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Graduate Mining Engineer
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What do you like best about Vulcan?

- Very similar to other cad programs like 12D, Autocad etc

- Intuitive and easy to use basic controls Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vulcan?

- Solids take an incredibly long time to cut

- Tutorials/workshops on Vulcan are limited and only cover basic functionalities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vulcan solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use to complete designs, cut solids, work out volumes etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What is Vulcan?

Vulcan is a 3D mining software solution that gives you the ability to validate and transform raw mining data into dynamic 3D models, mine designs, and operating plans.

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Vulcan is a 3D mining software solution that gives you the ability to validate and transform raw mining data into dynamic 3D models, mine designs, and operating plans.


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Maptek
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1981
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Adelaide
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Recent Vulcan Reviews

JR
Jaiden R.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"VERY FAST, EASY TO HANDLE AND LIGHT"
Solid on the geostatistical parameter management. Easy to install too, very easy to learn.
SG
Sagar G.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Vulcan - Review"
Excellent for simulating many mining-related application. Excellent for figuring out cut and fill zones on mining sites as well
AK
A K.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Review - Best Product"
Vulcan is the verity of data formats,incuding geophysical syrvey, drilling data and geological maps.Vulcan enables geologists to produre intricate ...
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11 out of 12 Total Reviews for Vulcan
4.4 out of 5
11 out of 12 Total Reviews for Vulcan
4.4 out of 5
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What do you like best about Vulcan?

I used n number of 3D modeling software but Vulcan is the best tool for all geotechnical engineering software. It can be used to construct dynamic 3D model and solve problem with minimal planning and other areas. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vulcan?

before using this software needed some training. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vulcan solving and how is that benefiting you?

The Vulcan software is not much expensive and they has stong technical skills team. I always love to use Vulcan software becasue its easy to use and its user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SG
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What do you like best about Vulcan?

Excellent for simulating many mining-related application. Excellent for figuring out cut and fill zones on mining sites as well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vulcan?

Comparing UI to other modeling tools, it appears a little out of dates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vulcan solving and how is that benefiting you?

Its an effective geological tool. we have discovered that maptek software solution's strength and ease of use allow to different themselves in this market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JR
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What do you like best about Vulcan?

Solid on the geostatistical parameter management. Easy to install too, very easy to learn. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vulcan?

For me in particular, I did not find a negative point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vulcan solving and how is that benefiting you?

Making cross sections, 3D views and volume or cut and fill calculations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AK
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What do you like best about Vulcan?

Vulcan is the verity of data formats,incuding geophysical syrvey, drilling data and geological maps.Vulcan enables geologists to produre intricate 3D model of geological formations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vulcan?

Cost may be the chellange to have Vulcan software in your kitty. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vulcan solving and how is that benefiting you?

Conventional methods for desiging mines can be laborious and ineffective, resulting in less than ideal mine designs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JD
Mining & Metals
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Vulcan?

Vulcan Mining software is a comprehensive geological modeling and mine planning software solution for the mining industry. Vulcan allows geologists to create detailed 3D models of geological formations using a range of data types, such as drilling data, geological maps, and geophysical surveys. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vulcan?

Vulcan is a premium software solution that may not be affordable for small or mid-sized mining companies with limited budgets. Vulcan requires a high-performance computer system to run effectively, which may require additional investment in hardware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vulcan solving and how is that benefiting you?

Traditional mine design processes can be time-consuming and inefficient, leading to suboptimal mine plans. Vulcan provides advanced mine design tools that enable mining companies to create more efficient and effective mine plans. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Vulcan?

3D modeling geotechnical engineering software, one of the best in engineering practice, which helps to create 3D dynamic models, to solve mine planing design problems, operating planing problems an so forth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vulcan?

It is my opinion, there is a bit limitations about Vulcan software. Meanwhile, in time, these kind of limitations will be overwhelmed. Vulcan has much more benefits. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vulcan solving and how is that benefiting you?

Vulcan is a 3D geotechnical software helps me to solve such engineering problems as 3D dynamic models, mining planing design, operating engineering plans and so forth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RB
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What do you like best about Vulcan?

Quickness - freedom to update your own interface and shortcuts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vulcan?

Crashes randomly, usually doing projecting or triangulations - no fixes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vulcan solving and how is that benefiting you?

Design Limits to add survey controls in the field Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Mining & Metals
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What do you like best about Vulcan?

It's the best and most accurate mining planning software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vulcan?

I don't dislike anything but theres a big learning curve Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Vulcan:

Take the time to learn the software. It's really worth it in the long run. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vulcan solving and how is that benefiting you?

Mining planning is so much safer and simpler with Vulcan Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Mining & Metals
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What do you like best about Vulcan?

The ease of using block models as they load faster Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vulcan?

Some tools/menus are bit too complicated Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Vulcan:

Try to experience the software first, and then make your decision as there are many similar software packages available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vulcan solving and how is that benefiting you?

To create actual solids based on the drill pattern boundary Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Vulcan?

Very useful when making cool 3D models to show clients the status of projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Vulcan?

A little cluttered of an interface, could be more streamlined Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Vulcan solving and how is that benefiting you?

3D models able to be seen by the masses without expensive software (using adobe pdf viewer and point clouds) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.