The modern automobile offers massive gains in safety over earlier generation vehicles. Occupant protection levels have been improved due to crash testing regimes that have ensured vehicles will not collapse catastrophically in the event of an impact. Braking systems are more effective and reliable, with ABS preventing skidding in wet weather conditions. The prospect of autonomous vehicles in the near future offer further safety gains to come.
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Topcon Positioning says that its DS-200i direct-aiming motorised imaging station is compatible with the new Autodesk BIM 360 Layout app for the Apple iPad. The DS-200i is the second total station solution that Autodesk and Topcon have collaborated on for contractors.
Topcon says that the BIM 360 Layout app’s connectivity with the DS-200i offers a reflectorless solution along with imaging and increased vertical range over previous systems. The DS-200i has an electronic distance measurement (EDM) range of
