Leica Geosystems collaborates with Dynapac on control system for asphalt pavers

Leica Geosystems and Dynapac will collaborate on the compatibility of auto-steering and screed edge control features on Dynapac asphalt pavers with the Leica iCON pave solution. This solution will be available on the Dynapac SD25 and XD25 Highway Paver series, a next-generation line of paving machines set to debut at bauma 2025 in Munich.

This partnership aims to enhance the precision and efficiency of asphalt paving operations by combining Dynapac's paving machinery with Leica Geosystems' machine control technology. In addition, the integration of new auto-steering and edge control features will enable pavers to follow stringline design models with millimetre accuracy.

Auto-steering and screed edge control

With the Leica iCON pave machine control system, operators benefit from automated guidance and precise screed width adjustments based on a digital stringing design. The system enhances site sustainability by optimizing material usage, which reduces waste and allows accurate material estimation throughout the paving process. Also, site safety can be increased by eliminating physical hazards such as string lines, pins, and other marking materials from the job site.

"Our collaboration with Leica Geosystems marks a significant milestone in advancing paving technology and, as a result, providing even more functionality to our customers," said Soenke Demuth, head of global product management paving at Dynapac.

"As infrastructure projects continue to expand globally, meeting the high standards of modern construction requires even greater precision and efficiency in asphalt paving," said Neil Williams, president of the machine control division at Leica Geosystems. "Manually steering a paver while ensuring the screed maintains its optimal width demands constant adjustments to adapt to varying site conditions and maintain consistency. By introducing automated steering and screed control, we alleviate this burden on operators and enhance their ability to deliver superior paving results with greater ease and reliability."