[VIDEO] Ozark Laser & Shoring Saves Time and Costs with Topcon 3D-MC MAX

Topcon’s MC-MAX provides fast, responsive and easy to use machine control. For operators, it guides you to cut the right depth, grade, and slope every time. And for owners, that means saving cost and getting work done faster.

March 15, 2019

Watch first-hand accounts of using Topcon’s MC-MAX - fast, responsive, and easy to use machine control available. For operators, it guides you to cut the right depth, grade, and slope every time. And for owners, that means saving cost and getting work done faster. Learn more at https://www.topconpositioning.com/max

New Topcon Grade Control System Takes the Masts Off Dozers

[VIDEO] Topcon 3D-MC MAX Integrated “Mastless” Dozer System

While largely foreign to most contractors in the early stages of the pandemic, platforms such as Zoom soon enabled companies to maintain critical face-to-face interactions.

Will Construction’s High-Tech Embrace Continue Post-pandemic?

Construction has seen a surging acceptance of various forms of technology during the COVID-19 pandemic. But will it continue once the crisis is over?

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Here's Why Cutting Construction Carbon is an Opportunity Few Contractors Can Afford to Deny

Building construction and operation creates 38% of global carbon emissions, and as investment in green building accelerates post-pandemic, change in materials and methods are on a path to become common in less than 10 years

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Six Factors to Consider When Adding Drones to Your Construction Business

Tech experts hash out the top considerations for construction companies wanting to add unmanned aerial vehicles to their business plan.

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Leica-ready Machine Control Kit Available for Factory Fit on Doosan Excavator

Leica-ready machine control kit is available for factory fitting of the DX255LC-5 excavator via Doosan Smart Solutions.

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Leica iXE3 3D Excavator Machine Control Offers Semi-automatic Functionality

Semi-automatic functionality provides automatic control of boom, bucket, tilt and tilt rotator bucket.

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GT Series Robotic Total Stations

Topcon's GT Series total stations are part of a full workflow solution, including a new field computer, a full-version update to Topcon field and office software, as well as GNSS receivers.

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Trimble Platform as a Service Delivers Future-proof Access to Construction Technology

Offering gives contractors the ability to purchase select civil construction hardware and software solutions and continually upgrade to the latest innovations.

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Bosch GCL100-40G Green-Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser with Plumb Points

The Bosch GCL100-40G Green Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser with Plumb Points uses green-beam technology, which emits green lines and points up to four times brighter than standard red beams.

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Bosch GLL100-40G Green-Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser

The Bosch GLL100-40G Green Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser uses green-beam technology, which emits green lines up to four brighter than standard red beams.

Three contractors teamed up to construct a practice track with modern machine control technology for professional motocross riders.

Machine Control and Motocross Find Common Ground

Three contractors came together to demonstrate the use of machine control technology on a motocross DreamTraxx track in Florida.

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John Deere Announces Grade Control-ready Offering for L-Series Tractor Loaders

John Deere 210L and 210L EP models are now available with grade control-ready and grade indication factory options.

The Topcon X-53x Automatic Excavator system has been a game changer for Tomahawk Construction on a project building 24 lakes in a home construction site.

Automatic Excavator System Simplifies Complex Construction Projects

Automatic excavation keeps the operator on grade even when working on complex jobs, while saving time and reducing costs.

John Deere Explains How Different Levels of Grade Control Boost Machine and Operator Productivity

Highlights the different levels of grade control technology available and their potential to improve jobsite productivity and build upon operator skills.

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Topcon Machine Control Solution Advances

Advances include tilt rotation support for automatic excavation, bring-your-own device and mobile apps

Caterpillar offers a full range of remote-controlled and autonomous solutions under the its Cat Command suite of products.

Remote and Autonomous Construction Equipment Technologies Increase Safety and Productivity

Remote control of construction equipment continues to gain acceptance as the technology continues to advance.

Illustration of a 3D-printed concrete suction pile anchor for connecting floating wind turbines to the seabed via mooring lines.

3D-Printed Concrete Used in Offshore Wind Energy Infrastructure

Wind off the coasts of the U.S. could be used to generate more than double the combined electricity capacity of all the nation’s electric power plants, reports have suggested.

Unlike other mortar-based 3D printable products, the advanced concrete mix produced by QUIKRETE is formulated to include coarse aggregate specifically for use with CC Corp’s proprietary 3D printing system.

Quikrete, Contour Crafting Develop 3D Printed Concrete Mix

The QUIKRETE Companies and the Contour Crafting Corporation (CC Corp) recently entered into a collaboration to develop proprietary concrete used in the automated construction of residential, commercial, industrial and government structures using Contour

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ZIPLEVEL EZDepth

ZIPLEVEL EZDepth for excavators, backhoes, skid steers and other heavy equipment provides accurate operator readings without risks to a laser rod man.

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GPS Technology Can Improve Paving Operations

To keep track of the trucks, their maintenance and their productivity, Simon Contracting uses FleetWatcher Materials Management System

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Trimble SPS986 GNSS Smart Antenna

As a GNSS rover, the SPS986 compensates for movement and readings when the receiver is not level. As a base station, it automatically connects and transmit RTK corrections to rovers or machine control systems

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Level Best Precision Grader Blade

108-in.-wide blade adjusts in four directions and works with all makes of 2D and 3D guidance systems

With Hitachi Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control with Topcon, the machine controls the boom and bucket as the operator handles the arm.

Hitachi Previews Solution Linkage Integrated Grade Control

New excavator grade control technology developed in cooperation with Topcon allows an operator to set a grade and hold it

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Leica iCON Grade Solutions for Dozers and Motor Graders on MC1 Platform

iCON grade solutions for dozers and motor graders is now on the one-for-all MC1 software platform

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John Deere Grade Management Path

Grade Management Path provides customers with the options and flexibility they need to add grade management to their business, whether they are looking at this technology for the first time or interested in upgrading to a premium solution.

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Tierra Vista+ Fleet Management Solution

Vista+ was conceived for the management of mixed fleets, intended for any after-market user in the construction field.

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[VIDEO] Komatsu Intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Automates Bulk Earthmoving

Komatsu claims the grade-automation system can save 60% more than previous systems by automatically cutting or/stripping from existing terrain like an experienced operator

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Samsara J1939 Cable Fleet Management Solution

The J1939 cable is a heavy equipment cable that connects yellow iron of all models to the cloud and tracks real-time GPS, engine performance and diagnostic data.