Machine control solutions for the construction industry
Digital solutions have the potential to improve efficiency and productivity in the construction industry. Machine control solutions collect, process and enable the application of data in the construction phase of a project, with the aim of creating technologically smarter, safer and more effective operators and machines.
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has launched two machine control solutions, the Leica MC1 software for excavators and the upgraded Leica ConX Web interface.
The Leica ConX aims to create a connected ecosystem across construction sites, bringing operators, foremen and project owners together in one digital platform. These stakeholders can share and visualise positioning, reference model and constructed data, while other machine control solutions connected to the interface can remotely receive and share information.
In the updated version of the platform, a new 3D environment is created from data aggregation across a site. ConX uses sensor merging to provide data in real time with automated analyses and visualisation of project aspects, such as cut/fill volumes. It enables remote monitoring of machines and the transfer of project files.
The MC1 software uses quick accesses and smart navigation to keep the operator in the run screen and assure longer uptime. It provides a common software interface across the Leica Geosystems machine control portfolio, and is now available for excavators. This software connects heavy machinery on site, providing guidance and automation for operations across construction projects.
The latest version of the software enables tool recognition for excavators, enabling the automatic detection of construction tools connected to the excavator. This reduces the chance of using incorrect buckets that could cause over-digging and aims to increase efficiency and productivity for operators on site.
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