Mines run on measurement. Stockpile volumes, clearances, the true condition of a processing plant that has been modified for thirty years. Getting those numbers by hand is slow, and in a lot of places on a mine site, it is dangerous.
3DS Technologies captures mine sites and processing facilities with survey grade laser scanning. Non contact, fast, and accurate enough to settle arguments.
What we scan on mining operations
Stockpiles for volume reporting. Processing plants, crushers, conveyors and mills. Headframes and structures. Shops and infrastructure. Areas your people should not stand in are exactly the areas a scanner measures from a distance.
Stockpile volumes you can defend
A scanned stockpile is a measured surface, not an estimate. Volumes calculated from the point cloud stand up in reconciliation, month over month, and the scan itself takes a fraction of the time a manual survey does.
Retrofits in plants that never stop
Processing plants get modified constantly and the drawings rarely follow. We scan the plant as it exists so your engineers can design the next modification against reality. Deliverables include point clouds, 2D as-builts, 3D CAD and BIM models, digital twins and virtual walkthroughs.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate are scanned stockpile volumes?
The scan captures the entire surface in millions of points, so the calculated volume reflects the real shape of the pile rather than an interpolation from a few shots.
Can you scan underground?
Contact us about the specific environment. Scanning is used underground across the industry, and we will tell you honestly what fits your site.
Does scanning interrupt production?
No. We work around your operation and your safety program.
What do you deliver?
Point clouds, volume reports, drawings, CAD and BIM models, digital twins and walkthroughs, in the formats your team uses.
How do we start?
Call (519) 766-5885 or use the contact page. Tell us the site and the problem, and we will scope it with you.