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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup February 26, 2012

February 26, 2012 in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks, Business, Carlson, Continuing Education, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Hemisphere GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying 911, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Links, News, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Topcon, Videos by EricColburn

AutoCAD Civil 3D How To Convert A 3D Polyline To A 2D Polyline Video

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Topcon Introduces The PN-A5 GNSS Antenna

February 24, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Topcon by EricColburn

Topcon PN-A5 GNSS Antenna

Topcon introduces the PN-A5 GNSS antenna

Innovative convex impedance ground plane, improved multipath mitigation

LIVERMORE, Calif. – February 23, 2012 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the new PN-A5 GNSS antenna that combines the company’s TA-5 full spectrum GNSS antenna element with a newly designed semi-hemispherical convex impedance ground plane.

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup February 19, 2012

February 19, 2012 in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Quick Tips and Tricks, Business, Continuing Education, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Hemisphere GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying 911, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Links, News, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Topcon, Videos by EricColburn

Land Surveying 911

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Topcon OS Total Station Series Introduces Multiple Technologies

February 14, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Topcon by EricColburn

Topcon OS Series

OS includes MAGNET software, TSshield telematics

module, LongLink wireless communications system

LIVERMORE, Calif. – February 14, 2012 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces a new reflectorless total station series that has multiple major technological innovations, including on-board MAGNET™ Field application software.

Other new technologies of the new OS series include LongLink™, a long-distance wireless communications system, and TSshield™, an advanced telematics-based communications module designed to protect the owner’s investment.

Brice Walker, vice president-survey, said, “The OS series provides advanced features that will not only dramatically improve your productivity and job quality, but will also help you manage your entire project more efficiently.”

Walker said, “A major benefit of the OS is the on-board Microsoft Windows® CE6?feature. The OS total station has an on-board Windows CE6 computer to run MAGNET Field software and provides large colorful icons with touchscreen, ease-of-use operation in mind.”

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup February 12, 2012

February 12, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Links, News, Topcon, Trimble by EricColburn

Iron Rod with Cap under a Bucket

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Topcon Precision Ag TV Spot Video

February 8, 2012 in Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Technology Videos, Topcon, Videos by EricColburn

Topcon Precision Ag TV Spot

Topcon Precision Ag TV Spot Video

Topcon Precision AG Ad featured on US Farm Report — 8 Weeks, Feb. 11 and 18; Mar. 10 and 17; Apr. 7, 14, 21 and 28 – 30+ States on 150+ Stations To see where it plays in your area go to: http://www.agweb.com/usfr/stations

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup November 6, 2011

November 6, 2011 in Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Javad GNSS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Links, News, Topcon by EricColburn

Land Surveying Sunset

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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

Professional Land Surveyor News

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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New Version of Topcon ScanMaster Software Improves Scanning Performance

October 30, 2011 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Laser Scanning, News, Remote Sensing, Surveying Software, Topcon, Topcon by EricColburn

New Version of Topcon ScanMaster Software Improves Scanning Performance

New version of Topcon ScanMaster software improves scanning performance

LIVERMORE, Calif. – Thursday, October 27, 2011

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has released a new version of software used with Topcon’s GLS series of laser scanners – ScanMaster v2.5. The new version was designed to improve existing features, add new functions, and broaden applications for scanning.

“We’ve expanded the application capabilities that the software provides,” said Brad Burgess, TPS national sales manager for scanning products. “With this release, ScanMaster further enables our customers to extract and deliver value-rich point cloud data to their clients in support of BIM (Building Information Modeling) project workflows.”

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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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Midwest Architects & Engineers Supply Joins the GeoShack Family

October 19, 2011 in Business, Geomatics, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Topcon by EricColburn

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Midwest Survey Joins the GeoShack Family

DALLAS, TX - GeoShack North America, Inc. continues to grow with their latest announcement that Midwest Architects & Engineers Supply Inc. has joined the GeoShack family.

Midwest A&E was founded in 1956 by Ed Nicholson and has been at its present location, 400 North Grove Road in Richardson, Texas since 1984. Current operations will remain open in Richardson, but will begin to use GeoShack name.

Billy Tucker, North Texas Regional Manager for GeoShack stated, “Midwest customers will notice very few changes initially. We will continue to carry the same great Topcon products, supported by the same great team. With the support of a much larger company, Midwest will be able to increase inventory and services very quickly.”

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The Topcon Group Announces Magnet Cloud-Based Software for Real-Time Collaboration

October 16, 2011 in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Surveying Software, Topcon, Topcon by EricColburn

The Topcon Group announces Magnet cloud-based software for real-time collaboration

Topcon Group Magnet Cloud-Based Software

LIVERMORE, Calif. –Thursday, October 13, 2011

The Topcon Group announces a unique cloud-based enterprise solution and cloud-enabled family of software applications – Magnet™ – for all precise positioning projects. The new software solution makes it possible for real-time collaboration between project manager, field crews, office personnel, engineers, or consultants.

Magnet was unveiled at Intergeo in Nuremberg, Germany. Intergeo is the world’s largest trade show for the geodesy, geoinformation and land management industries.

Ray O’Connor, president and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems, said, “For the first time, there’s a software solution that combines every facet of managing a company’s projects, data, and assets. Management, communication and collaboration across multiple projects and teams have never been easier.”

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup October 16, 2011

October 16, 2011 in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Business, Geomatics, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Links, News, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Topcon, Videos by EricColburn

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Topcon GR-5 Product Video

October 15, 2011 in Business, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Land Surveying Videos, Technology Videos, Topcon, Videos by EricColburn

Topcon GR-5

GR-5 Features:

216 Universal Tracking Channels
G3 Tracking Technology (GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO)
Advanced Fence Antenna™ Technology – Unsurpassed tracking and performance
Sophisticated, High Accuracy RTK technology with position updates up to 100Hz
Integrated Dual Communication System with multiple Radio and Cellular combinations
32GB SDHC storage support
Dual hot-swappable batteries

“One look at the new GR-5, and you notice the new, advanced antenna design. This patented Fence Antenna™ technology provides industry-leading tracking sensitivity and multipath rejection in a compact and lightweight package. By combining this antenna with the latest innovations in tracking algorithms, Topcon has given the GR-5 our most highly advanced tracking performance ever!

The GR-5’s tracking capabilities are not only state-of-the-art, but also deliver unmatched value to our customers by providing accuracy levels superior to other RTK systems in difficult environments. While other systems sacrifice accuracy for tracking performance, the GR-5 gives you the best of both! The new GR-5 design didn’t stop simply with new antenna and tracking technologies, the GR-5 also boasts numerous advancements such as: an increased number of channels, extended battery life, expanded internal memory options, new internal modem design, internet-compatible firmware, and much, much more. It all sums up to… More Performance. More Accuracy. More Productivity.”

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Topcon Announces Tesla Large Screen Data Collector

October 13, 2011 in Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, News, Topcon by EricColburn

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces a new larger screen data collector

Topcon announces Tesla, large screen data collector

New unit features advantages of tablet PC and handheld computer

Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces a new larger screen data collector – Topcon Tesla™ featuring the advantages of a tablet PC and a rugged handheld computer.

The announcement was made at Intergeo in Nuremberg, Germany. Intergeo is the world’s largest trade show for the geodesy, geoinformation and land management industries.

Scott Langbein, senior manager for TPS product management, said, “This incredibly easy to learn and easy to operate controller has Windows Mobile 6.5.3 operating system that has an impressive array of features.” He said the new unit operates with Topcon’s software suite, Pocket 3D, Layout, and soon-to-be-released Magnet™.

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