Topcon announces partnership to expand photogrammetry solutions

US-based precision measurement and workflow solutions technology developer Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has announced a strategic partnership with Swiss firm Pix4D to enhance photogrammetry and geopositioning capabilities for construction and surveying.

Drone or UAV at quarry (Image: Adobe Stock) An uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone flies over a quarry site. (Image: Adobe Stock)

As part of the agreement, Topcon will become an authorised distributor of Pix4D鈥檚 photogrammetry software, expanding access to advanced 3D mapping and reality-capture technologies.

The collaboration seeks to integrate Topcon鈥檚 precision positioning expertise with Pix4D鈥檚 photogrammetry software for the surveying, architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), infrastructure and public safety sectors.

Pix4D said, by leveraging Topcon鈥檚 global distribution network, customers will have streamlined access to its software alongside Topcon鈥檚 hardware solutions. The agreement is expected to improve access to integrated positioning and imaging solutions while ensuring end-users receive technical support through Topcon鈥檚 established channels.

鈥淭he integration of Topcon鈥檚 precision positioning technology with Pix4D鈥檚 photogrammetry expertise is another great example of the type of collaboration the geospatial industry has always thrived on,鈥� said Murray Lodge, executive vice president of TPS.

(Image: Pix4D) (Image: Pix4D)

Pix4D CEO Andrey Kleymenov described the partnership as a significant step in the company鈥檚 growth strategy, stating that combining Topcon鈥檚 positioning technology with Pix4D鈥檚 GeoFusion algorithms creates 鈥渁 powerful set of solutions for professionals in the utilities, infrastructure, and horizontal construction markets globally.鈥�

Partnership details, including any financial information, was not provided. 

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