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Xwatch and MDiG join forces ahead of Futureworx

Xwatch safety systems has announced a new partnership with technology solutions specialist MDiG, which will become official distributors of the Xwatch suite of safety systems.

Xwatch Safety Solutions is currently revolutionising the global safety market with its XW series of products which include height control, slew control, and rated capacity indicator (RCI) systems. Xwatch (established in 2019) has already successfully launched a number of game-changing products in both machine safety and telematics.

MDiG provides businesses nationwide with technology solutions that optimise its construction sites, enabling the company to complete projects more efficiently, safely and accurately. Although MDiG was launched just two years ago, it has captured the market in a big way providing customers with solutions from leading manufacturers including Topcon and Leica.

It was the connection with Leica that led MDiG to explore a partnership with Xwatch Safety Solutions. MDiG supplies and installs Leica Geosystems MC1 machine control solutions. In the latter part of 2021, the Leica iCON PA80, VA80 and CAS safety awareness solutions were integrated with Xwatch creating the perfect synergy.

Users of the popular Leica MC1 machine control platform can leverage their investments to run the new safety awareness solution. The Leica iCON PA80 integration will automatically alert the operator on the screen of the same device that they already use for their ongoing machine operations. 

The collaboration between Leica Geosystems, Xwatch and MDiG will offer a system that streamlines job site safety offerings by interconnecting height control, slew control and 2D and 3D safety machine control solutions.

In related news, Xwatch and MDiG will join forces at the Futureworx technology event. The Futureworx event and conference programme is taking place at the East of England Arena, Peterborough during the afternoon March 30th (invite only) and March 31st. The event will celebrate digital construction technology to include telematics and safety systems. 

Xwatch and MDiG will be exhibiting at the event, following the announcement of the companies partnership. Xwatch Safety Solutions is launching a brand new safety system at the event and showing the latest machines from Sany fitted with Xwatch technology. The company has also teamed up with Plantforce Rentals, which is revealing its ‘Cancer Research’ Charity machine, an SK85 Kobelco fitted with an Xwatch XW4 system. All proceeds from the rental of this machine will be donated to Cancer research. 

Plantforce Rentals is also bringing the latest hybrid and semi-autonomous machines from Kobelco, also kitted out with Xwatch and Leica technology. MDiG will be showcasing the Leica MC1 machine control system, which is a revolutionising software platform for all machine control solutions and applications. 

The Leica ICG60 Base Station will also feature on the stand. Leica’s latest GNSS hardware and IMU (Inertial measurement unit) releases the need to use the poles bubble, unlocking faster data capture! Icon’s field software integrates with all modern construction workflows to minimise downtime with data transfers. Other products from Leica include the Leica iCON windows field tablet.

MDiG will also showcase products from Topcon and Smart Construction. The Topcon X53x is said to deliver the most advanced and precise GPS positioning technology, coupled with advanced sensors, controllers, and simple on-board software. Productivity improvements of 30% or more are common – even for experienced operators. The Topcon Hyper VR Base Station will also feature.

A DJI M300 RTK drone will also be on display – the DJI Matrice 300 RTK is reported to be the most powerful and versatile commercial drone platform by DJI.

Registration is now open for day two of Futureworx (March 31st) for the conference and exhibition Showcase, and it’s free. Visit www.futureworx.uk/rsvp and enter the code FWXG22. Places are limited and space is filling up fast.

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