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Leica Parent Hexagon Acquires Survey Software Developer Microsurvey January 19, 2012
Hexagon announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of MicroSurvey Software Inc., a leading Canadian based developer of surveying and mapping software for the land surveying, construction, and forensic markets.More>>
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Trimble to Acquire StruCad Business from AceCad Software December 22, 2011
Trimble announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the StruCad and StruEngineer business from AceCad Software to expand its construction solutions.More>>
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Trimble Nomad 900 Rugged Handheld Achieves IP68 Rating, Adds Five Language Options September 12, 2011
Trimble announced today that its Trimble Nomad 900 handheld computer has received an IP68 rating-the top rating for protection against dust and moisture. In addition, five new languages options have been added. Meeting the toughest standards for Ingress Protection, the Nomad 900 is a rugged mobile...More>>
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Hemisphere GPS Launches Earthworks Excavator Grade Control System July 18, 2011
Hemisphere GPS announced the release of a new Earthworks excavator grade control system for small to medium-sized contractors. The simple and affordable Earthworks X100˙ displays bucket position relative to desired grade. This instant feedback improves the operator's accuracy and efficiency when...More>>
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Tallysman Wireless Launches TW2012, TW3012, TW3032 GPS Brickwall Filtered Antennas July 5, 2011
Tallysman Wireless Inc. today announces the release of the TW2012, TW3012 & TW3032 GPS brickwall filtered antennas. These antennas by Tallysman Wireless are professional grade, dual-filtered GPS L1 antennas, specially designed for precision positioning and timing applications in environments...More>>
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Topcon Releases High-Precision Robotic Stations June 17, 2011
Topcon Positioning Systems announces the release of the MS Series of high-precision robotic total stations in North and South America.The series includes the MS05AX with the industry’s highest 0.5” angle accuracy and the MS1AX for 1” angle accuracy. More>>
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Topcon Makes Initial Purchase of Finnish Software Company June 9, 2011
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has purchased a significant ownership interest in DynaRoad Oy, a software company located in Helsinki, Finland. DynaRoad develops project management software for civil engineering and infrastructure construction. More>>
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Hexagon 2011 international Conference Attracts 2,500+ Attendees From 65 Countries June 7, 2011
Hexagon AB opened its inaugural international conference, Hexagon 2011, bringing together more than 2,500 attendees for four days of informative sessions and networking. Hexagon 2011, held 6-9 June at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA, unites user communities from...More>>
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Topcon Opens VIP Center at California Solutions Site May 12, 2011
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) on April 27 officially opened Phase 1 of the renovation of the 12-acre acre training and test site and dedicated the new VIP Welcome Center. The test site was also renamed the Topcon Solutions Site.
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Cadcorp Software Gets A Major Redesign May 12, 2011
Cadcorp announced its latest release – Cadcorp SIS 7.1. All Cadcorp desktop GIS products are now based on the Microsoft Office Fluent user interface, with the result that using SIS 7.1 is now a very similar user experience to that of using other Microsoft Office products. More>>
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