Hawaii Land Surveyors Association Conference

March 11 | Part 1: SX12 – Beyond the Total Station: How it Works

Join Robert Martin at the 2026 Hawaii Land Surveyors Association Conference in Aiea HI, for an in-depth look at the Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station. This session isn’t just a gear review; it’s a deep dive into the mechanics of how this “unicorn” of surveying equipment combines high-speed 3D laser scanning with the precision of a robotic total station.

What you’ll learn:

• Integrated Surveying: How the SX12 merges vision, scanning, and surveying into one seamless workflow.
• Green Pointer Technology: Understanding the industry-leading 3mm spot size at 50 meters for ultra-precise aiming.
• The “Why” Behind the Specs: Why the 1-arc-second accuracy and 26,600 points per second scanning matter for your field efficiency.
• Hardware Setup: Best practices for ensuring stability and accuracy before you hit “Start.”

March 12 | Part 2: SX12 – From Field to Finish: How to Process the Data

You’ve captured the data—now what? In Part 2, Robert walks you through the back-end workflow of the SX12. High-quality data is only as good as your ability to process it efficiently. Learn how to manage massive point clouds without getting bogged down in software lag.

What you’ll learn:

• Trimble Business Center (TBC) Mastery: Tips for importing and managing SX12 data within TBC.
• Point Cloud Clean-Up: Techniques for filtering out “noise” and extracting the features that actually matter for your deliverables.
• Seamless Integration: How to combine SX12 scan data with traditional survey measurements for a comprehensive site model.
• Troubleshooting Common Errors: Avoiding the pitfalls of data misalignment and ensuring your coordinate systems are locked in.