Meet RaptorTech: a pioneering technology company specialising in delivering innovative solutions, and is setting new standards for machine control.
It goes without saying that businesses in the earthmoving, construction and mining industries will want as much leading technology as possible for their machines.
But with so many innovations and automation apps around, finding products for optimal machine control can be difficult and confusing.
One business was created specifically to make this task easier. RaptorTech was founded in 2018 with the vision of providing all levels of industry with access to leading technology, from the Tier 1 multinational companies to single machine owner operators.
As RaptorTech General Manager (Construction) Ryan Finn explains, the company believes that technology should work on any brand machine, while empowering owners and operators to achieve their business goals.
“We understand that the technology you add to your machines is a vital cog in your business, and we treat it with the utmost importance,” he said.
“We are trusted by thousands of machine owners, both nationally and internationally, to provide them with business-critical technology.”
RaptorTech provides world class hardware at the best value prices, along with software that is easy to use and quick to learn.
“But paying less doesn’t mean compromising on quality – we stand by our products and offer a two-year hardware warranty and field support for any issues,” Ryan said.
“Our software has best-in-class features and is easy to use, learn and support.”
Product offering
• Excavator Machine Control
Ryan said RaptorTech had products which seamlessly integrated with every excavator type – from nimble mini-excavators to mighty long- reaches, crawlers, and wheeled excavators.
“Experience unmatched precision and responsiveness in 3D guidance, regardless of the attachment or size,” he said.
“We support multiple excavator configurations including swing boom, dual boom, tilt rotator, wheeled and dual swing boom, while also catering for a range of different scenario applications including grading, trenching, dredging, and excavation.”
• Wheel Loader Machine Control
This is a simple way to hit the right grading level every time to avoid unnecessary re-work and downtime.
“The virtual guidance of the 3D machine control enables operators of all levels to view the real-time working processes and provide as-built data for quality control,” Ryan said.
“In various tasks, direct feedback on grading level, slope angle, and excavation in various tasks, according to design, improves operator independence and fleet effectiveness.”
• Dozer Machine Control
These products are designed to ensure accurate leveling with centimetre accuracy, whilst providing exceptional effectiveness and intelligent, automated blade control that makes the work smarter, regardless of the experience level.
“Integrating state-of-the-art GPS grading control, digital terrain models, and real-time data processing, enables machinery to achieve precise grading and site preparation with minimal human intervention,” Ryan said.
“This ensures that projects adhere closely to design specifications and reduces material wastage and operational costs. Additionally, the immediate feedback these systems provide allows for quick adjustments on-site, reducing errors and rework.”
• Skid Steer Machine Control
With this in place, the operator’s job is simplified, avoiding unnecessary re-work and downtime.
“We have developed a user-friendly system at a competitive price regardless of operator skill level: automatic grade control for grading attachments that supports a six-way blade, and automatic side shift control,” Ryan said.
The Unicontrol partnership
RaptorTech has recently partnered with Unicontrol, to distribute the Unicontrol3D Machine Control, UnicontrolRover and UnicontrolCloud platforms.
Ryan said that Unicontrol was a dynamic company that was created with the vision to make work easier and faster for the machine operator.
“Their systems are user-friendly, customisable, and designed to support all earthmoving machinery,” he said.
RaptorTech and Unicontrol teamed up after identifying a need in the market for a product that was user-friendly for both the operator and support staff, had a quick customer support resolution timeframe and appealed to the price-conscious consumer.
Today, Unicontrol products are sold in more than 27 countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Denmark, Australia and New Zealand.
RaptorTech has the Unicontrol distribution rights for NSW, WA and the NT, and handles all local sales, service and support.
• Unicontrol3D
Unicontrol3D was developed with direct input and testing from the people who use it— contractors and machine operators.
“Their invaluable feedback has allowed us to refine a product that truly enhances their work, eliminating the need for complex technical knowledge,” Ryan said.
The system can be customised to specific tasks, projects, or operator preferences, allowing designs to be created in 3D.
The simple interface caters to advanced features and intuitive machine guidance, regardless of the size or type of machine, while the intuitive tablet design ensures that essential features are easily accessible, with straightforward navigation and no superfluous interactions.
“The key advantage of adopting machine control like Unicontrol3D is the ability to get the job done correctly on the first attempt,” Ryan said.
“Operators can accurately gauge the amount of material to remove and precisely place it, ensuring the right location is achieved, and the work is documented.
“This significantly reduces the risk of errors and the need for costly do-overs, conserving valuable resources.”
Supported machines include excavators (full swing boom support), skid steer and grading attachments (automatic blade control and side shift), dozers (automatic six-way blade control) and wheel loaders (full articulated body support).
Key features include:
• Real time 3D visual guidance
• Advanced in-field designs
• Automatic in-field designs
• Automatic as-built documentation
• Customisable interface
• 2D operation without GPS
• Triple-band satellite tracking: (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo)
Ryan said the majority of operators could grasp the essentials of operating Unicontrol3D within 30 minutes or less, and if necessary, RaptorTech can carry out remote training.
“Do not worry if you are unfamiliar with the technology — we are here to assist with navigating surveys, file types, and system setups, wherever you are,” he said.
• UnicontrolRover
Experience surveying at its best with Unicontrol GNSS Rover, a highly accurate GPS surveying equipment.
“With built-in tilt functionality, it’s designed for user-friendliness, requiring no prior technical knowledge – the Unicontrol Rover makes surveying accessible for everyone on the construction site,” Ryan said.
“Streamline your workflow with instant file synchronisation between the UnicontrolRover and your operating machines via UnicontrolCloud.
“Share files directly with the office, operating machines and workstations – a perfect synergy to save time and improve collaboration.”
Engineered for precision, the rover receives signals from satellites across GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo, features built-in tilt compensation, and connects via cellular networks and built-in radio, ensuring accurate measurements everywhere.
• UnicontrolCloud
UnicontrolCloud revolutionises project management and collaboration, making communication between machines and workstations seamless and paper-free.
This cloud-based solution enhances on- site efficiency and teamwork by providing a centralised project management platform.
Ryan said that with UnicontrolCloud, uploading project data, design files, and as-built information is quick and effortless, allowing for real-time management of all machinery directly from the office — eliminating the need for time- consuming data transfers between machines and the office.
UnicontrolCloud delivers comprehensive diagnostics for every machine in your fleet, streamlining the process of identifying and addressing operational issues.
Operators can also back up their calibration settings and quickly restore them if any functional problems arise.
Support and maintenance
With every machine purchase, RaptorTech includes 10 hours of support.
“We can also solve most issues remotely and quickly with our phone and remote access support service,” Ryan said.
“Our support team will help you set up and work directly with your site surveyor and operators to on-board you and avoid issues when starting a new job.
“We have locations in both Perth, WA and Newcastle, NSW, and have a dedicated team of technicians, engineers and support staff in each location to assist with after-sales enquiries and support.
“We also run complimentary monthly training sessions, designed to empower our customers with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to fully utilise the product.
“However, due to our unique remote login feature that is included standard in every sale, we have the ability to rectify over 95 per cent of customer concerns remotely, minimising downtime and operational disruptions for our customers.”
Want to find out more?
Customers can request a quote online through the website www.raptortech.com.au and following the links, emailing enquiry@ raptortech.com.au or calling one of the branches directly: (08) 6383 9088 (WA) or (02) 8069 6455 (NSW.