Volvo CE makes Unicontrol's 3D machine control tech available on excavators

Volvo Construction Equipment and Unicontrol have announced that the software company’s 3D machine control technology is now available on Volvo CE excavators in North America.

The Unicontrol3D system will be fully integrated with Volvo Active Control, providing one interface with one set of hardware. The platform aims to help excavator operators work with more speed, precision and efficiency.

When customers order the Volvo Co-Pilot with Dig Assist — the Volvo CE machine control system for excavators — from the factory, all necessary hardware and software are installed. The only additional step is to activate the Unicontrol3D application.

“We always aim to make advanced technology approachable, and the Volvo Co-Pilot is an open platform where partners can join us in delivering innovative solutions,” says Matthew McLean, product manager — assist systems at Volvo CE. “Unicontrol is the latest to come on board, bringing flexible 3D machine control that boosts productivity and simplicity for our customers.”

Unicontrol is owned by U.S.-based Spectra Precision. The Denmark-based company allows Volvo CE to offer more choices to its customers. The software integrates with any type of excavator, any data format and any workflow, allowing contractors to optimize mixed fleets without being locked into a single ecosystem.

“The demand for flexible and accessible 3D machine control is not slowing down,” says Martin Kirkmand, CEO at Unicontrol. “And this partnership with Volvo CE shows how well we’re responding to that demand with technology that prioritizes efficiency, versatility and ease of use.”