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Leica Zeno GIS: Leica Geosystems Enhances Its CS25 Tablet Computer Portfolio with Long Range Bluetooth

May 5, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, News by EricColburn

The Leica CS25 LRBT offers the possibility to wirelessly connect to a remote device, such as Leica Geosystems Total Station, over a distance of 350 m.

(Heerbrugg, 3 May 2012) - Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce the Leica CS25 LRBT, the new model of its successful Leica CS25 rugged tablet computer. The Leica CS25 LRBT offers the possibility to wirelessly connect to a remote device, such as a Leica Geosystems Total Station.

The fully integrated data transfer via a Long Range Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is one of the absolute highlights of the new Leica CS25 rugged tablet computer. The wireless connectivity to a remote sensor such as a Total Station equipped with the RH16 Long Range Bluetooth Radio handle was requested by many Leica Zeno GIS users. Now it is possible to perform an object-oriented survey in one-man operation, together with e.g. Leica MobileMatriX, without the need for external separate wireless radios, over a distance of up to 350 m (1150 ft).

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Leica Geosystems Introduces The Latest Version 4.2 Of Its Leica Spider Software Suite For GNSS Networks and Reference Stations

April 9, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, Leica, News, Surveying Software by EricColburn

Leica Spider Software Suite is the professional business solutions for GNSS Networks.

Leica Geosystems introduces the latest version 4.2 of its Leica Spider Software Suite for GNSS Networks and Reference Stations

Leica Geosystems is pleased to release the new version 4.2 of its market leading Leica Spider software suite. The globally used solution for GNSS RTK networks is being continually enhanced and developed following the market needs and technological development to the benefits of its users.

Leica Spider software is an integrated suite of programs for GNSS networks, consisting of Leica GNSS Spider, Leica SpiderWeb and Leica SpiderQC. With its scalability and modularity it can be tailored to suit various GNSS surveying, machine control, GIS, seismic and structural monitoring applications. Professional service providers worldwide count on the Leica Spider infrastructure software.

Support for new GR25 reference server

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup March 4, 2012

March 4, 2012 in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks, Business, Continuing Education, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Leica, Links, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos by EricColburn

Granite Bound Reset

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New Leica Digicat 600i and 650i For Safe and Fast Location of Underground Services

February 28, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, News by EricColburn

Leica Digicat 600i and 650i

New Leica Digicat 600i and 650i for safe and fast location of underground services

(Heerbrugg, 28^th February 2012) - Leica Geosystems is delighted to announce the latest editions to their cable locator family, the Leica Digicat 600i and 650i series, accompanied with Logicat software, set to revolutionize underground cable location.

Building on the success of previous models, the new Leica Digicat 600i and 650i with their unique data capture and onboard memory function supports operations management initiatives to increase on site safety by detecting cables and identify operator training needs.

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UK Police Forces Embrace Leica Geosystems ScanStation C10 3D Laser Scanning

January 6, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Laser Scanning, Leica, News, Remote Sensing by EricColburn

UK Police Forces Embrace Leica ScanStation C10 3D Laser Scanning

The Leica ScanStation C10

6 January 2012

(Milton Keynes, UK 5th January 2012) - Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce the largest ever order of Leica ScanStation C10’s as UK Police Forces embrace High Definition Surveying^TM (HDS). The scanners will be supplied as part of a £2.7 million investment from the Department of Transport to reduce motorway closures following a collision. Delivery of the instruments, full onsite training and support will commence later this month in readiness to help ease the potential traffic congestion caused by major collisions, especially in light of the forthcoming 2012 Olympics.

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup November 27, 2011

November 27, 2011 in Business Practices, ESRI, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, Links, News, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Trimble by EricColburn

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup November 20, 2011

November 20, 2011 in Business, ESRI, Geomatics, GNSS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, Links, News, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Trimble by EricColburn

Slate A.B. Bound

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Leica Viva GNSS Video

November 18, 2011 in Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Leica, Links, Technology Videos, Videos by EricColburn

Leica Viva GNSS

Leica Viva GNSS Solutions

“Leica Viva GNSS is a complete range of versatile GNSS solutions for you. From completely integrated, to totally modular solutions; Viva GNSS provides a system to master all of your tasks.”

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Watch the Leica Viva GNSS Video

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup November 13, 2011

November 13, 2011 in Business, Business Practices, Continuing Education, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Javad GNSS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Laser Scanning, Leica, Links, News, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Remote Sensing, Surveying Software, Topcon by EricColburn

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Survey Traverse by a Small Boulder

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Leica Viva – SmartWorx Viva – Image Notes Video

November 11, 2011 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Leica, Technology Videos, Videos by EricColburn

Leica SmartWorx Viva

Leica Viva - SmartWorx Viva - Image Notes Video

Your Vision Simply Productive Field Software
Leica SmartWorx Viva running on the CS10 or CS15 field controller has been designed with 2 goals in mind. Simplicity and Productivity. Pick it up, turn on and “Go to Work!”

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Also from Leica, about Leica SmartWorx Viva:

Simple to use

Clear graphics, logical menu structures and wizards to help with more complex procedures
Non-technical terminology
Pick it up, turn on and start working

Packed with features

Survey and code points, lines and areas
Stake point, lines and areas, simple and complex alignments and DTMs
Easy to configure to your working style

Additional Apps for specific survey and staking tasks

For both GPS and TPS instruments
COGO calculations, volume computations, building façade measuring and much more
Road, Rail and Tunnel staking and checking

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New TigerSupplies Showroom for High-Quality Architectural, Engineering and Survey Equipment

November 5, 2011 in Ashtech, Business, CST/Berger, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, Links, News, Sokkia, Spectra Precision, Topcon, Trimble by EricColburn

New Jersey, New York Metro Architects, Engineers and Surveyors Access Expert Service and Quality Equipment at New TigerSupplies Showroom

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IRVINGTON, N.J., Nov. 3, 2011 — TigerSupplies.com (http://www.tigersupplies.com), the leading online resource for high-quality architectural, engineering and survey equipment, has brought its unparalleled expert service to main street with the recent opening of a brand-new showroom. Based in Irvington, N.J. at 27 Selvage St., just four miles from Newark and 14 miles from New York City, the brand-new fully stocked showroom (http://www.tigersupplies.com/Showroom.aspx) features all of the A/E/C essentials and the superior customer service that have made TigerSupplies.com legendary since 2004.

TigerSupplies stocks the most advanced land surveying equipment, such as total stations, theodolites and GPS/GNSS kits, as well as construction lasers for all purposes, from rotary and grade lasers for exterior jobsites, to crossline and plumb lasers for interior construction, to simple handheld laser measuring devices. TigerSupplies is also the go-to source for the most advanced large document storage solutions.

“When it comes to equipment, particularly high-tech, costly equipment, it’s not unreasonable for people to want to see and learn about it in advance of purchase,” says Charlie Stein, TigerSupplies’ operations manager. “Our showroom, backed by talented and knowledgeable staff, provides a customized buying experience.”

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup October 30, 2011

October 30, 2011 in Business, Carlson, Gatewing, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Laser Scanning, Leica, Light Unmanned Aircraft, Links, News, Orthophotos, Remote Sensing, Surveying Software, Topcon by EricColburn

Survey Traverse by a Small Boulder

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Atlas Machinery Supply Ltd. Expands into the Construction Market with Leica Geosystems Canada

October 24, 2011 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, News by EricColburn

24 October 2011

Leica Geosystems - When It Has To Be Right

(Norcross, Ga., 24, October 2011) Leica Geosystems Canada is pleased to welcome Atlas Machinery Supply Ltd. as an authorized dealer for its construction tools and precision tools product lines. This partnership enhances Atlas Machinery’s product offering with the addition of Construction and Precision Tools from Leica Geosystems, including the most accurate and reliable lasers for general construction and machine control applications.

Gene Maynard, Area Sales Manager of Construction Tools with Leica Geosystems states, “Atlas Machinery and Leica Geosystems are a natural fit. We both share a commitment to providing excellent customer service and superb products to our clients. This will be a beneficial relationship for both of us.“

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Carlson SurvCE Data Collection Software Now Available with Leica Viva CS10 and CS15

October 19, 2011 in Business, Carlson, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Leica, News, Surveying Software by EricColburn

Carlson SurvCE Data Collection Software Now Available with the Leica Viva

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(Norcrosss, GA October 2011) All versions of Carlson SurvCE 2.56 and later now have updated drivers and feature sets available to work on the Leica CS10 and CS15, Field Controllers.

“We think this will be a very popular combination,” says Bruce Carlson, president of Carlson Software, “Leica Viva with SurvCE.”

Carlson SurvCE is a complete data collection system for Real Time (RTK) GPS and Total Stations with in-field coordinate geometry. SurvCE, which combines advanced functionality, ease-of-use, and robust capability to make it the first choice in data collection software, supports the widest range of popular and new release RTK GPS and conventional/robotic total stations.

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