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Weather conditions can impact the results of geotechnical investigations, which is why they are documented in the project’s work report. Geomachine has enhanced its GMTracker data-logger with a new feature that records weather data during investigations, allowing this information to be easily integrated into reports.
Geomachine’s GMTracker data-logger is now smarter than ever, thanks to its new weather-tracking feature. This functionality significantly streamlines the work of project managers, as weather information can now be directly copied into the report from geotechnical investigation data. This means that there’s no need to retrieve it separately from a weather service during the report preparation phase anymore.
Using this feature in the GMTracker is straightforward. With the device’s location tracking enabled, the data-logger automatically fetches weather data from a weather service and includes it in the investigation report. Recorded data includes temperature, dew point, precipitation, and wind speed during the investigation.
Geomachine’s GMTracker is currently the only geotechnical data-logger on the market equipped with a weather tracking feature.
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Vegagerðin
Vegagerðin is an Icelandic state-owned company responsible for managing the country’s roads and infrastructure. The company has recently adopted Geomachine’s GMTrackerCloud service, which enables it to conduct geotechnical investigations in the most intelligent way possible.
Thanks to the GMTrackerCloud service, geotechnical projects can now be carried out more efficiently. The service enables the data-logging, storage, processing, and real-time availability of data for all members of the value chain. “GMTrackerCloud makes the data supply chain smarter,” says Pasi Majakangas, Head of Digital Products at Geomachine. “It reduces the amount of manual work, and the data is always effortlessly accessible to everyone who needs it.”
According to Sverrir Sverrisson, Project Manager at Vegagerðin, GMTrackerCloud is now used by all stakeholders involved in geotechnical projects in Iceland. “Geotechnical engineers upload their drilling plans to Geomachine’s cloud and allocate tasks to the drilling rigs. The field investigator performs the investigations as requested and uploads the data to the cloud service. Geotechnical engineers receive the data in real time from the cloud and can utilize it in their work without delay.”
The activation of the GMTrackerCloud service also eases the workload of field investigators in other ways. “We have implemented a Bluetooth-enabled CPTu solution. This allows the transfer of investigation data wirelessly from the CPTu probe to the GMTracker data-logger. Additionally, we use DGPS positioning, which ensures that the precise location of the investigation point is measured and also saved to the cloud in real time.”
Since Vegagerðin is the sole organization conducting geotechnical investigations in Iceland, the adoption of the GMTrackerCloud service means that the entire country’s investigations are now carried out in a more efficient, high-quality, and intelligent manner.
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Documentation
When considering the development of work machinery, good product documentation is often not the most glamorous or trendy aspect to focus on. However, easy access to information can significantly improve the user experience, operational efficiency, and safety of the machine. Documentation also serves as the backbone of communication between the machine’s user and manufacturer, thereby enhancing not only the operation of the machine but also speeding up the resolution of any issues.
At Geomachine, over the course of a year-long project, we have elevated our user, maintenance, and spare parts documentation to a new level. We began with the development projects of new products, including the GM2000 geothermal drilling rig, the GM22S stabilization rig, and the GMair35 compressor. At the same time, we have also focused on the documentation for ground investigation rigs, and the updated documentation package is now included with all machines delivered from the beginning of this year.
We have thoroughly reviewed the user manuals with an emphasis on safe and efficient operation. The manuals are organized into clear sections at a main level, such as safety, operation, and transportation. The manuals include step-by-step instructions for operating the machine, as well as general and case-specific safety precautions. We have also invested in illustrative visual materials to make the information as easy to understand as possible.
The maintenance instructions are based on years of experience, proven maintenance practices, and the requirements specified by the suppliers of the machine’s various components. Special attention has been paid to daily and frequently recurring maintenance tasks. For example, lubrication points are clearly illustrated with images.
Spare parts manuals are created individually for each machine unit according to a new process, ensuring that the specific differences between machines are taken into account and that the correct parts can be quickly and easily found for each machine. The manuals aim to include the machine’s structure as comprehensively as possible, so that the appropriate part or assembly can be located effortlessly.
The updated documentation is delivered with the machines and is also available in Geomachine’s cloud service, where it is always easily accessible to the customer.
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GMSampler
Geomachine is constantly developing its product range so that soil investigation can be done more efficiently and profitably. The most recent addition to offering is a sampler that enhances clay soil research.
“As the world’s leading provider of geotechnical, geological and geothermal drilling concepts, it is important for us to constantly develop our product range,” says Alexander Packalen, the COO of Geomachine. “Most recently, we have improved our product offering with a sampler for clay soil investigations. It makes the driller’s work more efficient and improves the quality of the sample.”
In cooperation with a Norwegian partner
Geomachine works closely with the Norwegian soil investigation company NGI. The new sampler was developed by NGI, and in the future its manufacturing will be transferred exclusively to Geomachine.
Kristoffer Kåsin, senior engineer of NGI’s field research, sheds light on the background of the sampler’s product development. “The first hydraulically activated sampler was designed decades ago, in 1952. We created this latest innovation to meet the needs of today’s soil investigation. The two-bar system has previously been used in the samplers. This new sampler can be attached directly to the drill rod, which takes away the need for changing the rod and thus increases the working speed.”
The driving force of the sampler is water pressure. “We came up with the idea of using water pressure, because every soil investigation machine has a water pump. By guiding the water through the hollow drill rod to the sampler, a driving force can be generated to push the sampler into the ground. The empty test tube, on the other hand, is sucked back into the rod with compressed air.”
The new sampler makes work a lot simpler. In addition to saving time, the product also improves the quality of the soil sample. “In the new sampler, the piston rod doesn’t move, which ensures that the sample can be taken from exactly the right depth.”
First for use in the Nordic countries
The sampler will be launched on the soil investigation market during the summer of 2024. Geomachine’s customers in Norway, Sweden and Finland will be the first to get to use it. Currently, there are 54 mm and 72 mm diameter versions of the sampler.
According to Alexander Packalen, the new sampler has been proven to improve the driller’s work and is therefore an innovation that Geomachine is proud of. “Users have praised this new solution as great, well-functioning and easy to use. So we dare to promise that this purchase is worth making for every soil investigation professional who wants their work to become easier and more efficient.”
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Ercüment Akcengiz, BODO Int. GmbH & Co. KG
Growth is strongly embedded in Geomachine’s business strategy and new markets are constantly being conquered. Professional, high-quality resellers play a key role in internationalisation, and Geomachine is constantly looking to expand its network.
The latest additions to our dealer network are Turkish Ercüment Akcengiz and German BODO Int. GmbH & Co. KG.
Geomachine welcomes new dealers!
Find out more:
www.geotra.com.tr
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GMTracker
When there is something to be repaired in the drilling rig, it is good to carry out the maintenance work as quickly as possible. That’s why we have now opened a connection between the GMTracker data-logger, Geomachine’s service and its contracted service shops.
GMIssues is a feature added to GMTracker, which allows you to report and solve problems in the drilling rig more quickly in cooperation with the machine’s maintenance partner.
A report with pictures of the observations is sent to the maintenance partner via GMTracker. With one click, it is also possible to add the real-time inspection results and fault codes saved in GMTracker to the maintenance work order.
Thanks to a thorough error report, fixing problems is straightforward. For example, the software faults of the drilling rig can now be solved remotely, and in addition, the machine’s maintenance manager can also correct some of the faults himself with the help of the maintenance partner.
Fast problem reporting leads to faster problem resolution. The sooner the problems are fixed, the better the repair costs are kept under control and the cost efficiency of the machine at the best level.
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GMTracker
It is extremely important that the drilling rig works on the site without interruption and problems. The drilling rig’s operational condition is ensured by its daily inspection, which can now be done effortlessly with the GMTracker data-logger.
During the rig’s daily condition check, its structures and the amount of liquids are reviewed, and the operation of its warning and alarm devices is verified. The daily inspection is aimed at ensuring the operational safety and uninterrupted operation of the machine.
Carrying out the daily inspection has now been made extremely easy, as it can be done completely electronically with the help of the GMTracker data-logger. Possible fault findings can be saved in the form of pictures and comments via the data-logger to the GMCloud cloud service, which immediately transmits information about repair needs to the party responsible for the repair.
GMTracker saves the entire inspection history of the machine as uniform documentation. If necessary, it is possible to modify the inspection forms according to the customer’s needs.
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CPTu analytics
CPTu testing has been added as an investigation method to the GMTracker data-logger. This new feature makes GMTracker a perfect tool for producing high-quality data from all the most common ground investigation methods.
Geomachine has now added also CPTu testing to the GMTracker data-logger. CPTu drilling analytics is produced with Geotech Nova CPTu equipment, which works reliably in various research environments. During the investigations, the equipment provides information on, for example, tip resistance, casing friction, pore pressure, drilling angle and, as an option, also the temperature of the research environment. The real-time data transfer feature enables the driller to know what is happening below the surface at all times as the work progresses.
This additional feature makes the driller’s working day even smoother, more efficient and more productive, as all investigation methods can now be conveniently analyzed with the same data-logger.
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Kenneth Reiersen
Norwegian Kenneth Reiersen has had a long career in soil investigation. As a work partner, Kenneth has almost always had Geomachine and recently it became very close to him. Literally.
My career in geotechnical soil investigation started in 2008. After that, my employers have been Statens Vegvesen, Norconsult AS and right now Mesta AS,” Kenneth Reiersen begins. “To date, I have gained 15 years of work experience in the field.”
For most of his career, Kenneth has worked with Geomachine’s geotechnical drilling rigs. So far, the drilling rig models GM85, GM100, GM200 and GM8 have become familiar to him. “I also have experience with other drilling rig brand, but Geomachine has become my absolute favorite over the years. I consider Geomachine’s off-road capability to be the most important feature that makes my work more efficient. Thanks to the solid structure, stability and strength of the rigs, they are reliable in all kinds of conditions, even in very challenging ones. You can easily work with them, for example, in deep snow or on steep slopes.”
According to Kenneth, Geomachine’s drilling rigs and the company’s operating methods also have other winning features. “One of the finest technical innovations that concretely enhances soil investigation procedure is the machine’s double rod lock feature. Thanks to it, I don’t have to use separate keys to open the bar joints, which improves work safety and simplifies and makes almost all investigation activities more efficient. It’s also great that Geomachine does continuous product development and wants to hear my, the machine user’s, opinions about what kind of development would make the machines even more superior in use.”
GM100 for use straight from the factory
In November 2022, Kenneth received a brand new GM100 drilling rig into use directly from Geomachine’s Tuusula factory. Expectations set for the new machine are high. “I already have experience with the GM100 drilling rig, so I know what to expect. But this is the first time I get to use the machine brand new. I am sure that this new machine of mine will be of the same series as my previous Geomachines. That is, stable, reliable and extremely efficient”.
Kenneth is particularly pleased that his new machine is a GM100 drilling rig. “According to my experience, the GM100 is the most perfect model for use when the same rig has to perform many different tasks.”
Sometimes support may also be needed after the machine has been driven from the factory to the work site. “Geomachine’s Norwegian dealer and service partner PTO Teknikk AS is an invaluable help to me in all my questions related to the use of the machine. They are always ready to help and when maintenance or repair needs arise, they provide service very quickly. Best of all, they are not only my maintenance and service partner, but also constantly teach me new things about the machines.”
Markable brand loyalty
Geomachine has recently become very close to Kenneth, literally. “When my employer Mesta was considering the purchase of our next Geomachine, I decided to do something very special. I told my contact person at PTO Teknikk, Robin Jensen, that I would come to get a Geomachine-themed tattoo if the order came true. And so it turned out. Now I have the Geomachine logo and GM100 rig tattooed on my arm!”.
So who does Kenneth think Geomachine is the best tool for? “In my opinion, Geomachine is the best option for a driller who wants to perform his work with the highest possible quality and cost-effectiveness. I can unreservedly give Geomachine five stars, but a small warning is in order here. These machines might make you really enjoy spending time at work, because thanks to them you might fall in love with your job in a whole new way!”
In Kristiansand, Norway, geotechnical soil investigations were recently carried out with fully electric soil investigation equipment by Multiconsult Norge AS. In these investigations, the drilling rig used an electric battery as its power source, probably for the first time in the world.
-According to our knowledge, this is the first time in the world that a geotechnical drilling rig uses a battery as its energy source. We are very happy to now be able to do soil investigation with this method, as it is emission-free and causes much less noise damage to the environment, says Multiconsult’s head of soil investigation, Vidar Baafjord.
Multiconsult’s geotechnical drilling rig, the GM100GT Hybrid, can be connected directly to the building’s electrical network or an electric battery, and it can also run on bio-based fuel. The drilling rig is therefore practically emission-free and thus now functions as a new standard for construction machinery.
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