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KALLE ROVANPERÄ
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“Earthmoving and civil engineering has always been close to my heart.”, says Rovanperä.
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Machine control pioneer Novatron and double WRC World Champion Kalle Rovanperä start cooperation
“It’s great to be working with Novatron, a Finnish technology company! We also have a joint project idea, hopefully we can explore it together soon,” reveals Rovanperä.
“Earthmoving and civil engineering has always been close to my heart. I have been driving an excavator and wheel loader with my father since I was 5 years old, and my cousin’s company has Novatron measuring equipment in use,” Rovanperä continues enthusiastically.
“We are really excited about this cooperation!”, says Petri Moisio, CEO of Novatron.
“Kalle is just the right person to represent the Novatron and Xsite brands, as he is genuinely interested in what we and our end-customers are doing,” Moisio continues.
“We believe that the cooperation will support the growth of the industry and promote the spread of Nordic model-based construction, digitalisation and technology around the world,” Moisio says and continues:
“Novatron’s end-customers are down-toearth, and their work is really demanding. The aim of the collaboration is to get a true brand ambassador for the whole company and for our Xsite products, which are available via our channel partners worldwide. With Kalle, we can communicate both the level of technical expertise, the ease of working with latest equipment, and the courage to do things in a new way.”
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Xsite® Machine Control Systems
For excavators
For wheel loaders
For surface drill rigs
For dozers
Work easier, faster and more safely with machine control.
With machine control, the operator can easily see what should be built, how, and where, without the need to step out of the cabin.
Novatron’s Xsite Machine Control includes advanced 3D and 2D systems with easy upgrade options and optional features.
Xsite® is a proven and reliable system, designed and manufactured in Europe by Novatron, in close cooperation with earthmoving professionals.
The new Xsite® 3D offers supreme usability combined with the best user experience for the operator.
Teemu Virtanen VP, Product
Article: Xsite® 3D – Third Generation Machine Control System presented at BAUMA 2025
Product Manager Kalle Mulari presents a new Xsite 3D machine control system. The new 10” touchscreen was released in 2024.
Novatron presents its latest 3D machine control system at BAUMA 2025: Xsite® 3D.
The innovative system is built on the latest technology and provides a fast and secure platform for future development. The new 3D system is first available for excavators and brings much requested ease of use for demanding infra construction.
Like always, at the heart of Xsite is an intuitive user interface that interprets complex drawings, structural layers and technical design data into relevant, easy-tounderstand information.
“One
of the standout features of this new system is its capacity for data handling and visualization.”
Kalle Mulari, Product Manager of Xsite Machine Control at Novatron
Kalle Mulari, Product Manager of Xsite Machine Control at Novatron, looks forward to sharing the new system with the end-users.
“Our aim is to make earthmoving easier, so that the operator can focus on the work”, Mulari tells.
“And not only the work of the operator, but all stakeholders responsible of the project”, he explains.
The Xsite 3D system is fully interoperable with Xsite MANAGE cloud service platform that allows infra designers and project managers to follow and see the building process in real-time.
“One of the standout features of this new system is its capacity for data handling and visualization”, Mulari says.
“With Xsite 3D, it doesn’t matter if the machine operator is a beginner or experienced professional: the touchscreen and user interface is so easy that everybody can start to use it on high level with very little introduction”, Mulari adds.
“This makes the system truly unique in the market.”
Top fetures
• Easy-to-use interface
On the screen: Instead of simply displaying the file name, the design data is interpreted by the Xsite 3D system, allowing the user to view it with readable surface names.
Designed together with machine operators
Novatron’s product management listens carefully to user feedback. The new 3D system includes much desired features, such as a simple map opening that shows automatically all objects on the map. The system has also map-based selection for objects and a clear profile view showing all surfaces. The user can adjust the colors and visibility according to their liking.
“The feedback is that the use of Xsite supports the overall productivity of the entire construction site”, Mulari tells.
“This is possible due to the fact that we have more than 30 years of experience and work in very close cooperation with our customers and ecosystem partners – in Finland and abroad”, Mulari explains.
“We have recently started cooperation with new dealers in Europe and are actively looking for more. The aim is to bring Xsite available to all worksites globally”, Mulari concludes.
“If you are interested in the new Xsite 3D system, please check out our website and contact your local dealer.”
• Comprehensive modeling tools
• Excellent performance
• Customization possibilities
• Real time data cloud sync.
Xsite® Machine Control systems for Excavators >
Xsite® 3D user interface: main view
For excavators
With Xsite® systems for excavators, you’ll always know exactly how much to cut or fill. The system guides the machine operator in attaining the target plane quickly and easily. When the job is carried out properly the first time, you can save time and materials.
Just point and pick
Xsite® 3D system is full of intelligent features to make your work easier. For example, selecting an object is easy with the point-andpick feature.
Unbeatable efficiency
The system includes Novatron® G3 sensors, offering extremely accurate measurement - over 10 times faster than before. The rugged design enables underwater working.
The best user experience
The Xsite systems are easy-to-use including intuitive user interface, real-time information and professional support that guarantee the best possible user experience.
Xsite® 3D
Xsite® PRO 3D
Xsite® PRO 3D – LANDNOVA X
Novatron’s Xsite 3D Machine Control system includes powerful computer unit and antenna, high-performing G3 sensors and robust 10-inch touchscreen.
Xsite® EASY
Xsite EASY includes crisp and clear, anti-glare 5-inch touchscreen, waterproof G3-series sensors suitable e.g. for dredging and a powerful EL3 laser receiver.
The system is fully upgradeable to full Xsite 3D machine control system and includes options like a compass and swing boom support.
Xsite® 3D user interface
Active surface name
Select bucket/change bucket
Customizable Views
Xsite PRO 3D’s map view and profile view can be easily customized to suit the operators needs.
Quick to learn, easy to use
The intuitive user interface makes the system very easy to use, even for operators with no prior experience of machine control.
Bucket arrow indicators (Cut/level/fill)
Measuring values
Select measuring mode
Active line name
Station number/active centerline
Change map view
Change measuring point
Change active surface
Profile view zoom reset
Save as-built
Toolbar
Accessories for Xsite® 3D system
Enhance productivity and safety with additional equipment
Joystick integration
Use the main functions of the machine control system directly from the excavator joystick.
Tiltrotator integration
Connection between the Xsite system and a tiltrotator.
Available for:
• Engcon
• Rototilt
• Steelwrist
• SMP
• Marttiini
• Rototop
Dredging kit
Extra protection for sensors and cables of the system, for extremely demanding enviroments.
3D System components
Novatron® G3 IMU Sensor
GNSS Antenna Mast
Display unit (10”)
Machine Control Computer (MCC)
GNSS Receiver
Xsite® Antenna Masts
Xsite’s antenna masts offer a new design and enhanced security.
The satellite antennas are fixed to the masts, making them less prone to theft and more stable.
To give a more uniform and complete look for your excavator, Xsite’s antenna masts are available with four different colors.
The available mast colous are Xsite Yellow, Matt Black, Blue-Green and Orange.
Xsite® XD3
Xsite XD3 Extra Display comes with a EASY DIG View™ – see with simple arrows and colors, how close you are to the target level
• Crisp and clear, anti-glare 5” touchscreen
• Integrated “Quick Glance” LED indicator for Cut/Fill
Extra Displays (5”) with LED and EASY DIG View™
Xsite Yellow Matt Black Blue Green Orange
Article: Connected to Europe – building the infrastructure megaproject Rail Baltica
In recent years, the Baltic countries have taken big leaps with digitalization in many fields. Estonia, for example, is celebrated as the most advanced digital society in the world, thanks to its highly digital government services. As many of the local construction contractors also work in Finland, the next logical and attractive step for them is to start using advanced Nordic infra construction technology. So far, the user feedback has been very positive – the Finnish Xsite is reliable and works in extreme conditions.
Tõnis Vään, Managing Director of Infratugi OÜ, the official Xsite Reseller in Estonia, is pleased to offer reliable Nordic digital civil engineering solutions on the Estonian market.
“I have represented Xsite machine control systems in Estonia since 2021. Currently, we have dozens of systems working around the country, from big infra construction sites to the most common rural ones”, he tells.
“Xsite machine control systems can be selected based on needs. In Estonia, the most common system at the moment is full Xsite PRO 3D for excavator with Landnova X software, 90% of all customers are using this. There are also some Xsite PRO 2D systems for excavator with EL3 laser receivers, which can be easily upgraded to full Xsite 3D systems”, Vään tells.
“When a customer decides to upgrade their Xsite PRO 2D to full Xsite PRO 3D system, it’s easy: there’s no need to change any 2D hardware components – just add extra 3D hardware, licenses and a software upgrade”, Vään tells.
“Also, Xsite systems are very logical and simple to use. You don’t need to be an engineer or to have a technical education, to be able to use the system in a few minutes”, he adds.
“Xsite systems are very logical and simple to use. You don’t need to be an engineer or to have a technical education, to be able to use the system in a few minutes”.
Tõnis Vään, Managing Director of Infratugi OÜ
“If machine operator is a beginner and starts to use Xsite, a remote-control tool provides extra comfort. It makes it possible for the local dealer and service provider to support and help them directly on the system screen”, Vään tells.
Xsite system allows the use of large background drawings
“Xsite’s software makes possible to use large background drawings. This is good when it’s necessary to get a better overview of an object. If the operator needs to use active lines, points and objects, it’s wise to use very detailed drawings”, Vään says.
“The main thing is that the machine operator typically wants a relatively small screen with maximum information. This means that the drawings and models loaded into machine’s control system must be “clean” and as easy to read as possible. Xsite provides just that”, Vään says.
“According to feedback, Xsite’s software is compatible with most common file formats in the industry. There is no need to use any specific ones, and this saves a lot of time and effort”, Vään tells.
Xsite system also supports various Autodesk softwares and cloud services, including Xsite MANAGE cloud service and Infrakit.
“In my opinion, one of the most important developments in infrastructure is the use of cloud services”, Vään says.
“It is not efficient to use USB sticks on sites to load projects into machines 3D systems, especially if we are talking about large sites, with many machines and long distances. Cloud service usage can be on very different levels. I definitely recommend using it as minimum for loading construction drawings and models to machines”, Vään says.
Constructing Rail Baltica - Estonia’s future connection to Europe
In September 2024, Verston Eesti OÜ, the Estonian part of Verston Group and Europe’s leading sustainable infrastructure construction and maintenance company, won their fourth tender for a section of Rail Baltica– this time for a route between Soodevahe and Kangru in Rae Parish. The tender was a joint bid together with engineering company Järelpinge Inseneribüroo OÜ.
This latest rail section is one of the most unique sections of the route in terms of construction – it is the only part of the railway where the train will travel in a trench that varies in width from 55 to 75 meters and runs up to 10 meters below ground level for a total of five kilometers.
The trench resembles the Lasnamäe canal, with natural limestone walls rising on both sides of the track. The railway also passes under Põrguvälja Road, where Verston already built technical systems and a viaduct in November. Completing this part of Rail Baltica will require very close cooperation between all parties involved.
A modern way of working together in an infrastructure project
Open Building Information Modelling (openBIM) is a way of working together in an infrastructure construction project. It includes open standards and a workflow for creating and managing all the information on a construction project. In a fully digitalized model-based construction the work can be conducted together in real-time by the infrastructure designer, work machine operator, the worksite manager and project management. This requires the use of openBIM, 3D machine control system and cloud service.
Miina Karafin is the Head of Digitalization and BIM at Verston Eesti OÜ.
“Using BIM models in large-scale infrastructure projects is essential for ensuring data consistency, optimizing workflows and enhancing collaboration among stakeholders. High-quality data shared from design to construction— even down to each machine on-site—unlocks new opportunities in the sector. With 3D data, and the use of modern technologies, we can easily validate as-built works, significantly improving the accuracy of planning and execution.”
Currently, there are four Verston’s excavators using Xsite PRO 3D machine control systems at Rail Baltica construction site. The interoperability between a machine control system and cloud service enables an efficient infra construction project.
When it comes to big projects, like Rail Baltica, it’s important that the machine operator can see and understand complex drawings quickly and easily.
“With Xsite, the operator can fully focus on their work”, Vään says.
“When using modern digital tools the work goes faster and becomes more sustainable. This is very important for both small and major infrastructure builders”, Vään concludes.
Xsite® EASY
Xsite® EASY excavator guidance system makes working easy. Remove the need for manual grade checking and jumping on-and-off the machine!
Xsite® EASY enables doing the work correctly the first time, avoiding over- and undercuts. Work with slopes and planes with centimeter accuracy without unnecessary interruptions.
The easy-to-use system guides the operator in achieving the desired depth and/or inclination via easy-to-follow, real-time graphics.
The only thing you’ll be concerned about is why you did not get this sooner!
Avoid over and undercuts
With Xsite® EASY, you’ll always know exactly how much to cut or fill. Material and transportation costs decrease as extra materials are no longer needed.
Increase productivity
Xsite® EASY guides the machine operator in attaining the target plane quickly and easily. When the job is carried out properly the first time, you can save time and money.
EASY DIG View™
The EASY DIG View™ allows you to see with simple arrows and colors, how close you are to the target level!
How to use the EASY DIG View
User interface
Select/Change Bucket
Select the bucket in use.
Compass (optional)
Bucket visualization
See your buckets position in real-time in relevance to the target level.
Current Target Level
Depth/slope value that has been set by the operator.
Home view Set Target Level/Slope
Versatile features
Height and Distance Display
Real-time indication of bucket position with respect to a reference point.
Measure Slopes
Dig slopes towards and away from the cabin with ease and precision.
Use a Laser Reference
Maximize your productivity and performance with rotating jobsite laser support.
Light and dark theme
Ensure screen readability in all environment conditions by changing the color theme of the system.
Optional
Compass
The new and existing Xsite EASY systems can be upgraded with the compass as a software update including the full sensor package.
Laser Receiver On/Off
Activate/deactivate the laser receiver.
Cut/Fill LED-indicator
Quick glance LED-lightbar that indicates your distance to the target level.
Swing boom degrees (optional)
Compass Reset
Select measuring point
Select corners or the center of the bucket to be the measuring point or use the automatic selection.
Reset reference point
Reset the measuring values of the system
Measuring Tool Access Menu
Tiltrotator support
Take care of a wide range of tasks with onboard tiltrotator support.
Store Multiple Buckets
Store all your buckets for quick and simple changing depending on the task at hand.
Set Warning Levels
Work safely near power lines and other objects at the work site. Xsite EASY warns you when you are getting too close to danger.
Customizable Dashboard
Add the most important measurement values to the dashboard for quick access.
Swing boom sensoring
This optional feature is available with two different sensor options (angle sensor ja draw wire) depending on the type of machine’s type.
For wheel loaders
The Xsite® PRO 3D machine control system makes working with a wheel loader more effective! Reduce measurement, material, and fuel costs. Work with centimeter accuracy without unnecessary interruptions.
Just point and pick
Xsite® PRO 3D system is full of intelligent features to make your work easier. For example, selecting an object is easy with the point-and-pick feature.
Unbeatable efficiency
The system includes Novatron® G3 sensors, offering extremely accurate measurement - over 10 times faster than before. The rugged design enables underwater working.
The best user experience
The Xsite systems are easy-to-use including intuitive user interface, real-time information and professional support that guarantee the best possible user experience.
3D System components
Xsite® PRO 3D
Xsite® PRO 3D – LANDNOVA X
GNSS Antenna on top of antenna mast
Extra Displays (5”) with LED and EASY DIG View™
Display unit (10”)
For surface drill rigs
Faster and more precise hole navigation with Xsite® Machine Control.
Save time and increase hole quality
Machine Control helps to eliminate positioning and orientation errors. The system guides the operator to navigate to the right hole and reach the right depth with correct inclination.
Fast, accurate and safe working
Wireless data transfer and cloud connection speed up the drilling process and enable real-time documentation and reporting of work.
Savings on total cost of ownership
Xsite Machine Control improves the efficiency of the entire production chain and reduces overall operating costs (TCO).
Novatron’s drilling navigation system takes site safety to a new level in the mining industry
For more than thirty years, Finlandbased Novatron has been developing machine control systems and software for measurement, geospatial, mapping and planning needs.
From easy-to-use equipment and systems to ensuring the safety of customers’ sites, safety is a major theme for Novatron. In addition, advanced sensor technology and digital site data transmission provide sustainable working models that allow easy verification of the quality of work. Mining contractors can use the drilling navigation system to optimise the outcome of open-pit mining with precise surface drilling.
VP Product, Teemu Virtanen is responsible for Novatron’s product and system offering. The company’s mining solutions focus on three phases of open pit mining: drill schematic and surface design with 3D modelling software, data model-based earthworks and safe open pit mining with drilling navigation. Novatron’s digital workflow and machine control solutions help to improve efficiency, reduce safety risks and avoid wasting mineral resources.
”With Novatron’s Xsite® DRILL RD (Remote Display) drilling navigation system, we introduced a new product that allows the cabless surface drill to be navigated to the correct position. The device allows the operator to achieve the correct drilling angles and depths easily and safely,” says Virtanen.
The system pays for itself quickly
”By getting the holes in the right place, there is no need for re-breaking and loading is improved. The drilling speed also improves, and costs are reduced as a result,” Virtanen continues.
The equipment has been developed in cooperation with drill manufacturers, listening to end users. Feedback from users is that professionals who have been drilling for decades find the demanding work so efficient that it is fun.
This efficiency is further enhanced by the wide usability of the solution. Novatron always interfaces on the equipment manufacturer’s terms.
“Novatron’s drilling systems are compatible with most surface drills, including Furukawa, Sandvik and Epiroc models,” says Virtanen.
Novatron components are also reliable in a variety of applications. Components developed for professional use have been tested on excavators and demanding infrastructure projects in the Nordic countries. Novatron’s solid understanding of the industry’s requirements is reflected in its installation design: placing GNSS antennas at the rear of the drill rig reduces vibration in the system and is the best way to achieve a reliable system.
Xsite® DRILL
Satellite-based drilling and hole navigation system for TH and DTH drill rigs. Navigate to the correct hole position and achieve the correct drilling angles and depth quickly and safely.
Xsite machine control for drill rigs
Xsite® DRILL is a high-precision satellite-based drilling and hole navigation system that helps the drill operator to navigate to the correct hole position and assists in achieving the correct drilling angles and depth quickly and safely.
The easy-to-use and intuitive user interface, real-time information, and professional local support guarantee the best possible user experience.
The Xsite® DRILL system can be installed on nearly any TH (Top Hammer) and DTH (Down The Hole) surface drills.
With Xsite® DRILL, the drill operator can create a drill plan from scratch without leaving the cabin. This speeds up the blasting process remarkably – No need for manual hole markings or waiting for a surveyor to visit the site. A built-in guide helps you through the process step-by-step, so you won’t have to use your time browsing manuals.
3D system components
Ultrasonic sensors
Display unit (10”)
Remote Display is available as an option.
GNSS Antenna on top of antenna mast
Novatron® G3 IMU Sensor
Machine Control Computer (MCC) GNSS Receiver
MOBA
Xsite® DRILL RD (Remote Display)
Drilling and hole navigation system with remote display. Designed especially for non-cabin drill rigs (TH).
Xsite® DRILL RD is a high-precision tailormade satellite-based drill navigation system for non-cabin drill rigs.
The system helps the drill operator navigate to the correct hole position and assists in achieving the correct drilling angles and depth quickly and safely.
Xsite Machine Control improves the efficiency of the entire production chain and reduces overall operating costs (TCO). Additionally, wireless data transfer and cloud connection speed up the drilling process and enable real-time documentation and reporting of work.
3D System components
Novatron® G3 IMU Sensor
GNSS Antenna on top of antenna mast
Remote Display
Machine Control Computer (MCC)
GNSS Receiver
MOBA
Ultrasonic sensors
Article: Kjell Foss drills with precision to create barriers to stop landslides
The Xsite® DRILL RD by Novatron is a satellite-based drilling and hole navigation system that facilitates precise and efficient drilling operations using cabinless surface drills. Kjell Foss, a Norwegian company specializing in blasting and drilling services, works in demanding conditions that put the capabilities of the Xsite® DRILL RD to the test.
Kjell Foss, which has around 115 employees, operates throughout Norway. The company has a landslide prevention project along National Road 80 in Bodø. The goal is to remove around 30,000 cubic meters of solid rock to eliminate the risk of landslides in the area. Anders Sætre Torp, Project Manager and Blasting Manager for Kjell Foss, says the company chose Novatron’s solution for the project due the practical considerations on the site.
– We chose the Xsite DRILL RD system due to the project’s complexity and the many contour lines that need to be drilled with precision to create barriers to stop landslides, Torp explains.
“We chose the Xsite DRILL RD system due to the project’s complexity and the many contour lines that need to be drilled with precision to create barriers to stop landslides”
Anders Sætre Torp, Project and Blasting Manager for Kjell Foss
Contour blasting is used for bench, trench, and tunnel blasting. This reduces the cracking of the remaining rock surface, thereby reducing overburden and the need for reinforcement and creating an aesthetically pleasing surface. As an alternative to contour blasting, seam drilling can be used, which involves uncharged boreholes in a line with small hole spacing. The Xsite DRILL RD enables the precise and effective manipulation of these areas.
Working with Xsite DRILL RD. The goal is to remove around 30,000 cubic meters of solid rock to eliminate the risk of landslides in the Bodø area.
Adding to the tools of the trade
The Xsite DRILL RD’s performance is enhanced by various advanced features. The impressive feature set is not just for show, either, as it translates into a number of practical, real-world advantages.
Surface models, design models, and drill plans can be wirelessly uploaded to the system or created on-site using the integrated Drill Plan Wizard. The system also includes a reach indicator to determine the optimal positioning of the equipment quickly. Furthermore, the versatile drilling view provides real-time metrics, such as speed and penetration rates, while the auto-stop function ensures better safety and precision.
The system’s operation panel is a reliable and durable piece of equipment offering an intuitive interface for the operator. Meanwhile, the system has broad support for different file formats and industry-standard correction formats. Data can be transferred via USB, third-party services, or the secure Xsite MANAGE cloud service.
Christoffer Bodum works as a drill rig operator for Kjell Foss. Using the Xsite DRILL RD system on the job, he appreciates the way it allows a quick and good overview of the surface or contour line being worked on. He also points to the seamless documentation of the project, which frees him to focus on his main task: drilling as efficiently as possible and finding the best way to do it.
– What I really like is that you can see the live data from the drilling while you drill, and it gets documented directly into the system, he says, summing up his experience.
A perfect match
Blasting work manages one of the greatest risks in a project, requiring great precision and control from any equipment used when executing blasting work. Accurate documentation is also essential, as following regulations and plans reduces the risks inherent in this type of work. This ensures the safety of everyone involved and leads to the perfect result when carrying out the job. Additionally, Torp notes the Xsite DRILL RD’s smooth integration with systems already in place on the drilling rig before the installation of Novatron’s solution.
It is very important to control and document all executions. We also integrate with Blast Manager, our quality and blasting reporting systems, to document everything we do. Everything must be carefully documented in the smallest detail.
Torp goes on to add the increased precision and accuracy of drilling patterns and drilling depth to the list of practical benefits from installing the solution on the company’s drill rigs.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to achieving high performance without compromising safety, and the Xsite DRILL RD enables Kjell Foss to excel in both. From Torp’s point of view, this makes the system too good to pass up for those in the industry looking for a way to take their operations to the next level.
– We had high expectations for the collaboration with Novatron, and for us overall, they have been the best partner for GPS rig systems.
Hella Maskin AS is Xsite® reseller in Norway, specializing in construction technology, machine control, scales, hand-held measuring equipment, data flow and documentation. They serve Kjell Foss locally and are dedicated to delivering advanced solutions for demanding infrastructure projects.
For dozers
The Xsite® PRO 3D machine control system makes working with a dozer more effective and reduces your surveying, material, and fuel costs.
The system guides the operator to set structural layers to the right elevation in one go. Work with centimeter accuracy without unnecessary interruptions.
The large 10″ touch screen with clear and illustrative graphics enables the operator to easily monitor the difference in the elevation of the blade and the target surface.
The Xsite 3D machine control system for dozer has been developed in collaboration with MOBA Mobile Automation.
3D System components
Xsite® PRO 3D (*with blade automation)
Xsite® PRO 3D – LANDNOVA X
GNSS Antenna on top of antenna mast
*MOBA Multi-switch
Operating Unit
Extra Displays (5”) with LED and EASY DIG View™
*MOBA Slope Sensor
Machine Control Computer (MCC)
Controller
GNSS Receiver
*MOBA
Display unit (10”)
Site Management Tools and Software
3D-Win™
Xsite®
Xsite®
Xsite®
The Nordic way of model-based infrastructure construction
Over the past 30 years, Novatron has grown into a full-fledged technology company with strong expertise in software development, sensor technology and modern model-based infrastructure construction.
We take part in industry’s ISO standard writing and get visitors from major metropolitan urban development departments, like Tokyo, that wish to learn how Nordic countries design and built their sustainable infrastructure.
Novatron has three business lines that are equally important to us now and in the future: the retrofit machine control systems, serving machine owners and operators, the components manufacturing, serving demanding OEM customers, and the software business line, serving various user groups and stakeholders in industry like infrastructure designers, project leaders and fleet managers.
We
are working together with our international partners and resellers to make sure that our systems, components and technology are made and delivered safely in and from Europe, now and in the future.
Petri Moisio CEO
Article: Xsite® REWISE brings first original infra CAD software to the international market
Finland’s most used infra construction CAD software
3D-Win™ is suitable for a wide range of construction professionals – Next generation product Xsite® REWISE brings the first original infra CAD software to the international market.
Novatron offers strong software expertise and professional tools for infrastructure construction: its versatile inspection, editing and calculation software, 3D-Win™, was developed for the Finnish market and to be used as a tool for many professional user segments. The success of this software product, which has become a standard tool among the users over the decades, will be followed up with the next generation of original infra software, Xsite® REWISE, to be launched commercially to the international market later in 2025
For over thirty years, 3D-Win™ Windows software has met the needs of surveyors, surveying managers, geospatial engineers and infrastructure planners. Its features have been refined in consultation with the user community.
The software can generate and process survey data, perform vector and raster data transformations and read them directly into 3D-Win™. In addition, the Model Tool add-on allows the creation and editing of terrain models, volume calculations, structural design and borehole diagrams.
Designers can deliver high-quality construction design models for production
Designers of infrastructure projects have found 3D-Win™ to be a good tool to use alongside design applications. 3D-Win™ is used by infra designers in Finland, particularly for checking and finalizing building information models.
Data transfer between design and implementation is made easy by 3D-Win™’s range of format converters. When data models are checked and finalized with 3D-Win™ already during the design phase, the handover of the data to the construction phase is easier. With 3D-Win™ software in use for both design and construction, no one has to worry about losing data. 3D-Win™ is also a basic tool for production data model coordinators on construction sites.
”The main benefits of using 3D-Win with our design system are data editing, creation, production and quality assurance.”
- Anna Partiainen, Consultant, Destia Oy
Availability
3D-Win™ infra software licences are currently only available in Finland.
Xsite® REWISE will be launched commercially to the international market by the end of 2025.
For contractors for mass calculation
3D-Win™ infra software offers a wide range of functions for creating, editing and checking terrain and structural surfaces for mass calculation. At the same time, contractors can ensure competitive bids and reduce risks during the execution phase.
The software can take advantage of open interface mapping services
In Finland, 3D-Win™ users can take advantage of the open interface map services of the National Land Survey of Finland organization and municipalities. The software allows the users to choose terrain maps, orthophotos or background maps as the background.
Available soon internationally
Xsite® REWISE will soon offer the most popular features of 3D Win™ software to the international market. With original Xsite® REWISE infra software, users no longer need to combine the features they need from multiple CAD software, and can focus on the job instead.
User interface views from 3D-Win™ infra software.
”The implementation of 3D-Win was a turning point for us, both for the calculation of quotations and later for the construction sites. The visualization of different work phases was made much easier and mass inspections were possible with just one click of a button. It is also much easier to pass on information from the tender calculation to the construction sites. 3D-Win paid for itself already in the first project.”
- Lauri Bragge, Office and Development Manager, STM Infra Oy
Xsite® PAD
Worksite tablet for worksite managers and surveyors
Leveraging the latest technologies, the Xsite® PAD comes with Xsite® ROVER, a smart GNSS receiver of the next generation. The proven and outstanding performance and reliability make it the preferred choice of surveyors and construction professionals.
Make terrain markings for the planning and construction phases
With the Xsite® PAD, you can mark i.e. temporary traffic arrangements, general site usage areas, storage areas, and detour routes easily and quickly. You can also perform surveying tasks yourself with centimeter accuracy and decrease idle time on site. No need for unnecessary waiting for a surveyor to visit the site!
Share project data
Collected point data, as well as self-created 3D models, can be easily transferred to the machines on the same project via the Xsite® MANAGE cloud service.
With the cloud service, the point data collected with 3D machine control by the machine operators is displayed on the screen of the Xsite® PAD, which makes it easier to monitor the project’s progress.
Create 3D models on site
The built-in model tool of the Xsite® PAD enables you to create simple 3D models of building foundations or temporary structures such as storage areas, for example.
Size: 7”
Type: LCD-touchscreen
Resolution: WXGA 1280x800
Enclosure rating: IP67 DISPLAY
Xsite® MANAGE -compatible
Infakit -compatible Gemini -compatible Bluetooth 4.0 (+EDR, BLE) WiFi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) 4G LTE
2D maps: DXF
Point models: DXF, XML, GT, SCV, KOF, PXY
Line models: VGP, SBG, XML, Anpakke
Surface models: DXF, XML
Article: Designing and surveying foundations for wind farms
Building a wind farm requires careful work and advanced tools to maximize energy efficiency and preserve natural values. Novatron’s 3D-Win™ infra software and the Xsite® PAD solve the challenge.
3D-Win is software for generating and manipulating measurement and design data. Its versatile inspection, editing, and calculation capabilities make it a tool for many professionals. The Xsite product family includes high-quality tools for measurement personnel, site managers, and machine operators.
The Xsite PAD measurement device ensures precise and efficient data collection shared with site management and workers, reducing downtime in construction projects. At the Oosinselkä’s work site, 39 wind turbines are being installed to produce renewable energy for over 100,000 homes.
Xsite PAD and 3D-Win in Action at Oosinselkä
Wind Farm
Novatron visited the Oosinselkä wind farm park in Eurajoki, Southern Finland, where construction company Konetyö Koskimäki has built the foundations for thirteen windmills. During the summer of 2024, 28 windmills with 143/139.5 m pole-tops will be assembled on these foundations.
Lauri Haukijärvi, a surveyor at Konetyö Koskimäki, designed the models for Oosinselkä with 3D-Win modeling software. Haukijärvi has worked at Koskimäki for eight years. He learned to use 3D-Win software entirely on his own.
I haven’t done much digging with an excavator, so I’ve never used this kind of 3D modeling device before, but I’ve learned how to use the PAD quickly. And now, after showing it to a few excavator operators over the years, they’ve got the hang of it too. The interface is the same for both products.
- Lauri Haukijärvi, Surveyor, Konetyö Koskimäki Oy
In addition to his current tasks, Haukijärvi sometimes drives an excavator, a dumper, and a road roller. He uses a Novatron Xsite PAD and a laptop as standard equipment to view the measurement points in more detail with 3D-Win.
“I have no formal training in surveying and have not used similar software. You’ll find a new button almost daily, but you can always call for help or read the instructions manual to find what it does,” says Haukimäki.
The 3D-Win software and Xsite PAD used together on-site allow for accurate terrain modeling and data management. Konetyö Koskimäki, a contractor at the Oosinselkä wind farm, chose both products to upgrade their workflow and open new project possibilities.
Integrating with Xsite PAD: A GameChanger for Efficiency
The joint use of Xsite PAD and 3D-Win was a natural decision for Konetyö Koskimäki as part of their workflow development. The first machine control system was installed on the company’s excavator 8-9 years ago. Today, machine control systems can be found on nine excavators.
When asked about the PAD’s best feature, Haukijärvi answered quickly: remote support. After a laugh, he added the ease of its use.
“I haven’t done much digging with an excavator, so I’ve never used this kind of 3D modeling device before, but I’ve learned how to use the PAD quickly. And now, after showing it to a few excavator operators over the years, they’ve got the hang of it too. The interface is the same for the machine control system and the PAD”, Haukijärvi adds.
At the Oosinselkä, Haukijärvi used the PAD to mark removable trees, for example, after which the excavator operators strip the topsoil. Haukijärvi has occasionally gone out to mark intermediate surfaces or rocks, which have eventually been excavated out of the way. Additional modifications can be easily made to the designed models using 3D-Win if needed.
Remote Support Ensuring Smooth Operations on Site
Haukijärvi repeatedly points out the importance of Novatron’s remote support, which provides comprehensive assistance for machine control systems, surveying equipment, and 3D-Win software. Novatron’s remote support includes remote troubleshooting, repair, and training. The service minimizes downtime and maintenance visits to the site.
Especially in supporting the use of 3D-Win software, Haukijärvi feels that he has received a lot of comprehensive knowledge and support for modeling and surveying.
“There has never been a problem that hasn’t been easily solved. You can always ask for help, and Novatron’s one-of-a-kind customer service does everything they can to minimize our downtime ”, Haukijärvi continues.
Xsite® ROVER
Leveraging the latest technologies, the Xsite® PAD comes with Xsite® ROVER, a smart GNSS receiver of the next generation. The proven and outstanding performance and reliability make it the preferred choice of surveyors and construction professionals.
Xsite® BASE
Office base station with remote connection
A modern office base station equipped with the highest quality components.
Xsite® BASE uses non-proprietary RTK correction formats, which make it compatible with nearly every machine control system brand on the market.
Correction formats: CMR, CMR+, RTCM2.3, and RTCM3
*Xsite BASE is available in selected countries. Contact your local reseller for availability.
Xsite® BASE – Office base station
Xsite® BASE can send a correction signal with its powerful, internal radio or via a 4G modem.
Thanks to the remote control possibility, updates, formatting, and other actions can be done quickly and easily over a mobile network.
Xsite® BASE supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo satellites.
Benefits
Remote Control
Remote control enables a complete control of the base station without physical precense. Xsite® support team can also use the remote control to perform e.g. updates.
2 x Correction signals
Xsite® BASE can send a correction signal via its internal radio or from a 4G modem. Simultanious use of both is also possible.
Wide compatibility
The Xsite® BASE uses non-proprietary RTK correction formats, so it is compatible with nearly every machine control system brand on the market.
Cloud Service
Connect Machine Control Systems, users and survey data into one platform.
Xsite® MANAGE by Novatron enables the Nordic way of Model-based construction – wireless data transfer between machine operators and worksite managers.
Novatron’s Xsite® MANAGE Cloud Service enables construction professionals to work smarter, use resources more efficiently, and become more competitive.
The service combines and shares up-to-date information with different project stakeholders, enabling high-quality construction and process flow.
The cloud service makes collaboration convenient and efficient with comprehensive data resources while using OpenBIM standards.
Xsite® MANAGE Cloud Service enables you to achieve the quality requirements of construction projects easily and more efficiently than ever.
Fernando Korpi Product manager
Xsite® MANAGE Cloud Service
Connect machine control systems, users, and survey data to the Xsite® MANAGE cloud platform.
With Xsite® MANAGE, construction professionals can work smarter, use resources more efficiently, and become more competitive. The service suits any construction site that uses Xsite’s machine control systems or surveying equipment.
Xsite® MANAGE offers an accessible platform for construction data management and provides a fast, reliable, and user-friendly way for data transfer between the office and the field.
Manage construction projects in real-time
Subcontractors
The connected cloud system will synchronize as-built surveys, geodata and surface designs in one platform. The critical data is always available on machine control system in the field.
Surveying foremen
Xsite MANAGE increases the fluency of site work by collecting comprehensive data into one platform. All the information and updates on projects and plans are available to everyone in real-time. MANAGE enables and improves work management.
No more paper plans or driving around the site with USB-drives. Share data instantly between machines, devices, and earthmoving professionals. Remote support enables accessing Xsite’s machine control systems and devices wirelessly.
Enjoy the seamless and easy data transfer between the office and the field
Xsite® MANAGE shares up-to-date information to all project parties in real-time.
• Share data between machines, devices, and users
• Sync files to connected machines
Sync as-built information to MANAGE
• Other machines and users can see models and points created with machine control in the same project
Visualize your construction data in a smooth 3D-view
The service enables visualization of construction and asbuilt data as part of the worksite’s data management.
• Surface models
• As-built points
• Log/surveying points
• Background/2D maps
See the locations of your machinery on a map
Xsite® MANAGE shows the locations of connected machines in a map view. You’re also able to see the activity of your machines.
Export as-built data for further processing
Export as-built data easily e.g., for quality documentation. Point data can be filtered and exported in various data formats.
Other features include
Remote Connection
Remote connection enables accessing the machine control systems wirelessly, and operate the system remotely in real-time.
3rd Party API
Remote connection enables accessing the machine control systems wirelessly, and operate the system remotely in real-time.
Multi-Access
The multi-access feature enables you to be a member of various organizations and administrate the data on their behalf.
Components
Enabling most powerful machine control for various machines and applications.
Novatron® machine control components for OEM customers
Plug-and-play Xsite® EASY is an operator guidance system that removes the need for manual grade checking and jumping on and off the work machine.
The easy-to-read UI and the system’s functions are designed with machine operators to ensure ease of use and maximized onsite productivity.
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Novatron® G3 IMU sensor is a masterpiece of engineering that combines 30 years of experience in sensor technology and mobile machinery. This sensor offers outstanding dynamic tracking that enables speed, performance and accuracy.
The powerful and precise Novatron® EL3 laser receiver lets operator move the machine on the site while keeping the original elevation.
Durable, rugged design of the Novatron® EL3 is protected with an elastomer material to decrease vibration. The device has an IP69K classification to protect everything from water and dust.
All our components are designed to withstand extreme conditions. Our proven factory calibration ensures precise and uniform sensor orientation, delivering consistent readings in every environment. This eliminates the need for field recalibration, saving time and effort.
Novatron® G3 IMU Sensor
Next Generation Inertial Measuring Unit from the pioneer of machine control
Novatron® G3 sensor is a masterpiece of engineering that combines 30 years of experience in sensor technology and mobile machinery.
Small in size, yet full on high technology and performance. Novatron® G3 sensors offer accuracy and speed in any conditions.
Novatron® G3 IMU Sensor offers outstanding dynamic tracking that enables speed, performance and accuracy when measuring position of tool during movement, for example.
Suitability
Suitable for any moving machine or part whose position needs to be measured
• Excavators
Dredgers
• Mining machinery, e.g. drills
• Accurate 3D orientation for mobile machinery
For over 30 years, our field proven sensor technology is used worldwide in various mobile machine applications, in harsh enviroments.
Full performance in any circumstances
Temperature compensation enables linear measuring results throughout the whole temperature range (-40 - +85). Thanks to proprietary temperature calibration methods the sensor outputs accurate results regardless of the ambient conditions.
Factory calibration with robotic accuracy
Our Calibration Robot, developed in-house, guarentees uniform sensor orientation ensuring consistent readings across the board. This makes replacements effortless, and eliminates the need for recalibration in the field.
Specifications
Accelerometer
Full Scale Range 2G (16G)
0G Deviation Over Life ±1mg
Noise Density 15 μg/√Hz
Bandwidth 260 Hz
Data Rate 833 Hz
Gyro / IMU
Range ±1000°/s
Sensitivity 32,8 LSB/°/s
Bandwidth 116 Hz
Data Rate 1000Hz
General
Static Accuracy 1mm/m/-40deg (pitch 0.045 deg, roll 0.013deg)
Output Rate 200 Hz
Temperature Range -40…+85deg
Voltage 9-36VDC
Current <350mA (125mA @24V)
IP Classification IPX9, IPX8 Mated
Measurement Latency <5ms (for acquisition)
Coordinate System Default left-handed, Selectable left/right-handed
Interface 2xCAN bus connectors, 125kbit - 1Mbit/s CAN-bus, CANopen, J1939
Outputs E.g. Angle, Orientation, Angular Velocity, Acceleration
Novatron® G3 sensor maintains high accuracy in rapid movements and sudden stops without any overshoot. Sensor’s latency stays under 10ms even in varying dynamic rest-to-rest trajectories.
Test Made By Tampere University
Novatron® EL3 Laser Receiver
The powerful and precise laser receiver with a quick-fix system
The laser receiver allows you to move the machine on the site while keeping the original elevation. A laser set to a known site elevation can also be used as a reference level.
Our 3rd generation laser receiver Novatron® EL3 has a clear and durable, easy to use design. The new quick fix system makes removing and reattaching of the receiver fast and easy. The LED status indicator and a wide receiving area offers ease-of-use for the operator.
Durable, rugged design of the Novatron® EL3 is protected with an elastomer material to decrease vibration. The device has an IP69K classification to keep everything safe from water and dust.
Specifications
General
Weigth 0,6 Kg
IP Classification 69K
Operating temperature -40 °C...+85 ° C
Fire resistance V-1
Chemical resistance According ISO 16750-5
LED Blue status LED
Power requirements 9-36VDC
Interfaces
Features
Current consumption <300mA (100mA/24V)
2 x CAN bus connectors - 125kbit - 1Mbits/s
Receiving angle 150°
Receiving area 150mm
Precision 5mm (1mm resolution)
Compatible lasers All rotating lasers with visible or infra-red light: wavelength 600-800nm, rotating speed 120-1200 revolutions per minute.
Measuring range (from rotating laser) 2-300m (Depending on the rotating laser type)
Thoroughly tested under different temperatures, vibration and weather conditions.
Expert Services
At Novatron, we design, manufacture, test, market and sell our own machine control products as well as provide product support and expert services - all under one roof.
True FullStack design expertisefrom hardware to cloud
Components, expertise included Novatron offers profound expertise in machine control systems, geospatial data management (GNSS & Forward Kinematics), and various measurement sensors. Our product development ensures precision, reliability, and innovation.
We provide this expertise as consulting services beyond infrastructure construction, especially supporting our OEM customers.
Our experts have seen the whole lifecycle of product development. Our products are the best on the market. This has not happened just by a luck. We have listened our customers, analyzed market, done cooperation with universities, collaborated on standardization and brought the best knowledge on the products.
Join Novatron’s Expert team in Finland!
A senior software or hardware developer, looking for interesting career opportunity?
Novatron is a workplace where employees are genuinely satisfied, as well as the chance to work on a globally unique product. Our facilities are modern, bright, and comfortable, with excellent transport connections.
Our core values are trust, communality, and transparency. This means we maintain an open and communicative culture, support each other, and make decisions transparently.
Read more: https://ura.novatron.fi/
Our Finnish customers have found our way of providing experts to business areas beyond infrastructure construction highly innovative and have recognized a clear need for our services.
Pertti Yppärilä
Business development director tel +358 45 2386877 email petri.ypparila@novatron.com
Technology Center
Novatron’s Technology Center is located in Pirkkala, Finland. We design and manufacture our software, hardware and components – sensors and laser receivers – in-house with advanced engineering. Our Technology Center is the hub and source of latest global machine control know-how.
On top of the game
Finland is known from its highly educated technology professionals and software specialists. We provide them an innovative work environment as well as motivating challenges to move machine control capabilities further. We work in close cooperation with technical universities and audited technology partners. Most importantly – we listen to our demanding end-users and customers carefully, in order to meet their needs.
Safe, sustainable & innovative
As a company, we operate through our core values: trust, communality and transparency. This enables the best teamwork, boosts innovation and gives a sense of relevance to our daily tasks. As a business partner we offer quality, high productivity and reliability. It’s our mission is to help our customers to succeed with these standards.
Novatron is a technology provider whose machine control solutions are used worldwide to improve productivity, safety, and real-time data management in infrastructure construction. The core expertise in software and hardware development is built on a strong understanding of heavy machinery and operating conditions, customer requirements, and the use of the latest technology.
Continuous product development and research projects
Novatron specializes in advanced machine control systems, components and software, for demanding environments. We have more than 30 years of experience in the Nordic electronics and information technology industry.
Novatron takes part in various international research and development projects annually.
Expert Services
We also provide our expertise as consulting services beyond infrastructure construction, supporting diverse product development needs through our Expert Services.
Our experts have seen the whole lifecycle of product development. Our products are the best on the market. This has not happened just by a luck. We have listened our customers, analyzed market, done cooperation with universities, collaborated on standardization and brought the best knowledge on the products.
Article: European Innovation and Leadership - Novatron took machine control to the next level
Over the past 30 years, Novatron’s machine control systems have evolved significantly.
A major breakthrough occurred in the early 2000s when the company introduced the first 3D machine control system featuring a graphical user interface.
Novatron’s machine control system, now known as Xsite, was a groundbreaking innovation and a leader in its field, setting an example that many competitors have since followed.
Mikko Vesanen began working at Novatron in the early 2000s. His responsibilities at the time involved developing mechatronic systems—devices that combine robotics, intelligent sensors, and microprocessors. Now serving as the Director of Software Pro ducts, Vesanen recalls: “I can confidently say that in the early 2000s, we had the first 3D machine control system with a graphical user interface, which already operated with the Windows-based 3D-Win modeling tool.” Since no similar systems existed at the time, Novatron, with a team of fewer than 10 people, had to develop everything from scratch, including the components.
“We are a unique company because we create everything from the ground up in-house,” Vesanen adds.
“Our experts’ deep understanding of positioning technology and the kinematic models of machinery has been a key factor in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our sensors
and software
When designing high-quality sensors, many things must be taken into account, such as the vibration of work machines and large temperature fluctuations. Novatron’s new G3 sensors are eight times more efficient than their predecessors, the G2 sensors.
The harsh Nordic climate pushed innovation forward.
Mikko Kipinoinen VP, Research & Development
Many things need to be taken into account when designing high-quality sensors, such as vibrations from machinery and large temperature fluctuations. Novatron’s new G3 sensors are ten times more efficient than their predecessor, the G2 sensors.
Jesse Kettunen Head of Machine Control Hardware Development
Construction conditions in the Nordic countries are significantly more challenging than in other parts of Europe. In Finnish and Nordic construction, factors like rock cuts, the effects of frost, and complex road and tunnel structures demand more from modeling and machine control systems. The components developed by Novatron had to withstand the harsh working conditions and vibrations from machinery, as early trials in Norway demonstrated. Vesanen notes: “Developing the components for machine control systems was not an easy task. Among other things, the product components had to endure machine-induced vibrations and climate variations, while still providing centimeter-level accuracy.” The concept of these types of components and technology might never have been developed in a country where the terrain is mostly sand.
Mikko Kipinoinen, Novatron’s VP of Research and Development, adds: “In product development, we focus particularly on system durability, reliability, and user-friendliness, because the systems are used in environments where errors can lead to serious consequences. Quality is a key factor at every stage, and the systems undergo comprehensive testing in various conditions to ensure they can withstand demanding field environments. The Nordic setting ensures that the system is tested in the most challenging conditions.”
Novatron’s components strongly reflect their European origins. Only a small portion of the components come
from elsewhere, such as the United States. Most of the critical innovations, like mechanical parts, are designed at Novatron and manufactured either in-house or by the strategic partners in Europe. This ensures consistent product quality and shorter delivery times, which is crucial when introducing new solutions into production.
Novatron collaborates with various universities on research as part of its product development. Novatron’s product development utilizes Tampere University’s EMC chamber for sensor’s frequency testing. (Photo: Tampere University)
Safe and sustainable pioneering work
Novatron’s IMU sensors have always played a key role in the system’s efficiency. From the beginning, the company has prioritized designing and manufacturing components in-house in Finland. Locally produced components and assembly allow for quick responses and solutions to problems, which is crucial in an already fast-paced customer environment.
Jesse Kettunen, Head of Machine Control Hardware Development, highlights the collaboration between Novatron and universities in the development and testing of sensors. “We have actively worked with institutions like Tampere University of Technology. During the development of the G3 sensor, tests conducted with the university showed that the sensors maintained high accuracy during fast movements and sudden stops, with latency (the round-trip delay of data) remaining under 10 ms, even in varying conditions.”
One significant technological innovation Kettunen highlights is the shift from analog to digital sensors. “In our current sensor, we chose digital over analog sensors, which allows for better development of filters and algorithms and frees up bandwidth for the microcontroller’s performance,” Kettunen explains. This decision enhances the sensor’s performance and helps make the system smarter and more efficient. For the user, this translates to increased system reliability.
“Our experts’ deep understanding of positioning technology and the kinematic models of machinery has been a key factor in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our sensors and software,” adds Kipinoinen.
High-quality service supports high-quality products
Novatron’s strength lies not only in its technology but also in its deep understanding of customer need and it’s effective use of feedback in product development.
“Customer feedback and user experiences have played a central role in the continued development of both software and mechatronics. Product managers and owners are in constant contact with customers,” Kipinoinen explains. As part of Novatron’s quality system, feedback is also regularly collected through remote support customer satisfaction surveys.
In developing its products, Novatron works closely with test operators to quickly gather improvement suggestions and feedback. “From a mechatronics perspective, we’re agile. If an issue arises in the field, we can fix it quickly and implement changes in the next release within a week,” Vesanen adds.
According to Vesanen, customer feedback has significantly decreased over time as the company has accumulated years of knowledge about all possible scenarios and issues. Understanding customer needs has helped shape products to be more user-friendly, and direct connections to worksites remain a vital part of product development.
Future Integrations and Technology Compatibility – European Expertise as a Competitive Advantage
Novatron’s sensors support common data transfer protocols, allowing for easy integration into partner applications and creating a seamless and efficient workflow on construction sites. From the start, Novatron’s values and operating philosophy have emphasized open interfaces, enabling customer-centric solutions and driving industry development. Unlike many competitors, the Finnish Novatron believes in a win-win strategy with its customers and end users.
“Finns are known globally for their integrity and straightforwardness,” Kipinoinen notes.
Novatron is actively involved in defining international ISO/ DTS 1514-4.2 standard. For example, the company plays a key role in promoting the use of data models in construction site processes.
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When it comes to Xsite, we take a lot of pride in our own customer service and partners’ local services. Our support and reseller network covers multiple countries all over the world. It’s pretty safe to say that almost wherever you are, you’re never alone with Xsite.
Petteri Haapanen Head of Partner Business
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When it comes to Xsite, we take a lot of pride in our customer service. Our support and reseller network covers multiple countries all over the world� It’s pretty safe to say that almost wherever you are, you’re never alone with Xsite�
From Europe to East Asia, and Australia, you’ll be provided great know-how and support by our local experts and partners�
