Road Scanning

Synergy’s unique road scanning technology allows highway-speed road surveys without traffic disruption, creating  a detailed survey point cloud in record time.

Highway speed scanning technology
The Synergy Road Scanning System can quickly scan pavements and generate a model of the existing surface, allowing the creation of a design to meet smoothness expectations. Application of this design data through the PaveSmart system ensures material management stays within acceptable yields, reduces the number of lifts required to reach finished design, and maximizes productivity. 

Accurate design
A
fter scanning, accurate thickness control with compensation for differential compaction is delivered through Synergy’s PaveSmart grade control system. Attached directly to your paver or milling machine, the Road Scanning System data is transferred to Synergy’s PaveSmart system which takes direct and accurate control of your paver or milling machine.

Eliminate guesswork
Knowing the surface details in advance allows you to successfully plan for accurate material calculation, eliminating the guesswork for the exact amount of asphalt or milling required for the project. The Synergy Road Scanning System is t
he perfect tool for mainline paving or milling projects requiring long sections of road that need resurfacing.

Revolutionary solution 
With this revolutionary solution, normal traffic conditions continue uninterrupted – dramatically saving time, eliminating the need to close lanes, and increasing the safety of your crew. T
he sophisticated system works with Lidar scan data, GPS as well as an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to accurately capture detailed point data while traveling at normal highway speed. 

  • Easy surface data management and design
  • Safely scan at highway speeds
  • “Simple Process, Smart Design, Smooth Results”
  • Helps deliver an accurate thickness model and maintains projected asphalt and milling yields

Replaces hours of point-to-point survey
The n
eed for traffic lane closure is gone. Quick 3D scanning with the Synergy Road Scanning System can replace hours of point-to-point surveying on projects requiring relative level accuracy.

Surface Analysis

The Synergy Survey-Profile system is both a DOT/NATA certified inertial profiler and high resolution mobile surveying system. The Survey-Profile system can simultaneously measure IRI (longitudinal profile), transverse profile and 2D/3D surface scans for land surveying and machine control applications.

Certified inertial profiler
The Synergy Survey-Profile system is both a DOT/NATA certified inertial profiler and high resolution mobile surveying system. The Survey-Profile system can simultaneously measure IRI (longitudinal profile), transverse profile and 2D/3D surface scans for land surveying and machine control applications. The survey side of the system has been end-user validated as more accurate than any commercial scanning system.

IRI with 3D scanning
This device does full 3D scanning and can be simultaneously (or separately) used for IRI /NAASRA testing and full lane transverse profiles (for rutting, lane edge change and more under AASHTO PP69-10 & 70-10). The surface survey data can be adjusted with a merge in of control points for very accurate 3D elevation content.

Pavement 2D rehabilitation
The system can also be used for 2D scanning for pavement rehabilitation work that does not involve paving to grade. Synergy’s software includes a Profile Design module for configuring slope and cut/fill parameters for a design output optimized for best IRI results. The data can be exported to machine control systems, including Synergy’s PaveSmart grade control system.

Network monitoring
Synergy’s road analysis technology can also be used for regular network survey including:

  • IRI/NAASRA counts
  • Pavement cracking
  • Pavement rutting
  • Reflective analysis
  • Macro and micro textures

Resurfacing & Design

Synergy’s PaveSmart technology offers unique solutions to complicated design and resurfacing projects, utilizing high speed surveying systems and sophisticated resurfacing software.

Sophisticated survey technology
The Synergy suite of PaveSmart technology gives contractors, engineers and government agencies the ability to collect road surface data at high speed for CAD design analysis. With the incorporation of sophisticated resurfacing software, a series of what-if analyses can be created in search of the optimal balance between smoothness, asphalt thickness and yield.

Powerful resurfacing software 
The systems and technology used by Synergy represent the very latest in design, operated by our industry experienced engineers, surveyors and technicians to guarantee your success. Utilizing robotic total station technology, ultra high precision millimeter accurate GPS systems and high speed vehicle based surveying systems, Synergy collects and analyzes large scale data sets of the existing pavement to compare with resurfacing design criteria.

Precise milling designs
Synergy’s technology creates detailed cut mapping which provides a highly accurate mill to grade model that conforms to strict resurfacing design parameters. With the technology to set out these cut models directly on site with Synergy’s ground survey team and technology or load a digital design for direct milling machine control utilizing our PaveSmart system, we can ensure total conformance to design at machine operator level.

Asphalt yield optimization
Even with substantial existing surface irregularities, Synergy PaveSmart grade control technology can regulate asphalt paving yields for the smoothest possible design while maintaining control over asphalt yield. You’ll know how smooth, how deep and how much asphalt before you pave.

Surveying Systems

The systems and technology used by Synergy represent the very latest in design, operated by our industry experienced engineers, surveyors and technicians to guarantee your success.

Sophisticated survey technology
The Synergy suite of PaveSmart technology includes sophisticated geodetic surveying systems. We use the very latest in high precision optical instrumentation, together with accurate GPS technology and fast 3D laser scanning technology, to give your project the right data on time.

Powerful software 
With the incorporation of groundbreaking field and design software, the optimal balance between quality and quantity without sacrificing accuracy is achieved. The systems and technology used by Synergy represent the very latest in design, operated by our industry experienced engineers, surveyors and technicians to guarantee your success. Utilizing robotic total station technology, ultra high precision millimeter accurate GPS systems and high speed vehicle based surveying systems, Synergy collects and analyzes large scale data sets of the existing pavement to compare with resurfacing design criteria.

  • Sophisticated survey technology
  • Powerful field and office software
  • Internet 4.0 connectivity
  • Precision optical
  • Accurate GPS
  • High speed laser scanning
  • Industry leading experience

Connected to the cloud
With real time internet 4.0 cloud connectivity, Synergy’s suite of PaveSmart technology is always online. In all instances of pre-construction, during construction and post-construction phases, a full overview is available in real-time at all times. This optimizes efficiency and productivity and helps to eliminate time waste.

Industry leading experience
With more than 20 years of experience in pavement construction, the Synergy PaveSmart team knows how to get the very best from this groundbreaking technology.

PaveSmart

PaveSmart is our proprietary technology for intelligent asphalt paving and milling operations. Trust PaveSmart when you require survey accurate control to millimeter tolerances while allowing for the effects of differential asphalt compaction.

Absolute control 
Where you require absolute accuracy and control, PaveSmart can be fitted to any asphalt paver or milling machine to control levels to survey accurate, millimeter tolerances — ensuring compliance with the most stringent contractual specifications while allowing for the effects of differential asphalt compaction.

Survey accuracy 
PaveSmart uses a process of an initial Robotic Total Station survey to determine the precise asphalt paving or milling depths for each consecutive running lane the machine operates on.

Variable depth paving
The PaveSmart grade control service offers distinct advantages to the engineer and/or contractor on any project requiring smooth, variable depth paving. The unit adapts to any paver or planer that has electric/hydraulic control, eliminates string line setup to pave, allows asphalt to be placed accurately
 (+/- 1/8 inch or 3mm), increases productivity, and is far less costly to use in comparison to conventional methods.
Fast set up
To illustrate, survey data can be input into the PaveSmart system for a 10,000 foot 3,000 meter runway before two people can set up string line for paving over a 200 foot / 60 meter distance or establish a 3D system. Thicknesses are input into the system directly from job site CAD drawings after set out with Synergy’s survey team or from designs using the Synergy Road Scanning System.
Meet critical design levels 
If your company is involved in variable depth paving or milling, the grade control system from PaveSmart will be of interest to you. With the ability to control
 ‘depth of paving’ or ‘thickness to be cut’ on both sides of the machine, the PaveSmart grade control provides an affordable way of meeting contract level tolerances and smoothness requirements.

Differential compaction control
Synergy’s PaveSmart grade control system offers distinct advantages to the engineer and/or contractor on any project requiring variable depth paving. The unit adapts to any paver that has electric/hydraulic control, eliminates string line or complicated 3D setups, allows high accuracy paving to  + 1/8 inch or 3mm, allows for differential compaction, increases productivity, and is far less costly and risky to use in comparison to a conventional string-line or GPS control.

  • Survey accurate variable depth paving control
  • Allowance for differential compaction
  • Direct connection to your paver
  • Pave to + 1/8 inch or 3mm in precision
  • Easy set out and data control
  • No need for complicated GPS or optical line of sight
  • Perfect for very long and very short runs
  • Works in all outdoor and indoor environments
  • Real time quality analysis with experienced technician

MillSmart

MillSmart is our proprietary technology for intelligent milling operations. Trust Synergy MillSmart and PaveSmart technologies when you require survey accurate control to millimeter tolerances.

Absolute control 
Where you require absolute accuracy and control, PaveSmart can be fitted to any milling machine to control levels to survey accurate, millimeter tolerances — ensuring compliance with the most stringent contractual specifications.

Survey accuracy 
PaveSmart uses a process of an initial Robotic Total Station survey to determine the precise milling depths for each consecutive running lane the machine operates on.

Variable depth milling
The MillSmart grade control service offers distinct advantages to the engineer and/or contractor on any project requiring smooth, variable depth milling. The unit adapts to any planer that has electric/hydraulic control, eliminates string line setup to mill, allows milling cuts accurately
 (+/- 1/8 inch or 3mm), increases productivity, and is far less costly to use in comparison to conventional methods.
Fast set up
To illustrate, survey data can be input into the MillSmart system for a 10,000 foot 3,000 meter runway before two people can set up string line for paving over a 200 foot / 60 meter distance or establish a 3D system. Thicknesses are input into the system directly from job site CAD drawings after set out with Synergy’s survey team or from designs using the Synergy Road Scanning System.
Meet critical design levels 
If your company is involved in variable depth milling, the MillSmart grade control system from Synergy PaveSmart will be of interest to you. With the ability to control
 ‘thickness to be cut’ on both sides of the machine, the MillSmart grade control provides an affordable way of meeting contract level tolerances and smoothness requirements.

Direct CAN control
Synergy’s PaveSmart grade control system connects directly to your planers CAN system and offers distinct advantages to the engineer and/or contractor on any project requiring variable depth milling. The unit adapts to any planer that has electric/hydraulic control, eliminates string line or complicated 3D setups, allows high accuracy paving to  +/- 1/8 inch or 3mm,  increases productivity, and is far less costly and risky to use in comparison to a conventional string-line or GPS control.

  • Survey accurate variable depth paving control
  • Direct CAN connection to your planer
  • Mill to +/- 1/8 inch or 3mm in precision
  • Easy set out and data control
  • No need for complicated GPS or optical line of sight
  • Perfect for very long and very short runs
  • Works in all outdoor and indoor environments
  • Real time quality analysis with experienced technician

Machine Control

Synergy PaveSmart’s machine control technology ensues on grade compliance ensuring you adhere to contractual specifications at all times.

Absolute control 
Where you require absolute accuracy and control, Synergy PaveSmart has a full line of survey control technology that can be fitted to any asphalt paver or milling machine to control levels to survey accurate, millimeter tolerances — ensuring compliance with the most stringent contractual specifications while allowing for the effects of differential asphalt compaction.

Survey accuracy 
Utilizing Robotic Total Station control to determine the precise asphalt paving or milling depths an allowance for differential asphalt compaction can be determined.

Variable depth paving and milling
The Synergy PaveSmart machine control technologies automatically manage levels on complex projects speeding up variable depth asphalt paving and milling operations.
Competent technical set up and monitoring
With Synergy PaveSmart’s team of highly experienced technicians you can be guaranteed of competent set up and ongoing monitoring and support with establishment of robotic total station tracking, site control and real-time quality analysis technology.

Electronic design models
Electronic design models of your project are loaded into Synergy machine control systems and connected directly to your equipment. In real-time any updates to the design are pushed to the machine, giving assurance you are working on the latest design model.

Ground breaking technology 
Synergy PaveSmart constantly searches for ground breaking machine automation technology so you can be assured of the latest techniques and advances as they become available.

Back office QA
As our technology is directly connected at all times, we can provide back office quality analysis in real-time, keeping your project on track and avoiding costly mistakes.
Professional site establishment
With years of experience, our team will establish our survey control technology professionally and accurately in minimal time.