Automated stockpile measurement of materials

Optimize Stockpile Management with Accurate Volumetric Estimation Using LIDAR

Gain real-time, accurate measurements to improve stockpile inventory management, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency.

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Issues Related to stockpile inventory management

Problems Without Accurate Stockpile Volume Measurement

Inaccurate stockpile inventory management leads to issues like incorrect material flow measurement, uneven distribution, conveyor wear, material composition variability, and misaligned belts. These problems cause inefficiencies, higher costs, and safety risks. LiDAR-based volumetric estimation offers real-time data to optimize material handling and improve operational efficiency.

Inaccurate stockpile management

Without accurate measurements, stockpiles risk overstocking or understocking Manual estimation methods are error-prone.

Volumetric estimation done manually by climbing the piles to measure the base and height, resulting in a 15% error due to inconsistencies and unaccounted surface deformations.

Incorrect supply planning

Measurement variations lead to inaccurate procurement of materials, affecting supply planning

Lack of stockpile volume measurement makes supply planning unreliable, causing material shortages or excess inventory. This disrupts production, increases costs, and affects overall efficiency.

Inefficient Material Handling

material mishandling leads to wasted resources, higher labor costs, and inefficient storage use, increasing operational expenses

Without accurate stockpile volume measurement, material handling becomes inefficient, leading to uneven distribution, increased wastage, and higher operational costs

Safety hazards

Climbing onto piles for measurements poses safety risks, with chances of slipping and accidents.

Undetected oversized rocks disrupt the kiln's material flow, causing inefficient combustion and higher fuel consumption. Big rock detection ensures a consistent flow, optimizing fuel efficiency and reducing costs.

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Stockpile Management
through Volumetric Estimation Using LIDAR

IP Camera Integration
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  • Enhanced Visualization: IP cameras integrate with LIDAR to provide real-time video feeds, enabling operators to track stockpile changes and verify volumetric data for improved monitoring.
  • Contextual Analysis: The integration overlays real-time footage with volumetric data, enabling operators to analyze stockpile conditions and material movement for better inventory management.
Real-Time Stockpile Monitoring Using LIDAR
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  • Precise Volume Measurement: The combination of LiDAR and IP cameras enables real-time, accurate volume estimation of piles in bins. The IP camera segments materials based on color, while the LiDAR creates a detailed 3D map of the material.
  • Real-Time Volumetric Estimation: Using the floor and wall as baselines, the system provides continuous, precise volumetric measurements, allowing accurate stockpile management.
Stockpile Analysis
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  • Comprehensive Stockpile Data: LIDAR provides precise measurements of stockpile volume, weight, and material density, offering a comprehensive understanding of stockpile composition.
  • Volume Trend Analysis: The system tracks volume changes over time, allowing operators to monitor trends in stockpile size, weight, and density, aiding in better decision-making and inventory management.
Automated Stockpile Measurement
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  • Automated Data Collection: LIDAR technology automates the measurement process enabling stockpile area monitoring precise volumetric data without manual intervention. This reduces human error and increases efficiency in data collection.
  • Stockpile Tracking: The automated LIDAR system enables quick adjustments in stockpile management and ensures real-time inventory tracking for enhanced efficiency.
Get Real-time Alerts
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  • Instant Notification of Changes: Real-time alerts are triggered when there are significant changes in stockpile volume, shape, or distribution, allowing operators to quickly detect any discrepancies.
  • Proactive stockpile inventory management: Timely notifications help operators address potential issues swiftly, ensuring efficient stockpile management and maintaining optimal inventory levels..
Historical Video Feeds & Reporting
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  • Access to Historical Data : Video feeds captured alongside LIDAR measurements are stored and can be accessed at any time, providing a historical record of stockpile conditions. This allows operators to review past stockpile data for analysis and comparison.
  • Detailed Reporting: Historical video feeds combined with volumetric data generate reports that track stockpile trends, identify patterns, and support data-driven inventory decisions.

Automated stockpile Management

Benefits of stockpile inventory management

Stockpile inventory management improves efficiency, reduces waste, and controls costs. By optimizing stock levels, businesses prevent overstocking or stockouts, ensuring smooth operations and better decision-making for procurement and production. This leads to cost savings and increased profitability.

Enhanced Measurement Accuracy

Achieve 15% reduction in conveyor stoppages due to accurate detection and estimation of large rocks.​

Automated stockpile Management
Automated stockpile Management

Reduction in safety
hazards

Eliminating manual measurement, remove risks associated with climbing piles. Reducing the chances of workplace accidents and injuries.

Operational Efficiency Gains

Automated volume estimation saves man-days annually, cutting labor costs and speeding up processes for better planning and material flow.

Automated stockpile Management

Better stockpile Inventory Management

Real-time tracking of materials ensure precise procurement and usage, reducing stock discrepancies, preventing overstocking or understocking.

Automated stockpile Management