Enhanced Integration of Topcon Total Stations with Autodesk

Topcon Positioning Group has announced a new integration that extends its compatibility with Autodesk solutions. The Topcon GT series of robotic total stations is now available for use with Autodesk BIM 360 Layout software.

A new update allows GT instruments to seamlessly connect with the BIM 360 Layout application that provides operators the ability to connect coordinated models to the field layout process, helping to increase job site productivity, said Ray Kerwin, director of global surveying products. The GT series is the fastest robotic motor total station in the market with turning speeds of up to 180 degrees per second,  and now the system is even more powerful with the added BIM 360 Layout seamless functionality, Kerwin added.

The integration marks the latest in a series of collaborations between Autodesk and Topcon of total station solutions for contractors including the LN-100 Layout Navigator and the DS-200i imaging station. 

Topcon is dedicated to providing advanced integrated solutions for the BIM marketplace, said Kerwin. With this new option, Topcon and Autodesk have further increased their commitment to the interoperability between their solutions, with the aim of making workflows increasingly easier for operators.