MobileMapper 6
Affordable, rugged data collector you can depend on
Industry Leaders in Surveying and Construction Technology
First established as the surveying and construction division of Spectra Physics, Spectra Geospatial now brings together some of the biggest names in the Surveying, Construction and Accessory industries:
Surveying Technology
For nearly two centuries, Spectra Geospatial’s surveying expertise has been built through partnerships with some of the most respected names in the industry:
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Dating back to 1846, the surveying division of Carl Zeiss AG is still our Jena-based R&D center developing world-class surveying instruments
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The surveying division of Nikon Corporation is now structured as a joint venture with Trimble (Nikon-Trimble Co. Ltd)
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Ashtech, a pioneer in the GNSS industry and developer of many unique GNSS technologies, has R&D teams located near Nantes, France and in Moscow, Russia
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Tripod Data Systems (TDS) formed in Corvallis, Oregon – the leading independent survey software vendor continues to refine the market-leading Survey Pro software
Construction Technology
Spectra Geospatial’s construction solutions draw from companies that helped define modern laser and positioning systems:
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Laserplane – From day one, every major development in laser positioning for construction, including the first rotating laser, started here
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Spectra Physics – The parent of Spectra Geospatial – was the industry’s first commercial laser company founded in 1961
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Apache Technologies – the world leader in laser detection – handheld laser detectors and entry-level machine display receivers
Accessories
Supporting every measurement solution is a range of premium accessories developed by specialist manufacturers:
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Crain Enterprises – a leading manufacturer of accessories for the geomatics, surveying, mapping, and construction industries – focused on polymer and composite-based products lines
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SECO Manufacturing of Redding, California – specializes in the development, fabrication and machining of metallic accessory products as well as all general accessories for the surveying and positioning markets
A Timeline of Technological Breakthroughs
From early optical pioneers to global leaders in precision measurement, these milestones mark the breakthroughs that built Spectra Geospatial.
Carl Zeiss AG established in Jena, Germany, by Carl Zeiss – pioneer in the field of optics and precision lenses
Nikon Corporation formed through the merger of three Japanese optical manufacturers
World’s first automatic level
The first commercial laser level was developed by a team at Laserplane / Spectra Physics in Dayton, Ohio
World’s first rotating laser
World’s first electronically leveled rotating laser
World’s first electronic level
Tripod Data Systems (TDS) – TDS has become the leading independent survey software company in the United States and Canada
Ashtech Corporation is founded in California
World’s first cone technology laser
The Spectra Precision Division of Spectra Physics expands with the acquisition of Geotronics (Sweden), Plus 3 (Atlanta, GA) and Terrasat (Munich)
Ashtech merged with the consumer GPS business of Magellan Corporation
World’s first proportional machine control laser receiver
Joint venture created between Spectra Precision and Carl Zeiss AG to manage the Zeiss surveying business
World’s first proportional machine control laser receiver
Tripod Data Systems acquired by Trimble and augments its established survey software business with a line of rugged handheld data collectors that becomes the benchmark for the industry
Trimble Jena GmbH – the new name for the Zeiss surveying business – is now 100% owned by Trimble, but continues to this day to operate from the Zeiss premises in Jena
Trimble and Caterpillar began a joint venture, Caterpillar Trimble Controls Technologies LLC, to develop the next generation of advanced electronic guidance and control products for earthmoving machines in the construction, mining and waste industries
Nikon Corporation and Trimble establish Nikon-Trimble Co Ltd, a joint venture. Nikon-Trimble Co Ltd represents both parent companies in the Japanese domestic market; outside Japan, Nikon-branded optical instruments are exclusively sold by the Spectra Precision Division of Trimble
Trimble expands Laser Technology portfolio with acquisition of Apache Technologies
Trimble Acquires SECO Manufacturing and Crain Enterprises – leading Engineering and Construction Accessories Companies
Ashtech emerges as an independent entity following the sale of the Magellan consumer GPS business
Ashtech acquired and merged into the Spectra Precision division of Trimble
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SP100
The Spectra Geospatial® SP100 GNSS receiver is everything you need for surveying. -
SP85
The SP85 is a next generation GNSS receiver that combines GNSS RTK technology with new GNSS processing. -
SP60
The SP60 is a new generation GNSS receiver offering a high level of flexibility & solutions. -
SP90m
The Spectra Precision SP90m is a powerful, highly versatile, ultra-rugged, and reliable GNSS positioning solution for a wide variety of applications in real-time and post-processing. -
MobileMapper 6
The MobileMapper® 6 data collector provides professional handheld data collection workflows. -
Ranger 5
This fifth-generation Ranger has a heritage that traces back to the first modern field computer for land surveyors. -
Ranger 7
The Ranger 7 Data Collector, with its rugged and sunlight readable 7-inch touch screen, full keypad, and Windows 10 Pro operating system, is built to hit mark for surveyors requiring an easy-to-use, rugged, cost-effective data collector. -
Origin
Spectra Geospatial Origin field software can handle a full range of projects quickly and efficiently. -
Survey Office
Survey Office v5.30 position itself as the single office software for surveyors professionals. -
FOCUS 50
The Spectra Geospatial FOCUS 50 is a robotic total station you can customize to fit your needs. -
Z-Blade
It can be challenging or even impossible for surveyors to work with GNSS equipment in cities where high buildings create urban canyons, or in forests with dense tree canopy. -
RTX Correction Service
Built on Trimble’s exclusive RTX technology, Trimble CenterPoint RTX provides high-accuracy GNSS positioning services via satellite or cellular delivery worldwide.
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Spectra Geospatial announces new SP85 GNSS Receiver
Spectra Geospatial recently announced the release of the latest model in their complete range of advanced GNSS solutions – the SP85 GNSS receiver. -
Spectra Precision Introduces the SP20 Handheld GNSS Receiver with Innovative Camera-Enabled Centimeter Logging
Rugged, lightweight and scalable, the SP20 offers an easy to-use solution, delivering the accuracy needed (meter to centimeter).
Everything You Need to Know About Spectra Geospatial
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