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Leica Geosystems launches its first Machine Smart Antenna
L eica Geosystems , part of Hexagon , has announced the launch of Leica iCON gps 120 – a smart antenna designed to further empower construction professionals with scalable and flexible machine control solutions .
The new Leica iCON 120 Machine Smart Antenna is integrated into the existing Leica MC1 solution platform . Thanks to its flexibility , scalability and modularity , it extends the machine control solution offering to more applications and machine types . Construction machines like compaction rollers , which usually require only sub-metre accuracy without heading , can now be equipped with a tailor-made Leica MC1 machine control solution . This allows streamlined operations and consistent workflows between heavy construction equipment that vary in application requirements . Using the Leica MC1 machine control solution enables more accurate and quicker task completion , significantly enhanced fleet efficiency , reduced waste and more environmentally friendly operations .
“ Leica Geosystems ’ innovative and flexible solutions are robust enablers of digital construction workflows ,” says
Tommi Kauppinen , Vice President , Heavy Construction , Machine Control Field Solutions at Leica Geosystems . “ The iCON gps 120 Machine Smart Antenna expands the machine control technology possibilities on the construction site by offering scalable solutions to even more machines and applications .”
Matterport unveils reporting tool to showcase carbon reduction achieved using digital twins
M atterport has announced the launch of avoided emissions reporting for select enterprise customers , measuring the emissions savings associated with the use of Matterport ’ s digital twin platform . Developed with independent carbon accounting experts , the reports enable enterprise customers to understand the impact of emissions avoided by collaborating remotely instead of traveling to inspect facilities onsite .
There has been a growing expectation from corporations to operate climate-consciously . Organisations of all sizes are making ambitious commitments to reduce their carbon footprint ( GHG emissions ) by pledging alignment with the United Nations ’ Sustainable Development Goals and setting science-based targets to limit global temperature rise to below 1.5 degrees Celsius .
Matterport ’ s 3D digital twins are sustainability in action , providing tools to help businesses to reduce Scope 3 emissions for tasks that traditionally require travel to complete , such as tours , inspections , progress monitoring , change management and more . The more 3D digital twins are incorporated into day-today operations , the greater impact they can drive towards an organisation ’ s sustainability goals . For businesses with significant property portfolios and those that are globally dispersed , this life-like virtual collaboration also offers the ability to significantly reduce costs , while freeing up team members to work more productively remotely .
“ Enterprises increasingly need proof-of-value that their technology investments are both driving impact to the bottom line , and their overall carbon footprint ,” said Qadira Harris , Senior Director of Global Responsibility at Matterport . “ These new reporting capabilities quantify the sustainable impact of digital twins , empowering enterprises to streamline their property decisions with results they can stand behind .”
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