Volume Measurement For Stockpile

A sulfur trading company faced critical safety and efficiency challenges in managing large volumes of sulfur granules. Sulfur dust, fire hazards, and inefficient manual crane operations reduced space utilization and raised compliance risks. VI LiDAR deployed a 3D Stockpile Scanning System, integrating LiDAR scanners with overhead cranes to build real-time 3D models of stockpiles and generate automated stacking and reclaiming strategies. The solution enabled smart navigation, minimized worker exposure to hazards, improved space utilization, reduced labor costs, and ensured compliance with environmental standards. VI LiDAR is helping sulfur enterprises build safer, smarter, and greener warehouses.

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.