Shaping the future: Topcon leaders on innovation, market trends, and the next big breakthrough

February 24, 2025

Join Global Highways Magazine Deputy Editor David Arminas as he sits down with Ray O’Connor, Chairman of Topcon Positioning Systems, and Ivan Di Federico, President & CEO. In this insightful discussion, they explore Topcon’s innovation-driven culture, the future of automation in construction and positioning technology, and how market trends and customer needs shape their strategy. Learn about technological breakthroughs, the challenges of industry adoption, and what’s next for Topcon in a rapidly evolving sector. 

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