Volume Measurement For Stockpile

ViLiDAR helped a premium ceramic producer digitize raw material volume management with a modular LiDAR-based scanning system. The solution offers accurate volume calculation by material zone, boosting inventory visibility and reducing costs.

Efficient and accurate measurement of bulk materials is crucial for industries dealing with raw stockpiles—especially in sectors like aluminum production. Manual techniques often fail to deliver the precision and scalability required for modern inventory systems. This case study highlights how one aluminum manufacturer adopted VI LiDAR’s 3D scanning solution to transform its volume measurement process.

Discover how Lakes District Maintenance revolutionized its salt stockpile management using LiDAR-based volumetric measurement, achieving precise inventory control, reduced labor costs, and enhanced operational efficiency.

At the El Abra copper mine in Chile, Vi LiDAR deployed an advanced 3D stockpile monitoring and perimeter safety system powered by LiDAR and vision fusion technology. Facing major challenges in inventory management, bulldozer operation safety, and low-visibility environments, the mine now benefits from minute-level volumetric updates, real-time alerts, and automated safety protocols. With 6 synchronized LiDAR units and thermal cameras, Vi LiDAR’s system enables high-precision volume tracking, predictive replenishment, and dynamic safety fencing. Since implementation, the solution has reduced stockout-related downtime by 92%, eliminated bulldozer pitfall accidents, and saved over $186,000 annually in operational costs.