Topcon Adds to Road Construction Technology Offerings

Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the expansion of its road construction portfolio, including improvements for road surface scanning, expanded aftermarket solutions for pavers, and a new solution for soil compactors and asphalt rollers.

Scanning

A new version of the mobile LiDAR scanner — the RD-M2 — is introduced. The scanner is part of the longstanding SmoothRide solution, which is designed to minimize road closures, shorten planning times and optimize processes when evaluating road surfaces while keeping crews safe. The scanner utilizes an integrated GNSS receiver, and the new version includes the ability to track more satellite constellations for added accuracy and options on the jobsite.

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Paving

Topcon also introduces the new MC-Max Paving aftermarket solution to control screed height, width and steering for integrated pavers. The system was previously compatible with OEM CAN-based systems and is now expanded to a brand-generic aftermarket solution to control screed height on all major asphalt paver brands. The solution is built on the MC-X machine control platform, an architecture that provides highly customized systems and upgradeability paths to grow with a contractor’s needs.

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Compaction

A new solution for soil and asphalt compaction has been developed. Topcon’s roller management system ensures consistent, high-quality pavement and base layers by leveraging real-time data and automation to optimize the compaction process, reduce rework, and meet project specifications efficiently. It is equipped with a wireless Android display, and positioning sensors can be interchanged between GPS and robotic total station-based systems. Additional options and sensors can be added depending on the customer requirements, such as temperature sensors and accelerometers.