Eric Colburn, PLS

Tag: TPS

  • Topcon Announces Direct Cloud-Link Between MAGNET Enterprise and AutoCAD WS

    Topcon Announces Direct Cloud-Link Between MAGNET Enterprise and AutoCAD WS

    New capability streamlines the availability of critical field information onto mobile devices 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…

  • Topcon Introduces PS-AS Robotic Total Station for Construction Industry

    Topcon Introduces PS-AS Robotic Total Station for Construction Industry

    LIVERMORE, Calif. – January 10, 2013 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) introduces a new series of robotic total stations specifically designed and configured for the construction market.  The new instruments are designed for applications such as stakeout and as a key component of a Local Positioning System, which is used for 3D machine control.

  • Topcon Releases ScanMaster CAD Link for GLS-1500

    Topcon Releases ScanMaster CAD Link for GLS-1500

    Topcon Releases ScanMaster CAD Link for GLS-1500 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…

  • ‘Topcon is Everywhere’ Photo Contest Launched

    ‘Topcon is Everywhere’ Photo Contest Launched

    ‘Topcon is Everywhere’ Photo Contest LIVERMORE, Calif. – July 13, 2012 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the “Topcon is Everywhere” photo contest – inviting participants from around the world to share a look at where and how Topcon products are being used. “Topcon is a global company and our equipment is ‘everywhere’ from high-accuracy…

  • Topcon Introduces The PN-A5 GNSS Antenna

    Topcon Introduces The 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.

  • New Version of Topcon ScanMaster Software Improves Scanning Performance

    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…

  • Topcon Announces Tesla Large Screen Data Collector

    Topcon Announces Tesla Large 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…

  • Topcon Announces MR-1 Modular GNSS Receiver

    LIVERMORE, Calif.–Monday, September 19, 2011 Compact, advanced technology, rugged design, simple integration Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the release of the MR-1, a rugged, compact GNSS modular receiver with advanced technology. “The new MR-1 receiver is a ruggedized GNSS platform that delivers Topcon’s G3 and VISOR™ technologies in a compact and easy to integrate package,”…

  • Topcon Releases the MS Series of High-Precision Robotic Total Stations in North and South America.

    Topcon MS robotic series opens new era in precision measurements LIVERMORE, Calif. – Thursday, June 16, 2011 Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announces the release of the MS Series of high-precision robotic total stations in North and South America.  “The MS ‘measuring station’ opens a new era in ultra-precision measurements,” said Denny Welch, senior vice president of…

  • XYGO Maps Chile’s Major Cities with Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) IP-S2 LiDAR

    XYGO, based in Santiago, Chile, is using Topcon Positioning Systems’ (TPS) IP-S2 to map all of central Chile’s main cities with LiDAR. The IP-S2 is a vehicle-mounted system with three laser scanners and a multi-lens digital camera.  Data collection can be performed at normal roadway travel speeds as the system collects millions of LiDAR points…

  • Topcon Announces RTP-300 for High-Speed Surface Profiling

    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…

  • Topcon GPT-3200 Series of Total Stations for Enhanced Performance

    Topcon GPT-3200 series of total stations for enhanced performance LIVERMORE, Calif. – January 5, 2011 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has released two new series of reflectorless total stations – the GPT-3200NW and GPT-3200N. The GPT-3200NW series offers an array of new features that includes enhanced non-prism measurement performance, improved user interface, and increased onboard…

  • Leica Geosystems GeoWorld Roadshow-UK’s Largest Geomatics Event Reaches Record Audience Attendance

    (Milton Keynes, UK, December 2010) – Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce that its recent GeoWorld 10 UK and Ireland Roadshow attracted over 1000 delegates, making it the biggest event Leica Geosystems has hosted in its 18 year show history, and making it the largest Geomatics event in the UK this year. From London, Leeds and…

  • Professional Land Surveyor News-Topcon Introduces QS Robotic Total Station Series

    Professional Land Surveyor News-Topcon Introduces QS Robotic Total Station Series LIVERMORE, Calif. – November 8, 2010 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) introduces its new generation of robotic total stations, the QS Series (Quick Station). The QS Series – featuring the X-TRAC 8 prism tracking technology – is designed to “provide unprecedented power and speed to…

  • Professional Land Surveyor News-Leica Viva TS15-Robotic Imaging Total Station World Premiere at INTERGEO 2010

    Professional Land Surveyor News-Leica Viva TS15-Robotic Imaging Total Station World Premiere at INTERGEO 2010

    5 October 2010, (Heerbrugg/Cologne) Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce its new robotic Imaging Total Station, the Leica Viva TS15. This state-of-the-art total station provides advanced imaging functionality combined with dynamic tracking capabilities for one-person surveying. Furthermore, Leica Viva TS15 features the easy-to-use Leica SmartWorx Viva onboard software.

  • Professional Land Surveyor News-Topcon Corporation Appoints Di Federico To Executive Committee

    Professional Land Surveyor News-Topcon Corporation Appoints Di Federico To Executive Committee LIVERMORE, Calif. – August 5, 2010 – Ivan Di Federico, who was recently named chief strategy officer of Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS), has been selected to join the Topcon Corporation executive committee for the Tokyo-based positioning business unit. In making the announcement, Ray O’Connor,…

  • Professional Land Surveyor News: Topcon DL-500 Digital Level Series With First ‘Wave-and-Read’ Technology

    Professional Land Surveyor News: Topcon DL-500 Digital Level Series With First ‘Wave-and-Read’ Technology Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announced this week that they’ve released their new DL-500 digital levels series, which uses digital ‘Wave-and-Read’ Technology for the very first time. Of course we’ve had optical ‘Wave-and-Read’ technology for eons – it’s called an instrument person looking…

  • Professional Land Surveyor News: Topcon Names Fraser Smith Director of GNSS Product Management

    Topcon names Smith director of GNSS product management LIVERMORE, Calif. – March 4, 2010 – Fraser Smith, a geomatics engineer with extensive experience in GNSS product research and development (R&D), has been named director of GNSS product management for Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS). Smith, former R&D manager for Point, Inc., will report to Mark Hornstra,…