- In July 2024, Leica Geosystems AG introduced the Leica DD300 CONNECT utility locator and Leica DA300 signal transmitter, offering a comprehensive and adaptable solution for utility locating. This advanced system is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Leica DX Shield software, providing advanced tracking capabilities and creating a unified platform for managing on-site activities and multiple devices
- In March 2024, Radiodetection Ltd. collaborated with Trimble Inc., a software and services company, to enhance the precision of utility workflows. The integration of Radiodetection’s RD Map application and high-precision locator products, combined with the Trimble Catalyst DA2 GNSS system, introduces an innovative software and hardware solution that optimizes utility locating, ensuring advanced measurement accuracy and facilitating the creation of detailed underground utility maps in a single field activity
- In October 2023, USIC, LLC partnered with broadband authorities and internet service providers (ISP) to secure the necessary utility locating support for the nationwide broadband rollout. Supported by USD 42.45 million from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program over the next five years, USIC, LLC is working closely with broadband leaders to align utility locators with broadband expansion efforts and build a skilled workforce to meet the project goals
- In April 2022, Radiodetection Ltd. launched the 120CXB Metallic Cable Analyzer TDR, a high-precision time domain reflectometer (TDR) designed for quickly and efficiently identifying cable faults
- In September 2021, Guideline Geo launched the MALA Easy Locator Core, an efficient utility locating GPR solution that enables real-time data interpretation. The product helps locate and mark objects beneath the surface while also measuring their position
- In February 2021, Rigid Tool Company introduced the RIGID Seek Tech ST-305R, a powerful and flexible multi-frequency transmitter compatible with any RIGID SeekTech or NaviTrack receiver, designed for finding buried conductors
