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Topcon in position for efficiencies

26 July 2022

Topcon in position for efficiencies

With contractors and others in the supply chain working on tighter margins in the current economic climate, and the need for all organisations to consider environmental obligations, Topcon Positioning states that its Sitelink3D communication and machine management system is proving popular because of the benefits it can deliver. 

Sitelink3D enables the operation of multiple machines on various sites to be monitored in real time. It is now in its version 2.0 iteration which uses a web-based platform so that users can manage the information via their My Topcon account from any device in any location. 

Andrew Nunn, Topcon Positioning’s senior applications engineer, tells me that the system allows designs to be updated instantly: if a digital site plan changes, the modified information can be fed immediately to a machine and its operator instead of having to provide data to equipment individually, perhaps on USB sticks. 

This enables greater accuracy of work to be achieved, improved efficiency and increased productivity. It can also help to minimise fuel consumption and the need to visit many sites, thereby reducing the contractor’s carbon footprint. 

In addition, Sitelink3D can gather live data about plant and equipment, monitoring fuel usage, machine locations, operating times and work undertaken. This information can be used to generate reports and again offers the chance to improve efficiency and cut costs. 

Photo: Alan Guthrie 


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