About
Here at GeoSLAM we develop game-changing survey solutions for the measurement and mapping of multi-level three-dimensional environments. Unlike traditional ‘static’ scanners, which must – at all costs – be left untouched while actively scanning, our hand-held and vehicle-mounted scanning solutions work best while in motion as they pass through the target survey environment.
Founded in 2012 as a joint venture between CSIRO (Australia’s National Science Agency) and 3D Laser Mapping (a leading solutions provider); GeoSLAM has grown rapidly to acquire a network of resellers serving more than 28 countries spread across 6 continents. With seven-figure revenues from thousands of users consuming GeoSLAM data our solutions are changing the way people measure and map their three-dimensional environment.
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CSIRO, as Australia’s national science agency has been pushing the edge of what’s possible for over 85 years. CSIRO is Australia's leading multidisciplinary research organisation, with more than 5000 talented people working out of 55 centres in Australia and internationally. CSIRO plays a vital role in enhancing collaboration within the Australian national innovation system, and as a trusted advisor to government, industry and the community.
3D Laser Mapping
Established in 1999, 3D Laser Mapping is a world-leading provider of 3D technology; specialising in solutions that capture the world in 3D and deliver information for making decisions. 3DLM is headquartered in the UK with offices in South Africa, USA and Australia. With more than 35 highly trained and specialist staff, 3DLM serves mining companies, governments, academic institutions, and blue-chip owner operators of infrastructure assets incl. highways, power lines, railways & buildings.
About SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation & Mapping)
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) cannot be used indoors as a GPS device requires line of sight to satellites. This makes it difficult to produce maps in enclosed environments such as buildings, mines, and covered areas. The patented Zebedee Technology pioneered by CSIRO and applied by GeoSLAM in the ZEB1 and ZEB-REVO solves this problem to enable indoor and outdoor mapping without need for GPS.
GeoSLAM Track Record
Profitable trading within 2 years
A $2million research funding agreement (AGP Australian Growth Partnership) funded by CSIRO
Products developed and in use worldwide: Production ZEB1 survey mapper system, Processing and billing server
Global distribution network of resellers serving more than 28 countries across 5 continents.
Sales: Seven-figure revenues from thousands of users consuming GeoSLAM data.
Early adopters in surveying, mining, engineering, education & research, architecture, environment, heritage, defence, police/security and other sectors
Board of Directors
Hakan Sterner
Chairman Of The Board
Qualifications: Stockholm University
With more than 30 years’ of international business experience and a proven track record for connecting technology development to market development Hakan is an accomplished Chairman of the Board for GeoSLAM. Before joining the GeoSLAM Board in 2014 Hakan led Blom AB and Topeye AB in the role of Managing Director.
Graham Hunter
Board Member, Founder
Qualifications: BEng (Hons) Mining Engineering, PhD, Mining Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK. CEng, MIMMM
As a founding member of GeoSLAM Ltd, Graham has over 15 years’ experience in the LiDAR industry, leading the development, sales and marketing of airborne and terrestrial laser mapping systems for 3D Laser Mapping. Previously Graham worked for 12 years in the mining industry; working as a regional manager and mining engineer for Maptek and as a mining engineer for Rio Tinto (Rossing Uranium).
David Henderson
Board Member
Qualifications: MBA, Harvard Business School
An experienced director and investment committee member with good corporate governance background, David has been a member of 4 investment committees and a director or Chairman of 19 companies, including one which became Australia’s largest biotech IPO, and two companies that raised funds in the US. David combines strategy and analysis from his Harvard MBA and time at Booz Allen and McKinsey with a good understanding of a wide range of technologies.
Dr Gautam Tendulkar
Board Member & Founder
Qualifications: Ph.D, M.Sc (with Distinction) and DIC from Imperial College, University of London, a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from Cambridge University (UK) Trinity Hall and a Master of Intellectual Property (MIP) from UTS.
An award-winning engineer with several patents to his name in the areas of robotics and machine control, Gautam has worked in Europe and Australia for technology innovators including Siemens and CSIRO to name just two. Gautam brings a deep understanding for technological innovation to the GeoSLAM board as well as a proven track record for growing fledgling companies.
Management
Graham Hunter
Managing Director
Qualifications: BEng (Hons) Mining Engineering, PhD, Mining Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK. CEng, MIMMM
As a founding member of GeoSLAM Ltd, Graham has over 15 years’ experience in the LiDAR industry, leading the development, sales and marketing of airborne and terrestrial laser mapping systems for 3D Laser Mapping. Previously Graham worked for 12 years in the mining industry; working as a regional manager and mining engineer for Maptek and as a mining engineer for Rio Tinto (Rossing Uranium).
Neil Pollock
Chief Operating Officer
Qualifications: BSc Archaeology, University of Leicester, UK. MSc Forensic Archaeology & Crime Scene Investigation, University of Bradford, UK.
Neil is an experienced laser scanning professional and an accomplished salesman responsible for driving GeoSLAM’s growth through direct and indirect sales via a global reseller channel. Prior to joining GeoSLAM Neil worked for sister company 3D Laser Mapping, the Metropolitan Police in London and renowned surveying practice Plowman Craven.
Ric Durrant
Chief Engineer
Qualifications: BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK
Central to GeoSLAM’s success, Ric initially served as Managing Director before turning his attention to focus on product design and development. Ric brings his prior product design experience with 3D Laser Mapping, Caterpillar, and Perkins Engines Company Ltd to bear at GeoSLAM; driving product reliability and usability to new heights.