president of Komatsu's Smart Construction Promotion Division. "Our collaboration with Trimble is an important step in supporting our customers who operate mixed machine fleets as well as address the requirements that will enable construction contractors to support Japan's i-Construction initiative."

"Trimble is committed to providing a complete construction ecosystem for all customers. We believe that the optimal solution is one that is open and supports all manufacturers' machines," said Bryn Fosburgh, senior vice president of Trimble. "We are excited to work with Komatsu to improve the interoperability with our respective solutions to broaden our support for mixed fleet customers so we can ultimately create an intelligent jobsite for the future."