John Kent Stephenson, part of the family run business, explains how they deliver earthworks projects using Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 3D machine control.
Back in 2019, Richard was the first operator we spoke to who fully embraced Leica Geosystems 3D machine control. At the time, he was running a small Case excavator.
Behind the scenes at the Leica Geosystems facility in Lyon, where accuracy depends on service done right. Peter Haddock talks to expert Thomas Bonvalot
"I have been operating Komatsu machines for over 20 years, but only started using 3D Machine Control when I joined MJL Group 18 months ago."
Peter Haddock met Eddie Capel on a major house building project with contractor MJL Group.
Operator Shane Cook of MJL Group Ltd meets the grade in his socks with a new Volvo Construction Equipment EC230F from SMT GB fitted with the latest Engcon UK Ltd QS70 tiltrotator and Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 3D Machine Control
“If you retrofit an electric solution and 3D machine control at the same time, you make every kW of energy more productive.” That’s the message from Neil Williams and Holger Pietzsch when Peter Haddock spoke to them about a new industry partnership between leica Geosystems and z-quip, part of moog construction at Bauma.
That's the message from Eva Carranza of Hexagon AB when Peter Haddock met her at Bauma for an update on its R-evolution approach, which is leveraging Hexagon sensors, software and autonomous solutions to run profit-driven, sustainable projects.
Peter Haddock caught up with Sam Mercer and Chris Matthew at Bauma to find out and get their first impressions and practical thoughts on the solution that includes 3D machine control from Leica Geosystems and 3D collision avoidance from Xwatch.
LiuGong Europe brings a special excavator to bauma to launch its factory fit Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 3D machine control partnership.
bauma first show video as Peter Haddock tests out the Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. K-Dive remote control station and jumps into action with Tommy Buch from Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon
Dynapac take paving to the next level with its Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 3D Machine Control partnership bauma
Bauma first show video as Peter Haddock tests out the Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe B.V. K-Dive remote control station and jumps into action with Tommy Buch from Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon
How does 3D Collision Avoidance from Xwatch work in tandem with Leica Geosystems 3D machine control?
That’s the message from John Fraser of Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon, when Peter Haddock talked to him underground at the Cornish Metals Inc. South Crofty Mine as part of our Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter (CSM) mini series.
Our graduates have great earning opportunities, multiple job offers and can travel the world… so apply now”, says Associate Professor, Matthew Eyre of the Camborne School of Mines, University of Exeter.
“Once we’re ready to bring an AGTEK site model to life, we install it on our surveying equipment like our Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon ICG70 GPS rover and ICR80 robotic total station, as well as on the excavators that use the MC1 machine control solution, explained surveyor Alex Miles of RMG Groundworks Ltd when Peter Haddock met him onsite.
In a recent visit to a site in Wales, Peter Haddock caught up again with operator Scooby, who he first met three years ago on a site with RMG Groundworks where he was using Leica Geosystems 3D Machine Control.
Product specialist STEPHANE DIEU spoke to Peter Haddock about the DD130-7 Dozer and the importance of its new 3D machine control partnership at its recent press event.
“When you can use technology to make a project viable and successful, it’s a game-changer for the industry and the economy. And it all starts with leveraging the right tools and expertise at every step."