AUTOMATIC Oscillating laser beam controls dozer blade. (Photos courtesy of Caterpillar Inc.) Laser and GPS controls for earthmoving machines have been available for years from after-market suppliers.

Increased quality, labor savings and tighter material yields are just a few of the benefits concrete contractors will see with laser-guided grading systems. Increased quality, labor savings and ...

Combining GPS tracking with digital plan data, the 3D-GPS system allows the operator to grade any design surface within a few centimeters' accuracy. The software has a single or multiple design axis ...

Not only is proper grading on construction jobsites crucial to a project's long-term success, but improper grading can have significant ramifications on a job’s timelines and costs. Such is the ...

The 3-D SiteShape Laser Grading System for motor graders and bulldozers requires one operator to use. First, set up the geodimeter. Then shoot critical points on the laptop. After the computer creates ...

Laser engraving uses a powerful beam of light to create detailed designs on various materials. The laser works by vaporizing the surface layer, leaving behind precise and lasting marks or etchings.