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Technology company Trimble announced a record revenue for its second quarter
Anyone who was lucky enough to witness a spectacular display of the aurora borealis earlier this year will know that solar activity is on the rise
JCB and Leica Geosystems are joining forces to offer factory-fitted 2D and 3D-ready semi-automated excavator control solutions
International project is utilising technology as it moves to the construction phase
New LN-150 robotic layout navigator and GT-1200 total station models improve accuracy of paving curbs and gutters
Promising new GPS and telematics tech is appearing in the construction sector
Proposed LightSquared system could have negative impact on construction industry
The 3D-MC2 technology from Topcon Positioning Systems now available for motor graders.
Multi-industry group fears new wireless network could create up to 40000 GPS ‘dead spots’ across the US.
Key procurment contracts awarded for European satellite navigation system.
Surveying is a high-tech area, but in recognition of how complex it has become, manufacturers are working on making their instruments easier to use.
The new GRS-1 dual-frequency, dual-constellation, network-enabled RTK rover system from Topcon features an internal GSM modem, high-speed processor, built-in camera, compass and bar code reader.
Trimble's new Tablet handheld computer with built-in cellular and WiFi connections allows construction workers to quickly receive design changes or updates in the field and to deliver measurement or stakeout results to the office for on-the-spot approval.
Caterpillar and Trimble have announced a new joint venture (JV) company and distribution agreement that will focus on applications for road construction, paving, heavy construction and quarry/aggregates worksites.
In order to obtain better accuracy and improved flexibility, Topcon introduced what it calls a bar code transmitter for its mm GPS.
In January 2009, JCB will introduce a new Livelink satellite monitoring system across its full range of machines.
Enigma vehicle systems has launched a new Version 6 of its skyline GPS advanced tracking, security and telematics system.
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With new satellites being launched, Steve Skinner looks at connectivity across the expanded GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) network, how it will influence applications in construction and where it could take the industry.
Surveying equipment manufacturers are continuing to simplify the instruments used in the construction industry as skilled surveyors in the sector are becoming increasingly rare.
Surveying equipment manufacturers are simplifying new products for the construction industry as contractors are increasingly carrying out surveying tasks themselves. Becca Wilkins reports.
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