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Leica PowerDigger 2D Named Equipment Today Magazine’s “Contractor’s Top 50 Products”

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Equipment Today Magazine named Leica PowerDigger 2D to its “2011 Contractor’s Top 50 Products” list.

(PRWeb August 19, 2011)

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3D Laser Scanning Technology Webcast Shows Police and Homeland Security Personnel How Scanning Enhances Forensics and Threat Assessment

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:20:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems announces the 2011 edition of its popular free webinar series entitled 3D Laser Scanning by Leica Geosystems for Crime Scene Investigation. Webcast will be live on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at 1:00 pm EDT.

(PRWeb August 02, 2011)

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Leica Geosystems’ SmartNet North America Adds New Portal Features

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:00:00 GMT

SmartNet North America, an RTK Network powered by Leica Geosystems and available in the United States and Canada, has added significant enhancements to SmartNet Portal. End user experience will be improved by more convenient status updates, improved status displays, and comprehensive management tools.

(PRWeb July 06, 2011)

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Optron-Geofix Appointed Leica Geosystems Construction Positioning Dealer for Southern Quebec

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Optron-Geofix, a construction and land surveying equipment dealer, has been appointed as a Leica Geosystems dealer for GPS, robotics, and total stations in Southern Quebec. “Many of our customers use Leica land surveying equipment to measure bridges, tunnels, and other big structures,” says Optron-Geofix President Bob Beaudin.

(PRWeb June 16, 2011)

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New Leica ScanStation C5: Scalable, Entry-level Laser Scanner

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems has announced today at the Hexagon 2011 Conference the new Leica ScanStation C5 Laser Scanner for fast, complete as-built and engineering surveys.

(PRWeb June 09, 2011)

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Hexagon 2011 International Conference: Stage Set for the Industry’s Event of the Year

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Geosystems@Hexagon 2011 Track to Showcase Leading-Edge Measurement Technologies

(PRWeb June 07, 2011)

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Travis Lienemann of MFT Construction is the Lucky Winner of Leica Geosystems ConExpo 2011Sweepstakes; Wins Hunting Trip with Ted Nugent

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Sweepstakes entrant wins a hunting trip for two with famed outdoorsman Ted Nugent.

(PRWeb April 22, 2011)

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Leica Geosystems Enhances SP Technology: Total Precision in any Environment

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems releases the next generation of its unique Leica SP Technology further enhancing flexibility and productivity when grading with a dozer. SP Technology now also supports machine control with total stations, providing high precision and increased grading speed in environments where GPS is not useable.

(PRWeb March 24, 2011)

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Leica Geosystems Announces PaveSmart 3D (LMGS-S) v7.0 Machine Control System for Concrete Slipform Paving Applications

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems today announced v7.0 of its class-leading PaveSmart 3D (LMGS-S) machine control system for concrete paving applications. With v7.0, LMGS-S now additionally supports Guntert & Zimmerman (G&Z) S600, S850 and S1500 mainline concrete pavers. 3D machine control solutions are also available for G&Z’s PS1200 placer spreader.

(PRWeb March 24, 2011)

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Leica Geosystems to Showcase Latest Advances in Machine Control and Construction Positioning Technology at ConExpo 2011

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Visit Leica Geosystems at ConExpo 2011 Booth #557 for demonstrations of Leica Geosystems’ broadest range ever of machine control and positioning technology for general construction applications. Visit http://www.conexpo2011-leica-geosystems.com

(PRWeb February 12, 2011)

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Leica Geosystems’ User Conferences for Laser Scanning and Airborne Sensing Expand to Become Hexagon 2011 International Conference

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Expansion to provide conference attendees unprecedented levels of value and scope. To register, visit http://www.hexagonconference.com

(PRWeb February 12, 2011)

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Leica Geosystems Launches Website for ConExpo 2011

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:50:00 GMT

Visit http://www.conexpo2011-leica-geosystems.com to register for a demo of Leica Geosystems’ latest machine control or construction positioning technology, and enter our sweepstakes to win a hunting trip for two with American icon Ted Nugent.

(PRWeb January 28, 2011)

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World Leaders in the Concrete Paving Industry Join Forces - Leica Geosystems and GOMACO Corporation Form New Business Relationship

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems, the world’s leading manufacturer of stringless paving technology, announced today that it has entered into a definitive OEM value added reseller agreement with GOMACO Corporation, the worldwide leader in concrete construction equipment.

(PRWeb January 21, 2011)

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One Lucky ConExpo 2011 Attendee Will Win a Hunting Trip For Two With American Sporting Legend Ted Nugent at Leica Geosystems Booth #557

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Stop by Leica Geosystems’ booth #557, get a demo of Leica Geosystems’ latest machine control or construction positioning technology, and enter our sweepstakes to win a hunting trip for two with American icon Ted Nugent.

(PRWeb January 20, 2011)

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Leica Geosystems’ Guidance System Speeds Slope Cutting by 30 Percent

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT

An Oregon excavating contractor has found that a 2D guidance system from Leica Geosystems improves the productivity of an excavator by 30 percent when cutting slopes to a precise grade.

(PRWeb January 09, 2011)

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Leica Viva TS11: the Advanced Manual Total Station with Imaging functionality

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:01:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce its new Manual Total Station, the Leica Viva TS11. This modern total station provides imaging functionality and features the easy-to-use Leica SmartWorx Viva onboard software.

(PRWeb October 07, 2010)

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Leica Viva TS15 -- Robotic Imaging Total Station

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:01:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems is pleased to announce its new robotic Imaging Total Station, the Leica Viva TS15. This state-of-the-art total station provides advanced imaging functionality combined with dynamic tracking capabilities for one-person surveying. Furthermore, Leica Viva TS15 features the easy-to-use Leica SmartWorx Viva onboard software.

(PRWeb October 07, 2010)

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Leica Geosystems Announces Leica Viva NetRover “Turn-on & Measure” GNSS solution

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems is pleased to introduce another new member of its successful Viva GNSS family. The Leica Viva NetRover using the new Leica Viva GS08 GNSS receiver has been designed to create an ideal RTK network rover. Furthermore, the new Leica Viva CS10 3.5G field controller supplements the Leica Viva series. The field controller has a fully integrated high-speed 3.5G modem to connect to RTK reference networks and allow mobile broadband internet connectivity for field-to-office data transfer.

(PRWeb October 07, 2010)

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Capturing the Grit and Grid of Manhattan with Leica Geosystems HDS™ Technology

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:01:00 GMT

This summer Leica Geosystems teamed up with architectural researchers Annie Han + Daniel Mihalyo of Lead Pencil Studio to capture public spaces and urban infrastructure using a Leica Geosystems laser scanner. Working on their 2010 New York Prize Fellowship through the Van Alen Institute, the researchers spent two full months scanning urban locations throughout Manhattan from Harlem down to Wall Street in an effort to create a catalogue of the city's iconic public spaces, details and architectural typologies - all in rich 3 dimensional detail.

(PRWeb October 06, 2010)

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Fresno County, California Sheriff’s Office Enhances Homeland Security Through Purchase of Leica 3D Laser Scanner

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In a move that reflects law enforcement’s increased focus on threat assessments of potential soft targets such as government buildings and major urban infrastructure, the Fresno County, California Sheriff’s Office recently acquired a Leica Geosystems 3D laser scanner with the help of a homeland security grant. The Leica ScanStation C10 is being used to scan a variety of soft targets, mostly in the city of Fresno.

(PRWeb October 02, 2010)

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Leica Geosystems Announces New Online eLearning Class for its HDS CloudWorx for AutoCAD Software

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems new eLearning modules are available online 24/7 from any location with a PC and an Internet connection. Students can progress through the material at their own pace and dive deeper into the software functionality to unlock the full potential of this powerful tool.

(PRWeb September 29, 2010)

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New Leica Construction Office Allows Contractors to Verify Design Data Before Taking it to the Field, Saving Time and Costly Rework

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems announces its new Leica Construction Office (LCO) software which provides contractors with the ability to verify design data before taking it to the field, eliminating costly rework due to unverified data being loaded directly to the machines.

(PRWeb September 15, 2010)

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Leica Geosystems Presents SP Technology – The Fastest, Most Precise Dozer Grading Solution Giving Contractors the Ability to Grade Up to Three Times Faster Than Before

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

One small step to install, one giant leap for the contractors’ productivity. Leica Geosystems releases its brand new technology for bulldozers revolutionizing the way contractors move dirt and fine-grade. The innovative SP technology opens new opportunities for dozers, combining ease-of-use, unrivalled flexibility, and the highest precision at the fastest speeds available in the market. Contractors can now boost their productivity and performance even more while benefiting from new ways to use existing equipment.

(PRWeb September 15, 2010)

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Leica Viva Succeeds in Competitive Gasfield Surveying

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems, in cooperation with Geomatic Resources LLC, has been working with progressive surveyors to get real time market feedback on its Viva system.

(PRWeb August 25, 2010)

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Leica Geosystems Announces the Opening of Five More “Leica Geosystems Solutions Centers”

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

These state-of the-art factory retail facilities are designed to support the construction, surveying and engineering community throughout the Southwest

(PRWeb August 21, 2010)

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Leica PowerDigger 2D excavator guidance system features automatic elevation and dual slope control

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems announces its next-generation 2D cutting-edge guidance system for excavators. By expanding on Leica’s PowerSnap technology, Leica PowerDigger 2D makes excavating easier and more productive. Using the same panel on a dozer, excavator or grader saves money on training and equipment while minimizing down time.

(PRWeb August 19, 2010)

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New Leica PowerDigger Lite Guidance System Increases Machine Productivity for Backhoes and Mini Excavators

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems releases Leica PowerDigger Lite, its new entry-level single- slope guidance system for all types of excavators. PowerDigger Lite is easy to use, economical, and answers the needs of contractors looking for an entry level machine control system.

(PRWeb August 18, 2010)

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LandAir Surveying Create Options and Opportunity with Leica Geosystems Laser Scanners

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

From golf courses to mine shafts, manufacturing facilities to city buildings, LandAir Surveying Co. in Roswell, GA is creating new and unique business opportunities with the help of high-definition surveying (HDS™) technology.

(PRWeb July 30, 2010)

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Leica Geosystems Announces the Grand Opening of its First “Leica Geosystems Solutions Center”

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The inaugural facility, located at 1550 Boggs Rd, Duluth, GA will have its grand opening event on Thursday, July 29th at 11:30am EDT. It will be the first of nine locations scheduled to open nationwide over the next few months

(PRWeb July 23, 2010)

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Leica Geosystems’ Laser Scanners to Complete First-Ever 3D Survey of Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems announced that the first ever 3D survey of Mt. Rushmore National Memorial has been successfully completed using its scanners and software. The work was preformed by CyArk, a non-profit organization whose mission is to digitally preserve cultural heritage sites by laser scanning, digital modeling, and other state-of-the-art technologies, in partnership with the National Park Service, Historic Scotland, and the Glasgow School of Art.

(PRWeb July 21, 2010)

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Modernizing a Campus Icon with Help from Leica Geosystems HDS™ Technology

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The iconic Founders Hall at the University of Texas at Dallas is undergoing a speedy HVAC renovation and upgrade thanks in part to Midwestern Consulting, an engineering and surveying consulting firm, and its use high definition laser scanning technology.

(PRWeb July 15, 2010)

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Leica Geosystems Announces Date for its 18th Airborne Sensor User Conference

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

This year’s user conference will provide opportunities to learn more about the newest releases and configurations of Leica Geosystems Airborne Sensor products. With several excellent speakers already lined-up, the 2010 conference is shaping up to again deliver eye-opening content from many of today’s most progressive users.

(PRWeb June 30, 2010)

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Leica Geosystems’ Guidance System Speeds Channel Repair Project by 15 Percent

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

A 3D excavator guidance system is helping the earthmoving subcontractor to beat the schedule by 15 percent on a $9-million channel repair project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Topeka, Kansas.

(PRWeb June 25, 2010)

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Automated Laser Scanning for Near-Real-Time Geotechnical Monitoring Debuts on Seattle Light Rail Project -- Leica Geosystems HDS™ Technology Enables Project

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Geo-Instruments implemented one of the industry’s first automated laser scanning systems using Leica Geosystems technology for near-real-time geotechnical monitoring to support construction of the Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority‘s (Sound Transit) University Link (U-Link) light rail extension in Seattle, WA.

(PRWeb June 23, 2010)

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Leica Geosystems' Viva System Delivers Outstanding Performance in Harsh Winter Survey of Cumberland Trail Expansion

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

In Winter, 2010, Leica’s Viva GNSS receivers and integrated surveying system played key roles in a boundary survey that added a lengthy section to Tennessee’s nearly-finished Cumberland Trail. Working in extremely harsh winter conditions—during the 11 weeks of the survey, average daytime temperatures were below freezing, and surveyors endured more than 60 inches of snow and rain—the RLS Group, based in Chattanooga, was able to survey 19 miles of trail corridor. The survey was completed on schedule, with no equipment breakdowns.

(PRWeb June 17, 2010)

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Bureau of Reclamation Takes a Laser Look at Hoover Dam’s Monument Plaza

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

In a first of its kind effort, the Bureau of Reclamation’s Engineering Services Office in Boulder City, NV, built a detailed, highly accurate, as-built model of Hoover Dam’s 75-year-old Monument Plaza using high-definition surveying technology from Leica Geosystems

(PRWeb June 16, 2010)

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Versatility & Productivity Enhancements for Leica ScanStation C10 Laser Scanning System

Thu, 20 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Following the successful Q4 2009 release of the revolutionary Leica ScanStation C10 laser scanner, Leica Geosystems announces new system enhancements that provide users with further increased versatility and productivity for as-built and topographic surveys.

(PRWeb May 20, 2010)

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Leica Geosystems’ Machine Control Helps Canadian Contractor Build Glass-Like Flatness Professional Football Field

Sat, 15 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

On June 13, the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL) will open their preseason against their arch-rivals from Alberta, the Calgary Stampeders. When the two teams run, block and tackle at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, players will be tussling on a very well-prepared piece of real estate, thanks in large part to automated machine control technology from Leica Geosystems.

(PRWeb May 15, 2010)

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New Leica PowerDigger 3D Provides Contractors Ultimate Fleet Flexibility—A Cable-Free Control Panel That Can be Easily Transferred Between Excavators, Dozers, and Graders

Fri, 07 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Leica Geosystems releases its next-generation, cutting-edge, 3D guidance system for excavating construction machines, Leica PowerDigger 3D. Leica PowerDigger 3D expands on the unique PowerSnap concept, which provides total flexibility and interchangeability of machine control products and of machines such as excavators, dozers, and graders.

(PRWeb May 07, 2010)

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Leica Geosystems Laser Scanner Takes on New York City

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

This summer the intricacies of New York City's urban fabric will be presented in a new light thanks to an exciting partnership between Leica Geosystems and two research fellows with Manhattan's Van Alen Institute.

(PRWeb April 22, 2010)

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