Category: Surveying
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Bosch GLM400CL laser distance finder
Laser distance finders have been around for several years and have become quite popular for measuring building interiors. Their only drawback is they don’t do well at distances or outside because the laser dot can be hard to see. Bosch has come up with a solution that’s perfect for outdoor work, commercial construction and big…
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Added value available for Topcon-equipped drone
Topcon Positioning Group announces the Intel Perpetual License Inspection-Surveying provision for the Intel Falcon 8+ Drone – Topcon Edition will now be included with the system. “Professional operators will no longer need to purchase the license separate from the drone, which will result in significant cost savings and added value for their investment,” said Charles Rihner,…
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When artificial intelligence meets the construction industry
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in Aggregates Equipment, Asphalt Equipment, Attachments, Breakers, Compaction, Companies, Compressors, Concrete Equipment, Construction Software, Crushing & Screening, Demolition, Drilling, Earthmoving, Engines, Excavators, Generators, Graders, Hammers, Lifting, Loaders, Management & Maintenance, Material Handling, Pipes and Pumps, Safety & Security, Safety and Security, Scraper, Site Preparation, Surveying, Surveying and Location, Technology, Telematics and Machine Control, Tools, Transport, Trucks, Tyres, Underground utilities & PippingSo, what exactly is artificial intelligence? It is a collective term used to describe when a machine mimics human cognitive functions, like problem-solving, learning, and pattern recognition. AI includes a process called machine learning, whereby algorithms are used to enable a machine to learn from the data it is exposed to. Therefore, the more data…
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Side-By-Side: Comparing Cat, Deere, Komatsu and Topcon mast-less dozer GPS systems
GPS* machine control started out as a tangle of aftermarket products all bolted on and wired up as retrofits to existing dozers. These systems revolutionized the operation of dozers, but there were a lot of parts to track and maintain. In the past 18 months, however, several major manufacturers have begun integrating these systems into…
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Auto Levels AP/AC/AX Series
Auto Levels AP/AC/AX Series Three models to choose from: AP-8/AC-2S/AX-2S Compact and lightweight Water-resistant construction Magnetic-dampened automatic compensator Horizontal tangent knobs with unlimited range Smooth, precise pointing and angular measurement Detachable eyepiece lens AP/AC/AX Series auto levels are easy to set up and use All three models can attach to both flat-head and spherical-head tripods.…