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Leveraging the established Global Positioning System (GPS) technology for location, Topcon's 3D-MC2 system introduced at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2008 adds new sensor technology — a combination of inertial sensors and gyros — that calculates and updates such information as blade tilt, machine position in every direction, and instant change in direction, at a rate 10 times quicker. The result is what Topcon Positioning Systems has touted as an increase of 200 percent or more in smooth grading speed for dozers. It earned Topcon not only a Construction Equipment Top 100 Product award in 2008, but also an Editor's Choice award.
Construction Equipment went out to a Topcon demo to talk with operators who were experiencing the 3D-MC2 system for the first time and report their reactions.
Construction Equipment went out to a Topcon demo to talk with operators who were experiencing the 3D-MC2 system for the first time and report their reactions.