Maptek, the technology solutions provider, has released its new I-Site 8800 laser scanner. The I-Site 8800 delivers advanced scanning technology, which combines measurement accuracy with ease of use. It delivers consistent performance across a spectrum of applications, from close range detailed survey to long range topographic mapping. An integrated 70 megapixel panoramic digital camera provides colour texture data which can be automatically applied to scan surfaces. Accurate geotechnical and geological mapping results can be safely achieved working directly from the 3D textures.
Adding to its accuracy and range, the company says the scanner is designed to match a surveyor’s workflow. Automatic tilt compensator, motorised alignment telescope, long-life integrated battery and powerful, touch screen HHC and acquisition interface are just some features ensuring accuracy, reliability and ease of use. The scanner comes complete with Maptek I-Site Studio software, a leading point cloud processing, modelling and analysis software. The latest version contains new features to make scanning projects more efficient.
Maptek: “the system maintains the efficient user interface, innovative design, and durability that our users have come to expect. The I-Site 8800 will outperform any other method for regular updates of production volumes and material reconciliation.”
Maptek I-Site General Manager Peter Johnson: “The extra long range I-Site 8800 scanner has resulted from many years of research and development, building on our experience with manufacturing laser scanners suited to the demanding mining environment. [It] has been designed from the ground up to take advantage of new technology. Surveyors will feel instantly at home with the end-to-end package.
“This versatility will see the I-Site 8800 system in great demand for mining, quarrying and civil earthworks. Maptek customers expect us to develop technology that works, delivering solutions which make a tangible difference to their business. I am confident that this new scanner will meet their expectations and allow them to further drive the productivity of their operations.”
Maptek is producing the I-Site 8800 laser scanners at its purpose-built facility in Adelaide, South Australia. “The expanded facility allows Maptek to deliver many units at very high quality. We are committed to maintaining our leading status in laser scanning technology,” Johnson concluded.