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SPX Announces Purchase of Sensors & Software Inc.

Posted on Nov 12 , 2020

CHARLOTTE, N.C., November 12th , 2020 /Globe Newswire/ — SPX Corporation (NYSE:SPXC) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Sensors & Software Inc. (“Sensors & Software”), based in Mississauga, Ontario. Sensors & Software is a manufacturer and distributor of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) products used for locating underground utilities, detecting unexploded ordinance, and geotechnical and geological investigations. “We are excited about Sensors & Software joining the SPX team” said Gene Lowe, President and CEO of SPX Corporation. “Sensors & Software is a leader in GPR applications, with a strong brand, technology and user base that make…

Schonstedt’s 2020 Surveyor Scholarship Awarded

Posted on Jun 16 , 2020

In collaboration with the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) Foundation, Schonstedt would like to formally congratulate Jessalyn McDermott for being awarded Schonstedt’s Scholarship in Surveying. Through hard work and determination, Ms. McDermott has proven to be a student that NSPS Foundation wishes to recognize, and Schonstedt is proud to support her efforts to become a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS). Jessalyn, we sincerely wish you continued success in your studies and your career. For more information on NSPS Foundation’s Scholarship Program, visit nsps.us.com/page/Scholarships.

Schonstedt Launches Webinar Series & Virtual Product Demonstrations

Posted on May 01 , 2020

Locating More than Monuments: Demining with Schonstedt

Posted on Mar 24 , 2020

Article and photo from the March 06, 2020 edition of xyHt magazine You know the magnetic locator well, no doubt. Whether yours is a Schonstedt or another brand, geospatial professionals are familiar with these instruments due to their common use in detecting survey markers. Border-marking studs, often sunk by surveyors gone by, are made of the ferrous metals that the magnetic locators are designed to detect. However, before the 1970s, Schonstedt wasn’t focused on these meat-and-potatoes surveyors’ needs. The company was a space-specialist, hard at work creating instruments for aerospace use. As a developer of magnetic field detectors, they were…

XTpc Discontinuation Notice

Posted on Jan 07 , 2020

On December 31, 2019, Schonstedt discontinued manufacturing the XTpc Pipe & Cable Locator. This includes the XTpc-82 and the XTpc-33. The replacement for the XTpc is Rex LITE. The XTpc unit in MPC-Kits will transition to a Rex LITE unit. The Part Numbers, MPC-800 and MPC-300, will transition to MPC-L82 and MPC-L33, respectively. Schonstedt will continue to provide support for XTpc products through the end of the three year warranty period. For more information on any of our great locators, or to find which option is the best for you, reach out to our Customer Support Team at 1-888-367-7014 or…

Demining teams briefed on using Schonstedt UXO Locators

Schonstedt Magnetic Locators Support Somalia Demining Efforts

Posted on Oct 16 , 2019

In collaboration with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), four Magnetic Locators from Schonstedt Instrument Company have deployed to Somalia, approximately 6 miles north of the nation’s capital, Mogadishu, to locate explosive remnants of war (ERW). Demining teams briefed on using Schonstedt UXO Locators (Magnetic Locators) during Battle Area Clearance in Daynile. Photo credit: UNMAS Somalia Searcher detected ERW using Schonstedt UXO Locator (Magnetic Locator) on the spot in Daynile. Photo Credit: UNMAS Somalia About the Site The Daynile district, located in the Banaadir region of Somalia, encompasses the northern outskirts of the nation’s capital, Mogadishu. Approximately 6 miles…

Spot the improvements?

Posted on Sep 04 , 2019

When Schonstedt customers talk, our engineers listen. The new changes we made to the Spot magnetic locator aren’t ground-breaking. They just make our next generation “yellow stick” a little better, and your locating job a little easier. Spot now comes with a new anti-roll guard, an improved control panel, and with the implementation of “gain memory”, the gain setting is memorized when the unit is turned off. >> Learn more about “Spot 2.0” on our Website

Rex, the ultra-lightweight, super portable, multi-frequency Pipe & Cable Locator

Rex Just Got An Upgrade

Posted on Aug 05 , 2019

Rex — the ultra-lightweight, super portable, multi-frequency Pipe & Cable Locator — just got even better! Larger Display on the Transmitter Improved icons and a larger LCD on the transmitter provide greater clarity and legibility. Software Enhancements on the Receiver On the receiver, we’ve improved the feedback provided when adjusting the Gain. Click here to learn more about Rex.

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