It turned out to be a blessing in disguise when Envivo’s old laser scanner was damaged and needed replacing. What at first seemed like a disaster, quickly turned into a fortunate series of events. Fortunately for them, there have been vast improvements in laser scanning technology over the last couple of years especially in the… Continue reading Envivo impressed with Leica RTC360 laser scanner
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Leica RTC360 – VIS technology and Live Position function
With the Leica RTC360 laser scanner, you’ll find that delivering precise data is easier and quicker than ever before. With lightning fast point cloud and HDR image capture at 2 million points per second, the RTC360 offers unparalleled scanning productivity. Let the innovative VIS Technology guide you from one setup to the next by using the… Continue reading Leica RTC360 – VIS technology and Live Position function
University of Waikato | Mapping Tauranga Harbour Seabed
We caught up with the University of Waikato to see how they’re utilising their fleet of Leica GNSS purchased last year, especially the new Leica GS18 T GNSS antenna. We spoke to Dean Sandwell, Technician from the School of Science who has been setting up the equipment for student research projects. One of their most interesting… Continue reading University of Waikato | Mapping Tauranga Harbour Seabed
SmartFix joins LINZ Geodetic database
Great news for SmartFix users especially Cadastral surveyors. Over 90% of our SmartFix sites are now part of the LINZ Geodetic database. Almost all of our sites are 3rd order stations, with another 4 sites at 12th order. The 12th order sites will be upgraded to 3rd order in the very near future. To find… Continue reading SmartFix joins LINZ Geodetic database
Are you ready for GPS week rollover?
Leica Geosystems is constantly working on software advancements to improve performance from the latest GNSS signals in order to increase user experience, productivity and compatibility. These improvements are passed onto Leica users as software upgrades for our latest GNSS products and also as updates to manage any major signal changes for legacy equipment. The next… Continue reading Are you ready for GPS week rollover?
Discover GNSS with Permanent Tilt Compensation
Leica Geosystems have developed the world’s first GNSS technology with permanent tilt compensation. Leica ICON GPS 70 T is the ultimate GNSS, ready when you are anywhere, anytime. You no longer need to hold the pole vertical or level the bubble, which saves considerable time and increases safety onsite. How does it work? Leica have… Continue reading Discover GNSS with Permanent Tilt Compensation
Putting Safety First | Investing In Utility Detection
Putting safety first is a key focus for Multimedia Communications in Christchurch. Their team of 80+ staff deliver fibre, data and electrical network installations across New Zealand’s South Island to residential and commercial customers. With a large team of installers on the road every day rolling out fibre optics and data cabling solutions, they are… Continue reading Putting Safety First | Investing In Utility Detection
Hidromek Excavators Now Available “Leica 3D Ready” in New Zealand
We’ve teamed up with Magnum Equipment in Auckland to be able to offer Hidromek excavators with the latest Leica machine control system. The idea is to make it quicker and easier for contractors to hire or buy quality excavators with top-of-the-line machine control pre-installed. Hidromek Excavators. Magnum Equipment began bringing European Hidromek excavators into New… Continue reading Hidromek Excavators Now Available “Leica 3D Ready” in New Zealand
Onsite with Hick Bros’ New Hidromek Excavator
On the site we visited, Hick Bros are using two Hidromek excavators: a 32-tonne HMK300LC and the HMK220LC, which weighs in at 23.5 tonnes. However, it’s the smaller (relatively speaking) machine we focused on the day of our visit, as it has been fitted with the latest Leica iCON Excavate 3D machine control system. But, before… Continue reading Onsite with Hick Bros’ New Hidromek Excavator
GPR Survey at Scott Base, Antarctica
When you’re going to work as a surveyor in Antarctica the number one rule is to be prepared. Preparing for conditions that can get down to -49°C and working outside in weather that can change very quickly is no mean feat. Antarctica New Zealand recently completed a 2 week GPR survey to locate and survey… Continue reading GPR Survey at Scott Base, Antarctica