Category: Topcon

Topcon Positioning GB and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) have today launched a new whitepaper which explores the barriers to adopting new technology and working processes in the industry. The paper, commissioned to understand opinions on the industry’s current state of digitalisation and productivity, identified cost and company culture as the greatest barriers to adopting…
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Topcon Positioning GB is partnering with Marubeni-Komatsu, the sole UK distributor of Komatsu construction and mining equipment, to provide machine control technology. The deal means Marubeni-Komatsu customers will now have access to the full range of Topcon machine control systems, which feature sophisticated technology to allow for a more efficient workflow across retrofitted systems — including…
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Thinking about purchasing a Robotic or GNSS Kit? You need the Topcon Layout Navigator Hybrid. The LN-100 is a compact, self-leveling, easy-to-setup 3D layout tool designed for the construction industry. Compact, rugged and very lightweight, the LN-100 coupled with our HiPer SR GNSS receiver offers you the ideal cost-effective Hybrid Positioning system – perfect for any setting out…
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Is ‘Skills Shortage’ the correct term for the current crisis facing the UK’s Construction Industry? Our Application Engineer, Andy Clifton, explains that there isn’t a shortage of skills or aptitude amongst young people with Construction and that the problem lies within refining those skills. Take a look at how we’re supporting DEC! to help encourage more young…
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Topcon launched the Intersection of Infrastructure and Technology campaign last year, which is focused on supporting the industry to evolve working methods and embrace technology, to meet the growing demands for creating and maintaining the world’s infrastructure. This was the focus for Topcon at GEO business 2018. Part of bringing this vision to life included a…
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In line with growing demands for geomatics systems across the UK, Topcon Positioning GB has expanded its team with the appointment of two new business development managers. Gareth Hughes joins the south west team while Levi Sookram-Brown will be working across the south east. Gareth joins the Topcon team with more than 14 years’ experience in…
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As members and supporters of The Survey Association (TSA), Topcon GB & Ireland has been working with The Survey School, the UK’s only commercial survey training centre, to ensure students are trained on the latest cutting-edge geopositioning technology. Home to the TSA Surveying course, The Survey School provides practical training to new entrants and those with…
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Topcon GB & Ireland recently joined Autodesk on its stand at BIM Show Live 2018. In our latest blog, Andy Clifton, Geospatial Application Engineer at Topcon, talks about helping students understand how digital technologies are revolutionising the way we build. BIM Show Live brings together the latest developments in digital technology, and offers two full days…
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We’re offering a discounted package on our GNSS technology purchased before 31st March. The two package deals will give surveyors and engineers the opportunity to increase workflow efficiency through faster and easier data capture that’s more streamlined between site and office. Each package bundle includes advanced GNSS receivers, designed to use antennas and satellites to determine the exact location…
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In our latest blog, Martin Davies from Track Access Services, explains how the latest laser scanning systems from Topcon are helping to revolutionise planning and construction processes. At Track Access, we supply a variety of digital support services to the transport industry, with one segment of our work supporting railway driver training and redevelopment. We do this while…
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