Topcon expands roadwork technology portfolio for scanning, paving, and compaction
Improvements include road surface scanning and expanded solutions for pavers, compactors, and asphalt rollers
Topcon Positioning Systems has expanded its road construction portfolio with improvements for road surface scanning, expanded aftermarket solutions for pavers, and a new solution for soil compactors and asphalt rollers.
In 2024, Topcon was named one of Heavy Equipment Guide's top introductions for the MC-Max Asphalt Paving and MC-Max Milling solutions that focus on modularity, simplified configurations, and advanced feature sets for paving professionals.
Scanning accuracy and safety
Topcon recently launched a new version of the mobile LiDAR scanner; the RD-M2. The new scanner is a part of the SmoothRide solution, designed to minimize road closures, shorten planning times, and optimize processes when evaluating road surfaces while keeping crews safe.
The scanner utilizes an integrated GNSS receiver, and the new version includes the ability to track more satellite constellations for added accuracy and options on the job site.
The introduction of the new MC-Max Paving aftermarket solution to control screed height, width, and steering is added for pavers. The system was previously compatible with OEM CAN-based systems and is now expandable 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 customized systems and upgradeability paths to grow with a contractor's needs.
Soil and asphalt compaction solutions
A new solution for soil and asphalt compaction has been developed with professional contractors in mind. Topcon's roller management system ensures consistent pavement and base layers by leveraging real-time data and automation to simplify the compaction process, reduce work, and meet project specifications. It's equipped with a wireless Android display and positioning sensors that can be interchanged between DPS and robotic total station–based systems. Additional options and sensors can be added depending on contractor needs, like temperature sensors and accelerometers.
