Trimble, the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based advanced technology systems maker, saw a record 3,500 attendees from 80 countries during its sixth annual Dimensions event held Nov. 5-7 at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The conference consisted of 480 sessions focused on increased field and office productivity through Trimble hardware and software in a variety of applications from heavy civil and building construction to mapping and surveying.
Among other things, the 34-year-old publicly traded company (NASDAQ: TRMB) unveiled a new rugged, lightweight construction tablet. The 2.8-lb field computer uses Trimble SCS900 site-controller software for real-time data that can visualize cut-and-fill levels, calculate material volumes and communicate work orders. The 5.5-in. by 9-in. tablet has a built-in cellular modem with integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for instant e-mail access and jobsite data synchronization, making it ideal for supervisors, grade checkers and site engineers.