Autodesk, Topcon Announce Collaboration to Improve Interoperability

Autodesk, Inc.

, the leader in cloud-based design and engineering software, and Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., a global leader in precision positioning solutions, today announced they have signed a letter of intent under which both companies will collaborate to allow products within Autodesk's leading design and construction software portfolio for Building Information Modeling (BIM) to more efficiently interact with Topcon's on-site field positioning hardware. This collaboration is designed to allow building and civil infrastructure construction customers to form a tighter, more seamless workflow that will increase on-site worker productivity, enhance field safety, and improve quality control.