LIVERMORE, Calif. — July 14, 2026 — Topcon Positioning Systems announced it has entered a strategic agreement with GreenValley International (GVI) to collaborate on technologies for surveying, mapping, construction, forestry and other spatial intelligence related applications. Planned innovations will include integrated hardware and software solutions for handheld, aerial, and mobile LiDAR data collection and processing workflows, with developments extending into robotic systems, autonomous monitoring solutions and real-time cloud-based data processing and transfer.
“Collaborating with GreenValley allows us to combine the strengths of both organizations and deliver simpler, more efficient workflows to more professionals,” said Ron Oberlander, head of the Topcon Geomatics and Construction Platforms. “By advancing joint research and integrating emerging AI technologies into spatial solutions, we aim to help users collect, process, and apply data more effectively, even in remote and challenging environments.”
“This alliance unites GVI’s spatial intelligence expertise with Topcon’s precise positioning technologies to deliver next-generation solutions for the global geospatial community,” said Cody McColl, North American operations manager with GreenValley International. “Together, we are focused on developing AI-enhanced point cloud processing, including automated feature extraction and classification, multi-sensor integration, and intelligent workflow automation to help users collect, process, and maximize the value of geospatial data.”
The announcement was made at the Esri User Conference in San Diego, California, held July 13-17, 2026. For more information on Topcon, visit topconpositioning.com.
About Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems is an innovation company focused on delivering precision technologies and workflow solutions for the global construction, geomatics, and agriculture markets. Topcon Positioning Systems (topconpositioning.com) is headquartered in Livermore, California, U.S. Its European head office is in Zoetermeer, Netherlands. Parent company Topcon Corporation (topcon.com), founded in 1932, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
About GreenValley International
GreenValley International Inc. (GVI), headquartered in Berkeley, California, develops spatial intelligence technologies that help professionals capture, process, understand, and apply high-precision 3D data. GVI provides integrated hardware, software, cloud, and AI-enabled workflow solutions across infrastructure, utilities, forestry, transportation, construction, and industrial inspection.
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