Develon, Leica expand 3D control to all 9 Series crawler excavators

Develon, with North American headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia, and Switzerland-based Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have announced that the Leica MC1 3D machine control solution is now available as an aftermarket kit for all Develon 9 Series crawler excavators.

The advanced system is designed to integrate with Develon's existing 2D sensors and calibration systems.

“By expanding the availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine control solution to all 9 Series crawler excavators, Develon is reinforcing its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction,” says Stephane Dieu, product manager for Develon in Europe.

The Series 9 excavators are equipped with an open control architecture that enables real-time communication between the excavator’s built-in sensors and Leica’s 3D machine control systems. Through this control-level integration, operators can access Leica’s 3D automation while continuing to utilize Develon’s 2D technologies, including Virtual Wall for defining safe operation boundaries, Weighing System for real-time load measurement and Advanced Lift Assist for enhanced lifting stability.

“This partnership seamlessly integrates the advanced capabilities of Develon’s 2D systems with Leica Geosystems’ 3D technology,” says Neil Williams, president of the machine control division at Leica. “With an efficient installation and calibration process, this collaboration empowers customers to work smarter and achieve results faster.”