Written by: Maptek Forge
Welcome to the latest Forge newsletter featuring case studies and news about Maptek products and services.
As we go to press, the Europe Africa conference has just wrapped up in Pitlochry, Scotland. This will be followed closely by the South American event in Chile in October. We know that attendees appreciate meeting Maptek staff and hearing about recent releases and new products in our pipeline. Conference dates for North America have just been announced for October 24-26, 2012, with an Australian event to be advised soon.
We hope you enjoy reading these stories from our customers around the globe, who continue to derive benefits that our products deliver. Follow our website for regular updates about activities and projects to mark our 30-year milestone.
The newsletter is attached as a PDF file.
Moving coal at Moatize Mine
Vulcan's stratigraphic block modelling functionality using HARP techniques is providing mine planners at Vale's Moatize mine in Mozambique with accurate quality and volume information not possible with grid-based models.
Tetramodels at Plutonic Mine
Tetramodelling is an efficient modelling method, requiring only one or two modelled surfaces compared to hundreds of wireframes. Barrick is using Vulcan tetramodelling at the Plutonic Gold Mine in Western Australia to easily identify areas of economic importance.
More than pipe dreams
Laser scanning of plant and infrastructure requires short range and high accuracy to produce 3D detailed models suitable for CAD drafting. In Australia, Maptek is using the Z+F 5010 laser scanner to deliver fast, detailed measurements and models for infrastructure projects.
Geotechnical tools with I-Site Studio
The new I-Site Geotechnical Module follows a simple intuitive workflow to allow geologists and geotechnical engineers to take control of the information they need to analyse structures and surfaces. This complements the I-Site Studio 3.5 release, which includes enhancements to filtering, speed and 3D data outputs.
Scanning Glenwood Canyon
Colorado Department of Transport used a combination of radar and
I-Site 8800 laser scanning systems to record baseline measurements in the Glenwood Canyon. The results wil help the authority to identify and monitor areas prone to rock slides near the I-70 highway.
Global services and office news
Maptek continues to deliver outstanding services to customers in its 30th year. When severe weather caused damage to infrastructure and threatened to disrupt several customer operations in Australia and New Zealand, Maptek provided backup when it was needed. Office moves, support for North American mining students and more company news here.
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