LIVERMORE, Calif. — March 25, 2025 — Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the expansion of its road construction portfolio, including improvements for road surface scanning, expanded aftermarket solutions for pavers, and a new solution for soil compactors and asphalt rollers.
“Topcon has a rich history of innovation, with its construction technology used to build and maintain roads, runways, and even racetracks around the world. We continue to strengthen the intelligent paving portfolio to meet evolving infrastructure needs, and the productivity demands placed on the industry,” said Murray Lodge, executive vice president of Topcon Positioning Systems. “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.”
Scanning
A new version of the mobile LiDAR scanner — the RD-M2 — is introduced. The scanner is part of the longstanding SmoothRide solution, which is 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.
