Carlson Software’s Machine Control solutions democratize positioning and 3D machine control globally through open standards, easy-to-use software interfaces and an attractive price/performance proposition for Mining, Landfills, and Construction.
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For all inquiries, please contact: Machine Control Division machinecontrol@carlsonsw.com 616-540-1229 (p) |
![]() We serve the mining, landfill, dredging, earthmoving and and 3D drilling markets with state of the art, 3D machine guidance, positioning, monitoring, reporting and production analysis solutions. Carlson Machine Control provides solutions that adhere to Open Positioning Architecture (OPA). We believe in promoting open support for data files, sensors, etc. We have the world’s most extensive GNSS/GPS library connecting to most GPS receivers. |
Extend the life of any landfill
Designed for Landfill Compactors, Dozers, Graders and Scrapers
- Track your compaction in real time with color mapping using pass counts or vertical deflection
- Share data real time between two machines with Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) for maximum productivity
- Reduce airspace, maximize compaction reaching optimum density in less time
- Easily generate Airspace Utilization Factor (AUF), density and volume reports
- Minimize daily cover
- Analyze productivity and report from anywhere
Key features
- Overfill eliminated from outer design slopes
- True recording of actual material placement
- Avoidance Zones such as gas wells and hazardous material placement
- Daily density calculations through scale house weight & import
- Forward/reverse compaction
- Ability to collect & stake points
- Heartbeat connectivity connects machines, site supervisor and office
- Remote monitoring of machines with Carlson Fleet Manager Office – Landfill
- Historical playback for machines and material placement

Rover Position Trace

Cut Fill Color Map

Real Time Dashboard

Timeline Report

Time Reporting
PDGrade™ Machine Guidance for Pile Driving
Carlson Machine Control uses application-centric software created just for the solar farm industry combined with state-of-the-art, integrated GNSS All-In-One sensor (MC Pro Vx6) and a rugged, Windows 7-based Control Box (MC-8 Control Box Console).