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SpatialNews Press Release
Trimble Sharpens Product Focus in Land Survey
Trimble and Spectra Precision Demonstrate 'Integrated Surveying' at Intergeo
2000
BERLIN, Oct. 11 - As part of the Company's product strategy
for the Engineering and Construction Division, Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB)
announced today several enhancements to its land survey product line. These
include: the GPS Total Station(R) 4700 with an extended range of field data
collection solutions; a new survey controller for the Zeiss(R) Elta(R)
surveying system; and the TTS(TM) Optical Survey Family superceded by the new
Geodimeter(R) 600S DR 200+ Direct Reflex instrument.
"With the acquisition of Spectra Precision, we are sharpening our product
focus and realizing synergies to aggressively address the land survey, civil
engineering and construction markets," said Karl Ramstrom, senior vice
president and general manager of Trimble's Engineering and Construction
Division. "The synergy enables us to provide an even broader range of
innovative positioning solutions and better serve our customers."
The announcement was made today at Intergeo 2000, the world's largest
international event for geodesy and geoinformatics.
In addition, Trimble and Spectra Precision will be demonstrating the
synergies of its combined survey solutions-Integrated Surveying(TM). Now,
surveyors can work with GPS and optical surveying instruments seamlessly to
save time and increase productivity.
GPS Total Station 4700 with Enhanced Data Collection Solutions
Trimble will discontinue the Geotracer(R) and Zeiss Elta GPS receivers in
the first quarter of 2001. The company will offer the GPS Total Station 4700
--a modular real-time kinematic (RTK) surveying system -- with an enhanced
range of field data collection solutions including the Geodimeter Geodat(R)Win
field system and the Zeiss Elta Survey Controller. These platforms can now
offer surveyors the advantage of using the world's leading GPS technology.
With the GPS Total Station 4700, these data collection solutions will
benefit from lower power consumption, lighter weight, longer battery life,
extreme field ruggedness and Trimble's field proven RTK performance.
The GeodatWin platform offers advanced data collection and computation for
real-time surveying in the field. It allows surveyors to perform
centimeter-level CAD and mapping tasks as well as create Digital Terrain
Models. GeodatWin is capable of Integrated Surveying, interfacing to GPS and
optical survey systems seamlessly in the field. With its VGA touch screen
interface, this highly graphical Windows(R) 95 based solution enables
functions previously confined to the office to be carried out in the field in
real-time, enhancing productivity and improving quality control.
The new Zeiss Elta Survey Controller offers a larger, semi-graphical
display and faster computing power. It is a popular platform for European
surveyors who are using Zeiss Elta products, such as levels and total
stations. It supports the special cadastral requirements for Germany and
bordering countries. The new survey controller will also be capable of
Integrated Surveying, interfacing to Trimble GPS and Geodimeter optical survey
systems seamlessly in the field.
GeodatWin and the Zeiss Elta Survey Controller are expected to be
available for the GPS Total Station 4700 system in the fourth quarter of 2000.
Geodimeter 600S DR 200+ Direct Reflex Total Station Series
With the introduction of the Geodimeter 600S DR 200+ Direct Reflex in
August of 2000, Trimble is discontinuing the TTS Optical Survey Family. The
Geodimeter 600S DR 200+ addresses the same market sectors as the TTS 300 and
TTS 500 Optical Survey Systems, and offers a variety of additional benefits
such as servo, robotic capability and on-board software. The Geodimeter
600S DR 200+ is unique in the marketplace in terms of its long-range Direct
Reflex capability of more than 200 meters.
Trimble and Spectra Precision Demonstrate Integrated Surveying
Flexible software and easy-to-use interfaces makes working with GPS and
optical survey instruments simple and efficient. Trimble and Spectra Precision
demonstrate Integrated Surveying with its family of data collectors and
application software. This family includes the Trimble Survey Controller(TM)
software for the TSC1(TM) data collector, the GeodatWin field computer and
software, and the Elta Survey Controller. These data collectors can be used
with Trimble, Geodimeter and Zeiss surveying systems. Integrated Surveying
allows surveyors and civil engineers to use one data collector for all their
equipment, saving time and increasing productivity.
About Trimble
Founded in 1978, Trimble is a recognized worldwide leader in the
development of innovative Global Positioning System (GPS) technology-based
products for a wide range of applications. Today, these advanced solutions
combine GPS with wireless communications and sophisticated software to meet
demanding applications in markets ranging from agriculture and construction to
asset management, automotive and timing. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.,
Trimble provides end-users and OEMs with leading edge solutions backed by
global leadership in innovation, exceptional experience and in depth
applications knowledge as well as a reputation for excellence.
With its acquisition of Spectra Precision, a leading provider of
construction lasers, machine control systems, optical surveying instruments
and related software, Trimble now broadens its portfolio of positioning
solutions for the engineering and construction, and agriculture markets.
For an interactive look at company news and products, visit Trimble's Web
site at http://www.trimble.com and Spectra Precision at
http://www.spectraprecision.com .
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