Topcon expands road construction technology

The new MC-Max Paving aftermarket solution controls screed height, width and steering for integrated pavers. The system was previously compatible with OEM CAN-based systems and has been expanded to a brand-generic aftermarket solution to control screed height on all major asphalt paver brands.

The solution is built on the MC-X machine control platform, an architecture that provides “highly customised systems and upgradeability paths to grow with a contractor’s needs”, according to Topcon.  

And finally, a new solution for soil and asphalt compaction has been developed. Topcon’s roller management system is designed to ensure “consistent, high-quality pavement and base layers by using real-time data and automation to optimise the compaction process, reduce rework, and meet project specifications efficiently”. It is equipped with a wireless Android display, and positioning sensors can be interchanged between GPS and robotic total station-based systems.

Additional options and sensors can be added depending on the customer requirements, such as temperature sensors and accelerometers.

Murray Lodge, executive vice-president of Topcon Positioning Systems, said: “Contractors face ever-decreasing margins, tighter specifications, and an increasing focus on meeting sustainability targets, while municipalities face ever-growing infrastructure development and maintenance challenges. The industry needs innovative approaches to resurface roads efficiently with long-lasting results, and these latest solutions are a step forward.”

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