The lack of young talent entering the construction industry and an exodus of veteran operators retiring or moving to a different career have created a shortage of experienced, skilled labor. Quality ...

Longtime operators of offroad construction equipment may be extremely facile with travel sticks and pedals or levers for blades, booms and end effectors. But an expert operator in every cab is already ...

Piloting a fighter jet, removing a brain tumor, programing a particle accelerator, and operting a hydraulic excavator all require a high level of skill. Quick thinking, eye-hand coordination, and ...

ZOETERMEER, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Machine control – the automation of construction equipment – is key to attracting new talent and addressing the skills shortage in the sector, according to ...

Topcon Positioning Systems has announced new 3D machine control technologies, functionalities, and safety features for earthmoving and paving applications, as well as geomatic technologies for ...

In a new Equipment World survey, 83% of contractors plan to buy construction equipment in 2026, detailing the tech, specs, ...

Machine Control Platform Updates Topcon’s heavy construction equipment central platform is 3D-MC machine control software, designed for precise, real-time guidance and control for excavation, grading, ...