Stockholm Precision Tools (SPT) will participate in the Saskatchewan Geological Open House 2026, taking place November 23–25 at TCU Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Visitors can meet the SPT Canada team at Booth 42 to explore technologies for drill rig alignment, borehole trajectory surveying, digital core orientation, and structural logging.
The Saskatchewan Geological Open House 2026 brings together geoscientists, exploration companies, mining professionals, researchers, and industry representatives to exchange technical knowledge and discuss mineral exploration and development activities across the province.
Co-hosted by the Saskatchewan Geological Survey, the Saskatchewan Mining Association, and the Saskatchewan Geological Society, the event features technical presentations, geological research, industry exhibits, and opportunities for professional exchange.
For Stockholm Precision Tools, the event provides an opportunity to discuss how field measurements, geological information, and digital data management contribute to the technical review of mineral exploration projects.
Technologies Supporting Mineral Exploration and Drilling Workflows
During the event, SPT Canada will showcase four technologies addressing different measurement requirements throughout the drilling and exploration process.
From establishing the initial drilling direction to recording geological structures in recovered core, each technology provides information that can support subsequent technical review and geological interpretation.
Polestar Aligner™: Establishing the Initial Drilling Direction
Accurate drill rig alignment is an important step before drilling begins.
Polestar Aligner™ is a north-seeking gyroscopic system designed to provide directional references for aligning drilling equipment with the planned borehole trajectory.
The instrument measures azimuth and inclination without relying on magnetic references, making it relevant for projects where magnetic interference must be considered.
Establishing the initial alignment provides a documented reference for reviewing the drilling setup alongside subsequent borehole survey data.
GyroMaster™ Evo: Borehole Trajectory Surveying
As drilling progresses, borehole surveying provides information about the actual trajectory of the drill hole.
GyroMaster™ Evo is a compact, north-seeking gyroscopic surveying system that measures borehole azimuth and inclination using a reference to true north.
Because its measurement principle does not depend on magnetic compass readings, the instrument is suitable for surveying applications where magnetic interference may affect conventional magnetic measurements.
The resulting trajectory data can be reviewed against the planned borehole path and used as part of the technical information available to drilling and geological teams.
SmartCore™: Digital Core Orientation
Core orientation provides a reference for relating geological features observed in recovered core to their original position in the ground.
SmartCore™ is a digital core orientation system integrated into the inner-tube head assembly.
The instrument records orientation information during drilling, which can be retrieved through the supported handheld workflow once the core reaches the surface.
These records help geological teams establish the orientation reference required for subsequent structural measurements.
Digital recording also keeps orientation information available for review and for use in compatible project data workflows.
StructMaster™: Digital Structural Logging
Once recovered core reaches the core shack, structural logging allows geologists to document fractures, veins, bedding, and other geological features.
StructMaster™ is a digital solution for structural logging of oriented drill core.
The system allows users to record structural measurements together with images of the corresponding geological features, preserving visual context alongside each observation.
It supports the calculation and subsequent review of structural angles, including alpha and beta measurements.
By retaining measurements with their associated images, StructMaster™ provides a documented basis for revisiting observations and checking recorded information without relying exclusively on the initial field notes.
From Field Measurements to Traceable Exploration Data
The value of geological measurements depends not only on how they are collected but also on how the resulting information is recorded, reviewed, and made available to project teams.
Survey measurements, core orientation references, and structural observations serve different technical purposes. Maintaining their context is important when comparing field information and preparing data for geological interpretation.
Beyond the instruments presented at the event, SmartCloud™ provides a digital environment for managing information from compatible SPT technologies.
The platform supports data organization, traceability, technical review, and quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
Its Open REST API also enables authorized access to supported structured survey and trajectory data for external workflows, subject to the relevant integration requirements.
This approach reflects SPT’s focus on supporting the continuity of information across measurement, review, and data management activities.
Application Considerations
Each measurement task requires an appropriate instrument configuration and operating procedure.
For example, establishing a drilling alignment reference does not replace subsequent borehole surveying, and reliable core orientation remains an important consideration when interpreting structural measurements.
SPT’s team can discuss these requirements with visitors and review which technologies and data workflows are appropriate for their specific projects.
Meet SPT Canada at Booth 42
SPT Canada will be represented by Olena Skyba and Tetiana Lozynska, who will be available at Booth 42 during the Saskatchewan Geological Open House 2026.
Visitors can discuss technical requirements related to drill rig alignment, borehole surveying, core orientation, structural logging, and exploration data management.
The event also provides an opportunity to exchange perspectives on practical field challenges and the importance of maintaining consistent, reviewable information throughout exploration activities.
Attending Saskatchewan Geological Open House 2026?
Visit Booth 42, November 23–25, at TCU Place in Saskatoon, to meet the SPT Canada team and discuss your mineral exploration projects.
For further event information, visit the official Saskatchewan Geological Open House website.
We look forward to seeing you in Saskatoon.
