Stockholm Precision Tools (SPT) unveiled several new technologies at PDAC 2026 in Toronto, introducing advancements aimed at improving the integration of borehole survey data with third-party platforms while expanding its portfolio of directional surveying solutions and core orientation technology.
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SmartCloud™ Open API enables seamless integration with third-party platforms.
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SmartCore™ enables faster core orientation at the rig.
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SPT introduced the latest evolution of its GyroMaster™ and MagCruiser™ surveying tools and celebrated the company’s 30th anniversary.
A key focus of the company’s presence at the event was the introduction of the SmartCloud™ Open API, developed to enhance interoperability across drilling platforms while maintaining data integrity and traceability. During the conference, SPT also introduced SmartCore™, a new core orientation system, and showcased the latest generation of two of its established surveying instruments.
‘Exploration companies increasingly rely on connected workflows where drilling data needs to remain reliable, traceable, and auditable,’ said Orlando Ramirez, CEO of Stockholm Precision Tools. ‘Our goal is to ensure that the measurements captured in the field can be securely integrated into broader technical environments without compromising data integrity.’
SmartCore™: Faster Core Orientation
One of the key launches at PDAC was SmartCore™, a core orientation system designed to streamline operations at the drill rig while delivering reliable orientation data.
SmartCore™ installs directly into the standard inner tube head assembly, replacing conventional components without adding extra length or requiring barrel extensions. This configuration allows drilling operations to continue at full speed while reducing handling and simplifying the core orientation workflow.
When the core barrel reaches surface, SmartCore™ automatically connects via Bluetooth to the handheld device, providing orientation readings immediately so the core can be marked and the next run prepared without additional setup.
Using the PDA interface, operators can also record the quality and condition of the recovered core through predefined tags, indicating whether the core is successfully oriented, loose, outside the spring, or not orientable.
All contextual information is automatically synchronized with SPT SmartCloud™, where operational parameters and QA/QC data from the orientation process are structured into a traceable and auditable dataset.
SmartCloud™ Open API Expands Drilling Data Integration
The company presented the SmartCloud™ Open API during a technical session held on March 3 at PDAC, which was also streamed live. A recording of the session will soon be available on sptab.com.
The new integration capability allows drilling data stored within the SmartCloud™ environment to be connected with external platforms, enabling exploration teams to incorporate validated information into their existing technical workflows.
Within the SmartCloud™ ecosystem, drilling data, including rig alignment, directional survey, core orientation, and structural logging, is consolidated in a centralized environment where it can be reviewed and validated by geologists before further use or integration.
By eliminating the need for manual data exports and reprocessing, the system reduces operational risk while ensuring that drilling data remains verifiable, auditable, and protected through an unbroken chain of custody.
New Surveying Tools for Exploration Drilling
During PDAC, SPT presented the latest generation of two of its established surveying instruments.
GyroMaster™ Evo represents the next evolution of SPT’s north-seeking gyro technology. The solution aligns with true geographic north rather than magnetic north, making it immune to ferromagnetic interference and enabling reliable downhole surveys in any drilling environment.
The system can also be used together with CoreRetriever™, a complementary tool designed to perform directional surveys during core retrieval operations. By enabling surveys to be conducted while the core is being retrieved from the bottom of the hole, the need to stop drilling operations to run a dedicated survey is virtually eliminated.
This integration significantly reduces downtime associated with the survey operation, streamlines drilling workflows, and allows drilling crews to maximize productive drilling time in the field.
Additionally, SPT introduced MagCruiser™ Evo, an optimized evolution of the proven MagCruiser™ magnetic survey system for exploration drilling in non-magnetic environments.
The lightweight instrument determines azimuth by aligning with magnetic north, providing reliable azimuth and dip measurements. Its shorter overall length improves portability, making the tool easier to store, handle, and deploy in the field.
Moreover, MagCruiser™ Evo features a battery life that could last for over 24 months, reducing maintenance interruptions and helping drilling crews save time during surveying operations, ultimately contributing to more efficient drilling projects.
30 Years Turning Exploration Data into Accurate Decisions
SPT’s participation at PDAC 2026 also coincided with the company’s 30th anniversary. The milestone was marked with a private dinner held during PDAC week, where a group of long-standing clients and partners joined the SPT team to celebrate the company’s journey. During the event, CEO Orlando Ramirez expressed his appreciation for the trust and support that customers have shown throughout SPT’s history.
Since its founding in 1996, Stockholm Precision Tools has focused on developing technologies that transform precise surveys into structured data for the mining and oil and gas industries. The solutions presented at PDAC reflect this evolution, from survey tools to integrated digital platforms designed to ensure that drilling data remains reliable, traceable, and ready to support confident exploration decisions.
About Stockholm Precision Tools (SPT)
Stockholm Precision Tools (SPT) is a Swedish company with 30 years of experience developing directional surveying and navigation technology for the mining, oil & gas, and civil engineering industries.
Operating in more than 50 countries, SPT provides high-precision instruments and digital solutions designed to improve drilling accuracy, data reliability, and operational efficiency. The company is recognized for its commitment to precision, safety, and sustainability in drilling operations worldwide.