Leica Geosystems is a company that specializes in tools and equipment for the surveying, mapping, and construction sectors. Their products range from digital measuring tools to tools for the construction industry. Leica Geosystems is known for their laser measurements and laser distance measurement devices, which are used by governments, construction companies, and land surveyors. The company was founded in 1917 by Ernst Leitz who wanted to create a better device for measuring distance and angles. The company offers a wide range of products designed to help people with their work in the construction industry. Some of these products include saws, both manual and electric, drills, hammer drills and other drill bits, measuring tapes, measuring rods, measuring levels and compasses. Leica Geosystems produces a wide variety of tools and equipment for the surveying, mapping, and construction industries including digital measuring tools such as laser range finders and bore finders for land surveying as well as tools for construction companies such as drill bits. The company was founded in 1917 by Ernst Leitz who wanted to create a better device for measuring distance and angles.