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This section provides an overview for automatic levels as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 automatic level manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked automatic level companies as of December, 2024: 1.Survey Instrument Sales, 2.Precision Laser & Instrument, Inc., 3.Survey Supply, Inc..
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An automatic level refers to the measurement of the water level in a container, river, etc., or the height at which powder materials are stacked. Many measurement principles have been developed, and a variety of companies offer automatic level products. Some products combine the function of measuring the automatic level of the water level or height with the function of a switch to operate the appropriate equipment according to that level. Typical measurement methods include float, electrode, pressure, ultrasonic, laser, and capacitance.
Automatic levels are used in a wide range of applications from industry to public facilities, including industries that use tanks for storing liquids, facilities that manage rivers, etc., and water treatment plants. When selecting a method of automatic levels, it is necessary to consider the accuracy and detection speed of the measurement, whether the object to be measured is suitable for the measurement method, durability in the operating environment, ease of installation, and ease of maintenance.
The following are examples of automatic levels in use:
The following is a description of the measurement principles of automatic levels, divided into the typical measurement principles: float, electrode, pressure, ultrasonic, laser, and capacitance.
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SECO Manufacturing Co., founded in 1977 and currently a subsidiary of Trimble Inc., is an American manufacturer based in Redding, California, specializing in tools and accessories geared towards industries reliant on Global Positioning System/Global Navigation Satellite System (GPS/GNSS) technology. The company offers tools and accessories catering to surveying needs. These include construction lasers, field supplies, GNSS surveying accessories, laser scanner accessories, and optical instruments. It also provides prisms and reflectors for applications in mining, tunneling, and rail monitoring, as well as prism poles, quick-release bipods, thumb-release bipods, tripods, and robotic accessories. The company also produces instrument and structural clamps and claws.
Survey Supply was established in 1977 and based in Milford, United States as a commercial and industrial manufacturer and provider of surveying equipment and solutions. The company's product portfolio includes wood stakes, prisms, magnetic locators, lasers, field supplies, and more. These products are used by professionals in land surveying, construction, and geospatial applications to ensure accurate measurements, mapping, and data collection. It also offers customer service with expert guidance and efficient support.
Johnson Level & Tool Mfg. Co., Inc., established in 1963 with headquarters in the USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of measuring tools. The company's products include spirit levels, laser levels, construction squares, laser distance measuring tools, and tape measures. Johnson Level & Tool Mfg. Co., Inc. tools are used by industry and individual trade professionals. The company's products are available for purchase directly from the Johnson Level website. The company supplies replacement parts and repairs for all of its products.
Sokkia Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Topcon Corporation headquartered in Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan, has been a manufacturer of measurement instruments since 1920. The company notably developed its patented damped compensator for automatic levels in 1964. It specializes in surveying and mapping equipment and offers global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs). It also produces optical instruments for surveying, such as motorized/robotic total stations and reflectorless/prism total stations. Complementary products like field controllers and software are also part of its offerings. The company caters to the construction industry with solutions, including line lasers, rotating lasers, and theodolites.
Forestry Suppliers, Inc., started in 1949 and headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is a direct-mail supplier for natural resource professionals. Its products include archaeology and geology tools, outdoor work pants and shirts, overboots, overshoes, and toe protection, wildland fire clothing, as well as firefighter gear, drip torches and burning equipment, fire extinguishers, fire fighting foam, and fire packs and bags. These products are used by professionals in the forestry, environmental science, surveying and engineering, horticulture, grounds maintenance fields, and more. Subsequent expansions occurred in 1974, 1990, and 1995, resulting in a consolidated space of over 100,000 square feet for offices and warehousing.
Precision Laser & Instrument, Inc., established in 1990 and located in Ambridge, Pennsylvania is a distributor of Trimble surveying equipment, instruments, and accessories. The company sells, rents and repairs lasers, and optical and GPS instruments, needed for surveys. The company also provides technical expertise and support to its consumers. The company started by providing repair services for construction lasers. The company’s in-house team comprises experts from laser, optical, GPS, robotic and machine control domains, who have superior knowledge of sales, service and technical assistance. The company has 6 flagship stores Ambridge, Charleston, Columbus, Akron, Monroe, and Bridgeport.
Survey Instrument Sales is a distributor of land survey tools and equipment, located in Redford, Michigan, USA. The company is a physical and online store that offers lasers, laser levels, theodolites, total stations, accessories, and more. Construction and engineering equipment calibration services are also provided. The products offered are essential tools for professionals in fields like land surveying, civil engineering, construction, and geomatics, enabling precise measurements, data collection, and layout tasks crucial for accurate and efficient project planning and execution.
Shinwa Rules Co. was founded in Niigata, Japan, in 1971. Shinwa Rules Co. develops a variety of measuring products including calipers, thermometers, hygrometers, laser optical apparatuses, and sheet heating elements. Above these, Shinwa develops metallic rulers and squares. Additionally, Shinwa operates as an OEM supplier for special calibrations and machine tools, special surface fabrication, and etching on metallic parts.
Moduloc is a manufacturer of industrial control system components established in 1987 and based in Hertfordshire, England. The company produces various optical sensors, laser detectors, and laser measuring systems primarily used in the metals industry. These include distance measuring lasers, hot metal detectors (HMDs) for harsh environments, and IP66 waterproof long-range inductive proximity sensors. Aside from its products, the company offers installation, calibration, and repair services. Its products are mainly used by clients in the metal processing sector, with additional applications in construction, mining, and aerospace manufacturing.
DropsA S.p.A., headquartered in Milan, Italy, has been a centralized lubrication system manufacturer since 1946. The company offers a range of products, including automatic and manual pumps, dual-line and progressive dividers, control devices, and auxiliary components. These products are designed for various types of lubrication, such as grease, oil, and air/oil, aimed at improving the efficiency of various industrial production systems while reducing maintenance costs. These are utilized across diverse industries, including mining, construction, railways, textiles, and energy.
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, headquartered in Mount Prospect, Illinois, is a manufacturer of power tools and accessories, established in 2003 when Robert Bosch GmbH merged its North American power tool and power tool accessory divisions into one organization. Bosch Tools offers a range of power tool lineups under various brands, including Bosch, Dremel, Neff, and others. Their product offerings include measuring and layout tools like laser and optical leveling devices, as well as 18-Volt cordless power tools like rotary and oscillating tools. Additionally, the company has developed a Tool Module to monitor and customize their tools using the Bosch Toolbox mobile application.
Leica Geosystems AG, founded in 1921 and based in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, is a manufacturer of systems and products in surveying and geographical measurement. The company is part of Hexagon. Its products include laser scanners, machine control systems, lasers, levels, and mobile mapping systems used in several fields, including mining, monitoring, agriculture, natural resources, and transportation. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, and in 1985, it launched the first GPS receiver, WILD WM101, for surveying applications. It acquired civilian businesses from Magnavox and introduced the first in-house GPS product in 1994.
Takuwa, a company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of water measurement technologies and flood control systems. The company's product portfolio includes pressure-type water level sensors, vibration sensors for debris flow detection, and road monitoring sensors. These products are used in various sectors, including hydropower generation, environmental monitoring, and disaster management and emergency response. The company has a distributor in Vietnam, and it exports its products to various countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and South Korea.
Global GPS Systems, based in the Netherlands, is a supplier of GPS devices and solutions, was established in 2017. The company offers a wide range of products including total stations, robotic total stations, RTK GNSS receivers, data collectors, and 3D scanning, catering to various industries and individual needs. With its extensive network and strong partnerships, it has positioned itself as a sought-after source for GPS technology. It is the only platform within this industry where a customer can find and buy any product with the click of a button.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Survey Instrument Sales |
10.7%
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2 | Precision Laser & Instrument, Inc. |
10.7%
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3 | Survey Supply, Inc. |
10.7%
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4 | SECO Manufacturing Co., |
10.7%
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5 | Leica Geosystems AG |
10.7%
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6 | Global GPS Systems |
7.1%
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7 | Forestry Suppliers, Inc. |
7.1%
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8 | Robert Bosch Tool Corporation |
7.1%
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9 | Johnson Level & Tool Mfg. Co., Inc. |
7.1%
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10 | Spectra Precision |
7.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the automatic level page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 7 | 58.3% |
Japan | 2 | 16.7% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 8.3% |
Italy | 1 | 8.3% |
Netherlands | 1 | 8.3% |
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