All Surveying Equipment Articles

Surveying equipment manufacturers are developing easier-to-use, more productive instruments using the latest technologies. Becca Wilkins reports on the improvements being made in this specialised sector.

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.

Leica has introduced the ScanStation C10, the company's newest 3D laser scanner for as-built and topographic surveying.

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.

Trimble has introduced the Spectra Precision LL100 horizontal laser level for use in a variety of construction elevation control applications, the company said.

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.

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.

The Polish Ministry of Education has agreed to buy more than 860 surveying instruments from Topcon. The order, comprising 430 total stations and 430 optical levels is thought to be a world record.

Launch of user-friendly multifunctional levelling tool

Hexagon, the parent company of Leica Geosystems, is acquiring US-based companies, Surveyors Service Company and Haselbach Surveying Instruments. The two companies are leading distributors and service providers for surveying equipment in the Southwest of the US.

Surveying equipment manufacturers are simplifying new products for the construction industry as contractors are increasingly carrying out surveying tasks themselves. Becca Wilkins reports.

With the Samoter exhibition just around the corner, Chris Sleight takes a quick look at the last-minute news about new machines being launched at the show.