Topcon Positioning Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vemcon to enhance the availability of advanced excavator technology solutions in the Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region and other global markets.
The partnership between Topcon, which is engaged in precision measurement and workflow solutions for the global construction, geospatial, and agriculture markets, and Vemcon, a specialist in smart excavator attachments, is set to leverage their complementary strengths.
Vemcon’s expertise in 2D systems and Topcon’s 3D technology and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) network are expected to offer contractors advanced tools for excavation projects.
The collaboration is set to create a compatible upgrade path from Vemcon’s 2D solutions to Topcon’s 3D systems. This move is expected to offer contractors seamless progression as their project demands grow and evolve over time.
Topcon executive vice-president Murray Lodge said: “Strategic cooperation with Vemcon will allow us to provide contractors with a more comprehensive excavator technology solution.
“By integrating our technologies, we will be able to offer customers a clear advancement path from 2D to 3D systems while maintaining their existing investment in smart attachments.”
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By GlobalDataVemcon CEO Jan Rotard said: “With Vemcon’s 2D system already installed, upgrading to Topcon’s 3D control is fast and cost-effective – the sensors are there, the machine is calibrated. This allows contractors to scale their digital capabilities step by step, project by project, without locking themselves in.”
Additionally, the partnership opens avenues for data integration between the companies’ systems. making way for future cloud-based solutions.
The two companies are also exploring opportunities to expand their reach across additional markets beyond the EMEA region.
This expansion could significantly impact the availability and adoption of advanced excavator technology solutions globally, stated Topcon.
For excavator operators and contractors, the collaboration is said to deliver the benefits of 3D machine control.
These advantages include reduced staking costs, minimised rework, increased productivity, improved material management, enhanced operator capabilities, and simplified compliance with design specifications.
