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.
Holcim is scaling up the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in manufacturing across more than 100 plants worldwide over the next four years, improving efficiency and reinforcing customer capacity.
Topcon has unveiled its new FC-336 data controller designed specifically for the construction industry. In addition to providing field crews with access to MAGNET Enterprise to send and receive data files, the new controller operates with Topcon MAGNET Field, Site and Layout software, as well as Topcon Pocket 3D. A compact and lightweight handheld controller, the FC-336 works with all Topcon GNSS receivers and total stations.
Deformation monitoring is presenting a major business development for Topcon Positioning. Chris Emery, business manager monitoring solutions Europe, called it the biggest growth area in his business segment. At the moment, the asset life extension segment is growing at around 25% per year for Topcon. Emery said: “The problem is that, post war, so many structures were built. They’re now coming to the end of their design life, or have even gone past their design life.”
He said that the package is able to
