Maptek I-Sitevs
Caterpillar MineStar


Caterpillar MineStar: Integrated technology for mining fleet management

3D laser scanning and point cloud processing
As of 30 August 2026, Maptek I-Site's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Maptek I-Site is advanced software for processing 3D laser scanning data and point clouds. Softwr lists it under Mining. Maptek I-Site is made by Maptek, launched in 1981, available on Windows.
Overview
Maptek I-Site is advanced software for processing 3D laser scanning data and point clouds. It is widely used in mining for pit wall monitoring, stockpile measurement, and creating accurate 3D models of mining operations.
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Pricing
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I-Site Studio
$11,000 /yr
Capabilities
Point cloud processing
3D model creation
Pit wall monitoring
Stockpile measurement
Change detection
Vulcan
Integration with Vulcan
CAD systems
Integration with CAD systems
GIS platforms
Integration with GIS platforms
Laser scanners
Integration with Laser scanners
Windows support
Available on windows
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Pricing for Maptek i-site laser scanners (NS4, XR3, XR3-D, UR3) and related software tools is not published. Interested parties must contact Maptek through their support channels or complete a contact form to request a specification sheet and pricing information.
SourceMaptek offers related geomatics software including PointStudio, PointModeller, Sentry, FieldControl, FieldHHC, and Drive. Specific pricing and licensing for each software tool is not disclosed on the product page.
SourceThe product page includes a contact form prompting users to 'Request a spec sheet.' Interested customers can also access support email and general contact options to obtain pricing details and product specifications.
SourceBehind it
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3D geological modeling and visualization software
Fleet management and dispatch for open-pit mines, sold on an explicit open interoperability stance
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Drilling programme management for mineral exploration teams and drilling contractors
Per month by shift or plod volumeFleet management and dispatch for open-pit mines, sold on an explicit open interoperability stance
quoteIntegrated technology for mining fleet management