New capability streamlines the availability
of critical field information onto mobile devices
Topcon MAGNET-Field and Office Connected
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., (TPS) a global leader in precision positioning technology, has announced the first results of its collaboration with Autodesk, Inc., a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software: A direct link to AutoCAD WS within Topcon’s MAGNET™ Enterprise cloud service.
LIVERMORE, Calif. – November 27, 2012– Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the release of ScanMaster CAD Link which provides users with an interactive link between ScanMaster and AutoCAD® software and enables efficient feature extraction and drawing of objects.
CAD Link is an optional extension for ScanMaster software for Topcon’s GLS-1500 laser scanner.
Topcon IP-S2 Compact+ 3D mobile mapping system for a wide range of applications
LIVERMORE, Calif. – October 11, 2012 – Topcon Positioning System (TPS) introduces the new IP-S2 Compact+, an innovative mobile mapping system to accurately measure objects even in adverse weather conditions and enclosed job sites such as tunnels and mines.
LIVERMORE, Calif. –Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the launch of the new TopNET live website.
TopNET live is the new name for the restructuring of Topcon’s GNSS network business, and global GNSS services. The service offers subscription-based, real-time GNSS network RTK and DGPS subscriptions, with high quality GPS and GLONASS correction data for many different applications. These include surveying, construction, GIS mapping, machine control, and precision agriculture.
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.”
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.”
Geo-Plus, Providing Solutions for Land Management Professionals, Voted Best Surveying Software for Professional Land Surveyors for their Geo-Plus VisionPlus Land Surveying Software
Geo-Plus VisionPlus has been voted the 2011 Best Surveying Software for Professional Land Surveyors on EricColburn.com with an impressive 45% of the votes.
With over twenty-five entries in the Professional Land Surveyor Survey, the loyalty of Geo-Plus VisionPlus users is very impressive.
About Geo-Plus VisionPlus
“Geo-Plus VisionPlus is a Land Surveying Software designed by Land Surveyors for Land Surveyors. The 2011 version of Geo-Plus VisionPlus is the accomplishment of optimization of land surveying process that has started with the first edition in 1987. Its well-adapted features make this software a key to success. Geo-Plus VisionPlus is becoming the most trusted and reliable geomatics software running on AutoCAD®, Civil3D®, MicroStation®, PowerDraft®, Bricscad®. VisionPlus includes VisionCogo.”
“How do you Topcon?” is the theme for Topcon Positioning Systems’ (TPS) new video contest aimed at showing how customers put TPS instruments to work.
The contest will run August 1 through October 31, 2011.
Participants will upload a short video (maximum 120 seconds) showing how they use Topcon products and services. Any use of Topcon equipment across all business segments – construction, survey, emerging business and agriculture – will be eligible.
At the close of the contest, social media users (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) will vote on their favorite videos, based on contest rules, which will be posted on the contest page website (www.topconpositioning.com/hdyt).
In this Professional Land Surveyor Survey, I’m asking:
What is the Best Surveying Software for Professional Land Surveyors?
Recently, at the Professional Land Surveyor LinkedIn Group I asked this very question, which received 18 comments from land surveyors revealing their ideas on what’s the best surveying software for professional land surveyors.
From their comments, I put together this list of surveying and surveying related software products to choose from.
LIVERMORE, Calif. – January 17, 2011 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) new RTP-300 Real Time Profiler collects surface data at speeds up to 65 miles per hour (105 km/hr) and creates an exact model of the existing surface.
The RTP-300′s data collection system includes a Topcon GNSS dual-constellation satellite receiver system, three laser profilers, wheel encoder technology and a comprehensive computer data collection system.
Tony Vanneman, TPS construction product marketing manager, said, “The RTP-300 system can be quickly and easily installed onto any vehicle with a trailer hitch, making it a mobile surveying vehicle that generates a higher resolution topography map than conventional surveying methods in a fraction of the time and with superior accuracy.” In addition to producing high-resolution topography maps, the RTP-300 system is capable of producing industry standard reports such as PRI and IRI.
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