Trimble opened its 5th international users conference last week with more than 2,900 registered attendees from 67 countries around the world. The Trimble Dimensions 2010 conference theme-Converge, Connect and Collaborate-provided insight into how the convergence of technologies can redefine the way professionals connect and collaborate to achieve success.
Among the new products announced by Trimble Heavy and Highway division was the Trimble® MX100G GNSS+XPS Receiver, which is an integral part of the Trimble Terralite XPS System, which enables open-pit mines to maximise operational efficiency by increasing positioning coverage in areas where satellite visibility is limited due to terrain. This unique receiver tracks GPS and now GLONASS constellations as well as Trimble’s Terralite “ground satellites” for machine control and guidance applications used in mining operations that require high accuracy positioning with maximum availability.
New also is the Trimble Business Center – HCE Powered by Trimble – a new release of the heavy and highway office software for data management and preparation, and material quantities takeoff. Business Center – HCE version 2.2 includes advances that make using, implementing, and learning the software both easier and more efficient.
The conference explored the use of technology in a wide range of applications including surveying, engineering, construction, mapping, GIS, geospatial and mobile resource management.”We are extremely pleased with the continued and strong interest demonstrated in Trimble Dimensions,” said Bryn Fosburgh, Trimble Vice President. “It is truly a unique conference focused on how advanced technology solutions are transforming the way work is done.”
Attendees had the opportunity to network with key industry leaders, build partnerships, develop new contacts, discuss opportunities and discover how to overcome obstacles in today’s competitive business environment. With more than 400 sessions across multiple specialty tracks, the conference focused on increasing productivity in the field and the office by revolutionising work processes.
The conference included an off-site demonstration and training area plus a Partner Pavilion that showcased the complete suite of Trimble solutions, including products from Accubid, Applanix, Meridian Systems, Pacific Crest, QuickPen and Spectra Precision. Highlighted solutions and technologies included GNSS; total stations; field computing and data collection; 3D scanning; pre-design construction planning; 3D visualisation; aerial mapping; wireless communications; data transfer; field and office software; and smart grid applications. Other technology providers who are Trimble partners also participated to extend the conference’s range of products and applications.