Topcon Positioning Systems has expanded its road construction portfolio to include improvements for road surface scanning, expanded aftermarket solutions for pavers, and a new solution for soil compactors and asphalt rollers.
Topcon’s new developments include the RD-M2 for scanning, MC-Max Paving and a new roller management system.
“Topcon has a rich history of innovation, with its construction technology used to build and maintain roads, runways, and even racetracks around the world. We continue to strengthen the intelligent paving portfolio to meet evolving infrastructure needs, and the productivity demands placed on the industry,” said Murray Lodge, Executive Vice President of Topcon Positioning Systems.
“Contractors face ever-decreasing margins, tighter specifications, and an increasing focus on meeting sustainability targets, while municipalities face ever-growing infrastructure development and maintenance challenges. The industry needs innovative approaches to resurface roads efficiently with long-lasting results, and these latest solutions are a step forward.”
Paving
Topcon’s new MC-Max Paving aftermarket solution is able to control the screed height, width and the steering for integrated pavers.
The system was previously compatible with OEM CAN-based systems and is now expanded to a brand-generic aftermarket solution to control screed height on all major asphalt paver brands.
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The solution is built on the MC-X machine control platform, an architecture that provides highly customized systems and upgradeability paths to grow with a contractor’s needs.
Scanning
A new version of the RD-M2 mobile LiDAR scanner was introduced. The scanner is part of the longstanding SmoothRide solution, which is designed to minimize road closures, shorten planning times and optimize processes when evaluating road surfaces while keeping crews safe.
The scanner utilizes an integrated GNSS receiver, and the new version includes the ability to track more satellite constellations for added accuracy and options on the jobsite.
Compaction
Topcon has also developed a new solution for soil and asphalt compaction. Topcon’s roller management system ensures consistent, high-quality pavement and base layers by leveraging real-time data and automation to optimize the compaction process, reduce rework and meet project specifications efficiently.
It is equipped with a wireless Android display, and positioning sensors can be interchanged between GPS and robotic total station-based systems. Additional options and sensors can be added depending on the customer requirements, such as temperature sensors and accelerometers.
