Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance

SC 3DMG is an easy and affordable way to bring machine guidance technology to any of your standard excavators to improve grading performance and efficiency over the standard machine or traditional stake-plus-grade-checker method. By bridging the technology gap, operators now have access to 3D design and topography data to help drive grading accuracy and productivity. With the optional payload monitoring system, operators have access to payload data which assists in accurately loading trucks based on its rated payload.
No longer is a GNSS equipped dozer or grade checker needed to keep the excavator on grade; accurate 3D GNSS technology gives operators all the needed design and position information needed to free up other assets. Digging below grade is wasted production. Minimize over-excavation and leave a smooth surface with a high accuracy guidance system that assists operators from digging below target grade. Avoid major DOT fines from overloaded trucks and provide the operator data regarding how much material is moved.
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Product highlights and benefits

Accuracy with ease though global connection
Accuracy with ease though global connection

No more setting up a laser, grade stakes or bench every time the machine moves. With global navigation satellite system (GNSS), a machine can determine where it is on the job site and what the target grade is to help improve efficiency and drive time savings. 

Economical and powerful
Economical and powerful

Lower the startup costs of bringing technology to your standard excavator — for new and legacy excavators — with compact and modular kits that are professionally-installed and fit most make + models.

Critical insight on demand
Critical insight on demand

Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance collects as-built data that can be used for reports to customers and data-driven plans. With seamless integration with Smart Construction Dashboard, monitor machine production and job site progress from the office. 

More data, less effort
More data, less effort

No longer is a GNSS equipped dozer or grade checker needed to keep the excavator on grade; accurate 3D GNSS technology gives the operator all the needed design & position information, so fewer people need to be working on the ground or in the open trench. 

Be confident with loads
Be confident with loads

With the equipped payload monitoring system, avoid major DOT fines from overloaded trucks and the operator has better data about how much material has been moved.

Return on investment

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Slope shape final

42% Faster production

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Flat surface final

32% Faster production

These return on investment calculations are based on a case study performed by Earth brain Japan . Conditions for both sloped and flat surface studies were independent. The sloped surface study compared two Komatsu PC350LC-8MO excavators, one with 3DMG installed, and one without. The flat surface study compared these two machines, as well as third comparable excavator operating without 3DMG. The machines were operated with identical conditions, and the rate of area graded per hour was calculated. Any ROI information displayed in this website is subject to change based on various factors, including market conditions and any other market conditions. 

How Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance can transform your processes

Digitally transform the traditional grade and stake method

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Save time
Save time

No more staking

Improve performance
Improve performance

Always aware of your grade

Save money
Save money

Dig only what's needed

What gets installed

  • 4x IMU'S (sensors) for bucket, arm, boom and body a
  • Controller which serves as brains of equipmentb
  • 2x GNSS antennas for multi-constellation GNSS capabilities c
  • Android tablet which serves as main monitor inside cabd
  • Modem to connect controller and monitor via WiFi signale
  • External radio to connect to job site base station f
  • 2 pressure sensors(optional) for payload g
Whats get Installed

Specifications

Kits Machine
Small Kit PC78 - PC170 excavator
Medium Kit PC210 - PC290 excavator
Large Kit PC360 - PC490 excavator
Compatibility Integration
iconlightblue All GNSS Satellites (GPS, Glonass, Beidou, QZSS, Galileo)
iconlightblue Network corrections (VRS) with an added sim card
iconlightblue All major project file types. Project converter may be required.
iconlightblue All major base station for corrections
iconlightblue In-field design, flat and three-point sloping plane
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Testimonial

"Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance gave me more control over what I was doing, and that is great if I need to overcut, undercut, or dig outside the perimeters of the model. It allows you to cut a guy out, so you can can cut your labor in half. Since you aren't guessing while operating and don't have to wait on someone, you can be more accurate and operate faster. You're going to save at least half your time"

-Justin Raper, Sons Construction

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How the process works

Price, cost installation fee vary by dealer. Installation is done in shop.

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Smart Construction Pilot

Our complimentary companion application for 3D machine guidance.

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  • success3D Guidance for in-field design
  • success2D guidance for GPS limited sites
  • successPayload monitoring system
  • successintegrates with Smart Construction suite
  • successRecords as-built data
Organizations that have purchased and are actively using 3DMG on owned machines

FAQ

Any Android device can be used with 3D Machine Guidance.
Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance is an indicate/guidance-only system. If you are looking for fully integrated grade control (grade assist and auto-stop control) on your excavators, please check out our Intelligent Machines!
Xml, tp3, gc3, In3, dxf, ttm, svd, dsz, and cal are all supported file formats. A free file converter tool (Smart Construction Pilot) will convert these to the supported rpz format for 3D Machine Guidance. Pilot is available for free download above.
Smart Construction Pilot app can be downloaded for free on the Google Play store. We recommend connecting with your local Komatsu Distributor to install Smart Construction 3D Machine first before downloading the Smart Construction Pilot app.
3D Machine Guidance can be installed on most makes and models, new and legacy excavators. For questions related to a machine compatibility, please reach out to your local Komatsu distributor for more information.
Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance can utilize a VRS network for corrections data. To utilize this function, a SIM Card will be required for connectivity.
An operator can create flat surfaces, slope surfaces and 3-point surfaces directly from the cab of the machine!
Smart Construction 3D Guidance integrates with Smart Construction Dashboard to monitor job site progress and visualize as-built data. It also integrates with Smart Construction Remote for remote support and file transfer directly from the office. Lastly, 3D Machine Guidance also integrates with Smart Construction Fleet which records payload history.
3D Machine Guidance allows operators to grade complex surfaces and designs with ease. Operators will always know where their cutting edge is in relation to the working surface, so staking and benching are no longer needed. 3D guidance also saves the operator from having to re-bench every time they want to grade.
Please reach out to your local Komatsu Distributor for questions related to pricing and installation.

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