Innovative Geospatial Tools Cut Utility Pole Inspection Costs by 70%, Combining Rapid Data Capture with Precision Software.
Birmingham, Alabama, November 18, 2024 – First of its kind geospatial measurement tool combines high-resolution street view
imagery with proprietary software to bring costs for a 5,000-pole city from over
$100,000 to around $30,000.
Vulcan Line Tools, an innovator in utility pole inspection and asset management, pairs
the cutting-edge Mosaic X camera system with its workflow and software platform
Azmyth to offer the first-of-its-kind geospatial measurement tool which is quickly
revolutionizing data collection and analysis for electric utilities and telecom companies
across the United States.
The powerful combination of Mosaic’s high-resolution imagery and Vulcan’s proprietary
software platform is transforming the way utilities and telecoms manage their
infrastructure, saving both time and money.
By leveraging Mosaic’s advanced camera technology, Vulcan Line Tools has optimized
their processes, now able to capture data at highway speeds with unmatched precision.
The Mosaic X camera offers 360-degree high-resolution imagery, crucial for the analysis
of attachment heights, span angles, and midspan clearances. This integration has
enabled Vulcan Line Tools to increase their efficiency dramatically, with the ability to
collect thousands of poles weekly—far surpassing traditional manual inspection
methods.
“Mosaic’s technology has been a game-changer for us,” said Zac Young, Vulcan Line Tools’
founder and CEO. “The ability to capture high-quality images at high speeds has allowed us
to streamline data collection while maintaining the accuracy and detail that our customers
require. This solution offers the scalability we need as we expand operations into more
states.”
Vulcan Line Tools’ innovative platform, Azmyth, seamlessly integrates Mosaic’s imagery,
providing precise measurements with a margin of error as low as 2.5 inches. By offering
software-driven insights into pole attachment heights, span lengths, and anchor lead
distances, Azmyth enables utility companies to make faster, more informed decisions
without the need for on-site visits. This capability is crucial for customers involved in
fiber installation and storm-hardening initiatives, where efficiency and accuracy are key.
Young emphasized the value of this integration:
“Before, you needed a two-man team to walk to each pole and take manual measurements
with a height stick, costing hundreds of dollars per pole. Now, we can process thousands of
poles in a week, providing our customers with actionable data at a fraction of the cost.
Mosaic’s camera system has allowed us to expand our capabilities while maintaining the
high level of precision our clients expect.
This amounts to getting a 5,000-pole city for around $30,000 when before it would’ve been
well over $100,000. And it’s being done in weeks rather than months.”
Vulcan’s platform has already captured over 2,600 miles of imagery across four states in
just two months, with contracts in additional states on the horizon. By combining
Mosaic’s easy-to-use, high-speed capture capabilities with Azmyth’s advanced data
analysis, Vulcan Line Tools is setting a new standard in utility pole inspection and asset
management.
About Vulcan Line Tools
Vulcan Line Tools is a startup company that offers hardware, software, and services for
electric utilities and telecom companies. Through the development of their proprietary
Azmyth software and integration with high-resolution imagery, Vulcan is streamlining
data collection and analysis for utility and fiber companies, delivering fast, cost-effective,
and accurate results. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Vulcan is committed to making
the electric grid safer and more efficient.
Press Contact:
James Lasseter, Head of Growth & Sales
[email protected]
www.vulcanlinetools.com
About Mosaic
Mosaic is a leader in 360-degree camera technology, providing high-resolution,
high-speed imagery solutions for a variety of industries, including mapping, surveying,
and infrastructure management. Mosaic’s cameras are known for their ease of use, high
image quality, and ability to seamlessly integrate into diverse workflows, offering
flexibility and precision for any project.
Press Contact:
Lynn Puzzo, Director of Sales and Marketing
[email protected]
www.mosaic51.com
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