ĭifferent versions of studio software were released from 2000 to 2018. In February 2009 Leica Geosystems’ Spatial Solutions Division, selected Maptek to supply laser scanners and software to be sold under the Leica Geosystems brand. Maptek's laser scanners weigh 12–14 kg (including battery) and incorporate an optional inbuilt telescope and camera, as well as a handheld tablet for operating the scanner.
It is used for surveying large geographical areas and geotechnical analysis over highwalls. PointStudio (formerly I-Site Studio): PointStudio is a laser scanning technology including hardware and software. Other versions were released over the years. Applications include 3D geological mapping and modelling, mine design, mine planning, geotechnical analysis, mine scheduling and optimisation, and mine rehabilitation. It is used by mining engineers, geologists and mine surveyors. Vulcan is a general mine planning software package that provides 3D modular software visualisation for geological modelling and mine planning. Vulcan: The first generation of Vulcan was released in 1984 under a Fortran platform. Johnson is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and a Member of the American Society of Mining Engineers. Since 1976 he has pursued a commercial career using computers for mining. Robert Johnson and Associates, the company operated as KRJA systems for 10 years before changing its name to Maptek in 1992.įounder, Bob Johnson graduated in 1969 from the University of NSW as a geologist, and completed his doctorate in 1972. Maptek is an Adelaide, Australia-based company that provides 3D modelling, spatial analysis and design technology to the global mining industry. ( June 2019) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view. This article contains content that is written like an advertisement.