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New modelling and mine planning tools in Maptek Vulcan 9.1

Maptek™ Vulcan™ 9.1 delivers widespread improvements to the flagship modelling and mine planning product. Standout new features are Gantt Scheduler for underground operations, Level Designer for stope access design and enhancements to Implicit Modelling.

Track and report surface movement with Maptek Sentry

Maptek has announced Maptek Sentry - a new system that will help site personnel keep track of surface changes. Mining customers provided input and experience that helped enhance the Sentry system, which takes advantage of the latest sensor technologies in the I-Site 8820 laser scanner.

Double Maptek scholarship win for Adelaide mining engineering students

University of Adelaide students Jesse Jones and Will Thurlow have been awarded Maptek Mining Engineering scholarships for 2014. The scholarships will allow them to travel to industry conferences, and buy textbooks and other resources to further develop the broad technical skills that will set them up for their mining careers.

Maptek partners with universities worldwide

Maptek maintains strong partnerships with universities, donating software licences and equipment, as well as providing time and expertise to train future mine professionals.

Maptek takes to the air

Maptek has made a significant investment in DroneMetrex, an Adelaide-based startup company that has developed innovative new technology for aerial photogrammetric mapping from small drone aircraft.