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CPD: MACHINE CONTROL – THE BASICS, THE INNOVATIONS AND THE FUTURE FROM DIGGERS THAT CAN AUTOMATICALLY GRADE TO TRUCKS THAT DRIVE THEMSELVES, MACHINE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY IS REVOLUTIONISING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. MACHINE CONTROL AND AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS SHOULD BOOST PRODUCTIVITY AND REDUCE COSTS – BUT HOW DOES THIS TECHNOLOGY WORK, AND WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? THIS CPD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TOPCON POSITIONING GB EXPLAINS
To understand how machine control is revolutionising the construction industry, we must first understand what is meant by the term ‘machine control’ and the reasons for its development. Simply put, machine control hardware and software solutions were developed to determine a machine’s current position on the earth and compare it with a desired design surface. Using data from satellites or total stations and 3D models, the technology ensures that machine operators can accurately position machinery, check grade, automate equipment functions and collect data. Through the use of various positioning sensors and a display, machine control gives operators a clear reference between the position of the machine bucket or blade and the design surface.
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