Topcon Positioning Systems: AI, automation & the democratisation of technology
May 27, 2025
In this exclusive episode of the Infrastructure Podcast, host Anthony Oliver sits down with Ivan Di Federico, President and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems, to discuss the massive digital transformation underway in construction and agriculture.
In this video, Global Highways explores the new digital guidelines introduced by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), focusing on three key areas: autonomy, cybersecurity and data layers in non-road equipment. Experts Mike Gomes (Topcon Positioning Systems) and John Somers (AEM) explain why these guidelines matter and how they aim to align the construction and agriculture industries.
Topcon Positioning’s Yassir Shanshal, senior vice president of Global Quality, Service and Kris Cowles, executive vice president & CIO spoke with Mike Woof of World Highways on Topcon’s view for the future.
‘The Intersection of Infrastructure and Technology’ is Topcon’s theme at this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG.
Topcon sees itself at the conceptual crossroads that provides construction, surveying and engineering professionals with the advantages and know-how to be at the forefront of technological innovation, increasing productivity and profitability for growing infrastructure needs. Industry professionals are continually challenged to cut costs and produce results more quickly.
