OWL-EYE 3D Scan

Equipment Placement are proud to announce the addition of Sachtleben Technology's OWL-EYE stockpile monitoring system to our product portfolio providing automated 3D monitoring and inventory management for bulk material stockpiles — without manual measurement.

Managing bulk material stockpiles accurately is one of the most persistent operational challenges across mining, quarrying, ports, and industrial processing. Traditional measurement methods are manual, time-consuming, and prone to significant error — leading to inventory discrepancies, production inefficiencies, and avoidable financial loss.

The OWL EYE® Stockpile Monitoring System, developed by Sachtleben Technology, is a modular 3D measurement solution that transforms how operations manage bulk material inventory. Using advanced sensor technology, it delivers continuous, automated volume measurement in real time — removing guesswork and giving operators the precise data they need to make better decisions.

OWL EYE® is an advanced 3D monitoring solution designed for the automated measurement and management of bulk material stockpiles. It uses high-precision sensor technology to capture accurate, real-time volume data and generate a detailed digital 3D model of each stockpile.

Unlike traditional approaches that rely on periodic manual surveys, OWL EYE® works continuously — monitoring stock levels, recording changes, and providing reliable inventory data without any manual intervention. The result is improved operational visibility, reduced material loss, and a significantly more informed decision-making process.

At its core, OWL EYE® combines advanced LiDAR 3D scanning with intelligent data processing to provide a complete picture of every stockpile, updated continuously and automatically.

OWL EYE® enables the automatic, continuous recording of bulk material volume. The system scans stockpiles in real time and calculates accurate volume data without any need for manual measurement — eliminating both the time cost and the error risk associated with traditional survey methods.

The system creates a detailed digital 3D model of each stockpile, allowing operators to clearly visualise material volumes and monitor stock movements over time. Each model is generated from live scan data, meaning it always reflects the current state of the stockpile.

OWL EYE® goes beyond simple volume measurement. The system records and analyses stockpile data continuously, and can assign key attributes — such as material grade, chemical composition, and age — to specific sections of the stockpile. This creates a rich, time-stamped record that supports quality control, production planning, and process optimisation.

OWL EYE® goes beyond simple volume measurement. The system records and analyses stockpile data continuously, and can assign key attributes — such as material grade, chemical composition, and age — to specific sections of the stockpile. This creates a rich, time-stamped record that supports quality control, production planning, and process optimisation.