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In 2024, Topcon really started to push the release of MC MAX. The transition from their older x53i and x53x series running v13, to the new XMAX running v15 saw a software upgrade, hardware changes and a new wiring configuration. Let’s take a closer look! Excavator Dozer New GR-i3 Antennas New GR-i3 Antennas New TS-i4 IMU Sensors New TS-i4 IMU Sensors Upgraded version of 3DMC Upgraded version of 3DMC   Mastless   From an operator’s point of … read more

Topcon release new software update for Field, Office, and Tools…Key features:Rebrand!General improvementsBug fixesResolved reported issuesSo, lets talk about it!After over 10 years of ‘Magnet’ software, Topcon have decided in Version 9.0 to rebrand! Formerly known as Magnet Field, Magnet Office and Magnet Tools – we will now see them as Topcon Field, Topcon Office and Topcon Tools. Not to worry though, apart from a name change and some small visual changes you won’t notice any differences. Topco … read more

In 2024 we’re seeing all kinds of new technology which is taking the industry by storm! Trimble collaborated with Boston Dynamics to create ‘Spot’ the robot dog for surveying, Leica released a GNSS receiver which features cameras to help simplify applications, and Topcon have released the second version of Sitelink3D – their online remote access and management platform for machine control and field systems.But in all honesty, what good is the technology if there’s little knowledge behind it? Wit … read more

Here at Sealand we’re excited to introduce to you a product which we believe is a huge turning point for GNSS users, this is the CHC Nav i93 Visual RTK Rover. The i93 was released by the Chinese brand in April 2022 and is their first GNSS rover to include both Auto-IMU and a dual-camera for visual features. The compact and light housing takes care of both a radio and cellular modem, helping the i93 fit into any site scenario. Let’s take a closer look at the i93. Visually, the i93 is a ve … read more

Report from one of our ongoing projects:At Griffiths, we understand that we have a vital part to play in addressing the climate emergency. Therefore, we have been working hard to find innovative ways to work smarter, safer, and in a more environmentally friendly manner.We know that, while construction is vital in building a better world, it is a significant contributor to environmental impacts, so it is our mission to create a sustainable business for future generations.Part of our journey to ne … read more