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Why Go Stringless? They're hard to quantify, but the little benefits add up quickly
We realize that stringless technology is the future of concrete paving and we want to be part of it,” says Jeff Flynn. That’s not just talk from Flynn, who has invested nearly $300,000 in automated machine control equipment for a mainline concrete paver, two grade trimmers, a motor grader and a dozer. -> Read More
Why You Need Machine Control Technology
Simply stated, increasing profitability through cost control is one of the major driving forces behind the adoption of machine control technology by construction contractors. If you can achieve grade in two or three passes instead of seven or eight, you spend less money. You spend less on labor. You burn less fuel.-> Read More
Beating The Odds - Contractor Uses Stringless Paving System for the Advantages
“Successful construction contractors are calculated risk takers,” states Paul Ideker, president of Ideker Inc., St. Joseph, Mo. “You have to take risk in business – but it needs to be well-researched and planned to minimize any negative outcomes.”-> Read More
Runway Construction Takes Off
In a remote desert area 35 miles southeast of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, a showcase for space tourism is beginning to take shape. Spaceport America, the world's first purpose-built commercial airport, is designed to launch and land specialized aircraft into suborbital space. -> Read More
Network RTK Becomes Necessary Technology for Machine Control Contractors
"As network RTK (realtime kinematic) solutions become increasingly available, and as the 'uptime' percentage goes over 99% -- at least for our SmartNet networks -- we're seeing more and more machine control contractors who consider a network subscription to be necessary technology." -> Read More
Technology Speeds Excavator Work on Channel Project
Anytime you can improve production by 10 to 15 percent you are cutting costs by an even greater margin. A 3D excavator system is helping the earthmoving subcontractor to boost excavating production by 10 to 15 percent on a channel repair project in Topeka, Kansas. -> Read More
Opportunities in Machine Control: An In-Depth Look At How Two Surveyors Started a Machine Control Firm
Historically, stakeout for mass earthwork and large-scale construction has represented a significant revenue source for the typical land surveying firm. Many practitioners today see the advent of automated machine guidance systems as a "threat to the profession," leading to vitriol at any gathering attended by two or more surveyors. -> Read MoreNews
Leica Geosystems and John Deere Announce Leica Geosystems Ready Program for J-Series Crawler Dozers
John Deere now offers a Leica Geosystems Ready option on all J-Series Dozers. This initiative delivers the Leica Geosystems Ready Installation Kit for machine control systems pre-installed, streamlining the installation process for dealers, and guaranteeing a quality install for customers.-> Read More
Intelligent CONstruction: Leica iCON Revolutionizes Positioning Work on Any Construction Site and Makes Debut at World of Concrete 2012
Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce iCON, its pioneering portfolio of tailor-made positioning and measuring solutions for construction professionals. Leica iCON changes the way construction tasks are performed on site by offering new technology that significantly optimizes construction workflow efficiency. iCON makes its debut appearance at the World of Concrete Show 2012, Las Vegas.-> Read More
Leica Geosystems releases Leica PaveSmart 3D v3.0 at World of Concrete 2012
At the World of Concrete 2012 exhibition in Las Vegas, USA, Leica Geosystems reveals v3.0 of its Leica PaveSmart 3D system – the only 3D machine control system designed specifically for concrete and asphalt paving and milling applications, now supporting a wider range of paving equipment and applications than ever before. -> Read More
Leica Geosystems Readies to Premier the Latest Advances in Construction Positioning and Machine Control Technology at World of Concrete 2012
New products are set to revolutionize the construction industry by tackling jobsite‘s most challenging issues head on. -> Read More
Leica SP Technology Receives "Top 100" Product Award from Construction Equipment Magazine
Construction Equipment Magazine presents Leica SP Technology with its “Top 100” product award. -> Read More
Leica Geosystems’ PowerDigger 3D GPS System Enables Contractor To See Excavation Work Underwater, Slashes Two Weeks from Schedule
A PowerDigger 3D GPS machine control system from Leica Geosystems enabled a Kentucky contractor to see excavation work underwater by viewing a display screen in the operator’s cab. -> Read More
Leica Geosystems Announces New Machine Control Partnership with Northwest Iowa Community College
Leica Geosystems has entered into a multifaceted partnership with Northwest Iowa Community College, located in Sheldon, Iowa, in which Leica Geosystems has donated a PowerGrade 3D machine control system for use in the NCC Heavy Equipment program. -> Read More
Leica PowerDigger 2D Named Equipment Today Magazine’s “Contractor’s Top 50 Products”
Equipment Today Magazine named Leica PowerDigger 2D to its “2011 Contractor’s Top 50 Products” list. -> Read More
Leica Geosystems Machine Control Yields 10% Productivity Gains for a Missouri Contractor
A Leica PaveSmart 3D (LMGS-S) automated machine control system is saving more than 10% of the time it takes to complete a concrete paving project for a Missouri paving contractor when compared to using stringline. -> Read More
Leica Geosystems Machine Control Pays Off For Concrete Paving Contractor
Leica PaveSmart 3D automated machine control system is paying major dividends for an Iowa contractor by eliminating the variables connected to stringline-controlled concrete paving. -> Read More
Colorado Machinery Appointed Leica Geosystems Machine Control Dealer for Colorado
Colorado Machinery, which has been serving the construction industry in Colorado for over 40 years, has been appointed as a dealer for Leica Geosystems’ line of machine control products. -> Read More
Titan Machinery Appointed Leica Geosystems Machine Control Dealer for Montana and Wyoming
Titan Machinery, a construction and agricultural equipment dealer, has been appointed as a Leica Geosystems dealer for machine control products in Montana and Wyoming. -> Read More
Travis Lienemann of MFT Construction is the Lucky Winner of Leica Geosystems ConExpo 2011 Sweepstakes; Wins Hunting Trip with Ted Nugent
It’s a hunter’s dream come true: a 3-day hunting trip for you and a buddy at the famed Y.O. Ranch in Mountain Home, Texas – with Ted Nugent as your hunting host. That was the grand prize offered in Leica Geosystems’ “Go Hunting with Ted Nugent” Sweepstakes, a promotion specially designed for ConExpo 2011 attendees. -> Read More
Gradtek Appointed Leica Geosystems Machine Control Dealer for Quebec
Leica Geosystems announced today that a new machine control dealer has been established in Quebec. Gradtek, which sells, rents, and services precision products in the construction and agricultural markets, has been appointed a dealer of 2D and 3D machine control systems. -> Read More
Leica Geosystems Announces Dates for Its “Go Hunting with Ted Nugent” Sweepstakes -- ConExpo Attendees to Win a Hunting Trip
Visit Leica Geosystems’ booth #557, get a demo of Leica Geosystems’ newest machine control or construction positioning technology, and enter our sweepstakes to win a hunting trip for two with American icon Ted Nugent. -> Read More
Leica Geosystems to Showcase Latest Advances in Machine Control and Construction Positioning Technology at ConExpo 2011
These advances are set to revolutionize the construction industry by tackling job site productivity, accuracy, and cost-related issues head-on. -> Read More
Leica Geosystems Launches Website for ConExpo 2011
Leica Geosystems has launched a special website dedicated to helping construction industry professionals get the most out of their visit to ConExpo 2011 this year. The website may be found at www.conexpo2011-leica-geosystems.com -> Read More
One Lucky ConExpo 2011 Attendee Will Win a Hunting Trip For Two With American Sporting Legend Ted Nugent at Leica Geosystems Booth #557
It’s a hunter’s dream come true: a 3-day hunting trip for you and a buddy at the famed Y.O. Ranch in Mountain Home, Texas – with Ted Nugent as your hunting host. -> Read More
World Leaders in the Concrete Paving Industry Join Forces - Leica Geosystems and GOMACO Corporation Form New Business Relationship
Leica Geosystems, the world’s leading manufacturer of stringless paving technology, announced today that it has entered into a definitive OEM value added reseller agreement with GOMACO Corporation, the worldwide leader in concrete construction equipment. -> Read More
Leica Geosystems’ Grade Control System Speeds Drainage Pipe Laying by 10 to 20 Percent
A Global Positioning System (GPS) for automated grade control saves a Canadian drainage contractor an estimated 10 to 20 percent of the time it took to do projects using laser controls. -> Read More
Leica Geosystems’ Guidance System Speeds Slope Cutting by 30 Percent
An Oregon excavating contractor has found that a 2D guidance system from Leica Geosystems improves the productivity of an excavator by 30 percent when cutting slopes to a precise grade. -> Read More
New Leica Construction Office Allows Contractors to Verify Design Data Before Taking it to the Field, Saving Time and Costly Rework
Leica Geosystems announces its new Leica Construction Office (LCO) software which provides contractors with the ability to verify design data before taking it to the field, eliminating costly rework due to unverified data being loaded directly to the machines. -> Read More
Leica Geosystems Presents SP Technology – The Fastest, Most Precise Dozer Grading Solution Giving Contractors the Ability to Grade Up to Three Times Faster Than Before
One small step to install, one giant leap for the contractors’ productivity. Leica Geosystems releases its brand new technology for bulldozers revolutionizing the way contractors move dirt and fine-grade. The innovative SP technology opens new opportunities for dozers, combining ease-of-use, unrivalled flexibility, and the highest precision at the fastest speeds available in the market. -> Read More
Leica PowerDigger 2D excavator guidance system features automatic elevation and dual slope control
Leica Geosystems announces its next-generation 2D cutting-edge guidance system for excavators. By expanding on Leica’s PowerSnap technology, Leica PowerDigger 2D makes excavating easier and more productive. Using the same panel on a dozer, excavator or grader saves money on training and equipment while minimizing down time. -> Read More
New Leica PowerDigger Lite Guidance System Increases Machine Productivity for Backhoes and Mini Excavators
Leica Geosystems releases Leica PowerDigger Lite, its new entry-level single- slope guidance system for all types of excavators. PowerDigger Lite is easy to use, economical, and answers the needs of contractors looking for an entry level machine control system. -> Read MoreLeica Geosystems’ Guidance System Speeds Channel Repair Project by 15 Percent
A 3D excavator guidance system is helping the earthmoving subcontractor to beat the schedule by 15 percent on a $9-million channel repair project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Topeka, Kansas. -> Read More
Leica Geosystems' Machine Control Helps Canadian Contractor Build Glass-Like Flatness Professional Football Field
On June 13, the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL) will open their preseason against their arch-rivals from Alberta, the Calbgary Steampeders. When the two tams run, block and tackle at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, players will be tussling on a very well-prepared piece of real estate, thanks in large part to automated machine control technology from Leica Geosystems. -> Read MoreLeica Geosystems' Machine Control Technology Speeds Runway Construction at Spaceport America
Construction of a $27-million runway project for Spaceport America is on track for completion nearly two months ahead of schedule, thanks to machine control technology from Leica Geosystems. -> Read More
