The system is designed to work with current logging equipment and machinery, from the small logging contractor to large sawmill operations.
- True-shape 3D scanning of stems or logs
- True-shape and JAS volume scaling
- Sweep, wobble and diameter calculation
- Automatic stem start and end detection
- Defect recognition using deep learning
- Tree-length optimisation (for maximum value recovery)
- Scanners can be mounted stationary or on a scanner trolley
- Display and record images and video of the stem
- SQL server database for real-time reporting and analyses
- StanForD compatible
- Interface with current logging equipment and machinery
- The software can be customised to your requirements
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Forestry operations monitoring and reporting
- Securely connect all stakeholders from any location to the Web Service
- Real-time production and operations reporting
- StanForD compatibility to work with current harvesters
- Access new harvest and cutting instructions from any location
- Record downtime events
- Operational statistics is automatically collected and recorded
- When an internet connection becomes available all data is automatically synchronized to the Web Service
The Web Service can be integrated into any forestry operation.
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Production recording with smartphone
- Well suited for motor manual log-making and silviculture operations
- Record stem volume processed and volume by log-grade
- Record working hours and downtime
- Remotely receive updated cutting instructions
- Remotely receive updated harvest schedules
- Integrate with Forestbucker Web Service for real-time reporting
Forestbucker Stem Scanner is a portable tree stem scanner and value optimiser. The system will automatically scan and scale a delimbed tree and then calculate the optimal log-grade solution for the stem. ForestBucker is designed to operate at or near the tree harvesting site. Read more...
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ForestBucker Announcements
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Interface to Woodsman Pro
The Profile-it 3D software application can interface to a Woodsman Pro harvester head. This enables real time Production and Operational status reporting. |
Posted Jun 20, 2019, 12:10 AM by Steve Smit
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Machine learning for defect detection in stems
The Profile-it 3D application can connect to machine vision cameras and by using Deep Learning it can detect defects in the stem. Read more...
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Posted Feb 15, 2019, 1:40 PM by Steve Smit
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Production recording with smartphone
Use a ruggedized Android mobile phone to record production data
Report: shift time, downtime, stem volume and log grades
Record shift and downtime
Real-time operations monitoring and reporting via internet
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Posted Dec 17, 2017, 4:07 PM by Steve Smit
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Inventory recording
Stem and log loads are captured via:
• Loader equipped with scale
• Weighbridge
• Scanning true-shape volume
• Manually entered data
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Posted Jul 16, 2016, 12:56 AM by Steve Smit
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ForestBucker Web Service Inventory Report
The Web Service shows a graphic overview of inventory movement in real-time. Read more... |
Posted Jul 13, 2016, 5:25 PM by Steve Smit
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Forestbucker compatible with LOADRITE scales
A loader equipped with a LOADRITE scale can interface to the ForestBucker software to record the movement of stem and log loads. Read more... |
Posted Jul 16, 2016, 9:22 PM by Steve Smit
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Inventory recording and tracking
Inventory recording and tracking with Geolocation and Geo-fencing. An Android app is available that link with the ForestBucker software to record the location and movement of stem and log loads from harvesting all the way through to the delivery at customers premises. |
Posted Jul 10, 2016, 8:05 PM by Steve Smit
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"ForestBucker web service for harvesting contractors"
Posted Jun 21, 2015, 1:19 AM by Steve Smit
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"Hi tech web service connects log making to the world"
Posted Jun 21, 2015, 1:20 AM by Steve Smit
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New research paper on ForestBucker
An independent research paper "The evaluation of full stem optimization with the ForestBucker, and comparison with manual log making” done by Joel Scott, can be viewed at: Links and Research |
Posted Jun 21, 2015, 1:27 AM by Steve Smit
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Introducing the ForestBucker
A video giving an overview of the ForestBucker system |
Posted Jun 21, 2015, 1:29 AM by Steve Smit
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ForestBucker adds value to logs
as featured in the March 2012 edition of New Zealand Logger magazine. |
Posted Jun 21, 2015, 1:30 AM by Steve Smit
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ForestBucker at ForestTECH 2011 in Rotorua
Posted Jun 21, 2015, 1:32 AM by Steve Smit
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Profile-it 3D supports JoeScan
 Profile-it 3D software supports the JoeScan scan head. The JS-20 MX100oe is well suited for outdoor use. |
Posted Jul 11, 2016, 2:42 AM by Steve Smit
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