Topcon Positioning Systems has introduced new workflow and connected technologies for city street construction and maintenance. The new technology includes improved real-time connected technologies and GNSS accuracy and the introduction of automation. Benefits include minimising street closures and improving on-site safety.

The company has introduced a new version of the mobile LiDAR scanner, the RD-M2. The scanner is part of the company’s SmoothRide solution. This is designed to minimise road closures, shorten planning times and improve safety when evaluating road surfaces. The scanner employs an integrated GNSS receiver and the new version tracks more satellite constellations for added accuracy and options on the job site.

Topcon also introduces the new MC-Max Paving aftermarket solution to control screed height, width and steering for integrated pavers. The system was previously compatible with OEM CAN-based systems. It is now expanded to a brand-generic aftermarket solution to control screed height on all major asphalt paver brands. The solution is built on the MC-X machine control platform, an architecture that provides customised systems and simplified upgradeability.

The company has also introduced a new soil and asphalt compaction technology. The new roller management system employs real-time data and automation to optimise 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.

“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.”