Topcon Today | Visible Ink

Vol. 4, No. 4

Winter 2009


A New Defense Application for Satellite Technology American Surveyor The FBI developed bomb investigation courses that rely on GNSS technology. Duke Dutch, manager of law enforcement applications assists instructions with the GPS aspects. A Renewed Focus POB (Point of Beginning) Ray O’Connor is profiled in an interview on the surveying industry and how technology can help surveyors. *Equipping Students Worldwide* Professional Surveyor Topcon’s Educational Partnership Program has reached more than 500 institutions worldwide to advance surveying education and training. *Flexible upgrade* Construction Business Owner An Arizona contractor uses Tocon’s X63 to eliminate the need to stake excavations when excavating bridge piers for a bridge-widening project. Holding Rising Construction Costs at Bay Grading & Excavation Contractor Florida contractor SCI has found that 3D-MC2 technology has increased productivity on recent projects.	*Machine Contol for Network Connections* GPS World (Cover) Network-based RTK positioning provides accuracy and a new method of height control for machine-control users. Meaning of construction speed Construction Superintendent Topcon’s 3D-MC2 was part of the John Deere 764 High-Speed Dozer (HSD) demonstration, demonstrating the power of 3D-MC2 to speed up grading and dozing. One company. Two brands. American Surveyor Interview of Ray O’Connor on the future of Topcon and Sokkia. *Precise Pipelines* POB (Point of Beginning) Natural gas production projects in Pennsylvania rely on GNSS technology. Topcon 3D-MC2 revolutionizes job sites Earthmover & Civil Contractor Topcon machine control and the new GRS-1 rover system are featured in multiple articles and the cover.
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