Quick wins of 3D GPS machine control: start now!

Sustainability procurement requirements, such as lower CO₂-emissions, are increasing. Using 3D GPS machine control makes it much easier to meet these requirements. Moreover, the quality, speed and accuracy of the work increases and you save on fuel costs, duplication of effort and time. Considering the ever decreasing margins, contractors can hardly afford to do jobs without 3D machine steering.

The reason for Topcon Positioning Netherlands to interpret the importance of 3D GPS machine control and give companies that have not yet made the switch an insight into what is involved. 

3D machine control

A 3D model is a triangulation in which all measurements of the three dimensions (width, length and height) are positioned in a coordinate system. These x, y and z values are needed for machine control, location and volume measurements. 3D GPS machine control works with GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System, also known as GPS), where positioning is done using special satellite constellations. Topcon's systems use multiple satellite constellations, allowing you to maintain a stable connection despite any obstructing environmental factors. Thanks to the enormous computing power of the Topcon system, the choice of constellation is fully automatic and you can continue working unhindered.

Quick wins

- Working with 3D machine control, or from a 3D model, saves operations, set-up and failure costs, running hours, fuel
and machine wear. 

- Contractors have more grip and control over the processes and clarity on costs and benefits, which prevents errors and surprises. 

- The working environment becomes safer because the operator does not have to browse drawings but looks at the screen and outside and sees in 3D what he is doing. 

- Total control. The ease of operation is great and so are the benefits.

- Working more efficiently and accurately is also more enjoyable. 

- The measurement data is recorded digitally, can be shared and serve as a mutual monitoring tool thanks to Topcon's open platform.

- Topcon GPS components can be disconnected and used on multiple machines. This gives a contractor flexibility in the deployment of the equipment, making it optimally usable.  

Support

Not only machine operators, but also contractors and clients are excited about the benefits of 3D GPS machine control. Consequently, demand for it is increasing. So start now if you haven't already. If you have any questions or need support, feel free to contact Topcon. From advice to purchase, from explanation and 'treadmill training' to application and support. 

Starting up? Here's what's involved.

The whitepaper Getting Started with 3D GPS Machine Control is a great place to start. This whitepaper gives you insight into what 3D GPS machine control can do for your business, and what's involved when you get started. How exactly does GPS machine control work, what is installed? What are the practical experiences of machine operators? How do you make your own 3D model and why should you do it? If you want to start using it: what options are there and what can you learn from companies that have gone before you? You can read this and more in the white paper that can be downloaded from our site